Condemned! by vignouse

Condemned!

A collection of roofless walls is all that is left of this former seminary built in 1649. The building is now in a dangerous condition and fenced off but these walls still stand tall with a sort of resigned dignity. That a 366 year old seminary that must have been responsible for the training of hundreds of priests should be reduced to this parlous state is a metaphor of social commentary in its own right.
Outstanding processing as usual, great textures and plenty to look at - I always think it's a shame when places like this fall in to ruin, but if it didn't happen what would todays shot be?
December 13th, 2015  
Great shot, perspective...agree with you that it's a terrible shame that this historical structure could not have been preserved
December 13th, 2015  
Wonderful grit -- great processing to bring it out and the great textures.
December 13th, 2015  
Hope you were safe in there! Wonderful POV and b&w shot.
December 13th, 2015  
Surprised the walls are still standing. Love the angles included.
December 13th, 2015  
Went to bed before I commented on this one. Wonderful capture of this old place.
December 13th, 2015  
I like the way the vines on the right lead into the picture.
December 13th, 2015  
Sadly, the whole town is in recession. All will pass, all will change...but not quite yet. The good news is the building, at least its remnants, stand fast..for now.

December 13th, 2015  
Ooooh, forgot to mention how much I like the glimpse of the sky through the guttering.
December 13th, 2015  
Very sad. I'd love to see something like this in working order.
December 13th, 2015  
Fantastic detail brought out by the black and white, especially on the creeping vines!
December 13th, 2015  
Marvelous edit for this magnificent find
December 14th, 2015  
j'adore! FAV
December 14th, 2015  
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