Abandoned places have a certain mystique surrounding them. With the face of Mumbai changing fast, I’m glad there are some places that will remain a testimony to the city’s history even if unused. These pictures are of a vet hospital in the centre of town. Surrounded by contemporary high-rise buildings that are fast replacing similar edifices, this animal hospital retains some of the charms of a Bombay that was. It dates back to 1891 and was built for a handsome amount of Rs.17000 ($274). Though the place is buzzing with activity, I was intrigued by this beautiful abandoned part of the hospital. We had visited the place for our pet’s funeral. Not surprising then that I was drawn by the strong memories and emotions surrounding the place.
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Very good photography, Shabnam.
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Shabnam your photographs are beautiful and poetic of a grand era gone by, forgotten and in ruins. What comes to mind are the lines ” as go the Parsees, so goes Bombay.” Thank you for capturing that essence with your artists eye.
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Thanks, is that you Firoza?
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Nicely done.
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Thank you K C Eames, am encouraged by your visit and comment 🙂
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A stunning series Shabnam!! I love the beautifully framed opening shot in particular. What a pity that such a beautiful building has been neglected.
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Thank you Madhu, it was a sad day and the air was dank with death and decay.
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I, too, found the first picture especially effective.
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Thanks Steve, for dropping by and making this post worthwhile with your opinion. Am humbled.
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What a place! I love these captures 🙂
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Thank you Paula, for your generous comment, Bombay is full of beautiful places like these.
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Beautiful …. gallery!!!!! Love that the pigeons are visiting . .
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Good to have you back Viveka, thank you, pigeons are everywhere, infact them and crows… any abandoned place even if left unattended for a few hours have the pigeons visiting and leaving their marks!
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Nice to be back …. We don’t have so much pigeons in Sweden, probably too cold for them.
They are a bit like seagulls. *smile
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Beautiful set!
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Aww, thank you so much for dropping by and leaving a wonderful comment… Gracias
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