Hi, the first Friday of the new year, and time for Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle https://rochellewisoff.com/2023/01/04/6-january-2023/, this weeks prompt image above is provided by Roger Bultot, I found it most intriguing, here is my piece of flash entitled ‘Urban Decay’, thanks for reading 🙂
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I really like this story. Oddly, I’m fascinated by how quickly the earth takes back from abandoned humanity. I’ve been watching an old abandoned house for a few years now (about 15) and watching how slowly it is decaying and the plant/animal life is taking over. It’s also a testament to the skill of the original builders that it is even still standing.
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Yes you are right nature does move quickly, thanks for your comments 🙂
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One person’s slide into poverty is another’s chance out
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yes so true ❤
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Well done, Angela. After reading your piece, I googled “urban art.” Very interesting.
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Thanks a lot Bill 🙂
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Well, when you put it that way. 😉
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🙂
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
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when i travel that’s what i do too. just point and click. sometimes i’m amazed at the results. 🙂
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Yes, that is so true, thank goodness for digital cameras! 🙂
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Good spin on the image, AJ. An artistic eye can find it anywhere.
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Thanks Lisa 🌈
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You’re welcome.
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Beauty can be found anywhere. Of course, we could make it easier on ourselves by keeping things naturally beautiful.
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One person’s trash is another person’s treasure? Well done, Angela! 💞💞💞
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Thanks Dawn ♥️
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A creative way to use the prompt…funny though, I keep seeing a snack chip in that new art!
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Ha well art is whatever you want it to be for you 🤩
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Anything can be made to look good! Great story.
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Thanks 🙌
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True, there is art to be found everywhere.
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Thanks Sandra 🙂
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Dear Angela,
The artist can see beauty in the midst of rubbish, whether with pencil, brush or lens. April’s obviously an artist. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle ❤
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Seeing the beauty in what most think of as garbage? That’s a real gift!
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Thanks ❤
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Oof! Kind of feel like April is ignoring the suffering of others to find her beauty.
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or maybe she is trying to demonstrate to the rich the state of their city and the plight of those who have to live there?
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Startled by the photo.
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In a good way, I hope!! 🙂
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April’s photographic eye was just what was needed to bring attention to the urban decay. Great story, Angela.
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Beauty amidst the ugliness. Nicely put. She at least saw the truth in her art. Well
done
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Thanks 🙂
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When someone can make something out of nothing it’s always a good thing.
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It is true beauty is all around us, but it takes a keen eye to see it
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Thanks for your comments Michael ❤
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Thanks Poetisanta. Litter can be beautiful indeed, maybe in a sculpture but definitely off the streets…it might blow into the gutter…the river…the ocean, ending on an unknown shore or continent… All the best for the coming year.
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Thanks for your comments all the best ❤
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I like your finished artwork, I trust it’s hanging on your wall!
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Well of course 🖼😀
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