All He Needs
This summer I took a trip to photograph an abandoned asylum.A rather famous one at that.The building had been closed for about 25 years.After a bit of confusion as to how to get in we finally figured it out.Certainly an interesting place once we gained access.We had been there for a few hours following a maze of corridors and stairways.We had heard tell that this building had an inhabitant.So far we had really seen no signs of this.Then we found it.His apartment.I use that term loosely.Though we felt that we were intruding we went ahead and shot it anyway, if only to document the plight of the homeless and mentally ill in this large city.We left water and money on his bed.On our way out of the building I believe we ran into him.He was terrrified.He also obviously had faced some real difficulties in life.I think when the hospital closed down and the patients were mainstreamed he stayed.It was also obvious he had lived there for quite some time.I guess he chooses to live this way but he may not be aware of any other choices he has.Or perhaps he doesn’t consider them choices.As I type this from my nice warm well lit house I hope he’s doing ok.Good luck my friend.
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JKKimball
striking image Glenn, quite a story also. well done!
Laurie Search
You’ve got a very kind heart. Beautiful moody image.
kostis
this is great glenn…
SiliconKnight
awesome
Dave Miller
The warm tone mono really helps to simplify this into a fine documentary image, the light breaking in from the bottom corner of the window gives great atmosphere and textures. -regards dave
justimagine
Very captivating and intriguing image. Thanks for sharing the image and words with it.
Daniel Bullock
Stunning image and lighting … I wanna go!
AsylumWitch
This is a wonderful image and I loved the story as well.
Reg Lyons
Great pic! Great story Glenn! Looking foward to seeing more of this place.
Heloisa Castro
fabulous work
Tom Norton
tragic, intense, sad beyond words. brilliant work.
Myn B 5 days ago
the whole history of mental illness is populated by empty isolated spaces like this one, modern institutions conserving the misplaced. Alienating indeed. Great capture though, it speaks for itself.