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Squares

Bas

Could also be that someone once drew them with some kind of liquid or something, and now it doesn't condensate on that place. I have tthe same situation with my mirror, someone once drew on it with lipstick and now everytime I wipe it clean with water, the message reappears until it's dry again!

Or it's just a hospital ghost ;)

Location: Northampton State Hospital  Gallery: Final Winter

Twin

bas

Actually they are "überdruckventils" and they were very important in combination with the HES air filtration system. When filtered air was pumped inside these valves would open because of the air pressure getting higher inside than outside. If the filter(s) weren't used the valves would automatically close by their own weight. This way it was impossible for gas to enter the bunker through these valves and still fresh air could circulate. (I'm sorry for bad English, I'm from the Netherlands)

Location: Berliner Bunkerwelten  Gallery: Ohne Licht

Rug

bas

could be a former weed plantation

Location: Beelitz Heilstätten  Gallery: For the Night

Tunneling

Bas

tripod shadow?

Location: Krankenbunker "Breuning"  Gallery: Soggy Shoes

Over and Under

Bas

might be 'schön' ?

Location: Fort de la Chartreuse  Gallery: Quieter This Time

Shaft

Bas

it means 'don't enter you'll risk your life'

Location: Saint Remigius Military Hospital  Gallery: Terrain Militarie

Table Lamp

Bas

I wonder what flashlight you use, the light is nicely diffused in your shots so I assume it's not a maglite?

Location: The Ladd School  Gallery: Brownfields

Morgue From Side

Bas

Hey, I'm 14 years old and I know from experience that setting things on fire and tagging is great fun. Until some years ago I did these things in a bunker where the local youth hangs out (and which was trashed already, so I'm glad now that I only did it there). Then I found this site and realized how great a place can be when it's untouched. I am now an urban explorer myself and try explaining to all my friends why they shouldn't trash abandonments (and just any public places for that matter). Most of them say: Why not, nobody cares about an abandoned place. Usually, if I know them good enough, I take them on a serious exploration to a thrilling/untouched place, and until now all of them changed their minds.
So I never trash any place anymore, even if it's trashed already. In fact, I usually don't even touch anything because I think it takes away from the atmosphere (I hate being at a location and seeing stuff being moved by other explorers). But because I still think tagging and setting fires is fun, I sometimes tag at the local skatepark (it's some sort of tradition tagging there, and without the graffiti it would look boring as hell) and I sometimes light a bonfire at the beach at night with some friends and drink some beer and have fun.
So to all youth who reads this: Think twice before deciding to vandalize a place. I know far too many places which would be so nice if they weren't vandalized.

PS: excuse me if I made some spelling mistakes, I'm from the Netherlands.

Location: Philadelphia State Hospital (Byberry)  Gallery: A Grand Tour

Locker Room

Bas

Motts, is the depth of field created with photoshop or is it due to low aperture? Great photo, But I think it would've been even better when the photo was taken from a bit higher up so the side of the locker was better visible.

Location: Great Barr Colony (St Margaret's Hospital)  Gallery: St Margaret's Hospital

Brick Stairwell

bas

Motts, how did you get the lighting at the stairs? It almost looks like bracked&blend but I believe you said on the forum that you didn't use that technique.

Location: Hellingly Hospital  Gallery: Sporadic Storms

Distance

bas

this is the best photo ever!

Location: Metropolitan State Hospital  Gallery: Clarity

Acceptance

Bas

These pictures are beautiful, it would be great if you make some wallpapers of these pictures

Location: Northampton State Hospital  Gallery: Cupid's Demise

Inside Tunnel

Bas

If you like these type of photo's you can find bunker photo's on www.bas-photo.tk

Location: Camp Bluefields (Tweed)  Gallery: November

Tunnel Chair

Bas

Motts, how did you light this picture? If you did it with your maglite, why aren't there any edges in the light?

Location: Isolation Hospital  Gallery: Flooded

All Lined Up

Bas

Orbs are just dust particles really close to the lens(making them look big) and lit by the flash

Location: Gravesend Asylum  Gallery: Thorazine Dream

What Is Left

Bas

Looks like the tower is falling forward:O

Location: Worcester State Hospital  Gallery: Silent Creatures

Small Auditorium

Bas

why does goddog tag everywhere. i thought he didn't do such things but after looking for it i found his tag in lots of pictures

Location: Philadelphia State Hospital (Byberry)  Gallery: A Grand Tour

Facade

Bas

again this was a great gallery, thank you very much motts, i'm already waiting to see the next photo's;)

Location: Foxboro State Hospital  Gallery: Transitions

Connection

Bas

why was that house-shape in the wall?

Location: Foxboro State Hospital  Gallery: Transitions

Safe

Bas

that is the most beautiful safe i ever saw

Location: Foxboro State Hospital  Gallery: Transitions

Distance

Bas

that chair looks funny, the red behind it looks really creepy in my opinion

Location: Foxboro State Hospital  Gallery: Transitions

Long Hallway

Bas

why didn't they put all the wires from lights and switches in the walls? its danger for patients right? the thin plastic(or is it steel) is the only thing to stop them messing with the high voltage wires

Location: Foxboro State Hospital  Gallery: Transitions

Tattered Reflection

Bas

That looks really creepy.. were the floors stable?

Location: Foxboro State Hospital  Gallery: Transitions

Purple Hall

Bas

again a beautifull picture. lots of peeling paint..

Location: Foxboro State Hospital  Gallery: Transitions

Mirror Image

Bas

is there a wall between the sinks to the left and those to the right? if there is one, it isn't very thick

Location: Foxboro State Hospital  Gallery: Transitions