Abandoned Manor House

This small manor house just down the road from us has been empty for many years and was little used before that... the house and land are beginning to show the signs of that neglect.

My first thought was to render this in gritty, strong contrast B&W to emphasize the effects of the physical neglect. Then I realised that there was another angle - the memories of those that lived in this home and which are now fading away too. This nostalgic feel was the one I went for... not my normal style.

[Tunia McClure]

Definitely shows some nostalgia for the past.

[gloria jones]

Wonderful pov, composition...It has an old photo look.

[Joan Robillard]

Your edit is fabulous

[April Dellow-Cowan]

Nice point of view. I love the opportunity to capture abandoned places.

[Jane Pittenger]

Yes, the glow does give a nostalgic feel...good for me to remember

[Taffy]

I like the dreaminess to this, and the sense of isolation.

[Margo Sayer]

I think you must have a 3rd eye. You've become a versatile photographer seeing shots which/where others don't.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

so dreamy!

[Caterina]

Excellent idea. It looks nostalgic indeed

[Steve Chappell]

Great shot and excellent processing and thought process. Well done

[bkb in the city]

Makes for a nice shot

[Sylvia du Toit]

Fav for the old feel of the photo

[Jean]

Very different feeling

[Kathy]

I like the inclusion of the gate.

[Angelika van Rooyen]

It does look nostalgic, it gives a sense of desertion

[Tom]

Wonderfully composed and edited

[Janiskay]

Just be thankful some developers haven’t grabbed it up for condos or some such thing.

[David]

Well done for trying something new Richard. Wish I was having similar success. Alas i'm not trying anything! No inspiration for weeks, flu for weeks and a disinclination to go outside, with or without a camera. Sad.

[Richard Sayer]

@lostphojo Indeed sad David, Diana needs to give you a good talking to...

[David]

@vignouse I am in the process of charging all my camera batteries. A good sign perhaps?

[Richard Sayer]

@lostphojo I sincerely hope so... you are much missed here.