I think last year or 2 years ago, well, since i joined 365, these were in quite acceptable condition. I remember the artsy gang drawing / painting from one of your photos of these. So they were ok for 248-249 years, and got into this sad state within 1-2 years... man is really good at ruining everything.
I imagine some of the damage comes from being on the shore and subjected to all kinds of weather. I like your choice of composition and the POV of this shot
Oh no, what a shock! These buildings are highly prized in the UK and are difficult to obtain due to their popularity. They go for many thousands of pounds!
That is sad- is there a reason why people aren't allowed to maintain them? Seems they'd have some historical value too and someone would want to keep that history. Good shot- but yes, sad to see them like this.
@monikozi You are right Moni, they have been used by criminals for mugging beachgoers and prostitution. In the meanwhile they are being vandalised and the doors etc. stolen. We are living in a very crime driven country unfortunately. As they are privately owned, a few are still being looked after.
@jgpittenger No Jane I was not, but I have seen pictures of them. I did grow up here and we spent our weekends on the beach. This has only happened in the last two years due to criminal activity and vandalism. I live in a country of criminals who have no respect and only know burning, looting and murdering!
@shutterbug49 They are privately owned Debbie, an organization is trying to help. Many owners have left the country, so who knows who is in charge now.
@30pics4jackiesdiamond as long as there are people on the beach yes Jackie. Such a sorry state our beautiful country is in, all beacause of the corrupt government and uneducated people 😥
@olivetreeann I think out country is probably one of the most dangerous in the world Ann! There are gangs patrolling the national highway with guns, shooting at cars and robbing the passengers! Sometimes we cannot even drive into Cape Town in broad daylight due to this. Protest action is another major hindrance here, the taxi syndicate sets the busses alight which are travelling on the highway! They want the people to use their taxis. People can't get to work and learners can't get to school. My heart bleeds for this beautiful country as the government does nothing to change anything. It is more than sad
I love the leading line if this photo