No matter how many new nails and boards,
how many coats of paint, or how many hours of work,
some things from days gone by just seem
destined to remain beyond repair.

So true Marsha!! Oh woow, why don't we find more stuff like this over here, love it, and would even more if it was over here, great shooting location :-) Wonderful shot of!!!! eternity65 · 2012-08-26: 18:39

Completely agree with Peter on this one... simply fantastic... were you tempted to go in? It looks a bit dangerous, but can you just imagine the shots? McMommy · 2012-08-26: 19:03

This is one of those photos that put it on the must see list. I love it. joycephotography · 2012-08-26: 19:37

wow, amazing detail and textures! love this shot! Riyaz · 2012-08-26: 19:49

Great treatment of this subject, Marsha. Love the darkened corners in the sky and the unusual combination of some color and black and white. lgnelson · 2012-08-26: 19:58

To express how much I like this photo, my fav! ◕‿◕✿ Nanci22 · 2012-08-26: 20:27

Beautiful, you can see the live in it, great picture... LisaMarieGeorge · 2012-08-26: 20:51

Every single slat is perfectly clear! And the subtle colors are outstanding! djnana · 2012-08-26: 21:11

Outstanding capture well done mystic1 · 2012-08-26: 21:15

Very nice Marsha. You always set the *tone* perfectly! Keryl · 2012-08-26: 21:57

What a wonderful find! And edited to perfection! CHOSSID · 2012-08-26: 22:05

Fantastic shot Marsha to my favs digitalideas · 2012-08-26: 22:39

Love it! We saw some of these, too far off to get a good shot like this though..well done! NellyBly · 2012-08-26: 22:44

Don't worry! The best Days will come! Shaparak · 2012-08-26: 23:08

Outstanding post,perfect~!~ mallusatish · 2012-08-27: 01:44

nicely done slowpete · 2012-08-27: 02:31

This is just an amazing building! Love the texture in the picture and so much words and histories in it! Great work Marsha:) EvaLizette · 2012-08-27: 03:52

I love the coloration of this shot! HoosierAtHeART · 2012-08-27: 05:43

Awesome shot Marsha.... awesome. And yes sometimes those things beyond repair must be looked at with what beauty they still have in their their current state - as you have done so well here in your photo and by your words. durban · 2012-08-27: 06:01

incredible picture Marsha nataliemanco · 2012-08-27: 06:14

Your treatment of this shot really enhances its feel. Desolation. What a great location. SADHYA · 2012-08-27: 06:30

Incredible ! I am sure many lives have gone throught this building. Great capture ! kopisusu · 2012-08-27: 08:48

Love the treatment you gave this Marsha! jeffcornish · 2012-08-27: 09:54

Perfect composition and treatment of an amazing scene. Probably my favourite photo thus far on Photoblog :-) ????? · 2012-08-27: 10:14

Have been there it's a great place to go snappin! Great editing! Old buildings are so fun to shoot! SheriJ · 2012-08-27: 10:52

Cool shot and great feeling!:)) Solitude · 2012-08-27: 13:04

excellent deep tones for this old building. fabulous urmysunshine · 2012-08-27: 13:06

Beautiful JaCkYe · 2012-08-27: 14:18

What a sorry sight - but it makes a fabulous photo! Love the treatment you've given it :-) girafferacing · 2012-08-27: 16:35

Your photography amazes me! Patricia132 · 2012-08-27: 21:53

Wonderful shot ! The edit is amazing. dottydaisy97 · 2012-08-28: 09:55

Looks like a very large building....wonderful edit. LAZYWASP · 2012-08-29: 07:57

You made a stunning picture of this amazing looking spot! Ryana · 2012-08-29: 09:18

Love this pic,, like the ambiance in it InaLina · 2012-08-29: 11:28

so sad abd beautifull view in one! gonia · 2012-08-29: 15:27

The edition you made here is sublime, very vintage. Unchained · 2012-08-29: 19:22

very nice shot and processing! great place 2! piotrfila · 2012-08-29: 20:19

Great shot - love the editing, great tones. Saving this one! onebigfatrobin · 2012-08-30: 09:37