Why do I take photos of abandoned houses?
It’s the colour… I think at first. But I know that’s not a real explanation. There is a loneliness in those places. Like people who love lighthouses. But lighthouses aren’t as interesting to me. I like the old places, showing signs of weathering and history. This love for abandoned buildings says something about me. I’m not sure what exactly and maybe I don’t really want to know. It’s not a good thing to know yourself too well really. To be that far inside your own head.
I like to think my photos are giving the places life. Keeping their memory, showing they were here even as they fade away from our present.
I love you picture!!! I visit Niagara on the Lake often! I love Historic Homes!! – the home in question is the one in your picture!! this home has been boarded up for years !!!!!!!! – I was in Niagara on the Lake yesterday! – the boarded up front door of this house is half off!! – I went in there was no one there!! – – I have emailed the Chamber of Commerce there and the Niagara Museum there!! no reply yet! – I just wanted to make someone aware that this home has been breached !!! do you know of anyone I could contact???
thanks Lyn
Most likely the house is owned by someone still. I don’t know who you could contact, try asking someone in local real estate.