Michael

Okay, there is no picture here and there will probably be next to none. Either way that wasn't the point. The point is to discuss a growing "cult" in the photography sector that I myself have begun to take a look into. However, I think I am to scared to even think about wondering the way many photographers do.

A while ago I posted a link to dpreview.com in which a photographer sneaked into an old factory where, if he had been hurt or shot, many of us would never have known about him in the factory, and his pictures, until some months. Here is a link at istockphoto to a discussion about it: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

I think it is interesting that some of the best pictures are taken when rules are broken and danger is present. Maybe it is our typical society and all of the scary movies out there that would make someone like me cringe at the possibility of walking into an abandoned insane asylum or prison to take pictures that may sell well. I don't know.

The point is that many photographers do this and some are starting--if they haven't yet--to make a living of this type of photography. What do you guys think about it? Do you think we will hear news, eventually, about a photographer that was ambushed or murdered, by accident or malice, due to the fact that he was out and about trying to take pictures of something spooky?


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RICHBOY

This pic is crazy! - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Nice read!

Mirage77

I think these photographers are going for the extremes and for the most controversial, which gets the most eyeballs as well as the most street cred.

Personally, I feel that if these pictures tell a story, and don't intrude into the forgotten spaces that once used to reign supreme in their place, they are OK. After all, sharing such stories and memories would only serve to extend our appreciation for what we have now.

Sometimes, media attention on such things have degraded the photographed site so extensively that it is highly regrettable to have exposed it in the first place.

Michael

That is one crazy picture. Wow!

Alfie

Just a few years ago a guy was killed here in Sweden trying to take a "cool shot". To take the pic he had to climb up somwhere but he then fell on a railway and died. Dangerous stuff.

But as a photographer you always look for that one off special shot, and the chance of getting something unusual is bigger if you make some kind of sacrifice.

RICHBOY

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Is that even possible?

Michael

That is true. Although the ship is not in that good of a state, American Star indeed wrecked here some years ago.

cawimmer430

It seems to be resting on soft muddy ground, which is essentially supporting it. So yes, this is possible.

Michael

Here is the ship in the most recent state. As you can see it is not standing anymore

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jakososo

I am glad you liked the video. I have another one at youtubes.
Also check this two buckets:

The pictures I took that same day, August 2006.
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This other bucket I found, I guess this is what is left stevoa29 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

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