29 thoughts on “Over Run”

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   So many wonderful textures and tones, Joe, just perfect for B&W. I would imagine this would be a very spooky place at night. I noticed the mention of Urbex-ing. I became acquainted with that through another blogger (SistaSuga) and was fascinated by the principle (but certainly not brave enough to join in). Are you an Urbex-er? (Can’t remember the correct lingo…)

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      I’m a partial UrbEx-er. I am usually too worried about all the toxins like asbestos. I usually stay outside and shoot with a telephoto. You should get your feet wet with UrbEx and you can start by taking a trip to Philadelphia to Eastern State Penitentiary which is awesome. I cleaned up my blog some but I think I left the five part series about Eastern State you should check it out. Just go to The Visual Chronicle and do a search for Eastern State Penitentiary. have a great evening 🙂

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   Textural goldmine! Very good, Joe. This type of scene was meant to be shot in B&W! 🙂

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      Thank you very much Mike, enjoy the day 🙂

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   The ivy loves this building. 🙂 Wonderful photo Joe, the cloudy sky looks so great!

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      Thank you Elina 🙂

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   What a shot! Every one of your photos from this facility are so full of depth, implied history, the passage of time … incredible

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      Thank you Laurie 🙂 I remember reading that this part of the facility was where the tuberculosis wards were located and it was believed fresh air would help the patients.

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   Fantastic Joe! That ivy has so much incredible energy, densely packed then breaking free to touch the clouds . . .

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   That’s one overgrown house! Love the sky in this shot too . Nothing like a touch of red/oronge filter to bring it out. Thumbs up:0)

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      Thank you very much David 🙂

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   Joe, what a wonderful photo! There are so many textures in it.

   janet

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      Thank you very much Janet, have a great evening 🙂

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   Good rendering of the all-consuming ivy which adorns most abandoned psychiatric hospitals – I found my way here by means of the “west517” approach…she said the magic word: abandoned.

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      Thank you very much Robert 🙂 This is a collective black and white photoblog and West was probably referring to my own site. I love abandoned buildings also. Anything dated from 5/1/2014 to 5/6/2014 is from Kings Park hospital and here is the first post in a five part series from Eastern State Penitentiary – http://joeinfocus.wordpress.com/2014/05/19/welcome-to-eastern-state-penitentiary-part-one/
      I hope you enjoy them 🙂

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         Thanks – I’ve shot KPPC (but there is just so much of that place) and have recently been to ESP with a side trip to Pennhurst. I’ll check you images out. Thanks!

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            So are you local to Long island or did you make a trip here to shoot KPPC. You would love Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia Robert.

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               I’m located in CT – yes, I did the drive to L.I.
               Eastern was great – even my wife (who is not an Urbex’er) like the visit.

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                  My wife and I spent four hours at Eastern State, LOL

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                     Easy to do…

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   Reblogged this on The Visual Chronicle and commented:

   Love black and white images ? Visit Monochromia – https://groupexpo.wordpress.com
   Photo by Joe !

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    That poor, unloved building – it has just become a trunk for the ivy. Lovely as it is, it does need some taming 🙂 Its a wonderful shot [as always].

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       Thank you Pauline 🙂

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    THANK YOU so much Joe!!! ❤

    Gorgeous, luscious vines!! …I've got a post coming you're way… would you believe I've FINALLY found a few of my own!! I'm hoping to finish my post by tonight :)… and thanks again– BEAUTIFUL!

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       Ahh you saw my post and I’m glad you liked it. Have a great evening and I can’t wait to see your post 🙂

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          …You are going to be SO PROUD!!! It’s full of bricks, vines, wrought iron and even one or two doors!! 🙂

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             LOL

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    Nice one Joe 🙂

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       Thank you very much James 🙂

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