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Going, Going

A number of you are familiar with this abandoned structure that I have shown over the years.  I was by last week and got a recent shot.  The house is really caving in on itself and the back section has collapsed. One of these times I will arrive to a pile of rubble.

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Bing Crosby and Les Paul - It's Been a Long Long Time

We often return to familiar sites on An Island Walk.

Going, Going

A number of you are familiar with this abandoned structure that I have shown over the years.  I was by last week and got a recent shot.  The house is really caving in on itself and the back section has collapsed. One of these times I will arrive to a pile of rubble.

Click to Play:
Bing Crosby and Les Paul - It's Been a Long Long Time

We often return to familiar sites on An Island Walk.

comments (21)

  • Ray
  • Thailand
  • 20 May 2010, 01:11
Its is getting even more attractive as it implodes, Mary...possible that this is partly due to your increasing skills with your camera.
Mary MacADNski: I love this location. I had a different camera with the first shot. I should have linked the first photo I showed here so you could make a comparison:
http://justpictureit.shutterchance.com/photoblog/Falling_In_/
I wouldn't get to close to it...
Mary MacADNski: Only once did I gingerly approach more closely, scared of both nails and snakes. I am happy to stay at a distance now. I should have linked the first photo I showed here so you could make a comparison:
http://justpictureit.shutterchance.com/photoblog/Falling_In_/I should have linked the first photo I showed here so you could make a comparison:
http://justpictureit.shutterchance.com/photoblog/Falling_In_/
oh wow, Mary. this is just a terrific shot. it almost looks like it is getting sucked into the ground!
Mary MacADNski: I've been taking shots of this building for years. I should have linked the first photo I showed here so you could make a comparison:
http://justpictureit.shutterchance.com/photoblog/Falling_In_/
  • alex
  • United States
  • 20 May 2010, 02:44
Agree with Charles, marvelous picture! The implosion has a lot of tension to it. I'm amazed that there are still intact window panes!
Mary MacADNski: I too am amazed at the window panes. I should have linked the first photo I showed here so you could make a comparison:
http://justpictureit.shutterchance.com/photoblog/Falling_In_/
  • Chris
  • England
  • 20 May 2010, 07:05
It looks very precarious now Mary!
Mary MacADNski: It is really falling in. I expect the next time I get there it will be more collapsed just from gravity. I should have linked the first photo I showed here so you could make a comparison:
http://justpictureit.shutterchance.com/photoblog/Falling_In_/
Looks a bit like it was taken with a fisheye lens
Mary MacADNski: I see what you mean but it is just the straight on shot. I should have linked the first photo I showed here so you could make a comparison:
http://justpictureit.shutterchance.com/photoblog/Falling_In_/
The more it is collapsing, the more beautiful it is.
Great capture mary!
Mary MacADNski: I think it is very beautiful too, Richard. I really love these old wooden buildings I find. I should have linked the first photo I showed here so you could make a comparison:
http://justpictureit.shutterchance.com/photoblog/Falling_In_/
Yes, it has that hanging on by the skin of it's teeth look. Good angle.
Mary MacADNski: I should have linked the first photo I showed here so you could make a comparison:
http://justpictureit.shutterchance.com/photoblog/Falling_In_/
  • Bonnie
  • United States
  • 20 May 2010, 12:08
What an amazing shot. Original!
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Bonnie. I've been taking shots of this building for years. I should have linked the first photo I showed here so you could make a comparison:
http://justpictureit.shutterchance.com/photoblog/Falling_In_/
I remember it well. Not going to be around much longer!
Mary MacADNski: It really is going fast now.
Yep..a strong gust of wind Mary..then go back for some more shots. You've caught this well..It does show the delicate position its in.
Mary MacADNski: I'll show the back some day.
It's like something from an Alfred Hitchcock film Mary.
Mary MacADNski: I love it truly.
  • Fabrice
  • France
  • 20 May 2010, 19:23
A dollhouse ... Surprising !!
Mary MacADNski: Going soon.
I thought it was just an example of modern architecture, Mary smile
Mary MacADNski: Not recent anyway.
Makes a dramatic picture. It seems such a shame though that places should be left to rot like this.
Mary MacADNski: It happens sometimes. I know of others.
Nice to keep a record of its passing. Almost like 'time lapse' It looks like really good subject matter. Good shot.
Mary MacADNski: I just checked out your website. You are a very impressive photographer. Consider me a fan.
Another great composition, I like the perspective. A bientôt VAL smile
Mary MacADNski: I've been taking shots of this house for a few years watching it's progress toward the earth.
  • leone
  • Spain
  • 1 Jun 2010, 12:30
Great composition and point of view.
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, leone. I have been taking shots of this building for a long time.
  • Peter
  • Canada
  • 21 Jun 2010, 05:28
I love the shot Mary, i guess that it's the price you pay for Island Clay...peter smile
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Peter. There are shots of this old building going back through the archives. I have loved following it's demise. We had a huge windstorm last week so I should go down to see if it is still standing.
Looks a giant came by, and just ripped this house apart, fantastic destruction.
Mary MacADNski: Thanks so much, Claus. I have been recording the demise of this house for a couple of years. It is time to take another trip by.
  • Simone
  • Italy
  • 1 Aug 2010, 15:38
So impressive!!
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Simone.

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