For several years I have been interested in an old building northeast of Lancaster, CA. I have driven by it many times and have wondered about it’s history. On my way to Big Bend I had photography on the brain, and there were some interesting clouds as I drove by, so I stopped. Picture time!
When I was editing the photos I happened to find a website, “Beyond Nevada Expeditions”. I found out that the building had been a school and the community was called Redman. The amount of graffiti has increased since their photos.
These photos show a dilapidated building, covered in vibrant graffiti under a partly cloudy sky, standing in a desolate landscape. The open sky and barren ground accentuate the sense of abandonment and decay.
Two of the photos feature a stylized cartoon character wearing a blue hat and plaid shirt. Layers of colorful spray paint and urban art create a vibrant, chaotic scene.
Beyond Nevada Expeditions website:
For those interested:
Location: REDMAN, CA
Taken: MAY 12, 2025, 12:21 - 12:36 pm
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Lens: Canon 24-70, f/2.8 @24mm (Walls that still Speak @35)
Filter: Circular Polarizer
Shutter: 1/50 sec. (Walls that still Speak @ 1/100 sec.)
Aperture: f/11
ISO: 100
Processed with Lightroom and PhotoShop
Fine Art America:
Walls That Still Speak
The Ineffective Guard
Class Dismissed
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/class-dismissed-ron-mead.html
