Spirits of the Abandoned...
We live in a constant cycle of abandonment and renewal, discarding the old for the new as we strive to build bigger and better facilities — erasing the past in our process. America's cities, towns and countryside are filled with empty, obsolete, and in many cases decaying buildings—hospitals, factories, schools and houses. In many cases what we’re allowing to rot are magnificent representations of a by-gone era — their replacements pale in comparison.
And so, Spirits of the Abandoned. A website visually documenting,not only the existence of these often derelict places, but their essence— through the wonderful photographic opportunites they offer.
Spirits of the Abandoned, Maryland, the book, was published as part of a MFA thesis project completed at the University of Baltimore. Through this website I hope to eventually produce a series of books—one for each state in the U.S.— highlighting work from photographers who share my fascination for what so few rarely see. Submission guidelines and structure of the process are available on the submissions page.
Please feel free to join the forum, post your photos and explore the galleries. Enjoy!
