Abandoned Places

[toytownmedic]

Abandoned railroad bridge HDR in a small town in Mass. This bridge is actually going to be converted into a Rail Trail bridge in the near future.

 

[stsinner]

That's a great HDR.. You'll have to show me how you did that.. Here are some more of that same bridge, only the pedestrian side and outflow..

The Town Manager had the Black Bridge for sale on eBay .. Any idea how that turned out?

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[Jaq]

Do you all have problems with homeless/gangs? I would love to explore some abandoned buildings around my area and Detroit, but I know that there are homeless EVERYWHERE, and not a single building in Detroit doesn't have a drug gang. Anyone a Detroit native or know how to deal with this? I don't feel like having my DSLR stolen or getting chached.

 

[stsinner]

Do you all have problems with homeless/gangs? I would love to explore some abandoned buildings around my area and Detroit, but I know that there are homeless EVERYWHERE, and not a single building in Detroit doesn't have a drug gang. Anyone a Detroit native or know how to deal with this? I don't feel like having my DSLR stolen or getting chached.

I happen to live in a rural town of 10,000 people, so there aren't any homeless that I know of. However, we do have a problem with teens hanging out under this particular bridge and doing drugs, and there is also a crazy guy that loiters down there..

I agree, I'd be afraid to venture out into detroit with a DSLR..

I think you make really enjoy this site.

 

[DefenseEngineer]

Unfortunately, I was there for other reasons and not photography. Therefore, these are closer to snapshots as I didn't have much time as we walked. Additionally, we walked into a lot of rooms that had asbestos dust floating in the air. We promptly turned around and left those rooms.

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[stsinner]

Wow, tell us a little about that place.. Intriguing.. The only thing that would have made those shots better is if you Photoshopped a picture into the television.. That would have been SWEET!

 

[DefenseEngineer]

Wow, tell us a little about that place.. Intriguing.. The only thing that would have made those shots better is if you Photoshopped a picture into the television.. That would have been SWEET!

There's not too much I can tell you because I don't want to give away the location. The reason is because I won't be responsible if someone else goes in there. Walking around there unprotected is seriously harmful to anyone's health. You have no idea what kind of chemicals, and other hazards we found. If someone fell through a floor, they would fall into about 8 feet of stagnant water containing lord only knows what. Our findings are being reported. If it makes the news later (a few weeks to a couple of months) I'll come back and post the link.

 

[MrsMoo]

it is a photographers PARADISE.

i DONT think its legal to take photos in there. im almost 100 % sure it would be considered contraband. OH BUT IF I COULD----

sorry--i just had to let you guys feel my grief about this matter.

you could get permissions from the local council, no? I'm sure they wouldnt mind if you asked! tell them you're doing a project on abandoned places

 

[James Learie]

 

[stsinner]

Wow.. Interesting place.. The lights are still on and the windows aren't all busted out.. You must live in a place with no hooligans...

What the heck is a hostel, anyway?

 

[Big Bully]

A hostel is a place for people to gather.. I don't know I am just making stuff up.. lol

 

[DefenseEngineer]

What the heck is a hostel, anyway?

Hostel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Stayed in a few in Europe when I was still a student. They have a couple in Honolulu as well. But they are....not as nice as the ones in Europe.

 

[mello_yello_16]

 

[ferny]

you could get permissions from the local council, no? I'm sure they wouldnt mind if you asked! tell them you're doing a project on abandoned places

They tend to lock them up solid if you let them know you can get in. Health and safety etc. The only way to get access really is to contact the security firm and be very nice.

 

[Big Bully]

Mello what happened to that house?!