8/31/2010
Bahia Honda
This was my first abandoned photo experience. The feeling was almost as if I was on a deserted island, except that it wasn't. You face one way and you're in the middle of nowhere of what looks to be a war torn island. Then you face the opposite direction and there's a park building, concessions, a highway and people walking around.
This island is pretty unique. It's a state park, yet houses these grand historic relics of both the railroad exploration age converted to car bridges. The railroad bridge was opened in 1912 by Henry Flagler as part of the Overseas Railway. Much of the rail line was destroyed in a hurricane in 1935. The state of Florida purchased the abandoned bridge in 1938 and use it for vehicle traffic as part of the Overseas Highway, now known as US1. A new bridge was built in 1972 and two spans of the old bridge were cut away to allow boats to pass through.
This is one of the most natural tropical islands I have come across on in Florida. Much of the island feels very deserted and natural. The iguanas and reef fish surrounding the island add to the tropical ambience as do the palm trees and white sandy beaches. When looking at the derelict buildings and structures, it gives the island the deserted vibe.
At the time I was just taking neat looking photos of derelict buildings, not having any goal in mind. It wasn't until almost a year later I realized I was really into abandoned photography. I took these with a little point and shoot camera, so editing was a bit limited without the RAW files available.
This island is pretty unique. It's a state park, yet houses these grand historic relics of both the railroad exploration age converted to car bridges. The railroad bridge was opened in 1912 by Henry Flagler as part of the Overseas Railway. Much of the rail line was destroyed in a hurricane in 1935. The state of Florida purchased the abandoned bridge in 1938 and use it for vehicle traffic as part of the Overseas Highway, now known as US1. A new bridge was built in 1972 and two spans of the old bridge were cut away to allow boats to pass through.
This is one of the most natural tropical islands I have come across on in Florida. Much of the island feels very deserted and natural. The iguanas and reef fish surrounding the island add to the tropical ambience as do the palm trees and white sandy beaches. When looking at the derelict buildings and structures, it gives the island the deserted vibe.
At the time I was just taking neat looking photos of derelict buildings, not having any goal in mind. It wasn't until almost a year later I realized I was really into abandoned photography. I took these with a little point and shoot camera, so editing was a bit limited without the RAW files available.
