A monochrome study of decay

I've photographed this building before but thought I'd shoot it again, this time thinking in Monochrome.



K51_3829-Edit.jpg by Peter E Smith (AKA Mannesty), on Flickr



K51_3830.jpg by Peter E Smith (AKA Mannesty), on Flickr



K51_3832.jpg by Peter E Smith (AKA Mannesty), on Flickr



K51_3835.jpg by Peter E Smith (AKA Mannesty), on Flickr



K51_3836.jpg by Peter E Smith (AKA Mannesty), on Flickr



K51_3842.jpg by Peter E Smith (AKA Mannesty), on Flickr



K51_3845.jpg by Peter E Smith (AKA Mannesty), on Flickr

I haven't done any monochrome work for years. C & C welcome.

Tells the story for me. Do they have grade II listed in spain Looks ripe for renovation

I like these

I see graffiti idiots exist in Spain as well

I don't actually know if buildings have a 'listed' status, listing, certainly

Frankly, this building is too far gone to be saved I think.

Re graffiti, I think the practice is perhaps more prevalent in Spain than UK. It's everywhere. Some of it is very good, but most is nothing more than unsightly.

I tried to find the original shots you posted to compare, but failed (need to try harder)

Overall I would have prefered a bit more contrast, but as I don't tend to do B&W any more than I have to don't take that as critisism

Few sheets of chipboard and a skim of plaster-jobs a goodun.


regards
Bernard

Bernard, I haven't posted the originals of these shots, but I'll find some time tomorrow.

As for contrast, I too would have preferred more contrast, but I had to increase it a lot in Lightroom to get any at all. it was a very dull and cloudy day when I shot these. I intend going back to repeat the exercise when the sun is out.

Well, if you are up for a refurb challenge and are skilled (very skilled ) with chipboard and plastering, I'm sure the property could be had for next to nothing.

Perhaps it could be the subject of one of those TV programmes. Holiday Homes from Hell

I have visions of Auf Viedersehen Pet, I've seen worse turned into a smart residence/holiday home (2 walled barns that have been sheep shelters for decades).

Mind you I could do with a holiday.
It looks like a wooded area so maybe a few beams could be blagged from the trees, and as Stan half suggests by the time the paying punters have left you've got a bit to do some more (suggest you go for the gullable or outdoor types that won't mind sharing the woods with the bears).


Bernard