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 ZenCanadian
 
Location: High Park, Toronto
Gender: Male
 |  | Escape and Evasion - Incredibly pic heavy and I even tried to write the story of the trip! :P
< on 7/30/2012 8:29 PM >
|  | | | On my last visit to this location, I arrived at sundown, took maybe 3 shots and went to bed, leaving my camera on. The next morning I was not able to shoot so I wandered around and explored sans camera. On my way out I promised myself I'd come back to shoot this place and I did. I was able to get away from the wife and kids for the day and headed up from the cottage, cutting off about 2 hours or so of travel time. Turning off the hard pavement of hwy 69, I began the dusty drive down to the start of the 45 min walk to the spot. If you like what you see check out the rest, theres a lot, over at http://www.flickr....72157630826504098/
First, a little history
Burwash-185 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-30 by ZensLens, on Flickr
The start of the walk in
Burwash-31 by ZensLens, on Flickr
It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining and it was 23 or so and not too hot. Aware of the ongoing gun shots from hunters who were a good distance away I made good time heading down the trail. About thirty mins in to my walk, I ran in to a few guys from the military, dressed in dark orange jump suits with a large P on them. I instantly knew they were on an escape and evasion ex and they were the prey. We chatted about where the instructors might be or the m.p.'s all of whom were looking for the "prisoners" scattered about. Wishing them well, I headed back off to get to my destination.
Scattered along the trail in are remnants of what was once here. Old electrical boxes, telephone poles and signs.
Burwash-178 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-177 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-182 by ZensLens, on Flickr
I rounded the final bend and was greeted with the beautiful view of decay, Camp Bison in all her gutted glory!
Burwash-33 by ZensLens, on Flickr
I stopped first on the remains of a house? and a small building that seems to have trees growing all around it.
Burwash-45 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-43 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-40 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-46 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-48 by ZensLens, on Flickr
After a brief tour of these structures I ventured forth through the tall grass towards my goal. Stashing my bag I grabbed my water and camera and set off to fill up a memory card.
I shot the first go around all with the 50mm, mostly on the tripod and when I went the other way, I shot the 105, mostly hand held at 1600.
Here are a bunch of my faves from the day!
Exterior:
Burwash-56 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-50 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-49 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-170 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-168 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-160 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-148 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Interior:
Burwash-62 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-61 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-71 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-68 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-64 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-105 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-103 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-94 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-66 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-153 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-73 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-82 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-95 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-90 by ZensLens, on Flickr
After taking a lot of shots with the 50 I switched it over to the 105 and went for the intimate side of Burwash
Burwash-116 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-117 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-120 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-126 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-123 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-122 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-118 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-113 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-144 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-143 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-142 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-139 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-129 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-150 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-147 by ZensLens, on Flickr
I was also treated to a great sight of two Cranes flying by, they are incredibly loud! Quite something to see birds of that size in flight.
Burwash-164 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Burwash-165 by ZensLens, on Flickr
And along the trail, remember, go during Raspberry season, they are delicious!!
Burwash-171 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Just watch for scat, there are Bear up here 
Burwash-176 by ZensLens, on Flickr
And can't leave without the one selfie
Burwash-172 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Cheers,
Zen
Zen and the art of infiltration...
http://www.flikr.com/photos/zenslens
Zen is an uber explorer, a demi god of craning and purveyor of the finer things in life. |
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doom vs
Location: My map runneth over
Gender: Male
To a grey indifference
| |  | Re: Escape and Evasion - Incredibly pic heavy and I even tried to write the story of the trip! :P
<Reply # 1 on 7/30/2012 8:41 PM >
| | | | Fantastic set. Funny, I found a barrel with the same company logo (Dearborn Chemical) on it underground at the remains of a factory out my way.
Soil's Song In Your Throat
https://www.flickr...otos/72153409@N07/ |
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Ground State
  
Location: Ontario, Canada
Gender: Male
| | Re: Escape and Evasion - Incredibly pic heavy and I even tried to write the story of the trip! :P
<Reply # 2 on 7/30/2012 8:50 PM >
| | | | The vantage point in 148 is one that I have seen in the picture sets from so many others, but it never ceases to impress. That has got to be one of Ontario's grandest abandonment landscape shot locations right there.
I am a big fan of the colour combination in 105 and of the shot of the ruined stage in 73 with the water and moss on the ground in front of it. All the galleries I've seen here and I do not remember seeing this room. I must have just not paid proper attention, but the clarity of your photos demand full scrutiny! Your shots make me realize how much of a difference a camera worth good $$$ can make! Beautiful photos!!
