Another one of the seven, yes seven, abandoned houses I shot on the way home from Jess & Darryl’s Saratoga Springs wedding. As soon as I saw this house I knew I had to shoot it straight on, with my 14mm. I love how the trees and fence on either side of the house balance out the image, and how the wide angle emphasizes the feeling of isolation.
Many people have suggested that I do a book on this series, and I’m tossing the idea around in my head. I really think if I were to do so I’d want to tell the stories of these houses…when they were built, who lived in them and why they’re left to fall apart… and I’m not sure I have the time it would take to do the research that would be necessary. (Especially since I haven’t exactly written their addresses/locations down.) I’m also afraid that if I start researching them I’ll get even more obsessed than I already am. So, for now this remains a very special personal project that keeps me busy in my off season. Who knows what the future holds…
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