It was a lower on the ratings kind of year all the way around. I explored less, anxietied more, and learned the meaning of family drama.

2015 was what it was.
I'm glad newness could be around the next corner.

A tour from behind my lens:

1 Getting into here was a celebration of its own. And a solo explore to boot.

Untitled by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

2 Another new find

Wemco Flotation Cell by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

3 That time I took a Steven B shot

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4 When I realized that enjoyed jamming 35mm film in a 1930's six-16 folding camera and seeing what came out

Kodak Jiffy 35mm by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

5 And then I kept doing it with rarer brands of film

35mm in the 1933 six-16 by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

6 And then I loaded film in backwards to see what came out and learned to love red

Untitled by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

7 I was able to play tour guide for a friend

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8 And to not fall through 5 stories while catching a sunset

Untitled by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

9 I revisited some homes to find everything untouched from last year

Still by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

10 Found some "new" homes nestled further right nearby

Wood burn by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

11 Found some records

For the record by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

12 Found some record players

Untitled by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

13 Actually played some records inside an abandonment

Silvertone Phonograph by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

14 Went to a new school

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15 Mostly stared out the windows though

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16 Tried to master the piano

Music room by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

17 Subdued the piano

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18 Indoctrinated a couple friends into the underground scene and a backpack full of colored flashlights

Untitled by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

19 Mostly made them press buttons for me

Untitled by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

20 I served my church

35mm in the Six-16 by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

21 It was a great year for storm chasing

The Final Boss by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

22 And there were plenty of close calls

Untitled by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

23 I explored some new holes

Redemption by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

24 Under old flags

Stirred remains by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

25 I watched others burn

Untitled by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

26 And then returned to the surface on my own

Untitled by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

27 I learned of rage

I have love in me the likes of which you can scarcely imagine and rage the likes of which you would not believe. If I cannot satisfy the one, I will indulge the other.”
― Mary Shelley, Frankenstein

28 And embraced it

Untitled by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

29 I learned to stop on the side of the road more

35mm in a Six-16 Kodak Jiffy by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

30 And shoot off the side of the road with cross processed film

Cross processed Ektachrome in a Kodak Jiffy Six-16 by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

31 And appreciate others' art

Cross processed Ektachrome in a Kodak Jiffy Six-16 by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

32 I claimed my destiny

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33 I took a road trip with my cell phone

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34 And actually explored with a new person when I got there

Untitled by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

35 I learned to follow train tracks until they literally turn to wood

Wooden train tracks by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

36 And managed not to blow up inside

Untitled by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

37 I found more of my favorite subject, silos

Silo by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

38 Took my wife to my favorite camping spot

Untitled by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

39 I plugged in

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40 And found more industry around

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41 And above me

Untitled by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

42 I found whole towns deserted

Decaying western movie town by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

43 Visited some junk yards

For Official Use Only by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

44 Visited some more houses

Untitled by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

45 Did some drive by's

Abandoned X by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

46 Got chased and narrowly escaped

1957 PV-2 Harpoon by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

47 And chased chasers being chased

IMG_8014 by No Stone Unturned Photography, on Flickr

That's enough of a sample I imagine. Hoping for more ahead.

Thanks
-Michael

Ugh. So many favorites. I always love your stuff. Though, must say...the intro sentence is gold. Hahaha.

Well despite your hardships it looks you've had quite a successful year. Hard to choose a favorite here, but I'd say it's between #18 and your "paint-me-like-one-of-your-french-girls" pose in #17.

Awesome set, full of Wow! Love me some film

Top notch, all around! Love your film stuff. It's good to see people experimenting and doing original stuff.

Thanks guys and gal. I appreciate it.

Love the film and the lightning. Nice work as always.

Cant imagine taking photos this GOOD. Im glad someone does, so i can at least dream Lovely work as always S. Really like 5, 13, 19, and the LIGHTENING! Very Cool!

I like your photo's chief. They always go beyond just exploring and stuff, and really show the adventure. I don't how to put it, but...yeah. ok bye.



also. 16 was my favorite of the lot champ!

Thanks ya'll

Posted by C-Note They ... really show the adventure.

Thanks that's a good way to put it. That's how I hope they'd feel to those I share back at home with.

You're definitely one of my favorites on here by far. Always inspiring. I always think you take shots I would take in a given situation, but much better. You have a great eye.

In 2016 you'll get even better. It's inevitable.

And, kudos to your Steven b shot. I've yet to get one I can say that about.

There are many that I really liked, but I loved your film stuff.

Hopefully bigger and better things for this year.

I like the layers I'm #7 and sweet lightning shots !!!

That camping spot is absolutely mind blowing.

all kinds of jealous here...