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hey motts,do you run across stained glass windows alot in these old buildings??im a glass master and love these shots.....good work...any other pictures of glass work????

I went in Danvers for the 1st time and it was amazing it was around 10pm and there was music playing in the auditorium really freaky

This picture almost looks like an impressionistic painting, thanks for the education, Motts.

Yes sir, it's an infrared shot. They are usually characterized by foliage turning white and a clear blue sky turning dark, but sometimes it's tough to tell like in this shot (it was overcast).

I have to clarify something here.
Inceinterators found in large medical complexes of this size were there for the sole purpose of burning trash.
The trash is indeed sent down a chute, and then handled by the people who work in the building who shovel it in like coal.

A crematorium which is used to cremate human remains, (Called a Cremains in the business)
Is not located anywhere near a rubbish incinerator.

The body of the deceased PERSON is not thrown down a chute, they are placed on a tray, and slid into the oven. Which has to be heated past 1800 degrees in order to cause the bones to burn.

The sheer stench of a burning body is disturbing, most cremains are located as far from medical buildings, and neighbohoods for this purpose. Also, it is in a seperate medical facility because of the use of large quantities of formaldehyde.
I realize that perhaps people were a bit harsh in correcting the error of the chute and the use of the building.

Santa probably uses pulleys like this to keep his reindeer from separating at flying speeds,so I can understand the confusion, Lynne.

I found this site of yours I think two days ago and have spent countless hours going through your photographs. I have sent many people your website address. I have gawked and been immensely intrigued by I don't know how many of the absolutely incredible pictures I have seen on this website. But to come up with an explanation or something to say about this picture is just an impossibility. It will be burned into my mind for quite some time. You blew my mind with this photograph, and I don't know if I want to thank you or be mad at you for that. And please take all of this as the most sincere compliment I can think of to give considering my recent blown mind.

So far, this is my favorite "lonely chair" shot.

Hey, Motts,
I don't know if this is a dumb or obvious question, but was this shot taken in infrared?

As far as I know "Session 9" was indeed filmed at Danvers. I cant believe they are tearing the place down! I wish I lived closer to go there in person.

I grew up on Staten island. My grandfather used to work in a ship yard when I was a kid so I was aware of these wrecks but this photographer does a great job of capturing the mood of the subject matter. Great job! The next time I am home I may take some photos of this site myself.

Here...here take it!

[running like none other so that we can preserve Lynne's ever-so useful and ever-so thumped around brain cells]

I can't believe the absolute perfection you pulled off in this shot considering the condition of the building. Thank the Good Lord for those who know how to get it done! lol

This could easily be a simple painting that reminds the children that stayed there that no matter how different you feel, be it the colour of your skin, your age or a physical disability, everyone is created equal and they should never be made to feel inferior. Motts, i'd really like to know what the girl in the red skirt is pointing at...was their more to to the painting out of frame?

Actually, my beautiful 11 year old daughter, whom of which I have to school on the word chute, is quite accurate. There is a chute like apparatus there and although I don't think they threw the bodies down it, I'm pretty sure they were lowered. But considering her age....throwing would seem to be a bit more morbidly fascinating. :) I'm glad to see my daughter has found your wonderful site Motts.