Guardian Camera Club: Mike Curd on recession photography

Interior The spookily empty interior of what was once a busy fast food restaurant Photograph: Mike Curd/Flickr

Acupuncture Photograph: Mike Curd/Flickr

Burger King Even huge multinational companies aren't immune freom the effects of recession Photograph: Mike Curd/Flickr

Last Few Days I was struck by the near-desperation of the words "last few days" scrawled on the window: almost apocalyptic Photograph: Mike Curd/Flickr

Building Work Many of the recently closed shops were independent businesses like this one Photograph: Mike Curd/Flickr

Retirement Sale Another small business on the way out Photograph: Mike Curd/Flickr