I posted quite a few series recently so my motto of 'One Day. One Picture.' did not quite apply. But sometimes it is necessary to show a series of 5 pictures to give a better feel to a place or theme.
I took the pictures today in a burnt out building nearby with the Panasonic LC1. Always wanted to go there and take pictures but never really got round to. It was really lucky that I could go in and take pictures close up. As much as I enjoyed taking pictures in Bodiam Castle, I somehow found taking pictures of this building more inspiring but also more challenging. It is easy to take a nice picture of a beautiful place or great building but taking interesting pictures of decay is a bigger challenge. The weather was on my side today and I went there at the right time to have the sun provide great light and shadows inside.
Love the lighting in the 3rd & 5th shot.
ReplyDeleteWhen I see derelict buildings like this, I think, what were they like in their heyday, what stories do the walls hold. A crumbling house was at one time, someone's pride and joy, or perhaps a place of bad memories.
Thanks Yesbuts, the 5th is also my favorite picture of the day.
ReplyDeleteI have the same feelings as you, what is the story behind some buildings? This was home to a football club, was it burnt down by a rival football club or was it lightning, faulty wiring? Sometimes it is more interesting not to know exactly but make up your own mind and keep the mystery.