Sky Ribs

I set off  to explore this abandoned patch of skeletal buildings I could see from the freeway. I've been eyeing it for awhile and finally took the time to go check it out. It had open access and no signs were around, but all the while I kept a sharp lookout as my heart pounded faster in my chest. I love abandoned places and always try to find all the little nooks and crannies in towns and cities; there are a lot more than people realize, you just have look. I do try to be very careful though, especially if I am by myself, and I never go to an area that seems unsafe. Still, the thrumming hum of the unknown and the undercurrent of slight danger does give it its edge.

More than just the thrill of exploring, this place was a photographer's eye candy. It had all these wonderfully sharp edges that whistled softly in the wind while vines creeped lazily underfoot. The tall beams and gaping boards reminded me of a skeleton; a cracked and hollowed form with angles jutting and soaring overhead. It was so peaceful and eerily beautiful. My camera practically took pictures on its own, that's how much it soaked up the place.

There was a sense of belonging there, a sense of mystery, of danger. Of beauty in all its forms. I love finding rare places like these and experiencing them to the fullest. 

I wanted to stay a long time there; and indeed, it did feel like time slowed down and stretched out comforting hands to extend my stay, but it must not have been very long. Just enough time for me to take pictures and experiment with angles, but never enough to relax.

First time wearing these sandals! And so comfortable!

Shirt - gift

Shorts, belt - thrifted

Sandals - DSW

Earrings - unknown

<3 The Magpie

Easter Sunday

I often will take a series of photos and keep them on my external hard-drive until I have a chance to edit/download/write a post. So a lot of the outfits are a few weeks old. Such is the case here. I took these photos with my tripod on Easter but haven't had a chance to write a post till now. Although there is a slight lag, I really don't think it matters that much since every outfit I make, I'd still wear right now.

This post was fun because it was cloudy and overcast with the chance of thunderstorms approaching the next day. I was really hoping to find a place to photograph, so I pulled over onto a random exit off the freeway on my way home from church, and magically found this little abandoned patch of land with a derelict building?house? with parked tractors and signs scattered around it. I think it all belonged to the farm across the road, but the place was totally open and ripe for exploring. I simply couldn't resist such splendor, but I did try to make my photo session quick.

What I also really enjoyed about this series was that I was really trying to use my tripod in artistic ways, and was setting it up to catch certain viewpoints and angles. Using the tripod still feels like a hit or miss when I use it by myself for my own photos, and it was nice to finally feel a certain mastery with it. Hopefully that will be a continuing trend. 

I love how faded and worn look everything looked, and how my soft yellows and blues really stood out against the pale walls, but also seemed to match the colors around me.

Dat buttery yellow though.

Now that I got the tripod stuff down better, I just need to work on my awkward posing. 

Poser alert!

Cardigan - Target, skirt - thrift store, necklace - thrift store,

shoes - second-hand boutique store, tights - Walmart or Target

<3 The Magpie