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Motts, i can't belive some of the glass stood the tests of time

Excellent shot, got the wallpaper.. ! The length of the corridor and the hosereel leads the viewers eye to the sunlight filled windows. However, it is unsettling to see the two chairs positioned as they are, like they are hinting at the civilisation of the past that now leaves them vacant.

looking at these photo's helps my work night go bye so much easier. thanks motts

The hues seen are effectively varied; mid tone seen on the peeling walls, showing the state of decay the place is experiencing, but the 'Magenta Light' as it were, gives an almost menacing look to the caged in bathroom by its striking intensity.

The peeling of paint fully supports Motts' premise of time taking its toll on a place removed of its former use. Here, we are able to see layers shed, in effect revealing a factor of the past before our eyes, being the old paint. Furthermore, we must take into account that the view into the outside world through the window seems to be limited, implying a generally entrapping environment the patients may have had.

The bright, happy colours that Angela comments on must have an attempt to alleviate whatever disorder the patient must have been suffering from. Invariably, him or her would have been unhappy to some degree, black would be the colour of the persons mind, the interior of this room would challenge such a feeling.

I was into toast and playing cards. Didn't do the water bottle thing much, as it was usually cold outside (we're talking about the 'Burgh, here). I never dressed up either.

You've got a sick mind rich. actually i was thinking about that earlier.

Perfect tonal range, black and white really acts as the best medium to emphasise the sombre look the door has and more so what lies inside the room. We are also able to almost empathise with the mental patients once confined to this room. Furthermore, the peeling paint is a subtle comment on time and how the layers are stripped away when left devoid of human maintainence.

No wonder other countries look at the USA and see a crumbling education system. I think it would be brilliant if all these "artists" should be arrested and their punishment should be decent schooling.

Dang it, now I have the Johnny Cash song in my head (I walk the line)

As always, great pictures Mott. They really bring out the emotions in me.

I'm going for "You've another sinner" or "We've another sinner." What say you?

ali, the things you see on the wall WEREN'T put there by former patients; they were put there by vandals who came after these places were closed.

Same with the folks who drew the angels and devil - those were also vandals.

Now, as to how educated people are who break into deserted buildings, trash the place, and spray paint the walls, I think their grammar speaks for itself. ;-)

Of all the pictures I have seen at this site, this is the one that stays with me even when I close my eyes.

remember the picture of the angels going up the stairway.... and how they seemed sad because it looked like they were walking to the devil, notice these angels are happy and passed the devil. why do some people think these people were possessed? a hospital like this doesn't mean these people were possessed. they are drawing what they feel and believe, and it seems they believe in a heaven and a hell... like many do.