So on a small country road I continued, taking me by the waters of Cork Harbour. Fortunately, straight after an abandoned house had been spotted there was room to pull the car off the road. Out came the camera from its housing.
Bingo, it had colour, reflections of bare trees in the windows, cobwebs, drawn curtains, a broken window, peeling paint and pretty much all I was looking for. Except of course, the house was right on the road and there was very little room in which to manoeuvre.
In the gallery below I include a number of colour images from this scene and may well post some additional B/W images as a follow up.
Boarded Up
Framed
Bare Reflections
Traces of Ivy
Net Curtains
Coming Apart
Upstairs Downstairs
At this stage I was pretty pleased with my find, but still I was unaware of what was about to greet me.
Meticulous Mick 
What a fantastic find….I want to see more of this gem
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This was posted a good while back Sue. Haven’t been past this building in ages. Time to go back?? 🍀
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Did you ever see more of it than is in this post?
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Sue, if you put “Abandoned” into the search bar on my site you will get a number pf posts from this place and another which was done a bit more recently. The other key post from this shoot is at: https://meticulousmick.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/weekly-photo-challenge-abandoned-iii/ Hope you like it 🍀
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Just taken a look at the Abandoned III – what a find!
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Yes, amazing isn’t it 😀
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Gorgeous! I can almost ‘hear’ the silence of the building. I am sure if you sit still long enough you can hear the whispers of it’s history. Beautifully photographed.
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Thank you so much, it was a wonderful feeling to come across the two houses. MM 🍀
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so incredibly interesting!
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I am glad you find it interesting too, 😃
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the traces of ivy are an amazing detail… stunning images…
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Thank you so much Alexandra, MM 💚
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These are great… it looks like it could be a wonderfully cosy little place when all done up! Love the trees reflected in the window! 🙂
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I’d say it could be made to be wonderful and cosy, as you say, if done up. 👍
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What a great find, you are a real detective when it comes to finding interesting places.
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Next door lying in wait was the house of abandoned III. That is a treasure, but not immediately apparent until one peers through the broken pane on the front door. It also helps that I like to go down the road less travelled. MM 🍀
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Great gallery! I agree with the posters above; the reflections of the bare trees add some mystery.
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I liked them too when looking at it, working out the best way to photograph the scene before me they certainly played a part.
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simply lovely….can’t wait till tomorrow!
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Thank you Lady Juno, hope you are not left disappointed 😮
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Well I’m sure from what I have seen of your work I wont be! But I am glad you am to please. Have a great night!
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Hope your night was good too Lady and that the day is brining you more sunshine. 😃
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These are great shots– as usual! I especially love the one where the imprint of the bush was left on the wall.
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That has attracted a bit if attention – I dare say because it is so different. Thanks for your comment. MM 🍀
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Awesome captures..”bare reflections” is my favourite!
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I like that too. Cheers for comment Know-All. MM 🍀
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Love how the color palette makes for a cohesive collection. ‘Traces of Ivy’ is my favorite!
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I was thinking may be a slideshow would have worked better, but I’m glad you like them. It was a great find. The house next door features tomorrow. MM 🍀
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Fabulous work.
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Thank you Mike, I was keeping my eyes open. MM 🍀
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You are building suspense 🙂
That’s a great-looking abandoned house (as far as abandoned buildings go…). I like the vine detail on the brick but also the interesting colors, green stucco crumbling to reveal the red brick underneath.
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There is so much here I think I might have done better putting it into a slideshow. Hope you are not let down tomorrow. 😰
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Ah…the suspense, MM.
Well done…
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Try sleep alright tonight…..💤
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So tell me…how did you know? You see my lights on late?
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Just think Big Brother and Ed Snowden.
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That was a right good coffee spew!! Mouth AND nose…
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An ideal light for this kind of motifs.
I like them all, but I have some favourites…
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I think you will enjoy tomorrow’s too Malin. 💚 (BGH)
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Nice set here for the challenge 🙂
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Cheers Sreejith, check out tomorrow’s too. MM 🍀
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Some great shots there, MM.
I like the trees reflected on the window panes.
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Yes, I thought they added to photo and I tried looking from several angles to get the best reflections. 👍
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Doesn’t it make you curious about the history associated with such a house? Even in this bad state it looks impressive and looks as though it has many a tale to tell.
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Absolutely. I’d be interested to say what is in the picture frame, all warped with damp. You should like tomorrow’s images too. Have a good day. MM 🍀
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Looking forward to seeing more picture s
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