[last edit 7/30/2012 9:05 PM by Ground State - edited 1 times]
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ZenCanadian
Location: High Park, Toronto
Gender: Male
| | Re: Escape and Evasion - Incredibly pic heavy and I even tried to write the story of the trip! :P
<Reply # 3 on 7/30/2012 9:01 PM >
| | | | Thanks guys! This is what I found on the Dearborn Co. The Dearborn Chemical Company, established in 1888 by chemist William H. Edgar, specialized in making water treatments that would reduce the formation of mineral deposits in boilers and other industrial equipment.
Burwash is a great spot and next time I head back I am panning on overnighting it to get some night shots with the sky lit up by the stars and hopefully a good moon.
Zen and the art of infiltration...
http://www.flikr.com/photos/zenslens
Zen is an uber explorer, a demi god of craning and purveyor of the finer things in life. |
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emceeay
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Gender: Male
| | Re: Escape and Evasion - Incredibly pic heavy and I even tried to write the story of the trip! :P
<Reply # 4 on 7/30/2012 9:10 PM >
| | | | Great set! Looks like you had a good trip.
It's not where it goes, it's where it can lead you to.
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swizzler
Location: Ontario
Gender: Male
| | Re: Escape and Evasion - Incredibly pic heavy and I even tried to write the story of the trip! :P
<Reply # 5 on 7/31/2012 12:59 AM >
| | | | Well done sir! 153 is outstanding!
Canon EOS 5DMKII | EF 24-105 f/4L | EF 17-40 f/4L | EF 50mm f/1.8 II | Yashica Electro 35 GS |
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abandoned-echoes
Location: Creemore, Ontario
Gender: Female
sky might be fallin' but remember you can fly high...
| | | Re: Escape and Evasion - Incredibly pic heavy and I even tried to write the story of the trip! :P
<Reply # 6 on 7/31/2012 2:13 AM >
| | | | Awesome! You really captured the place nicely. I miss it already.
Definitely hit up the roof for some night shots, it's a lot of fun with a bottle of whiskey and a few friends. ;) lol
"Nothing is static, everything is appalling, everything is falling apart."
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L'Ali
Location: Clarington
Gender: Female
Behind every damsel is a fire breathing dragon
| | Re: Escape and Evasion - Incredibly pic heavy and I even tried to write the story of the trip! :P
<Reply # 7 on 7/31/2012 2:26 AM >
| | | | Nice set Zen. Interesting about the training being done.
Was there anyone else there when you were?? One of the windows in 170 looks like someone is in there. . .
Its so relieving when you hit 33 and know you're almost there
Posted by abandoned-echoes
Awesome! You really captured the place nicely. I miss it already.
Definitely hit up the roof for some night shots, it's a lot of fun with a bottle of whiskey and a few friends. ;) lol
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LOL... Like say 20 friends? 
Everything is sweetened by risk.
-- Alexander Smith
http://www.flickr....hotos/11765127@N08 |
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abandoned-echoes
Location: Creemore, Ontario
Gender: Female
sky might be fallin' but remember you can fly high...
| | | Re: Escape and Evasion - Incredibly pic heavy and I even tried to write the story of the trip! :P
<Reply # 8 on 7/31/2012 4:52 AM >
| | | | Posted by L'Ali
LOL... Like say 20 friends?
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and three dogs? haha
"Nothing is static, everything is appalling, everything is falling apart."
http://www.abandoned-echoes.com |
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jerm IX
Location: Somewhere, Ontario, Canada
Gender: Male
If you can't find something nice to say...say it on UER.
| | | Re: Escape and Evasion - Incredibly pic heavy and I even tried to write the story of the trip! :P
<Reply # 9 on 7/31/2012 12:45 PM >
| | | | Really enjoyed this. Gets me stoked, we are heading up this weekend.
http://myabandonmentissues.blogspot.ca/ |
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ZenCanadian
Location: High Park, Toronto
Gender: Male
| | Re: Escape and Evasion - Incredibly pic heavy and I even tried to write the story of the trip! :P
<Reply # 10 on 7/31/2012 1:54 PM >
| | | | Thanks all! L'Ali, I was alone, that was prob just a ghost  Jerm, watch out for Rattlesnakes, I have yet to see one there but they are around apparently.
Zen and the art of infiltration...
http://www.flikr.com/photos/zenslens
Zen is an uber explorer, a demi god of craning and purveyor of the finer things in life. |
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jerm IX
Location: Somewhere, Ontario, Canada
Gender: Male
If you can't find something nice to say...say it on UER.
| | | Re: Escape and Evasion - Incredibly pic heavy and I even tried to write the story of the trip! :P
<Reply # 11 on 7/31/2012 1:59 PM >
| | | | Thanks for the warning. I came face to ankle with a striking Massassauga Rattlesnake at Bruce Peninsula a dozen years ago. He missed me, but I stuck around and got a beauty close up shot.
http://myabandonmentissues.blogspot.ca/ |
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L'Ali
Location: Clarington
Gender: Female
Behind every damsel is a fire breathing dragon
| | Re: Escape and Evasion - Incredibly pic heavy and I even tried to write the story of the trip! :P
<Reply # 12 on 7/31/2012 2:12 PM >
| | | | Posted by ZenCanadian
Thanks all! L'Ali, I was alone, that was prob just a ghost |
Ghost schmost! No one is ever alone here.There is always someone else around, its the busiest places in the middle of nowhere I've ever seen.
