Local Des Res

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  Landshark

• Jan 4, 2012

I always wonder what stories took place in these abandoned structures

 

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  stillshunter

• Jan 4, 2012

What an amazing house.....can imagine it clothed in vines and me sitting on that portico with a fresh steaming cup of espresso contemplating my magnum opus - emphasis on the "contemplating" and nil stress on the doing It does seem such a serene place.

 

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  kathyh

• Jan 4, 2012

It must have been a lovely house once. So sad to see it in decay.

 

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  marlof

• Jan 4, 2012

Nice soft colors, that add to the melancholy.

 

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  Luke

• Jan 4, 2012

I'd like to sit in that house and drink some exotic vintage wine.....like it's water.....LOL. Beautiful shot.

 

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  HeatherTheVet

• Jan 4, 2012

Lovely building, and a nice unobtrusive photo - shows the subject without trying to interpret it for you. Nice one.

 

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  Duane Pandorf

• Jan 4, 2012

I remember my short stays in Scicily and wondering why many buildings had people living in them but were not finished. I soon learned the reason, taxes were not levied on an unfinished property.

Yes, only someone long ago could tell us what went on there before.

 

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  bartjeej

• Jan 4, 2012

Like others have said, such a beautiful house but such a melancholic sight, indeed makes me wonder what it has seen. Also great job on the sky, love the nuanced colour shifts!

 

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  kyteflyer

• Jan 4, 2012

I just love the look of these old buildings and wish I had the wherewithal to restore one. Like Mark, I can see myself there with good coffee and relaxing, just gazing out at the view, rather than contemplating the magnum opus. Its a lovely photograph, Bill, and perfectly captures the desolation and decay. Its left me a bit sad.

 

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  BBW

• Jan 4, 2012

Such beautiful subtle colors, Bill. I envy you your scenery. So civilized, even if somewhat in disrepair.