For those who know me, like my sister, my transition to becoming more of a nature photographer is an odd change.

“I’m used to seeing your Instagram filled with pictures of graffiti, and it’s very strange that it’s all pictures of flowers.”

Well, this then is the closest I can do insofar as a return to my old ways is concerned (for now at least.)

In an attempt to go for a walk somewhere new, my mom and I were out on the Schuylkill River Trail, between Parker Ford and Phoenixville. Near Dairy Rd., the column of the abandoned factory towers next to the path, and is really unmissable.

I know none of its historical details, which two Google searches and a look on a map didn’t yield.

As it’s rather late and I didn’t feel like being persistent, that’s all you get.

It appears that some builings nearby are currently in use, but the factory building with the tall column and broken windows… isn’t.

The one thing I’d also like to note here is how much I love the 12-32mm kit lens that came with my camera. It’s small, compact, and I love its ability to span the range from a solid wide angle shot to something that’s slightly zoomed in and very usable.

While it is possible to get a wider shot with a less wide angle lens, e.g. by stitching together photos or using a panorama function, I’ve always found that the results were a bit lackluster, particularly for interiors or architectural details. Some of my photos of illustrious buildings like the Children’s Library in Giresun specifically suffered for that reason.

There is some distortion with the wider angle shot, but there is also software that can correct for it. I just didn’t use it, because I’m lazy and it’s late.