I recently spent a morning in Gary, Indiana with fellow photographers from the Midwest Large Format Asylum. The entire downtown area was in terribly sad condition, and this once beautiful church was in a similar state.
I can only echo the comments already stated. I'll add that I really think you did well with this architectural shot. Beautiful, Daniel; you're giving the building some dignity. But sad indeed.
- Thomas
The main street through downtown Gary reflects the sobering consequences of economic decline. As I understand it, this area was relatively prosperous not more than half a century ago due to the steel mills. Now the city has the dubious distinction of being one of the most dangerous places in the country. The decaying church complex is a depressing reminder of a once proud community buckling under the unbearable pressure of economic hardships. I hope we can remember their contributions in a positive light, but as the structures are demolished, the physical evidence is slowly disappearing.
This series struck a chord. I can imagine an important pipe organ filling this building with sound and life. How sad to see it abandoned....on many levels.