The approach to this abandoned tuberculosis sanitarium is a but of a prickly situation, a steep descent down a hill populated almost entirely by thorn bushes.
Luckily we had been forewarned of this and dressed accordingly. This place was absolutely worth it and ended up being my favorite location from not only the four day road trip, but all of 2017.
As with most tuberculosis hospitals this one is located way out in the country and at a high elevation. This was done in the belief that fresh country air and high elevation were both contributing factors in the treatment of TB.
This combination makes for some spectacular views and that beautiful look of nature slowly taking over a building.
This location ticked off most of the boxes for me as far as what I like in a abandoned building. Natural decay, nature taking over, a gorgeous rural locale, equipment and other things left behind and a almost complete lack of human interference over the years. I saw very few, if any signs of scrapping or vandalism and only a small amount of graffiti.
It was a beautiful, sunny spring day with a slight warm breeze when we visited here. We had the building completely to ourselves, save for the family of raccoons living in the attic. I found this to be one of the most peaceful and serene places I have ever explored. As my friends were finishing up shooting the top floor I sat for awhile on a old rocking chair. On a decaying porch looking out into a overgrown courtyard. This was probably the most relaxed I have ever been on a explore.
This one is a tad picture heavy, but this place was just so photogenic I had a hard time choosing favorites, which is not a bad problem to have!
I hope you all enjoy this one. I would love to hear your feedback or stories, as I'm sure some of you have been here as well!
Side note: This was my first time shooting in RAW and my first time using Photoshop to edit.
I chime in with a "Haven't you people ever heard of closing a god damn door?"
"If someone asks you to keep a secret, that secret is a lie."
Still the window burns
Time so slowly turns
Go home autoclave, you're drunk
You're about as useful as a screen door on a submarine
Welcome to The Jungle
The Old Ways Are Lost
Weighing In
Baby, eat this chicken slow
It's full of all them little bones
Soft Floors
Step Skipper
And who can say if your love grows
As your heart chose, only time
I don't feel any pain
I'm rusted from the rain
There is only one place I'd rather go
I'd love to show you how everything works
But the truth is I don't know
Porch Rocker
Lean On Me
Scattered
"Lots of things happen after you die, just none of them include you."
I can see for miles and miles
Thanks for looking!!
