One shot from each of the places I went last year. It was a good year over all, I didn't get killed and I got a few good photos along the way, met and explored with some very interesting people and numerous old friends.

This is not all abandonment photography, I like to strike a balance with nature photography, mainly waterfalls, some of these waterfalls are treacherous hikes, some involve trespassing across property owned by farmers...farmers with shotguns and rifles. Adds a sense of tension and urgency.

Thanks for looking.


I started in January by foolishly visiting a waterfall, I wandered out onto the ice and rocks near the top of the falls only to draw the attention of the power plant workers...
cascading by Der_Krampus, on Flickr

February, a shitty little building, now demolished to make way for a hotel that nobody will probably stay in.
3 ways by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


Exterior only, scouting mission that could have gone bad, but didn't.
Obstructed Frontal by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


A cool little bath house, I was pleasantly surprised by this one, I knew nothing about it going in...
Vertigo by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


Ok, this is not abandoned, but I like the way it turned out.
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


A little industrial.
Restricted by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


An old house near an old psych hospital near an old lake, you get the idea.
Frozen In Time by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


Something new to me, a frozen mine, I really liked this location, worth the drive, froze my ass off.
The Ice Mine by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


A frozen mill down by the river. At one point I set up my tripod and watched it slide across the room on the ice, of course I left the spiky tripod things at home.
Time Stands Still At The Frozen Mill by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


Testing out a plague doctor mask that I made at a local cemetery crypt.
Lancing of the buboes by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


Another mine.
Right About Here... by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


The was closed, the gate was locked. But I went anyways.
Whitaker Falls by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


West Virginia...

Elakala Falls by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum tour. Yes, it's a photography tour, just do it.
Iron Steps by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


Sometimes you cross a few property lines to get to these falls, I'll be damned if I am going to let those selfish bastards keep these waterfalls to themselves.
The Narrow Channel by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


This place, finally.
The Test Chambers by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


A little time off to visit a resort...
The Grand Dining Hall by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


God damn, another mine.
Widow Jane Mine Panorama by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


An old school, I believe it is being repurposed currently.
The Gymnasium by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


Another hike, another waterfall. Got hit in the head by a rock that some dirty hippies broke loose at the top of a gorge. They didn't even ask if I was ok, never trust a hippy.
Unknown Water Falls by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


Brooklyn Army Train Terminal.
Brooklyn Army Train Terminal by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


A waterfall inside a cave. The day after the beer, bourbon and bacon festival, I was thoroughly hung-over while taking this shot.
Dover Stone Church Falls by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


A fun little explore, got a damn tick bite here.
untitled by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


I know, I know, another waterfall. This one involved some real bat-man shit with ropes and trees to get down to the bottom of the gorge. Fun solo hike.
Montville Falls by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


The dogs howled, the guards sounded like drill sergeants, but they never had a clue...
The Other Angle by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


Caught in a horrific torrential down pour on the way out. Meh.
Stages of Decay by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


For the last time, I didn't do this, merely found it this way.
Desecration? by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


Yeah, you know.
Yet Another... by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


Buttermilk Falls State park, literally walking distance from an awesome brewery and taproom.
Buttermilk Falls State Park. by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


Approaching the middle of fucking nowhere, not far from moose country. Hiked these trails 3 weekends in a row and still didn't make it to all the neighboring waterfalls. Wandered off the marked trails into the wilderness, made it back to tell the tale...
Beaver Meadow Falls by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


Walked in like we owned the place...
Thats Random. by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


Rusty, crusty, industrial goodness.
Other Side of the Spiral. by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


More grimy, industrial goodness.
Sink with a view. by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


Stopped by here as well, it's fun exploring and shooting with people working away right outside the windows or down the hall.
Candy Colored Chairs. by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


I was in the right place, at the right time and I knew the right people. In other words, I got fucking lucky.
The Hood. by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


Sometimes I just walk around at night
Untitled. by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


Had a lot of fun here, thanks to Ripcity for meeting up and taking me here after I had given up on this location. I went back with a most cumbersome Krampus-Claus costume that I made and did a little holiday photoshoot.
he farted on the meringue, sneezed on braised endive, and as for the cream of mushroom soup... by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


This fucking place...once in a great while, my wife will go on an explore with me. It's a rare occasion, she isn't a photographer, but she is intrigued by the history of all the abandoned places I visit. This one almost ended in disaster twice. She is quick to panic, I tend to remain calm and calculating. We dodged a couple near misses and I talk my way out of some potential legal hassle with some bedazzling bullshit! Fun day.
Still in tune. by Der_Krampus, on Flickr



Sometimes I run amok downtown, hanging from lamp posts, terrorizing children and making grown men cross the street as I approach...
Swinging from a lamp post. by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


Finished 2014 on a high note with a spur of the moment trip to this place. Ended up with a larger group than I expected, met some old friends and made a couple new ones. All in all a great way to finish the year.
Attic. by Der_Krampus, on Flickr


Thank you to all who commented, critiqued and otherwise lent support over the last few years!

