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12/12/2009 02:30:34 PM · #1 |
Here is Urban Decay in South Africa. I used to live in a part of Johannesburg called Hillbrow back in the 70's Things have changed a lot since then.
See Hillbrow today:
//deathofjohannesburg.blogspot.com/2006/07/tour-through-hillbrow-part-1.html
//deathofjohannesburg.blogspot.com/
See also the ruins of Detroit in the USA.
//www.white-history.com/hwrdet.htm
Ps.Sentiments expressed in these articles are not mine. I post these links solely for the purpose of illustrating urban decay, not for any political purpose or agenda.
Message edited by author 2009-12-12 17:58:16. |
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12/11/2009 06:14:51 AM · #2 |
Some thoughts on urban decay...
What is the attraction of abandoned spaces? I think it is a reaction to this facade that consumerism and the media presents to us. Seething under the surface of gloss and glamour and behind the highly sanitized images we normally see is something mysterious. In these empty places there is not just an emptiness. There is not even simply the ruins of what once was productive and useful. There is something in it's own right. When industry fails and life ceases, the silent artists and vandals usurp the buildings. They have an unspoken right to these places.
In one sense the building has fallen to disuse. But in another it has become a gallery and a place to spend time for some. A place away from mainstream society; a place that has something different to offer; mystery, visual richness, and decay. The breakdown of the economy and our living conditions collects in these places and rots the walls and ceilings, in a poetic and beautiful way...
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12/10/2009 05:21:42 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by TrollMan:
I'm not too familiar with the exact term. Do the voters expect building that are totally abondoned, dark and falling apart or will it be sufficient with a somehat 'weathered' look of buildings still in full use. |
Trollman, I think everyone needs to bear in mind that this isn't an abandoned building challenge. Urban Decay does not necessarily have to show an abandoned building's interior/exterior. There can be signs of decay on buildings and in places that are still functioning. Take this photo of mine, for example: Security This building was still in use... It is not easy to find abandoned buildings and it is not always a good idea to go into them so don't feel you have to.
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12/10/2009 08:18:50 AM · #4 |
| Ugh, I'm in Detroit so there's a lot of urban decay to choose from ... but the weather isn't cooperating! We're having extremely high winds along with some rain that has turned to snow ... makes it difficult to get out and shoot!!! |
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12/10/2009 08:04:24 AM · #5 |
| I'm not too familiar with the exact term. Do the voters expect building that are totally abondoned, dark and falling apart or will it be sufficient with a somehat 'weathered' look of buildings still in full use. |
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12/10/2009 07:55:14 AM · #6 |
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12/10/2009 06:04:48 AM · #7 |
I found some beautiful examples here:
Urban Decay
Now if I can get a great subject, some beautiful soft, but directed, lighting... give it a dark processing feel we should be peachy for the top 5! ;o) |
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12/08/2009 07:31:44 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by NikonJeb:
Gee.....one was straight from the camera, one was done before Topaz was in existence, the third one I may have used the adaptive exposure on, and yes......that last image had some Topaz on it, but nowhere near what it did when it was in the challenge.
Yeah, Joe, you sure pegged these right. |
HAHAHAHAHA I'm just messing with ya.
eta:
??? Why did you remove the images from your portfolio??? There isn't anything wrong with them I was just picking on ya.
Message edited by author 2009-12-08 07:33:46.
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12/07/2009 10:38:53 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:
That is Urban Topaz, hahaha not Urban Decay. Or Image Decay by using Topaz. |
I have to agree about Topaz, although when I looked at these, only the second one appears to have a generous application of Topaz. I was happy to see Jeb use a variety of processing techniques.
Ever get over to Pittsburgh, Jeb? We can go trespassing together. |
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12/07/2009 10:00:08 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by LMA128:
anyone want to share some example pics?? |
Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:
That is Urban Topaz, hahaha not Urban Decay. Or Image Decay by using Topaz. |
Gee.....one was straight from the camera, one was done before Topaz was in existence, the third one I may have used the adaptive exposure on, and yes......that last image had some Topaz on it, but nowhere near what it did when it was in the challenge.
Yeah, Joe, you sure pegged these right.
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12/07/2009 09:20:25 PM · #11 |
That is Urban Topaz, hahaha not Urban Decay. Or Image Decay by using Topaz.
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12/07/2009 06:46:55 PM · #12 |
| Damn! I just moved out of the Flint, MI area and I was just there visiting this weekend. Grrrrr..... |
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12/07/2009 04:21:29 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by Mephisto:
And if I don't get time to shoot something serious I can just take a photo out my window...
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I am so utterly jealous of where you live!
E.T.A : Actually, i spent a bit of time in East Berlin about 10 years ago and one of my fondest memories was going to see Samuel Becketts play, 'Krapps Last Tape' performed in an abandoned/squatted street. Anyone who knows that play would see what an amazing apt setting it was.
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12/07/2009 04:18:40 PM · #14 |
Nice! That's my kind of challenge! :).
East Germany holds some great treasures for urban Explorers!
And if I don't get time to shoot something serious I can just take a photo out my window...
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12/07/2009 04:03:53 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by bvy:
Originally posted by ti_evom:
I'll be highly disappointed if Detroit doesn't make it into the top 3. If ever there was a poster child for urban decay, Detroit would be king. |
Any of the Rust Belt cities: Detroit, Gary, Cleveland, Youngstown, Pittsburgh... |
I hear Venice is decaying, too. I am keen to go there myself. Detroit too. Detroit looks fascinating. There is a website: The Fabulous Ruins of Detroit dedicated to it. |
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12/07/2009 01:34:54 PM · #16 |
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12/07/2009 01:34:40 PM · #17 |
| Here it is the scientific explanation of this challenge |
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12/07/2009 11:21:29 AM · #18 |
Originally posted by ti_evom:
I'll be highly disappointed if Detroit doesn't make it into the top 3. If ever there was a poster child for urban decay, Detroit would be king. |
Detroit's bad, but Gary, IN is the worst. |
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12/07/2009 11:07:33 AM · #19 |
Originally posted by RulerZigzag:
Here's a few of minewhich are mostly old photos I took at the famous abandoned Seaview hospital |
Ooooh, you have some good ones.
Oh I HOPE I have time this week to play with this one. I LOVE this type of photography. And it will be so fun voting on this one. We have so many people here who are excellent in this genre.
Yayyy! |
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12/07/2009 11:00:37 AM · #20 |
Originally posted by ti_evom:
I'll be highly disappointed if Detroit doesn't make it into the top 3. If ever there was a poster child for urban decay, Detroit would be king. |
Any of the Rust Belt cities: Detroit, Gary, Cleveland, Youngstown, Pittsburgh...
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12/07/2009 10:49:48 AM · #21 |
| I'll be highly disappointed if Detroit doesn't make it into the top 3. If ever there was a poster child for urban decay, Detroit would be king. |
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12/07/2009 05:01:17 AM · #22 |
| Here's a few of minewhich are mostly old photos I took at the famous abandoned Seaview hospital |
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12/07/2009 03:45:49 AM · #23 |
| This site has a couple of good ideas on the subject //photocritic.org/capturing-urban-decay/ |
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12/07/2009 02:18:51 AM · #24 |
Hehe... just became a member so I could enter this challenge :)
I was the one who suggested it. Glad it was finally made into a challenge! |
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12/07/2009 02:14:29 AM · #25 |
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