A polaroid from Hoy - it had a black border that I cropped after scanning, another abandoned cottage - once the elements get in then they're gone fairly quick - it doesn't take long either. You can just imagine the first storm that takes off a few slates, or breaks a window. Then birds and animals get in. It's the plants that take over so rapidly though - triffids are the worst. Two days off now as my youngest will be 12 tomorrow and is having 8 - yes 8 - of her friends for a sleepover party. She caught me at a very weak moment. I have the tendency to just say yes and get all caught up and excited - then the dawning realisation comes that I'm the adult who has to sort it all out.
Haha love the story, 8? Are you mad? This is gorgeous, its such a shame when you think what it perhaps once was! Love it! Happy birthdday to your daughter & good luck :-)
Wonderfully atmospheric shot. The effect of the old polaroid is fascinating and really enhances the image. Wishing you strength and fortitude for the upcoming festivities!
@steampowered The clearances didn't happen up here, a lot of Orcadians are descended from folk shoved up the way during that awful time. An old blacksmith told me that as I was originally a Budge from Burray that we were from ones cleared out. I really should get into genealogy a bit but not enough time!
