A few months back myself and two close friends were all off on the same day. So naturally we planned a full day of exploring.

We started things off at a former Convent. Despite being less than 10 minutes from my house I was unaware of it until I was tipped off by friend who had been doing some work at a development going up next door. The place is currently for sale and unfortunately had been mostly cleared out. Still a neat place to check out close to home. Heavy construction activity on the road out front meant little chance for exterior shots, but I will be returning for those.

After that we went to a Malting plant with a great view of the city. I had been here earlier in the year, but it's a low risk spot and worthy of a second visit.

To wind down the day we went to the opening night of the Grain Elevator Light Display in downtown Buffalo. One of the vacant grain silos on the lake is illuminated with lights and designs. This show is still going on nightly. I recommend checking it out if you're in the area!

On a mission to find a spot away from the huge crowd we ventured off on our own. We ended up finding a spot by the canal behind a active plant. We had a brief scare when we heard voices while sitting down by the water. Luckily it was just some workers having a smoke break. I asked if it was cool that we were there and the one guy simply said "I'm on break, I don't give a shit!"

On the way back to the car, while walking over a truss bridge, I noticed the gate for the steps leading up top was wide open. Not one to pass up such a opportunity I headed up. After climbing many sets of steps I found myself at the top of one of the towers. The view was amazing, unfortunately I couldn't linger long since my friends did not want to make the climb with me.

Anyways, enough of my rambling. On to the pictures!


Starting the day off on the right foot:

IMG_3819 by August Hedderich, on Flickr


Hoop dreams deflate:

IMG_3833 by August Hedderich, on Flickr


A-B-C It's as easy as 1-2-3:

IMG_3854 by August Hedderich, on Flickr


Floorspace:

IMG_3867 by August Hedderich, on Flickr


Green room Vs. Blue room:

IMG_3888 by August Hedderich, on Flickr


Never to turn again:

IMG_3904 by August Hedderich, on Flickr


In an octopus's garden in the shade:

IMG_3915 by August Hedderich, on Flickr


BuffaLove:

IMG_3930 by August Hedderich, on Flickr


First steps a doozie:

IMG_3935 by August Hedderich, on Flickr


Totally tubular, dude!

IMG_3938 by August Hedderich, on Flickr


Unbroken:

IMG_3951 by August Hedderich, on Flickr


In case of fire...

IMG_3955 by August Hedderich, on Flickr


I'm coming with you, I'm not afraid of the dark:

IMG_3959 by August Hedderich, on Flickr


Till the concrete angel falls:

IMG_3961 by August Hedderich, on Flickr


Blue are the streets and all the trees are too:

IMG_3976 by August Hedderich, on Flickr


I have a girlfriend and she is so blue:

IMG_3995 by August Hedderich, on Flickr


Come on home to green river:

IMG_3998 by August Hedderich, on Flickr


Psychedelic Psylos:

IMG_4026 by August Hedderich, on Flickr


You belong to the city, you belong to the night:

IMG_4005 by August Hedderich, on Flickr


Bridgetopping:

IMG_4006 by August Hedderich, on Flickr

Awesome, looks like a good time! I might need to go check out those grain silo lights.

Of Course i liked the B&W The Octopus, and the Doozie of a Step...NICE! Cool light display. Awesome colors. Amazing Set Swan!

Really great stuff.

Posted by puddlejumper12 Awesome, looks like a good time! I might need to go check out those grain silo lights.

Worth checking out if you're in Buffalo! They will be lit up every night for the foreseeable future.
https://www.canals...com/grainelevator/

Post by MisUnderstood! Of Course i liked the B&W The Octopus, and the Doozie of a Step...NICE! Cool light display. Awesome colors. Amazing Set Swan!

Thank you!! I knew you would like the B&W shots! I read on another post that you had back surgery recently. I hope that all is well and it's a speedy recovery!! My dad has had back issues throughout most of my childhood and still does to this day. So I know it's not a fun time whatsoever.

Post by EsseXploreR Really great stuff.

Thanks dude!!

Posted by TheSwanStation Thank you!! I knew you would like the B&W shots! I read on another post that you had back surgery recently. I hope that all is well and it's a speedy recovery!! My dad has had back issues throughout most of my childhood and still does to this day. So I know it's not a fun time whatsoever

Much appreciated SwanS. I wish it WAS a speedy recovery. But, i had the works! Rods and Screws. Bone Graft from hip, and too much to mention. Slow Go, but determined Your Poor Dad! & remember to Take Care of YOUR back out there.

Very cool stuff - nice job.

Posted by MisUnderstood! Much appreciated SwanS. I wish it WAS a speedy recovery. But, i had the works! Rods and Screws. Bone Graft from hip, and too much to mention. Slow Go, but determined Your Poor Dad! & remember to Take Care of YOUR back out there.

Keep it up! You'll be back out there before you know it! In the meantime you've got lots of time to go back and edit old photos! Always look forward to seeing posts from you.

My job will likely give me back problems long before exploring will haha.

Post by Forgotten Beauty Photography Very cool stuff - nice job.

Thanks man much appreciated!

Lots of awesome stuff here man. Really can't wait to get out to your end of NY someday.

Posted by Sanitarium Sean Lots of awesome stuff here man. Really can't wait to get out to your end of NY someday.

Thanks dude!! Hope you can make it out this way sometime soon! Lot's of good stuff to see.