conspicuously absent
there is something eerie about staring down through
the remains of rooms where the flooring has collapsed.
it goes beyond the mortal fear of falling and death,
beyond the realization that there but for the grace of god go i.
maybe there is some inate sense that this is not something that is or should be possible.
it is like staring through holes torn in the fabric of different dimensions
and it throws off your balance and perspective, leaving everything askew.
splintered shards of boards jut off at illogical angles,
heavy radiators dangle from pipes like rusted fruit on steel vines,
and doorways swing outward into cavernous voids.
people once walked, talked, worked, and slept
along these planes now almost entirely inaccessable to man.
distant portals open to rooms and wards whose secrets will remain hidden
until they are erased by decay, by fire, by the wrecking ball.
there is always this pervasive sense that these are the areas where the answers lie,
that if one only pushes a little harder, takes a few more risks
this search for who knows what will produce some tangible results
and this consuming drive well somehow be rewarded with
reprieve, release, redemption.
this is the nature of my obsession. when you look at me,
you should see not what lies before you
my physical shell, a fragmented collection of skin and bones and blood.
you should see the conspicuous absence of what i was, what i could be,
of my very spirit, which has divorced itself from my corporeal form.
i once walked and talked, worked and slept along planes
now almost entirely inaccessable to man.
even now as we speak i am drifting somewhere, restless
stuck in limbo, in the space between floors.—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—
more available at my (recently updated) site, www.abandonedamerica.org
photo taken at algonquin state hospital
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Ana Racic, 3 months ago
I love it. Awesome shot, the colors are beautiful and the angel is perfect.
Paul Suryawinata, 3 months ago
this a great find, perfect for HDR!
Rosalie Dale IPA, 3 months ago
Stunning shot and great perspective
Maxhamish, 3 months ago
Awesome image…..
ericseyes, 3 months ago
Great job, and your description adds even more detail then is otherwise shown on the picture.
Matthew Reed, 3 months ago
I love this. Very cool!
jaycee, 3 months ago
Oh I am soo in love with this..sensational work.
budrfli, 3 months ago
mmm, love the depth in the photo and your written work!
amarica, 3 months ago
Perfect
Angelaka Black, 3 months ago
Great title
luciec, 3 months ago
your pictures are those of inspiration – beautiful shot.
pimmex, 3 months ago
This is a spectacular image. Love the lighting and the detail you’ve captured.
Barbara Morrison, 3 months ago
Great shot! Be careful where you stand!
Lizspittall, 3 months ago
Great perspective.
paulevelin, 3 months ago
truelly outstanding
love it
midzing, 3 months ago
fantastic shot, well done
Shane Smart, 3 months ago
You have an amazing series of images. Your words add so much to each image.
Taylor Jury, 3 months ago
This is absolutely Stunning!! I love it!!
BlindVision, 3 months ago
This is a excellent shot and quite haunting. There is also something evil to it in my eyes, that this building carries secrets that will chill your bones. As you walk through the building, whispers of pain and sorrow taunt your soul and play with your mind.Releasing screams caged for year only to capture you fears….
Margarita Peak..., 2 months ago
Wow! Great shot
MelanieSpeaks, 2 months ago
Awesome shot
Rinkydink, about 1 month ago
This absolutely messes with the eye in a fantastic & eerie way. Hauntingly descriptive words & now I have to go & find some pills to stave off the vertigo this shot brought on…... :-)
amazing atmospheric work
LindseyBug, about 1 month ago
wow everytime i look at one of your photos i’m amazed. very cool.