Once a very popular shopping mall, Bannister Mall fell victim to changing population and demographic patterns. It could not compete with newer malls in other parts of the city; it became crime-ridden, and gradually it lost tenants. For years, Bannister Mall stood mostly vacant, just barely hanging on. It was recently razed to the ground, and the area now lies in ruins.
In Kansas City, MO.
3 exposures tone-mapped with Photomatix, with additional processing using some filters.
Camera: Canon EOS 50D (24-105mm lens) Aperture: f/8.0 Focal Length: 24 mm ISO Speed: 100
So desolate and well captured!! so many malls have ended this way, but I also think there is only a certain amount of shopping one can do – wonderful image!!
Thanks, Kate! Don’t get me wrong… I am no fan of shopping malls… But this property has been a real problem area for years. I hope something constructive is done, by people who care about providing something positive for those who live nearby.
Hi Delany , we also have many empty spaces like this around the area, I wish they would build something for the younger generation to enjoy, I am sure we had it so much easier 20 years ago!!
Definitely, in many ways, we did…
– Delany Dean
RicAlexanderalmost 3 years ago
This is sad. Mother nature now waits patiently to reclaim her land, No doubt there will be no help from us humans !
It’s amazing how quickly weeds, and even fast-growing trees, take hold. The pavement buckles in almost no time at all.
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Stunning capture and hdr work, Delaney. I’m catching up at the moment so I’m sure I’ve more of yours to see. Agnes xx
Thanks, Agnes!
– Delany Dean
Really gives a sense of desolation. Great image.
Wonderful comment, thanks LouJay!
– Delany Dean
So desolate and well captured!! so many malls have ended this way, but I also think there is only a certain amount of shopping one can do – wonderful image!!
Thanks, Kate! Don’t get me wrong… I am no fan of shopping malls… But this property has been a real problem area for years. I hope something constructive is done, by people who care about providing something positive for those who live nearby.
– Delany Dean
Hi Delany , we also have many empty spaces like this around the area, I wish they would build something for the younger generation to enjoy, I am sure we had it so much easier 20 years ago!!
Definitely, in many ways, we did…
– Delany Dean
This is sad. Mother nature now waits patiently to reclaim her land, No doubt there will be no help from us humans !
It’s amazing how quickly weeds, and even fast-growing trees, take hold. The pavement buckles in almost no time at all.
– Delany Dean
Hi Delany, I think this is a terrific image and it gives me great pleasure to let you know it has been featured in Rusty, Crusty and Falling to Bits.
Gary, I just saw that, and I am so delighted! Thanks very much! It’s a wonderful honor.
– Delany Dean
Well shopping malls killed our high streets in the uk, nice to see they’re killing each other now! Great shot.
Thank you; and, yes, I think that shopping malls are a blight on our culture.
– Delany Dean
Great find! I agree with Niqdaw, the malls put our downtown retailers out of business, so it is refreshing to see it happens to them as well.
Thanks, Brad, and I agree.
– Delany Dean
Wow – love the moody sky. Reminds me of earth after life is gone!
Thanks! That’s exactly the kind of impact that the scene itself had on me… I wanted to convey that in this image.
– Delany Dean
Amazing capture Delany – this speaks!! :)
Thanks, Vicki!
– Delany Dean