Saturday, June 1, 2013

In The Eye Of The Beholder

Today is theme day for the City Daily Photo community and this month's theme is "the beauty of decay".  This little house (probably was a Gothic Revival cottage) has sat empty for as long as I can remember and each year the roof seems to sag a little bit more but someone has chosen to decorate it with quite nice flowers that give some sense of beauty to the whole thing. I'm sure that one day something surprising will turn up in this spot.
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36 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlJune 1, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    poor little thing. but the graffiti is quite cute.

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  2. William KendallJune 1, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Poor house... always sad to see that.

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  3. KarenJune 1, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    cute graffiti!

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  4. AnonymousJune 1, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    They remind me of a (very) old tv series that we used to have over here; Bill and Ben, The Flower Pot Men!

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  5. cieldequimperJune 1, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    The roof looks like it's about to cave in but the little flowers are lovely!

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  6. LowellJune 1, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    The little flowers look surprised like the world is collapsing around them - which it might be, seeing as how their world is this old building.

    I'd guess that the place isn't worth saving and that you're right about a new building being put up in its place...still kinda sad, though...

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  7. SharonJune 1, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Oh, this fits the theme perfectly. I love the flowers on the side.

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  8. wilfJune 1, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    the graffiti are eyes catcher...:)

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  9. VioletSkyJune 1, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    those are cute flowers! I am still perplexed as to why this kind of destruction by abandonment is allowed to occur in a city. Call R Ford to have a look.

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  10. LOLfromPasaJune 1, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    There is something quite sweet about your photograph. The building is struggling but those flowers really do look cheerful. Super photo for today!

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  11. LynetteJune 1, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    You’ve made a great Theme Day post. I'm glad you picked this to share with us.

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  12. MarleenJune 1, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    The flowers really brighten things up. Nice post for the theme!

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  13. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comJune 1, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Hard to believe there is a piece of property like that in your booming town. Bet it is part of an estate that is all tied up. Love the expressions on the flowers.

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  14. paulJune 1, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Cute!

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  15. VirginiaJune 1, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    At least it's not the awful graffiti you see everywhere now!
    V

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  16. JoJune 1, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    the flowers do give it some life, the poor old thing.

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  17. JackJune 1, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    I am afraid your little cottage is not going to be standing much longer. So sad.

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  18. Chattahoochee Valley DailyJune 1, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    Charming flowers looking out ver the tall grass.

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  19. hamiltonJune 1, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    oh my! well someone has tried to add some beauty to this decaying structure :)

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  20. KayJune 1, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Nice selection for the theme. Those wide-eyed flowers add a touch of whimsy to it all.

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  21. DianneJune 1, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    What an interesting style "Gothic Revival" ... it' gorgeous!

    "Adelaide and Beyond"

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  22. LONDONLULUJune 1, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    Love this capture for the theme! Whoever painted those flowers was a creative soul:) This poor place.

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  23. slimJune 1, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    The whimsical flowers put this image over the top.

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  24. Clueless in BostonJune 1, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    The flowers are the best thing about the building. Good choice for theme day.

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  25. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJune 1, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    These flowers have some personality and appear to be peeking through the weeds. Nice choice for Theme Day.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  26. RandyJune 1, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    Super shot. Those are some happy flowers.

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  27. KrisJune 2, 2013 at 1:05 AM

    when I saw this I just :) :) :)

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  28. EG CameraGirlJune 2, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    At this point the land is way more valuable than the building. :))

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  29. jennyfrecklesJune 2, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    I think that wall was crying out for some artwork.

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  30. BirdmanJune 2, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    ... maybe it has.

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  31. JimJune 2, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Not entirely terrible graffiti.

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  32. PerthDailyPhotoJune 2, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    Oh that poor wee roof is going to collapse any day now Pat I can just see it! What a super shot for the theme, great find.

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  33. DebJune 2, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    It is amazing how long a roof can remain in place sometimes. Those flowers look like they live there now to me!

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  34. UnknownJune 3, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    What a wonderful find! Great title too.

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  35. Laura. MJune 3, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    I really like it... Thanks for making me smile today :))
    A kiss.

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  36. Oakland Daily PhotoJune 4, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    It looks like the flowers are sayin, "Ooh, get us out of here before this. Whole thing comes tumbling down."

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