“Abandoned beauty. To notice the beauty in things left behind is to see the soul of the life it once loved.” – Heather Durren
It’s always been interesting to photograph things that are old and especially those that have been weathered by the elements and or reclaimed by vines, plants and wildlife. These few photos show some random subjects I stumbled on over the years.
A water glass or bottle was washed up on the beach during an ocean storm. Years of erosion from the salt water and pounding waves has created this lovely and intriguing design.
This old, abandoned church was sitting on the side of a country road. In its day it must have been beautiful and the pride of the community..
Wonder how old this caboose is, it still looks good in spite of the years.
This was once a beautiful, stately home in Maryland that was abandoned many years ago and then wreaked by vandals. The last I heard the state has taken over the property and is working to restore it.
A car, a boat and a wooden bench, three examples showing nature’s way of reclaiming empty space.
Abandoned things, whether a forgotten object or a deserted space, can evoke a sense of history, loss, and the passage of time. They offer a glimpse into lives lived and the natural process of decay and reclamation.
Our challenge this week was selected by Anne of Slow Shutter Speed. Be sure to check out her post to see her lovely selection of abandoned subjects.
“Just smile and be the reason for someone to smile.” – unknown