I had read about the Holliday Park ruins and wanted to see them for myself. Plus the park was supposed to have a lot of hiking trails that I could take my dog on. Neither the ruins nor the trails disappointed. These ruins are from the facade of the St. Paul building, New York’s first skyscraper, after […]
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On my way down to the Smoky Mountains I decided to make a stop to shoot the Cincinnati skyline. The last time I was in this area was on my drive to Belize in Central America, and I remember thinking I didn’t really care for Cincinnati. Oh boy was I wrong! I must have
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After moving to Indiana a little over a year ago, I was concerned I wouldn’t be able to get lost in nature since the state isn’t really known for fantastic landscapes. However I soon discovered Southern Indiana, in particular the Charles Deam Wilderness Area of Hoosier National Forest, and the multitude of scenic areas and
The full moons have descriptive names that come from Native Americans and Colonial Americans who used the full moons as a sort of calendar to keep track of the seasons. July is the month of the Full Buck Moon. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the Full Buck Moon comes from the fact that July is”normally the
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I love shooting images of industrial architecture. For tips on how to create better architecture images, go to my post 10 Helpful Tips for Striking Architectural Photography.
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This is one of the most well-known abandoned buildings in Gary, Indiana, and it does not disappoint. I’ve been here a handful of times and always seem to find something new to photograph. My photography friend, Ian, and I got there before the rest of our group arrived and were able to capture some really
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A photographer friend told me about this abandoned passenger train not far from where I live, and I’ve been here a couple times to shoot it in different lighting. The last time I creeped myself out because there was a loud thumping on top of one of the cars I was in, almost like someone
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Zionsville, Indiana’s history is uneventful, which is quite understandable, considering the fact that it is the quintessential small Midwestern town. However, wandering through its neighborhoods, particularly downtown Zionsville, you can see signs of history. City fathers and the Merchants’ Association of present-day Zionsville, Indiana have ensured that the town retains a certain vintage village flavor,
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These images from an abandoned high school in Gary, Indiana, are the last I’ll be posting…until I make another trip up there to do some more urbex. I’m sure I’ve mentioned it before, but it always amazes me how a city can close a school due to financial problems, but leave EVERYTHING behind. It makes
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The abandoned Gary Screw and Bolt Factory is a testament to better times in the town of Gary, Indiana. In its day, Gary was home to many different industries, and economic success eventually led to beautiful architecture around the city. However, like in many American cities and towns, the industry left. Today, Gary has fallen
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