A few weeks ago I went to an abandoned crab shack with my step brother. There was an indoor dining area with the door unlocked, so I figured we'd have a look around. Here are some pictures I took.

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On our way out the owner of the property caught us. He made it pretty clear he didn't want anyone in here, but he was pretty cool about it. He even offered to let us go back in and take more pictures if we weren't finished yet. Overall, I had a pretty good time.

Glad you had fun. Just make sure you're respectful of the location and the owners wishes and go blabbing about where the place is.

Photos are ok. With the crappy lighting, I would have done the whole site in black and white. Not sure if you do any post photo processing but if you do give it a try in B&W. The contrast in the dark and light will show up better, and you'll probably get more detail in the shots as well as giving it a "creepy" feel. Just a suggestion.

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Also if you can turn off that damn flash! Setting up a tripod with a long exposure time and a light source will illuminate the place better than a .009 second flash will and will eliminate the blowouts.

Posted by Peptic Ulcer Glad you had fun. Just make sure you're respectful of the location and the owners wishes and go blabbing about where the place is. Photos are ok. With the crappy lighting, I would have done the whole site in black and white. Not sure if you do any post photo processing but if you do give it a try in B&W. The contrast in the dark and light will show up better, and you'll probably get more detail in the shots as well as giving it a "creepy" feel. Just a suggestion.

Yeah, I made sure to exclude any of the pictures that showed the name of the location or anything like that. And I don't normally do photo processing, but I'll definitely give the black and white a shot. Thanks for the advice!

Geez Peptic, I didn't know this was the critique section?!? I happen to like old bars and enjoyed seeing Pyro's pics. True some shots are a little dark, but you don't have to talk about the crappy lighting and his use of a flash like he committed a felony. LoL. We all start somewhere and it takes time to get lighting problems worked out. Hang in there dude! Cool place you found.

He posted in the photography forum and not the regional! I realize it's not the critique forum but when I see stuff in this forum I expect some artsy shit! (Which is why my stuff never makes it here). Just thought I would offer some helpful advice to a newbie. Trust me I've shot a lot worse but I've learned a lot from some of the amazing photographers here. My work is still not up to the level of most here but unless someone offers advice we'll never get better!

Don't want to steal your thunder kid. It was a good explore.

I was thinking about just leaving this alone. Which i probably should do. But, Ulcer,,,,isn't there always a way to offer advice in a less condescending way or offer none at all. Not everyone can achieve Artsy, nor do they want to. Some are just proud to share and be a part of things Remember when you started here and look at where you are now. Tons of difference, and What a Wonderful Location and pics you shared recently. I see Artsy in your future because that where YOU want to be, and can be. Give advice....Most definitely, but, be nice and understanding to those who are just starting out, OR, haven't found WHO they are yet. K.

Condescending? Moi? Lol


Ok you're probably right. Pyro I apologize. Keep at it, do what you think is good or what you like. Find your own voice and don't be afraid to try something different. Some of my best shots have come when I fiddled with the camera settings having no idea what I was going to get.

I hope my words haven't put you off from either the hobby or posting here. I have my douchebag moments...

Posted by Peptic Ulcer Condescending? Moi? Lol Ok you're probably right. Pyro I apologize. Keep at it, do what you think is good or what you like. Find your own voice and don't be afraid to try something different. Some of my best shots have come when I fiddled with the camera settings having no idea what I was going to get. I hope my words haven't put you off from either the hobby or posting here. I have my douchebag moments...

I KNEW you were in there somewhere! Thanks ever so much for resurfacing.
Guess your brain was temporary water-logged from the little dip in that green pond. btw....I saw your ButtCrack! hahaha! and I'm glad THATS ALL i saw, Mr. Bloated and Dead.....EeeeUuuu!

LOL After I posted that I was looking at it again. "Whats that? Wait...is that? Is that my ball sack?" <zoom in> "Holy shit! I just posted a photo showing the back of my nutsack!"

lol Thanks again I guess. And I didn't think the criticism was too harsh or anything. Just glad to see that someone is seeing my post haha

Posted by Pyropath lol Thanks again I guess. And I didn't think the criticism was too harsh or anything. Just glad to see that someone is seeing my post haha

Oh, NoNo! {Shhhhhh!} Don't say that after i went the extra mile for you and had PU. apologizing and feeling some remorse for his behavior. Retract, I say! Didn't you mean, the criticism WAS kinda harsh and you appreciate my concern, and PU's Apology!?! YES! I'm sure thats what you meant.

MissU you are a pistol.

Posted by MisUnderstood! [/eimg] Oh, NoNo! {Shhhhhh!} Don't say that after i went the extra mile for you and had PU. apologizing and feeling some remorse for his behavior. Retract, I say! Didn't you mean, the criticism WAS kinda harsh and you appreciate my concern, and PU's Apology!?! YES! I'm sure thats what you meant.

Well yes, I do appreciate your concern too and the apology

I like abandoned restaurants because i always think about making the place "alive" again.

Posted by WEKurtz MissU you are a pistol.

Thank You! A surprise around every corner


RE: Well yes, I do appreciate your concern too and the apology

That smiley with its tongue out is for the apology part and not the concern part RIGHT!?!... IM SURE IT IS! Don't make me hunt you down wielding my branding iron. Im a Texan Ya know!

Pyro. Did the man say how long this place had been closed? Why it closed? Im with teletubbie i would like to see it up and running again. and, was that a lit candle on the counter or just a reflection? & Hope you know I've been messing with you. Thanks for being a good sport.