727 Comments for Lorton Reformatory

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The first button opens the door to a kennel of ferocious dogs. The second button opens the door to a room full of armed guards. The third one opens the door to the garbage room so the cooks can get their ingredients.
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If one of the functions of art is to stir controversy, you've certainly done that with this piece! That's what I love about the shots you get. You visit a seemingly impersonal environment and capture some VERY personal subject matter. Not sure why this fellow was imprisoned or what this "release" date signifies, but as none of us are privy to his story, or even his identity, we have no basis for judgment. Maybe he was a heartless criminal who deserved every painstaking moment he spent here and more, or maybe he was a victim of circumstance - in the wrong place at the wrong time - and imprisoned for a crime he never committed. We will likely never know the truth, but this is a window into the very grave and personal experience of another human being. Regardless of his position, I hope he's a better man for it.
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Not trolling.... you obviously don't know what that is.
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love this is soo interesting
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Love the lighting in this shot! Thanks for another great gallery! And I am also an opacity addict ever since i found this site almost a year ago... I think that its because you take seem to take us with you on these journys through history. You have a great talent Motts! See ya next trip!
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I'm with Larry D. It is quite remarkable that everything is in focus. Not to mention the colors. great shot!
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Hey thanks TJ! Never did know that. Wow these old eyes can really see now! Oh by the way. Happy B=day Mamaoffive from a mom of four, one year behind ya girl!
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Very "Escheristic" (a word?).. I agree.. great perspective shot Motts.
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ya'll sooo craaazzzyyy! Nearly choked on my cheetoos. shower shoes anyone?
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She looks pissed, maybe she reminded him of his wife...lol.
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Werd, Larry D, werd. The masonry is immaculate- a product of a time in our country when buildings were built to last 500 years, rather than 20.
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Amazing shot.
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Scary.
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Dig it!
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That empty "crunch' column is kind of sad, haha.