Canon Image Challenge #41 - Dilapidated

I have always been fascinated with abandoned, dilapidated structures. I think it's because they seem to be trying to tell a story, but the story is obscured by a scarred and tarnished surface, and a time that has passed. They are a mystery ignored by most, but begging to be explored.

I have seen a number of exquisite examples posted in these challenges over the years. I am hoping everyone can find some dilapidated subject that speaks to them.

It doesn't have to be a structure; It can be a landscape, a person, an animal, a feeling - anything that speaks to you.

I think we might extend the ANY CAMERA rule to this challenge - especially dilapidated cameras! (but I will defer if the community thinks otherwise)

Most of all...Have fun everyone!

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Special rule extended from challenge #40 to #41: The Eligible Gallery is for images captured with a camera of any brand during the Challenge period. All other rules outlined in the Official Challenge FAQ apply.

The Exhibition gallery is for images taken any time with any camera.

Enter a maximum of three pictures per person in each gallery and please remember the 200kb limit.

Challenge Starts: Friday, May 13th, 2011 00:00 UTC

Challenge Ends: Tuesday, May 24th, 2011 23:59 UTC

Voting Begins: Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 00:00 UTC

Voting Ends: Thursday, May 26th, 2011 23:59 UTC

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