Jerm - there are A LOT of birds that will entertain you all night long and other animals that come out and visit.
Everything is sweetened by risk.
-- Alexander Smith
http://www.flickr....hotos/11765127@N08 |
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Jack Strathmore
Location: Adrian, MI
Gender: Male
Good friends bail you out of jail....true friends will be with you saying, "Damn, that was fun!
| |  | Re: Escape and Evasion - Incredibly pic heavy and I even tried to write the story of the trip! :P
<Reply # 13 on 7/31/2012 2:19 PM >
| | | | Absolutely amzing shots there. I love how the place looks like it is in the middle of nowhere.
Post by abandoned-echoes
Definitely hit up the roof for some night shots, it's a lot of fun with a bottle of whiskey and a few friends. ;) lol |
That would be amazing!!!!
Jack Strathmore
http://www.flickr....os/jackstrathmore/ |
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ZenCanadian
Location: High Park, Toronto
Gender: Male
| | Re: Escape and Evasion - Incredibly pic heavy and I even tried to write the story of the trip! :P
<Reply # 14 on 7/31/2012 2:43 PM >
| | | | Even though it's close to Sudbury, it is still in the middle of nowhere
Zen and the art of infiltration...
http://www.flikr.com/photos/zenslens
Zen is an uber explorer, a demi god of craning and purveyor of the finer things in life. |
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ZenCanadian
Location: High Park, Toronto
Gender: Male
| | Re: Escape and Evasion - Incredibly pic heavy and I even tried to write the story of the trip! :P
<Reply # 15 on 7/31/2012 3:36 PM >
| | | | I just spoke with a friend of mine who knows was more about birds than I. He is pretty sure that the Cranes I saw were the Sandhill crane. http://en.wikipedi...iki/Sandhill_Crane
Zen and the art of infiltration...
http://www.flikr.com/photos/zenslens
Zen is an uber explorer, a demi god of craning and purveyor of the finer things in life. |
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abandoned-echoes
Location: Creemore, Ontario
Gender: Female
sky might be fallin' but remember you can fly high...
| | | Re: Escape and Evasion - Incredibly pic heavy and I even tried to write the story of the trip! :P
<Reply # 16 on 7/31/2012 3:57 PM >
| | | | The birds L'Ali is referring to are the GOD DAMN whippoorwills that kept everybody awake all night! lol
Last year there was one... now there are several. Also, they have creepy eyes that glow like cat's eyes in the dark!!!
"Nothing is static, everything is appalling, everything is falling apart."
http://www.abandoned-echoes.com |
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L'Ali
Location: Clarington
Gender: Female
Behind every damsel is a fire breathing dragon
| | Re: Escape and Evasion - Incredibly pic heavy and I even tried to write the story of the trip! :P
<Reply # 17 on 7/31/2012 4:03 PM >
| | | | Posted by abandoned-echoes
The birds L'Ali is referring to are the GOD DAMN whippoorwills that kept everybody awake all night! lol
Last year there was one... now there are several. Also, they have creepy eyes that glow like cat's eyes in the dark!!!
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Duuude, don't forget the crow! And the sparrows!
And now I'm giggling at my desk "Shut up bird!" LOL Oh Vital! 
Everything is sweetened by risk.
-- Alexander Smith
http://www.flickr....hotos/11765127@N08 |
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ZenCanadian
Location: High Park, Toronto
Gender: Male
| | Re: Escape and Evasion - Incredibly pic heavy and I even tried to write the story of the trip! :P
<Reply # 18 on 7/31/2012 6:17 PM >
| | | | I don't usually do any HDR but every now and then I screw around with a couple shots just for the fun of it. Here are the two I did from Burwash.. I'm not a fan of the first one but I do like what it does for the second shot.
BurwashHdr-2 by ZensLens, on Flickr
BurwashHdr-1 by ZensLens, on Flickr
Zen and the art of infiltration...
http://www.flikr.com/photos/zenslens
Zen is an uber explorer, a demi god of craning and purveyor of the finer things in life. |
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Skye_Ann
Location: Kitchener, Ontario
Gender: Female
I seem to have Irritable Owl Syndrome...
| | | Re: Escape and Evasion - Incredibly pic heavy and I even tried to write the story of the trip! :P
<Reply # 19 on 8/1/2012 12:48 AM >
| | | | "I even tried to write the story of the trip"
Proud of ya.
Turned out really well, really nicely done!
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