485 Comments for Manteno State Hospital

Those of you that are having a fit about the writing on the walls would do well to look into the story behind it before spouting your mouths off. The story written on these walls directly ties to someone that was once a patient kept behind those walls. I think it is a wonderful tribute to her and the other lives ruined there. Would you rather see curse words tagged by vandals?

Beautiful shot. I love the way the light filters through the broken glass and the greeness of the foilage.

Don't know, I'm not dead yet...

Oh...I'm sorry....it looks like Quinnifer has "left the building." Which is really too bad, because you guys aren't just funny, you are FULL of useful information, too! Amazingly beautiful photography and useful information on one web site! I think I may swoon! :-)Thanks again guys!

I've been admiring Mr. Motts' fantastic photography for several years now mostly silently, and enjoy reading everyone's comments regarding the photos. Some of you guys (like Lynne and nvusofmotts) have been writing as long as I've been reading, and your posts make me feel like I know you! Not only do you guys make me laugh, but your comments always make me scroll back up to the top of the page to look at some other aspect of the photo that you've mentioned, and that I missed the first time around. Keep on keeping on guys! And Mr. Motts, you have an amazing eye, and amazing talent! Thanks for sharing it with us all!

So, how much shorter is your life span after visiting all these really cool, moldy places?

Love the light shining through

Better this than that Cannibal Corpse shout out. Or the rubber dude thing! This looks like something out of Fringe. In the tub on the right, it almost looks like fingers reaching out.
Hello Adam I would like to play a game.

That picture is beautiful and poetic from a metaphoric perspective, because the majority of that room is full of old and dried paint that is falling from that ceiling and then there is that dirt and concrete floor, with what is probably patches of carpeting in the foreground. And, then there is that light, that is shinning to the ground (or floor) that from a poetic point of view does symbolise that there is always hope for all of mankind in love and peace.

was in there last night creepy

Another great shot!

Great shot!

Nice shot, Motts!

this room needs a new roof.

exellent photo.
someone had lots of time on there hands.
must have taken ages.
truly fantastic.