Photo by Rob Paine/Deep Creek Images/Copyright 2017
A couple of weeks ago we were checking out the old Lorton Reformatory which is being converted to condos, yes, you read that right, condos. On the way out I captured this image of a turtle making the long slow climb back to the old prison site. In the background you can see the tops of some of the old prison buildings. Please see a second  photo below. Read More
Photo by Rob Paine/Copyright 2015
Lorton Reformatory : A Shadow of its Former Self
I thought this would be good image to go with this week’s Weekly Photo Challenge : Shadowed. Read More
I photographed this abandoned U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail Service box in a deserted cell block at the closed Lorton Reformatory in Fairfax County Va. (please see more text and a second photo below) Read More
Over a six-month period in 2012 I had two opportunities to photograph the old Lorton Reformatory in Lorton, Va. The infamous prison which housed inmates from the District of Columbia but stood in Fairfax County in the Commonwealth of Virginia had a historical and controversial existence. What follows is the second part of that post. Please click “Continue Reading” see additional text and photos. Read More
Over a six-month period in 2012 I had the opportunity to photograph the old Lorton Reformatory in Lorton, Va., part of two photo club outings. The infamous prison which housed inmates from the District of Columbia but stood in Fairfax County in the Commonwealth of Virginia had a historical and controversial existence. Please see more text and more photos below. Please also drop back in tomorrow for Part II of this post, which will include more photos of Lorton and photos of how this historic prison is used today. All photos on this blog were taken by Rob Paine and are copyrighted. Read More
Over a six-month period in 2012 I had the opportunity to photograph the old Lorton Reformatory in Lorton, Va., part of two photo club outings. The infamous prison which housed inmates from the District of Columbia but stood in Fairfax County in the Commonwealth of Virginia had a historical and controversial existence. Please see more text and more photos below. Please also drop back in tomorrow for Part II of this post, which will include more photos of Lorton and photos of how this historic prison is used today. Read More
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The mission of the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia is to teach adults the basic skills of reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English in order to empower them to participate more fully and confidently in their communities.
Solutions Journalism
Outer Banks Photographer. Smile and Wave. One Epic Shutter at a time.
Beauty Through Untrained Eyes
Mindful exploring, through the eyes of a viking daughter.
Flip Flops, Beach Hair & Life Is Good
Magazine WordPress Theme
Sharing my Passion for the Outdoors and my Love of Photography
Travel, Cooking, Photography & Sound
