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Abandoned Amusement Park Photos

Seph Lawless Captures the Aftermath of Closed Down Theme Parks

— June 19, 2015 — Fashion
The idea of abandoned amusement parks can easily be used as an analogy for childhood in general. Although the memories will always be there, they have been altered through overgrown vegetation, rusting structures and a general occurrence of neglect. In regards to how some people will react to such sights depends on them. Happy, sad or bewildered, it's easy to get caught up in a well of emotion when browsing through these images.

The series of abandoned amusement parks photos is powerful because of this surge of nostalgia attached to it. Shot by Seph Lawless, he writes in the coffee table book, "I remember riding all of these rides then at night sitting on a blanket by the lake under the many stars watching fireworks. I can't remember what I did yesterday, but I remember everything I did here."
Trend Themes
1. Abandoned Amusement Parks - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reimagining and renovating abandoned amusement parks as unique and immersive entertainment destinations for nostalgic and adventurous audiences.
2. Overgrown Vegetation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing sustainable and eco-friendly solutions for managing and repurposing overgrown vegetation in abandoned areas, such as creating urban gardens or green spaces.
3. Rusting Structures - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing advanced materials and technologies to prevent rusting and degradation of structures, ensuring long-lasting infrastructure in various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Theme Park Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences into traditional theme parks to enhance visitor engagement and create immersive storytelling.
2. Sustainable Landscaping Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative tools and strategies to efficiently manage and repurpose overgrown vegetation in abandoned spaces, contributing to the development of sustainable urban environments.
3. Construction Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced coating technologies and rust-prevention methods to ensure the longevity and structural integrity of buildings, bridges, and infrastructure projects.
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