Shining Through the Shadows
Well, it is not my favorite chair to sit in by any means. But it is one of my favorite photos I've taken of a chair.
We were exploring the old abandoned Pennhurst State Hospital near Philadelphia and came around the corner and saw this abandoned, rusty wheelchair sitting in the middle of a dust and trash-strewn room (okay, not exactly a Thanksgiving topic, I know, but this wasn't a place to think about warm thoughts and family...).
Pennhurst is a decaying and creepy old place with a very disturbing history. It was shut down in 1987 for violation of the patients' constitutional rights and some very horrifying acts.
A few more of my photos can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37313642@N00/sets/72157606273551588/
More info on Pennhurst can be found here: http://www.opacity.us/site30_pennhurst_state_school.htm#gallery53
6 responses
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Neil Woo added a link (26 Nov 2008):
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Catherine Kurvink gave props (26 Nov 2008):
I'm fascinated by places like this. Next time I visit Philly, I'm going to try and get here. GREAT shot for the theme.
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Ronnie Ginnever gave props (29 Nov 2008):
powerful image!
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Regenia Brabham gave props (5 Dec 2008):
Yes, a very powerful image. Thank you for sharing.
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Katelyn McDonald said (17 Jan 2009):
Awesome - love abandoned places like this.
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Jenni C said (21 Jan 2009):
Rusty, crusty things are fascinating subjects. Did you do some light painting to highlight the wheelchair or did you use a spot light?
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