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Bradley Prue
{K:30678} 9/13/2005
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Jude, I am truly humbled that you walked thru this series with me..
Your kind words serve as encouragement, and I cannot possibly attach a large enough "thank you".
...Brad
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jude .
{K:14625} 9/13/2005
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I didn't comment on each image...didn't want to break the flow, disturb the sense of stillness and loss. I moved silently with you through each room. Even now, as the healing light outside seeps in, it seems wrong to speak. So I'll just lay a gentle hand on your shoulder, and say a silent thank you.
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Michael Alexander
{K:5293} 1/23/2005
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The transition into color, the transition into the real world works well in this composition. It is the same caliber of symbolism as the rest of your series. At first glance, I thought that it was too blown out, photographically speaking. Personally, I would have gone with the silhouette exposure, but after seeing the previous images in this series, I can really appreciate the surrealistic quality of the lighting and exposure in this shot. I can see where you were going with this and it works well. Using a fill flash would have messed up all the textures and shadows. It?s symbolic of what the patients might have thought when leaving this institution. They were leaving behind the safety of the desaturated black and white existence. They left behind the rules, schedules and routines of their structured confinement. Moving or being forced into the light and color of freedom, a brave new but dangerous new world. The doors look like they have been blown open by the wind and forced to stay that way by nature.
Your series has really moved me, as well as other people that I have read in your comments section. This series was like reading a novel. You have reintroduced me to my teenage years of exploring the Northville tunnels (my hometown sanitarium) remembering what it was like to explore the ruins of a place that held so much history.
Thank you brad, this is excellent photography. this series had enough content to be interesting, yet not too much as to be overwhelming. It?s unfortunate that usefilm does not have a personal series category to be rated in the same way as individual photographs are rated, I?m sure this series would have scored very well.
~Mike
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Kessia & Morgan UVA
{K:7265} 11/22/2004
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this series is truly stunning. i honestly, got chillbumps multiple times. amazing, hearfelt work it brings out the color and lack thereof in the building where such pain and suffering occured. beautiful beautiful work.
morgan
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Bradley Prue
{K:30678} 9/28/2004
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Randy, thank you for the thoughtful and insightful comment. It means a lot... This place was indeed, filled with deep, dark secrets. I tried to get back in recently, for more, but was "escorted" by the authorities, and was lucky to retain my camera. I'm glad not only that you took the time to consider the experience, but to understand it so well. Many thanks! ..Brad
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Randy Lorance
{K:24769} 9/28/2004
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Bradley, this is a great end to a great series. Looking out from the dark bleakness, refilling your lungs with new air drifting in where it's a stranger. A most interesting time spent looking at the images and reading your descriptions and impressions as you journeyed through the 'home'.
This is a super stand alone image, made even better as a closer to the venture into the space/time warp of the asylum.
I can relate to your feelings, as many years ago I explored an insane asylum...the old Western State Hospital. It was a huge stone and concrete structure resembling a spooky castle and in much the same state as this place. In one room was a 'treatment' device like the old steam chambers that you would sit in with only your head sticking out, however this one had no inside release! I was also captivated by several half basement windows around the base of the building. This basement appeared to be where the most seriously afflicted residents were housed. The windows were all barred, some had been broken out in what appeared to be escapes, and had been 'fixed' by placing old steel bed frames against them and chaining them in place.
(PS...thanks for your valued comments on my pictures) Randy
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Aira Manna
{K:11187} 9/18/2004
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this is the perfect end. i am truly lost for words...
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Bradley Prue
{K:30678} 8/17/2004
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Thank you Jim. It is a dark subject, and quite frankly, not one that I really intended on exploring. I literally "stumbled" onto it. It was intense, and it has opened my eyes to this troubled world. I really appreciate your kind comments. ..Brad
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Jim Gamble
{K:12164} 8/17/2004
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Brad, this has been a most interesting series.
You have explored it and shaired it with us.
You have opened up a world that most never know about and never want to.
Thank you, and thank you for all your comments on my work.
Jim Gamble
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Chuck Freeman
{K:13616} 8/16/2004
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I have been in a bulding that is still in use and maintained, that was a assylum in 40's -60's/. It still seems starnge and erie. Your series has been interesting.
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Bradley Prue
{K:30678} 8/15/2004
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Orazio, your work is magnificent, and thus, I am humbled.
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Stephen Bowden
{K:64141} 8/15/2004
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After following this amazing series Brad I love the way you have finished - leaving the cold, frightening interior to the colour of the outside.
Very well done indeed :-)
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Orazio Minnella
{K:49417} 8/15/2004
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Great elaboration and texture.Nice composition and tones.Beautiful details.A wonderful work.Congrats.
Orazio
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Samantha Lightner
{K:698} 8/15/2004
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I love the ending to this series, its almost as if youve opened the door to let the spirits out and free them from the schackles they have been wearing for so long. its almost a happy ending to a very sad sad story.
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michelle k.
{K:16270} 8/15/2004
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ditto kevin. you did a wonderful job with this series.
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Enjoy
{K:16125} 8/14/2004
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SUPERB WORK... I have enjoyed seeing what you have captured on this very heavy trip... Be Well...
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Bradley Prue
{K:30678} 8/14/2004
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Karen, I am humbled by the attention that you paid to this series. Your words carry incredible weight. Thanks.
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Bradley Prue
{K:30678} 8/14/2004
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Dina Marie, compliments from you are cherished, as I consider you to be brilliantly accomplished.
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Bradley Prue
{K:30678} 8/14/2004
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Christine, you have such a way with words. Thank you.
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Bradley Prue
{K:30678} 8/14/2004
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Thank you Ursula. You have stuck with me through this series, even though I know you thought it might be a little "too dark". Now there is light.
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Kevin Collier
{K:19076} 8/14/2004
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I habe to say this is my favorite of your series (an amazing piece of work - your Asylum stuff. This whole series is brave, excellent, stunning -- or all of the above and more. Great work, Bradley!! This image, though, is one for the wall!! Kev
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{K:6081} 8/14/2004
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Fantastic,very strong story behind the image.bravo
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karen clarke
{K:18893} 8/14/2004
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A beautiful departure back into the real world with more knowledge then when you had first arrived. With all of the images in this series dark, and this one light-as if you are finally seeing the light, and have a newfound appreciation for life. The opened doors, wishing the lingering souls to go free, escape the past and move on to a much brighter future. I find it to be a beautiful way to end this series of shots. A rather emotional journey, that I am glad you allowed us all to accompany you on through these images. Well done Brad, an amazing series of work from the heart~
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Dina Marie
{K:-1410} 8/14/2004
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I agree with P. Christine..... you have ended this series with a quiet & thoughtful photo. I have appreciated each and every photograph you have shared with us. They are incredible, pensive, beautiful and rich.
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Peggy Christine Skinner
{K:26936} 8/14/2004
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You have closed this chapter with a quiet solemnity Brad. No rush but as if you gently opened the doors and brought in the light and colour, then turned for one last look and softly said good-bye.
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Ursula Luschnig
{K:21723} 8/14/2004
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I do like this picture,it is symbolic for the
way behind the photographer...and the way which lays before him...
And that open door is such a stunning,wonderful photo...no need to say more.
yes,comes to my favorites.
Regards,Ursula
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