4,224 Comments for Northampton State Hospital

Aww... poor little window looks so alone. These shots with water and reflections really make me wonder what the places were like back in their day, how many people walked on those stairs, saw the same beauty in that window... the performers that were there, things like that. Bet they wouldnt have thought of this place looking flooded if they could see it again.

I am doing the photography for a haunting story in a local mag. Thanks for the inspiring imagery. Great shot.

That topic won't be discussed on this website, sorry.

How do people get in
I do not want to cause destruction just explore

I just love the textures of the hair and the wings...Beautiful picture! (of course I think that of practically all your work)

This is by far my favorite of the gallery. I really appreciate this series after several viewings. Great job Motts, Candace and Dash.

Thanks! I'll see if I can find something like it in a thrift store.

Hi Lynne,
Okay I just asked if you had a PhD on another post and then I read this. You sound like such a caring and interesting person. You seem to love your job although I reckon it must be hard at times. The damaged human mind is one of the sadest things and I applaud you for doing your best to help these people.

By the way--that is so sweet about letting patients choose their room color! So how many colors did they have to chose from?
What's the most outrageous color you've seen in a patients room?

I don't think you can get permission, as it is an active construction site.

How do you get permission to explore the grounds

Thank you

Candace had this old dress laying around, I think it was a hand-me-down... I modified it to look shredded up and dirty.

Motts, where did you get the dress for these photos?

Two Words: SUPER-DUPER

I can relate to this picture. Looking at it, brings a flood of memories I'd rather leave buried in the grave. Neverless a fantastic photograph!

GREAT PEICE OF WORK, MOTTS! THOUSANDS ARE STANDING APPLAUDING IN YOUR DIRECTION!

That shot through the fence makes me think of a prison, more than a hospital.