Urban Exploration
There is more to urban exploration than taking a walk in the city.
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On Keele (2007)
We started out in Newmarket that day so this was in that area. I didn’t get closer due to unfriendly people. I seldom have trouble with people but this was not a lucky day I guess. It wasn’t even a property owner just someone who drove by and decided to be troublesome.
The Burnt Green House (2007)
Can you see the praying mantis? There were several of them around this yard.
I don’t know if this house is still there. It seemed to be the wreckage after a fire. Hopefully the owners were all OK and had the insurance to enable them to rebuild. I think this was outside of Shelbourne. (My spelling of the town name may be wrong).
Little Houses Outside Cookstown (2007)
There are a string of these little houses outside of Cookstown, sort of on the way to Beeton.
Likely you have seen them if you travel in the area. The surprising thing is that people do sometimes still live in some of them. I found out while taking photos one day. I still pass by them but haven’t gone for another round of photographing them.
Tobacco Sheds (2007)
All of these are gone now. They made room for new homes in lines like hungry caterpillars. 
Exploring Cemeteries for Photography and History
I like exploring cemeteries for the stonework. Everything else is nice but it’s really stone sculpture that I want to see. Weathering just adds to the allure.
Why should you consider exploring cemeteries with your camera? Here are a few reasons:
Beauty – Some landmark cemeteries are full of very elaborate and ornate sculptures, many of which can be considered works of art.
Character – Older gravestones and statues often have a weathered look that can only be produced by decades or centuries of exposure to the elements.
History – Cemeteries chronicle the history of cities and towns. Even a casual examination of gravestones can provide clues into customs, tastes, and norms of a given era. Reading some of the inscriptions can provide touching glimpses into people’s lives, how they lived, what they valued, and how they were thought of by others.
Atmosphere – Regardless of the season or weather conditions, cemetery scenes can evoke quite a bit of emotions on the part of the observers. A dark moody sky set against the end-of-day’s streaming sunshine can produce some vivid imagery.
Wildlife – Cemeteries in rural settings often border wooded areas. As such, it is not unusual for some to become veritable sanctuaries for wildlife.
Repose – In all but the most popular cemeteries, early morning and late afternoon hours will likely find you with little company. Getting some exercise while experimenting with some creative photography techniques in a serene setting can be quite peaceful and relaxing
