The Other Side of the Tracks

[Ysarex90 84]

Gorham Ill. Nearly a ghost town but they still have an active post office. The "other" side of the tracks didn't look any better.

Joe

 

[Geaux]

Not sure if its a lean of the buliding, the pole or the tracks...but something seems crooked.

 

[Designer]

Not sure if its a lean of the buliding, the pole or the tracks...but something seems crooked.

Utility poles often lean off plumb.

 

[Fred Berg]

like it. If there was a lonely figure waiting for a train....

 

[Ysarex90 84]

like it. If there was a lonely figure waiting for a train....

Thanks -- I was the lonely figure, but just passing through.

Joe

 

[pgriz]

Joe, I enjoy viewing your discoveries. It is always interesting to see what catches your eye.

 

[bribrius]

what's the subject?

 

[Ysarex90 84]

what's the subject?

The post industrial experience of our past failures decaying before our eyes yet not understood viewed across the line drawn by our ignorance and blind narcissism.

You didn't see that? It's so in your face!

Joe

 

[Ysarex90 84]

Joe, I enjoy viewing your discoveries. It is always interesting to see what catches your eye.

Thanks -- I appreciate it.

Joe

 

[Rick58]

Good stuff Joe. i went back several times, which means it served it's purpose well.

 

[bribrius]

what's the subject?

The post industrial experience of our past failures decaying before our eyes yet not understood viewed across the line drawn by our ignorance and blind narcissism.

You didn't see that? It's so in your face!

Joe

sorry, i couldnt help it , just too easy. i was compelled. nice simple photo.

 

[Stormchase]

It looks like that power line has been pulled on for a good 75 years. I normally hate them but its fitting here.