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black mamba
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I've been seeing this place for years. Never ventured too close to it, though, as it's darn near inaccessible. The mystery of the place, however, finally pulled me to it. As I got real close, it became apparent that the old place packed more ju-ju than I did. I thought I could stare it down but that weird appearance quickly sent me scurrying.
I assure you that any perceived lean to this building is the fault of the building, of course. I will give you fair warning. Pick a spot on the image...any spot....and stare at it briefly. The rest of the picture will start to play games with you.
I assure you that any perceived lean to this building is the fault of the building, of course. I will give you fair warning. Pick a spot on the image...any spot....and stare at it briefly. The rest of the picture will start to play games with you.
I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
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4 Tequila shot! Unless you count the door...then the whole bottle!
I keep searching for barns and old houses.....will surprise you one day!
Cheers!
Phil
"You don't take a photograph, you make it." ~Ansel Adams
Phil
I love surprises, Taz. Put it on me.
Take care buddy,
Tom
I wish, Phil, that I knew the story. This old place is a two-story structure...probably measuring about 35' by 65-70'. The inside is an absolute ramshackle so it's hard to guess what its prime purpose was. Some subtle clues lead me to believe it was an old country store.
Only one side ( the front ) has this bewildering façade....the back side has uniform exterior paneling all the way across. The two ends of the building are also uniformly paneled. I can only imagine what prompted the owner to go this route....perhaps a strong sense of humor.
All the ' horizontal ' paneling on the right side of this image flushes up perfectly with the angled paneling on the left side. There are a number of illusions at play so that, when standing there looking at it, you're rewarded with a rather bizarre spectacle.
You not only have an excellent eye, but you write well too.
When I look at this image I see a number of patterns and lines in different directions. Plus a wide set of grey tones. (trying to teach myself how to evaluate images.)
Phil
"You don't take a photograph, you make it." ~Ansel Adams
Phil
Notice how it records a sceen very warped...
Or, maybe it's the loose nut behind the viewfinder
Take care Pard
www.Dogdotsphotography.com
A new lens? That's what I've been saying. Trouble is, Darlene's on ' high alert ' over all these packages showing up on our doorstep.:D
A loose nut? Pard, you sell me short. Pop my cranium and take a good look. You'll see more jumbled up and mismatched parts than the law allows. :slurp
See you, buddy,
Tom
It would be interesting to know what motivated this exterior treatment. Consider, though, that this place is in the heart of moonshine country.....might have something to do with it.
See you, Mary,
Tom
But, I digress - Hi Tom! Fun Shot...
In the same vein, Eric, check out this bona fide, open-for-business, U.S. Post Office. Lord help us.
Lauren Blackwell
www.redleashphoto.com
Hi Lauren,
I do intend to give this old building another going-over. It's loaded with abstract possibilities.
Take care,
Tom
Would this happen to be in Oklawaha, Fla? They had one that looked just like this. I don't know if it is still in operation but it was when I left there in 1995.
GaryB
“The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it!” - Ansel Adams
I appreciate the visit. This old P.O. is in Penland, N.C. I pass it frequently on my way to the Penland School of Crafts....a fascinating teaching institution. Located high in the Appalachians, its graduates are some of the most accomplished artisans and craftsmen in the country.
Tom