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The Other Side

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Where Did You Sleep Last Night- Leadbelly

The Other Side

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Where Did You Sleep Last Night- Leadbelly

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  • ray
  • Thailand
  • 30 Oct 2007, 00:45
Wow! Impressive image, Mary.
When I was a kid I loved playing around derelict, collapsing places like this...they are kind of magical.
Mary MacADNski: I spent a lot of time in old abandoned buildings too and got in trouble for it sometimes. Now, as an adult, I can understand why - the rusty nails being the first hazard I can think of.
Cool photo. Were you able to get closer and explore?
Mary MacADNski: Not really, Karen. I made one attempt and got scrambled up in some boards that were under the long grass and got an instant vision of rusty nails so I backed off.
  • Coleen
  • South Africa
  • 30 Oct 2007, 06:55
Shaky Stevens - This ol' house!!
Great Shot, Mary smile
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Coleen. It was a fun subject to shoot.
  • Scarlet
  • Netherlands
  • 30 Oct 2007, 07:21
Oh my. It looks like you got there just in the nick of time Mary smile
Mary MacADNski: I'm not sure how much longer it's going to stay upright.
  • Kathryn
  • Germany
  • 30 Oct 2007, 07:37
Your shot makes me want to know the history of that old house and the people who once called it home. Thanks, Mary.
Mary MacADNski: That's something I'll never know but I too would love to know the history.
I`ll huff and I`ll puff and I`ll blow your house down! Hope the three little pigs escaped safely. lol! This is a great shot! Seems you were there at just the right time as I can imagine it will not hold up much longer. I love it! (:o)
Mary MacADNski: It certainly is ready to blow down. It is close to the water too which probably makes it a very windy place. I'll check back next year.
A useful way of showing old construction techniqueswink
Mary MacADNski: Or destructive techniques.....
Tornado ? How sad.
Mary MacADNski: No tornado...just old age.
  • Sheeplover
  • SW Wales, UK
  • 30 Oct 2007, 12:05
Wow. Still, a lick of paint and it'll be right as rain!

Also the music - I've only heard Nirvana do that song. Guess they covered this one smile Nice one
Mary MacADNski: Lol. Does a carpenter come with that paint? Here is the Wikipedia entry on this very famous song from the 1870's.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Where_Did_You_Sleep_Last_Night

Nirvana is one of a long list of performers of this song. I have several versions myself. Great song!
  • Louis
  • South Africa
  • 30 Oct 2007, 12:05
Where did you sleep last night, three little pigs? smile Hah. But this place is going down the slope now.

Somewhere at the back of my memory archives, there is a song 'This old house of mine'.

Nice detail shot.
Mary MacADNski: I would probably recognize the song from hearing it but am not good with remembering titles.
  • Tracy
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 30 Oct 2007, 12:33
Gosh Mary this side of the house looks like it's been hit with a demolition ball. Great shot. I wonder how much longer it will last?
Mary MacADNski: It's hard to say, Tracy. I'll check a couple of times a year and record it's demise.
What a shame. It doesnt look real - it looks magical. Well captured and excellent title
Mary MacADNski: All it serves as now is a muse, I think, and a photographic opportunity.
WOW! Mary! A great scenary! Well done!
Mary MacADNski: Gracias, Jose- Angel.
Sad to think it was once someone's home. Nice shot Mary, and probably only just in time!
Mary MacADNski: I will check again next year to see if it still stands.
Lovely, if sad pic. Always wondered what the last user would see if they saw t now.
Mary MacADNski: It's been abandoned for a long, long time, I'd say. There may be no former occupants left.
  • Mal
  • 16 Nov 2007, 11:36
I guess that your builders were not up to the job Mary? I like the shot. mal
Mary MacADNski: I'm hoping it's still there when I go back next year. We've had vicious winds lately and this is right in the strait.
  • pops
  • 13 Dec 2007, 13:12
Very thought provoking.
Storm damage, neglect, vandalism or just plain old age.
Whichever, I can't see it being rebuilt
Mary MacADNski: I think all of the above is true and LOL, I don't think it will be rebuilt. Great piece of land on the Strait for someone.

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