Archway of the Abandoned

Sissy and I went for another walk through the forests near The Abandoned.  There we found this giant moss-covered arch held up by chance, by an old snag.  We thought it would make a wonderful place for a faery wedding--and who knows, perhaps it was--there was a sort of magic about it.

Beneath the arch we found this fat green tree frog.  He sat so quietly on  Sissy's hand.  I think he liked sitting there.


NOTE: If you intend to visit The Abandoned, be sure to get permission from the owners first. If you do not have permission, you may be arrested and prosecuted for trespassing.

Pitch Fall - Weekend Reflections

Clytie and I spotted this glistening pitch fall as we walked along the road near The Abandoned.  This looks  like a lovely fall of golden honey. 

In reality, tree pitch will stick to everything and it doesn't come off!  If you DO get pitch on your hands, rubbing alcohol will remove it--as does peanut butter!


NOTE: If you intend to visit The Abandoned, be sure to get permission from the owners first. If you do not have permission, you may be arrested and prosecuted for trespassing.

Beauty in The Abandoned

There are new owners who are evaluating the property and buildings of The Abandoned!  They were in a meeting as Sissy and I made our rounds.  I hope they will undo what the previous owners have allowed here.  This is a decidedly exciting development!

I thought the 15 mph sign was interesting with the kitchen area of The Abandoned in view.

I don't know that I've ever seen a pink Queen Anne's Lace flower before.  I loved this picture--it almost seems magical to me.

Near the grounds of The Abandoned we found this ancient maple tree.  It is massive.

I am sure it was here, growing green and strong, when the Union fought the South in America's Civil War, maybe even before that.  I am in awe of its sheer size and age.

We found the fire bush in bloom.  What lovely blossoms!  It is so interesting to find such contrasts of beauty and ugliness all in one place.  Today I have concentrated upon the mostly beautiful side of The Abandoned.


NOTE: If you intend to visit The Abandoned, be sure to get permission from the owners first. If you do not have permission, you may be arrested and prosecuted for trespassing.

Frosty Shadows - Shadow Shot Sunday

It was early  December.  My beloved sister was in the hospital and I had spent the night at my parents' home to be at her side as quickly as possible the next day.

Despite the deep shadows of The Abandoned--our family had experienced a miracle.

I caught these wonderful frosty blackberry leaves shining in the early morning sun.  The whole world seemed different that day, when the sun spilled sparkled fingers of warmth through the crisp air.

For more incredible shadow shots, visit Harriet for Shadow Shot Sunday.


NOTE: If you intend to visit The Abandoned, be sure to get permission from the owners first. If you do not have permission, you may be arrested and prosecuted for trespassing.

It's a UFO?! - Weekend Reflections

It's a UFO!!!  No--just lighting left unscathed in The Abandoned.  It is incredible these fixtures been spared the violence of the illusive vandals.

For more wonderful reflections from around the world, please visit James at Weekend Reflections.


NOTE: If you intend to visit The Abandoned, be sure to get permission from the owners first. If you do not have permission, you may be arrested and prosecuted for trespassing.

Abandoned Heart - Guest Heart Thursday

 

Here the graceful work of a talented graffiti artist has been brutally kicked into pieces by the vandals--leaving behind an abandoned Heart.

For more wonderful randomly found heart photography check out Clytie's Guest Heart Thursday!

GUEST HEART THURSDAY

NOTE: If you intend to visit The Abandoned, be sure to get permission from the owners first. If you do not have permission and are caught, you will be arrested and prosecuted for trespassing.

Field of Daisies - Dark Mysteries

Sissy and I often walk the grounds around and near The Abandoned.  In early Summer the fields are filled with pungent daisies almost as far as the eye can see.

In places the cheerful smile of the Daisy is contrasted against a mysterious and sometimes forbidding outline.  One is reminded of hidden mysteries, darkened rooms and underground tunnels going nowhere in particular.

But you have to admit--there's practically nothing as happy, or as cheerful, as a field of Daisies!


NOTE: If you intend to visit The Abandoned, be sure to get permission from the owners first. If you do not have permission, you may be arrested and prosecuted for trespassing.

Where the Shadow People Live

There are shadow people who live in The Abandoned.  I have not seen them myself, but I have felt them slipping through the darkness as Sissy and I walk through the buildings.

I was not surprised, when going through my photos, to discover a shadow person lurking in that dark hallway--Oh!  Phew!  It's just Sissy, the Artist.  She's no doubt taking an incredible shot at that moment!
 
Check out Harriet's blog for more wonderful shadowy photography at Shadow Shot Sunday.

NOTE: If you intend to visit The Abandoned, be sure to get permission from the owners first. If you do not have permission, you may be arrested and prosecuted for trespassing.

Suspended - Weekend Reflections

Along long darkened hallways within The Abandoned, one can sometimes catch a glimpse of unexpected beauty.  In a slotted window looking into the place where children once played, I caught this suspended piece of broken glass glowing in the sunlight.  Unexpected it was in that dark place.  One didn't expect sunlight to come slipping in through the shattered windows above.

For more incredible photos of reflections around the world, visit Weekend Reflections.

NOTE: If you intend to visit The Abandoned, be sure to get permission from the owners first. If you do not have permission and are caught, you will be arrested and prosecuted for trespassing.

Crystalline Spiderweb - Skywatch Friday

One finds many broken windows in The Abandoned.  Nearly every door and window has been shattered by vandals.  Oddly enough--the glimmer of this broken glass, spiderwebbed across blue sky is strangely beautiful.

For more incredible sky pictures, visit Skywatch Friday!


NOTE: If you intend to visit The Abandoned, be sure to get permission from the owners first. If you do not have permission and are caught, you could  be arrested and prosecuted for trespassing.

Heart of Glass

This shiny little heart is smaller than a fingertip.  Sissy and I were walking along a pathway in The Abandoned where shards of glass from the shattered windows lie everywhere--I was startled when I spotted this tiny heart gleaming from its bed of moss. 

Beauty can be found nearly anywhere!

For more wonderful hearts from around the world, check out Guest Heart Thursday at Clytie's wonderful blog, Random Hearts!
 
NOTE: If you intend to visit The Abandoned, be sure to get permission from the owners first. If you do not have permission and are caught, you will be arrested and prosecuted for trespassing.

The Gruesome and The Gorgeous

One can find all sorts of exotic flowerings along the overgrown roads and paths of The Abandoned. These blossoms were especially beautiful.

Further on Sissy and I discovered this red smoke tree overtaking this graceful twirl of stone stairs.

The tree seemed almost nonchalant, as it rested on it's elbows, to peek over the railing.

The back of this enormous building seemed foreboding...

Once inside Sissy and I discovered the magnificent fireplace had been stained with what looked like blood.  There seemed to be a heavy darkness in the air.  Why would someone do this?

Back outside in the sunny parking lot, we both felt released from the darkness we had found in the bowels of The Abandoned.

The innocence of a flock of small birds were a delight to the eye and food for the soul. 

I stood for a moment, wondering.  Is there hope for The Abandoned?  One can only dream about such things.



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Crimson

There are so many wonderful plants growing in and around The Abandoned.  I happened to catch these glowing crimson leaves as they strayed across the cloud strewn skies.

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