Abandoned Mental Health Clinic

FahQ · Mar 9, 2010

It looked as though this building closed in the mid-eighties; but I found a calender from Oct. 1997 so I'm assuming that was the closure date. This place gave off a very creepy vibe all-around, but it was still a great day for photography.

The rest of the set can be seen here: General Tso's Health Center - a set on Flickr

1. Exterior

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3. Don't smoke the oxygen

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Thanks for looking!

Johnboy2978 · Mar 9, 2010

Normally I get a great deal of pleasure seeing pics from abandoned psych hospitals, particularly since I work at a state psych hospital. The way you've composed and cropped these however have made them objects that could be found anywhere. There's nothing left that says old abandoned asylum. I think pics like 4, 9 and 12 give you more of a picture of where you're at. The rest could be taken just about anywhere.

Tappout · Mar 9, 2010

I would agree johnboy. These all seem to be cropped too tight...you lose the sense of where these are taken.

Double H · Mar 9, 2010

You are certainly getting around. First UA, the UER, and now here.
I liked this set when I saw it on UA.

Mesoam · Mar 10, 2010

the lighting is so flat, these lack the distinct creepiness of an abandoned building

destroy · Mar 10, 2010

I feel like they all could use some contrast to add to the mood, #12 could really work in B&W or heavy contrast to really direct the eye to the light around the door. #11 is interesting but needs some sort of crop or better composition.
agree with all the other posts as well.

HoboSyke · Mar 12, 2010

Mesoam said:
the lighting is so flat, these lack the distinct creepiness of an abandoned building

I concur absolutely. I wish there was places like this around where I live. Maybe go back at dusk with a tripod and try to use the available light to your advantage a bit more...

bitteraspects · Mar 12, 2010

some lomography or cross processing would work wonders on this place.

myfotoguy · Mar 12, 2010

bitteraspects said:
some lomography or cross processing would work wonders on this place.

That's a good idea!

FahQ · Mar 15, 2010

Damn! I knew this set was going to get beat down on here! hahah :mrgreen:

The problem with this particular abandonment was it was ripped to shreds by scrappers and there was absolutely nothing left intact in every room! It was in a tough location to shoot because of that and it was overcast that day. So I tried to be creative, but obviously failed.

Given its location I'll never go back, but each set is more and more practice! Again, thanks for the feedback all!!!

FahQ · Mar 15, 2010

Double H said:
You are certainly getting around. First UA, the UER, and now here.
I liked this set when I saw it on UA.

Yeah its always good to get constructive feedback from non-explorers...

matfoster · Mar 15, 2010

''National Bohemian''

As ever, FahQ, it's an enlightening experience to review your incursions.

molested_cow · Mar 15, 2010

Did you only have one lens?
Seems that every of the shots you've posted here were taken while you were standing, looking from eye level. I don't know if this is intended, but it gets repetitive after looking at a few.

FahQ · Mar 15, 2010

molested_cow said:
Did you only have one lens?
Seems that every of the shots you've posted here were taken while you were standing, looking from eye level. I don't know if this is intended, but it gets repetitive after looking at a few.

Seriously?

4 - kneeling
5 - because I'm only 11 inches tall?
8 - kneeling
13 - leaning forward
15 - are all toilet paper rolls eye level to you?