- I love the books flying everywhere. - Marley Carlyle Cumbee
- this location is amazing - Korinne Amanda
History Lessons
Taken inside the abandoned St. Agnes Catholic School Big thanks to Rob for throwing books with me, and to Ali for laughing at me as I freaked out over the scary clown music coming from the ice cream truck circling he neighborhood.
This was my first time time (aside from the factory in Indiana) exploring an abandoned building and it was such a powerful experience for me to see a building that was once so beautiful, now decaying and falling apart, especially as I work in a school. We explored the safer rooms of the school, venturing down to the basement and we had planned to get into the neighboring church but all the enterances were sealed and we didn't want to create 'a situation'.
you can watch a video of me being freaked out by the creepy ice cream truck music while Rob takes photos here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju1lil5gvWs&feature=youtu.be
Comments and faves
alibubba, autumninvading-, pandora'ѕ вoх, sxld, and 433 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Boy_Wonder (10 months ago | reply)
alibubba (10 months ago | reply)
Yessssss! Jennifer is very happy.
Also? I LOVE that I finally got to see the making of one of these awesome shots with my own eyes!
Boy_Wonder (10 months ago | reply)
......jennifer is never going to leave my memory....
I do want to see that video though :P
alibubba (10 months ago | reply)
I promise I'll upload it this week! :)
sxld (10 months ago | reply)
Wow, awesome! I really like all the chairs in the foreground. Did you guys find the chalkboards left like that or did you dress it up?
Boy_Wonder (10 months ago | reply)
sxld (10 months ago | reply)
Creepy, cool.
Lori Joan (10 months ago | reply)
I love this so much.
Cameron John Sarradet (10 months ago | reply)
This is so incredible! I love the feeling you get when you go into an abandoned building that still has so many traces of life:D You've framed it perfectly and I really love your expression!
Aya Dajani (10 months ago | reply)
this is amazing! I love the low perspective and how you're framed by the books
Megan Wilson Photography (10 months ago | reply)
I really love this. The concept is very well executed, and the tones are perfect.
I work in a school as well! I can't imagine my work being like this, ever! Its crazy how things once full of life and promise can become so empty and forgotten. Beautiful.
ItsEmma (10 months ago | reply)
Holy cow, this is incredible!
martinak15 (10 months ago | reply)
WOAH. This is so cool! I love the location!!!!!
Mary Jo. (10 months ago | reply)
the.
DoF.
sweethardt (10 months ago | reply)
This is amazing!! Sincerely love everything about this!
Diego Chavarro (10 months ago | reply)
this is amaazing Rob! what a great location
shattered porcelain (10 months ago | reply)
this is so wonderful! I absolutely love the texture of the walls and the chalkboard :)
the depth of field in all of your photos is outstanding and this is no exception
Korinne Amanda (10 months ago | reply)
This is incredible. It's definitely one of my favorites from you. Your expression is perfect and I love how there's no other people. I also love the detail of the open drawers with books spilling out of them. And the textures are beautiful. <3
Mohammed Alfoaim محـمـد الـفـعـيـم (10 months ago | reply)
wow this is amazing!
jesuismeganjean (10 months ago | reply)
This is one of your best. I always love abandoned places. It's amazing seeing it fall apart. But I think they're beautiful. I love your expression & all the books flying around. This is a powerful photo<3
andrea van (10 months ago | reply)
WOW. the books! wow this is so great. amazing job with all the books in the air
Cath O'Connolly (10 months ago | reply)
The location of this is amazing, and i love your expression and how your face looks like it's covered in dirt or something (?), adds so much
mark boucher (10 months ago | reply)
Fantastic
LinzeyMarie (10 months ago | reply)
Oh. my. gosh. YES.
jessica ▲ (10 months ago | reply)
this is sooooo amazing!
fiddle oak (10 months ago | reply)
what an amazing amazing place. and picture.
Kelly Abigail (10 months ago | reply)
Ahh, I would die to go to that location.
The books. Holy crap.
Paw Prints Charming (10 months ago | reply)
I love your use of the out of focus books in the foreground!
riley eva. (10 months ago | reply)
wow this is absolutely amazing!
الآء العنزي ~ (10 months ago | reply)
magick !!!
evaguein (Eva Lago) - disfrutando de "Lazos" (10 months ago | reply)
That is an incredible location! And a great photography job as always! :-)
GregKoren (10 months ago | reply)
I figured Jennifer was a ghost, and the video confirmed it. So nice you made a "friend," Joel.
This is wonderfully spooky!
▲nne (10 months ago | reply)
Wow! You are a genius! Every single photograph of your photostream is just perfect... i never saw so much creativity at once...
jewelflyt (10 months ago | reply)
this is awesome, love the flying books
Helena Brunnerova (10 months ago | reply)
I wish my history lessons were as magical as this photo! Love it :-)
M I M A .. ~ (10 months ago | reply)
how could you make things fly !
really beautiful
:)
leap, it's monday (10 months ago | reply)
Nice!
~Helen Cat (10 months ago | reply)
Awesome love your book throwing and final composite
Rαchel Kαy (10 months ago | reply)
Awesome idea. :)
Lady McCartney (10 months ago | reply)
Can you tell me where I can find this texture, pleas? I like it so much!
Great photo, by the way, you're definitely an artist! :)
stefanheider (10 months ago | reply)
this is so awesome !!!! Love the idea . . . Perfect
Beata Rydén (10 months ago | reply)
awesome!!!
( Nicole ) (10 months ago | reply)
Too awesome! Amazing work, Joel!
Kacieeeee (10 months ago | reply)
i love this photo! that place looks absolutely incredible!
trini61 (10 months ago | reply)
awesome photo!...awesome location! love the flying books. When shooting at these "haunted" locations, remember one thing, ghosts were once people like you and don't want to hurt you, just curious, prob as much as living people are.
Pensa-Art (10 months ago | reply)
Love the old wall behind! It gives something to the scene!
aaronterry [deleted] (10 months ago | reply)
I thought the peeling walls were a giant map!
viyan1 (10 months ago | reply)
Marvelous.
MärtaPhotography (10 months ago | reply)
The location is fantastic!
silverdustedtwilight (10 months ago | reply)
Awesome location! great shot too as always Joel