We can spend mountains of cash and years worth of time, creating a sense of place and creating worth in an area.

Then just as quickly as we start, we leave. To be fair: Fashions change and industries collapse and move on but it is the fact that we often collectively forget that puzzles me. It’s the (relatively) sudden shift from bustling to emptiness that strikes me.

Still, at least this creates lots of interesting opportunities for us as as explorers and photographers.

These are my kind of b&w. I like real contrast, strong black with bright whites. Gold Star*