Nice work, sir. The costumes are great. As are the falls!

Great year. I've noticed. We meet what. Three times in 4 years. Let's not let that happen again. Haha. Or. Ha. Ok.

Also. I want to meet up with Steve. And do a shoot with you as plague doctor. And a ill dressed nurse.

Posted by randomesquephoto Also. I want to meet up with Steve. And do a shoot with you as plague doctor. And a ill dressed nurse.

We will need some models too...

Posted by randomesquephoto Great year. I've noticed. We meet what. Three times in 4 years. Let's not let that happen again. Haha. Or. Ha. Ok.

I know what you mean, once the situation with my vehicle is squared away I will be back in business again.

Looks like a good year man.

I am loving all of those underground locations, you did an awesome job shooting them. That church, active or not is also amazing, lets hope it does not go abandoned anytime soon. That is an architectural beauty.

Did you do the Brooklyn terminal on one of the tours? I have always wanted to go for one of those, it looks really cool.

awesome year dude. very awesome.

Frozen in time makes me Deliriously Chilly. The Trans-Stairwell is ironwork at its best. Very cool Train Terminal. Lovely shots one and all.

Very well done sir!

Man! These shots are amazing! The waterfall ones are top notch and the mine ones are very interesting. When I think of mines I think of small little tunnels that you have to be hunched over in the whole time, but the mines in your areas are full blown caves almost! The abandoned shots are awesome looking, you definitely brought all of them to life in your photos. I'm being 100% honest when I say this is the best photography thread I've seen on this site. Great work!

Posted by Salty Trees Man! These shots are amazing! The waterfall ones are top notch and the mine ones are very interesting. When I think of mines I think of small little tunnels that you have to be hunched over in the whole time, but the mines in your areas are full blown caves almost! The abandoned shots are awesome looking, you definitely brought all of them to life in your photos. I'm being 100% honest when I say this is the best photography thread I've seen on this site. Great work!

Thank you very much, you Mr. Trees are too kind. The mine experience was new to me last year, hopefully I will find a shoot a few more. As for the abandonments, well 2015 is off to a good start. Thanks again.

Posted by Soldat Looks like a good year man. I am loving all of those underground locations, you did an awesome job shooting them. That church, active or not is also amazing, lets hope it does not go abandoned anytime soon. That is an architectural beauty. Did you do the Brooklyn terminal on one of the tours? I have always wanted to go for one of those, it looks really cool.

Thank you Soldat, apparently that church is one of the few around that still claim to have the original Tiffany interior, it is quite exquisite.
The Brooklyn terminal was indeed the first photographers tour they did last year. It is a really cool location, you get a tour guide who talks way too much but is also full of knowledge. I wouldn't make a special trip for it but if you were nearby for something else it's worth it.

Thanks again.

Posted by Misunderstood Frozen in time makes me Deliriously Chilly. The Trans-Stairwell is ironwork at its best. Very cool Train Terminal. Lovely shots one and all.

Thank you very much, that Frozen in Time photo serves as a reminder as to why I don't get out much in the winter, especially in the middle of nowhere upstate NY where I live, froze my ass off that day!

Posted by cdevon Very well done sir!

Thank you Cdevon!

Posted by C-Note awesome year dude. very awesome.

Thank you C-Note, hope you are doing well.

I have to say "Krampus-Claus" isn't the creepiest thing I've seen in downtown Syracuse. lol

Solid year man. Good stuff and keep it going through 2015.

Phenomenal stuff man. Love Vertigo, Iron Steps, and Yet Another… Can't wait to see what you shoot in 2015.

Always like following your stuff. Thanks for the stories too.

Thanks for this excellent thread. Looks like you had an awesome year!

Posted by CramSpazer I have to say "Krampus-Claus" isn't the creepiest thing I've seen in downtown Syracuse. lol

Very true, it all depends on what time of day!