Kristiara

Yes, thats right...no lonely chairs! However there was a soap dispenser, so all is right with the world yet again.

Wonderful as always Motts! I realize i kinda strayed away for a while. But as today is a particularly gloomy day here on Long Island...all i could think of was you. LOL!!!

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Kristiara

It really feels out of place, like it doesn't belong here. Weird.

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Kristiara

Wallpaper, wallpaper, yay!!!!!!!! Yeah, this is a perfect title.

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Kristiara

I love the contradiction between the lush green foliage and drab grey facade.

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Kristiara

Well, the prison was down in the basement so to speak...and i doubt it was only used as a prison. It probably served multiple functions. These upper levels obviously entertained various officers or even government officials.

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Kristiara

There's that wavy ceiling again, very neat.

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Kristiara

That is a funny ceiling, reminds me of waves on the ocean.

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Kristiara

I cant quite explain what this shot makes me feel.

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Kristiara

This pic makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

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Kristiara

Good ole Teddy, I wonder why they have a quote from him here...

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Kristiara

I support this statement, definitely wallpaper!

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Kristiara

OOOOO! It's sooo 3 dimensional, beautiful!

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Kristiara

This gallery is seriously testing my high school French...which i failed BTW.

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Kristiara

Or a bit of coal or such.

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Kristiara

The whole panorama thing is soooo neat Motts!

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Kristiara

Well, i guess it's not too bad. I read about one prison here in the states that completely banned all talking and noise. I think the silence makes it even worse.

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Kristiara

Great shot, but i would hardly consider this "beautiful" if i was in this persons place.

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Kristiara

Looks like it was written in blood. creepy

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Kristiara

Wow, these types of markings are pretty standard in prisons.

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Kristiara

This is a toughy too. I wonder if this was paint or some kind of plaster on the walls?

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Kristiara

Jury is still out for me, I cant say one way or another.

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Kristiara

Do you see how the strings of the roots are holding onto the surrounding bricks. Reminds me of a kid holding all their toys and saying "mine".

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Kristiara

This photo really creeps me out, i dont know why.

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Kristiara

That door looks like it will crumble any minute.

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Kristiara

In the hole on the right i think it says "Bible". This would have been the place to find your faith thats for sure.

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