Spring in The Abandoned - Pink Saturday

Last Spring I took this photo of pink blackberry blossoms.  These are Himalayan blackberry bushes, who's blooms are usually pure white.  I am of a mind the pink hue found in blackberry flowers of The Abandoned, might be due to the strange nature of the place. I have never seen pink Himalayan blackberry flowers anywhere else.

This flowering plant has the softest leaves in the world.  They're so soft one might think they really are the ears of a sweet little lamb.

These beautiful pink roses are found outside the commons area--the remnants of a once-lovely garden space.

For more fabulous pink stuff, join Bev at How Sweet the Sound!

WARNING: You shouldn't visit The Abandoned without permission from the owner or caretaker. If you do, you risk getting arrested 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.