Urbex forum for possible photo locations

Splinters

Hi folks, am I remembering correctly that theres a hidden urbex forum on here? I'm looking for a few potential locations for upcoming photoshoots and thought this might be helpful if its still here. Does anyone know how this can be accessed?

AnCatDubh

try pullandbang

trooney

You must successfully complete three trials - courage, strenght & wisdom. Each one more dastardly than the next. Once you have completed your three tasks, a message to the urbex forum mod (he/she will be by in a minute, no doubt) may gain you access...

DaireQuinlan

trooney wrote: »

You must successfully complete three trials - courage, strenght & wisdom. Each one more dastardly than the next. Once you have completed your three tasks, a message to the urbex forum mod (he/she will be by in a minute, no doubt) may gain you access...

Yeah it's pretty tough...

No one will be received unless they have a poetical genius.

They should be a perfect master of their cameras, and able to take pictures in all circumstances. To prove their dexterity they will be placed in a plain field, encompassed with green sedge, that reaches above their knees; Nine experienced photographers will be appointed to stand at the distance of nine ridges of land from him, and to take shots all at once; if the applicant is not captured in a single photograph they will be admitted into the forum; but if they happened to be captured in a single shot their application will be rejected

They should be a good runner, and in their flight should be able to take shots on the run, They will be obliged to run through a wood, and all the other photographers sent in pursuit, and the applicant only the start of the breadth of a tree; if the applicant is photographed or is overtaken their application was rejected.

They should have a strong arm and hold their cameras steady; if their hands shake, they will be rejected.

They should be so light of foot as not to break a rotten stick by standing on it.

They should be able to leap over a tree as high as their forehead.

Splinters

All of a sudden I'm not feeling very worthy.

AnCatDubh

ok, my "try pullandbang" comment was a bit lame really.....

pullandbang

DaireQuinlan wrote: »

Yeah it's pretty tough...

No one will be received unless they have a poetical genius.

Should have seen what I had to do to become the Mod........

pullandbang

Splinters wrote: »

All of a sudden I'm not feeling very worthy.

You're in and it's here - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1243

Vault

Hey guys !

I'm new on the forum but no stranger to urbex photography, If You are planning to go for some industrial urbex trip and You don't wanna go alone let me know, I'm always up to some photo shooting, here's my gallery www. v4ult.deviantart.com/gallery
Originally I'm from Poland and a lot of these pictures were made in country of my origin, there's of course pictures from other countries like Uk or Czech republic.
There's a group on FB called Urbex Ireland few weeks ago I ask them to invite me but still no answer...that's why I'm looking for some new ffreinds in here
Currently I'm looking for someone to go with me to abandoned power station In Dublin, any one interested ? let me know by PM

thanks and
take care

Effects

DaireQuinlan wrote: »

Yeah it's pretty tough...

I don't think you need all that if you push the HDR slider to the max instead.

amdgilmore

pullandbang wrote: »

You're in and it's here - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1243

Can I have "permission to read this forum" too?

I don't do much (read: any) urbex but I'm always on the lookout for interesting shoot locations.

homerun_homer

Can I be added too? I have helped out on a shoot before in a certain spot and it was deadly.

Vault

hey guys form the queue

pullandbang

TBH I'm not keen on disclosing urbex locations to non urbexers - especially those interested in having "shoots" in these locations.

Discretion is the order of the day and the last thing the urbex community wants is queues of photographers, models, MUA's, lights, reflectors stands etc drawing attention to themselves and the locations.

IIRC there was instances of photographers with smoke machines along with all the above mentioned kit who drew a bit of unwanted attention to a certain well known Dublin location.

I have no problem with photographers having an interest in these locations and wanting to shoot them. However, looking to use the venues as shoot locations is something else.

EyeBlinks

Not to mentions drones

Vault

More than places I want to make friend who share same interests in this case urbex photography, and who wants to go to some photoshooting, as U can check on my site I'm experienced urbex photographer so...

amdgilmore

pullandbang wrote: »

IIRC there was instances of photographers with smoke machines along with all the above mentioned kit who drew a bit of unwanted attention to a certain well known Dublin location.

I have no problem with photographers having an interest in these locations and wanting to shoot them. However, looking to use the venues as shoot locations is something else.

Well, I think I'm smart enough to exercise some discretion, and I don't plan on breaking into abandoned buildings or asking models to join me in trespassing, but whatever. Carry on.

mystic86

Hi, could I get access please?

ThinkProgress

I'd like an invite please. TY

mystic86

ThinkProgress wrote: »

I'd like an invite please. TY

I'm still waiting! :eek:

ThinkProgress

Is there a secret handshake or word we need etc...? lol

eoinfitzokk

I have a particular set of skills and use of HDR that draws me to urbex. Can I be added? I can link peeps to some of my own photos as proof of my skills or at least my interest.

pullandbang

eoinfitzokk wrote: »

and use of HDR that draws me to urbex. Can I be added?

Well that warrants a lifetime ban anyway........

CabanSail

I think that there are HA* meetings now. They have a 12 step, rather than a 12 exposure, plan.





* HDR Anonymous

Stellaluna

eoinfitzokk wrote: »

I have a particular set of skills and use of HDR that draws me to urbex. Can I be added? I can link peeps to some of my own photos as proof of my skills or at least my interest.

I'm intrigued; are these photography related skills or are they skills that might facilitate exploring?

eoinfitzokk

Stellaluna wrote: »

I'm intrigued; are these photography related skills or are they skills that might facilitate exploring?

Intrigued you should be! Exploring; I sometimes get access to places that others would not normally get access. There you have it now.

Stellaluna

That just begs more questions! Send us a link to your pics

eoinfitzokk

Mainly old industrial sites that is. I take lots of photos during surveys and site visits. None of which I'll post publicly. I'll send on a a PM link to a trip I made to Cockatoo Island in March.

Stellaluna

Cool big industry is one of my favourite things to visit, second only to infrastructure (maybe).

blackeyeddoe

Hi, I love exploring abandoned places and I am in Cork city. Would love to meet people who would do urbex with me. Anyone in Cork to join me?

Dave147

blackeyeddoe wrote: »

Hi, I love exploring abandoned places and I am in Cork city. Would love to meet people who would do urbex with me. Anyone in Cork to join me?

Myself and a friend would probably be into that alright, main aim would be to photograph it as well though.