Поскольку иногда в поездки по заброшкам мы берём с собой видеокамеру, то у нас помимо фотографий сохраняются и видеоматериалы. Представляю вашему вниманию небольшой видеоролик, в котором использованы фрагменты наших поездок по заброшенным местам Питера и Лен.Области. Называть объекты не буду, но здесь их достаточно много.

This is probably the most beatiful classical ruin in Moscow region, which look almost "anitique". Puschino-na-Nare is a former noble estate situated in the southern part of the Moscow region, not far from the city Serpukhov (approximately 90 km to the South from Moscow). The main house was first erected in the late XVIIIth century, then rebuilt (in the classical forms again) in the beginning of the XXth century. It was abandoned in late 1980s, and since that time the monumental ruin has become the setting for numerous photo sessions. All pictures were taken about a week ago.

( +8 pictures of a large format )

I don't think I ever posted this set from back in the spring, so here goes:



( Northern gold mine )

I wanted to share this. I didn't go looking for this, either. I was taking pictures for a photo contest, and came out with something totally unexplainable.

I went to a local historic cemetery to take these photos. Take a look at the first two, then take a close look at the third.

( Go underneath )

Halloween 2009! Papa Gates twittered about a party at ZV's house and now here's the pictures! Shads didn't dress up though, so none of him. Fail!

( Enjoy! )

Testing my new Canon 7D, I just completed a set of updated images at the abandoned Tennessee Coal and Iron Company outside Birmingham, Alabama:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/andewms/sets/72157622596107613/

A trip from a few months ago to an old asbestos factory



( Lots more photos... )

Desolation

So DCMA posted a pic of Matt at his wedding

....and another pic of rev and the beard O_O

[edit] also I'm very sad that matt cut off his locks, but obviously it was for good reason.

( behind here )

they used to be the biggest gig in town!

I don't know to much about this swimming club and I estimate that it shut down in the late 70s.



( Come for a swim! )

A landmark Hotel on Toronto's Airport Strip (Series of Hotels along Dixon/Airport Road by Pearson International Airport). The name of the hotel was from a Constellation Aircraft that sat out in front for years. That airplane was later moved to the back of Pearson, and could be seen from Derry Road. That airplane in recent years has been moved to a new home in Seattle where it is being restored.

But I digress, the hotel, was built in 1962 and had two fifteen story towers, both of which, despite currently demolition progress still stand. Renovations in 2004 added on another building with 350 rooms (it also still stands). By the end of the SARS crisis the hotel was already failing and closed after that. Currently it is under demolition or re-construction, it is unclear on what is actually happening. Between May and October 2009 no progress has been made.

Currently most of the areas of the 2004 expansion have been almost gutted, I never got into the older tower but it's apparently in near mint condition from when the hotel was still operating. The property around it is a maze of rubble pile from the demolition of the parking garage and parts of the complex. Safety shoes/boots are a must.



( checking in? )

Sometimes I wonder why I even bother joining NaNoWriMo when I don't know what to write at all.

I'm stuck with 633 words.

Help me.

Name: Kiri

Age: Sixteen

About Me: Huh, well I'm a junior who likes to read and write, pretty much (duh, that's why I'm here!) I move around a lot, so I'm always complaining about the current school I go to, and because of that, I'm not very social in real life. When I'm not reading or writing, I'm playing video games, watching anime, reading manga, or just... thinking about what I'm gonna write next, I suppose.

About my journal: My journal is basically ... my journal, haha, what is there to say about it? I pretty much just post what's going on in real life in my journal, although I try to do it in a humorous fashion so as not to clog up your friends list with something uninteresting to read. I mean, if you're gonna keep a journal, might as well make it entertaining, right? I keep a separate journal for my writing, but currently there's not much in there... There's literally nothing in there... But I plan to change that soon!

What I write: Anything, seriously. I write fantasy, sci-fi, real-life stuff, slice-of-life pieces, oh god, the ideas are unending! There's literally nothing I won't try to write, but mostly I stick to whatever I feel like writing at the time. When I'm writing though, I tend to focus more on story and character development rather than the actual prose, which is something I'm trying to change...

What I read: What don't I read? Besides Twilight.  I mainly read a lot of fantasy, to be honest. I'm slowly getting through the Sword of Truth series (by Terry Goodkind), and I've got a soft spot for Brent Weeks' Night Angel trilogy. I like Charles Dickens, some Anne Rice, David-Clemente Davies...

What I won't read: Twilight, and all its knockoffs.

Could I critique/edit someone elses work?: Of course! I love critiquing, 'cause who doesn't love getting some good comments or feedback? I can be as harsh or as nice as you'd need me to be.

What am I looking for?: I'm pretty much looking for people who are really interested in writing, and giving/getting feedback. I mean, how many times have you stopped working on a project because no one ever commented on your work, or you were never getting any feedback? I'm hoping I can find some friends who want some feedback and are willing to give a little feedback as well! <3 If you like just plain ol' writing too, and just talking about it, that's totally fine as well.

Под катом больше размером.

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