I love light painting. It's stupid, but it's fun. Just like me. If you don't know, light painting is the "oh-so-trendy" technique involving waving around a flashlight (or other light source) like a a fucking maniac in front of a camera. It's the perfect way to make your photos look like they were taken in... Continue Reading →
The dark side of Photography
To my avid readership, it will seem like I am beating a dead horse. However, not talking about light extensively on an Urbex blog would be like ignoring salt on a cooking website. Who needs to actually see what they're photographing, anyway... Who needs proper lighting or clarity when you can just snap a blurry,... Continue Reading →
Beyond Auto mode: understanding exposure
Ahhhh....The elusive quest for perfect exposure: who needs consistently great photos, anyway? Well, I do, and most Urbexers do too. You never know when the place you're visiting will be gone. If it's really decrepit, it's probably a matter of time before the place is flattened to the ground. There might never be another chance... Continue Reading →
Let there be light
Urbexing can be done without a camera. Yes, Siree ! Unbeknownst to me until recently, some people engage in Urbex purely for the experience of exploring abandoned places, without any intention of actually taking pictures. However, in this day and age, almost everyone (and their dogs) has a phone, and therefore, a camera. So no,... Continue Reading →
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