IMG_6590

An abandoned church or maybe a school where classes have long since been dismissed? Such a shame these old relics are left to battle the elements – and time – on their own and, as such, lose every battle. Still, I think there is a certain kind of beauty here yet for those of us who are willing to look for it.

IMG_6763

An old, derelict school bus, sandwiched between what appear to be two abandoned, ramshackle mobile homes, runs parallel to our favorite stretch of the Great Western Trail, a popular rails to trails bike path. Come summer, these tumbledown, forsaken structures will be almost entirely hidden from view by all the trees in full bloom, vines, shrubs and other unrestrained vegetation. For now though, stepping carefully (and somewhat daintily!), I was able to snap a few pics of these old relics while I still have a relatively clear path to do so.

Cee’s B&W Photo Challenge: Abandoned or Alone