Graffiti Face in The Abandoned

Yesterday I had the fun of wandering in The Abandoned with my beloved Sister Clytie.  Sissy and I were in awe of the newest graffiti art we found in one of the back areas of the largest building.

Here he is, Ice Cube Baby, from another angle.  You can see how the entire building has been cleared, except for the huge piles of debris in the main parts of the building.  Those piles are not visible from this rubbled view.

Here is a closeup.  I am in awe of these artists--they do their amazing artwork with spray cans.  What talent flows from their fingertips!


WARNING: If you visit The Abandoned, be sure to get permission from the owner, or caretaker before you come, otherwise you risk getting arrested for trespassing.

Springtime in The Abandoned - Pink Saturday

The grounds surrounding The Abandoned hold many surprises, including this gorgeous rhododendron nestling next to the bark of a pine tree.

These fragile pink blooms grow outside what used to be the commons, where people would eat lunch next to the now non-existent ceiling high windows.

Outside the office area windows one can find springtime blossoms gracing the trees and reflecting back from the broken windows.

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

WARNING: If you visit The Abandoned, be sure to get permission from the owner, or caretaker before you come, otherwise you risk getting arrested for trespassing.

Conch Heart - Guest Heart Thursday

This picture was taken back behind the kitchen area in the woods surrounding The Abandoned.  Last Spring Sissy and I went for many long walks--I am looking forward to seeing her soon for one of those lovely long walks.  This will be the first time this Spring!  I'm so excited.

There are several hearts in this photograph, can you find them?

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday. 

WARNING: If you visit The Abandoned, be sure to get permission from the owner, or caretaker before you come, otherwise you risk getting arrested for trespassing.

Tree Contortions

A moss covered triangle caught my eye in the early spring Sunshine.

A giant tree spider traipsed through the forest, high above our heads.

This tree with mossy swing branch is much too tall to sit in these days--but when we were children we would sit and swing here.

One can find the most beautiful trees and mosses in the forests near The Abandoned.
 
WARNING: If you visit The Abandoned, be sure to get permission from the owner, or caretaker before you come, otherwise you risk getting arrested for trespassing.

Mossy Castle - Guest Heart Thursday

When Mom was a little girl the old growth trees were harvested leaving bare brown hills and the canyon.  But over the years, nature restored its beauty with a passion.  Huge fir and cedar trees were already in place when my siblings and I played on the wide tops of those huge old growth stumps.  They became imaginary castles.  Leaning from the largest stump, grasping the limber branches of the vine maple bowing overhead, we would swing across the small trickling stream. Ah, what adventures we had!

Now these stumps are covered with moss and delicate with age.  The bare feet of childhood's past would not be able to step here.  Can you find the large mossy heart on the side of the stump?

I find a sort of unearthly beauty about the grace of the mosses and fern one finds in the lands near The Abandoned.

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

WARNING: If you visit The Abandoned, be sure to get permission from the owner, or caretaker before you come, otherwise you risk getting arrested for trespassing.

Wild Flowers of The Abandoned - Pink Saturday

Sissy and I were amazed.  Before last summer, neither she, no I had seen pink blackberry blossoms before--but here they were, in The Abandoned.

This is a star flower which is so lovely next to those delicate leaves.

Here is a summertime flower from the parking lot--it's a lamb's ear.

Happy Pink Saturday to all.  For more wonderful things in pink, visit Beverly at  How Sweet The Sound!


WARNING:  Those who come here without permission risk arrest for trespassing.

Spring in The Abandoned - Weekend Reflections

I am inspired by this bit of nature springing up through man's destructiveness.  I love the reflection of springtime beauty in the broken glass.  But if you look to the camera's left hand side--it looks as though someone, or something, is thrusting a fist up through the earth behind those flowers.  Perhaps a wayward fairy?  Or maybe a long lost dwarf?  What do you think? 

These walks with Sissy through the shards of vandalism are eye-opening to people's complete disregard for the property of others.

For more wonderful reflections from around the world, be sure to visit James at Weekend Reflections.

WARNING:  Those who come here without permission risk arrest for trespassing.