Doorway into the Past is a photograph by AnnaJo Vahle which was uploaded on February 16th, 2015.
Title
Doorway into the Past
Artist
AnnaJo Vahle
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Doorway into the Past
This is obviously an old house that has been abandoned. It is on South Tropical Trail on Merritt Island, Florida. Tropical Trail is one of the oldest road on the island. I have painted and photographed up and down the length of it.
This old house has intrigued me for quite a while. I hope to do a plein air painting of it some day. I love all the basic rectangular shapes. The colors and textures are unique. Shapes within shapes make for an almost abstract pattern. Warm colors against cool and neutral colors add to the composition.
I stopped by there a couple time to ask about it's history from people I have seen walking or working near-by. Unfortunately, I haven't found anyone, who knew anything about it. Old orange groves used to surround it. Lots of big oak trees festooned with Spanish moss surround it, now.
It is in a gentrified neighborhood. I expect that it's days are numbered. I imagine that it will eventually be razed and replaced. It seems that has happened so often when I have painted an old building or tree. I almost feel as if I cast the spell of doom upon some of these old subjects. I am almost frightened to paint it.
I wonder what stories this old house could tell. I bet that it has a lot of interesting ones.
Uploaded
February 16th, 2015
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Comments (14)
Ann Johndro-Collins
Just love how time creates its own art for us to discover, AnnaJo...the textures are grand...LF!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Ann. I agree that things that bear the evidence of time are extra nice.
Pamela Williams
I was wandering through the District and came across this fabulous piece of art that has been featured on the Home Page Avenue in the Art District group. Congrats for this accomplishment! You may archive your work in the groups "Feature Archives & Thank You Thread"
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you so very much, Pamela. I am honored and happy to do as you have invited me.
Scott Kingery
It seems as artists and photographers, we are always drawn to these old abandoned places. Love those weathered colors. L/F
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
You are so right, Scott. Always seems to have a story, don’t they? Thank you for your comment and LF.
CJ Anderson
Congratulations, AnnaJo! Your photograph was chosen to grace the homepage of THE GALLERY WALL Group whose theme this week is all about "STAIRS."
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Judy Via-Wolff
Nice capture, love that road. L F
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thanks, Judy. Nice to know that someone else loves that drive as much as I do. Thanks for the comment and l/f.
Patricia Greer
Congratulations! This delightful image has been featured in Women Photographers - One A Day.
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