old and abandoned in Tri state area

KvPhoto

Hi all!
I am trying to put together a list of all places abandoned, old, decrepit and photogenic a days drive from NYC. I have tried searching online but am having a hard time finding things. I also figured you guys may have some tips for exploring places like this as well. I am hoping for anyplace made of stone or brickrather than concrete. Overgrown old farms, kwim?
Thanks in advance for any helpful tips you can give.
Kristina
www.kvtphotography.com

schmoo

Hi Kristina,

I will just advise you to take great care when publicizing information like this. Most people who risk their lives going into such places do so on a "don't ask don't tell" basis and will never recommend doing the same to others. Information like what you're trying to compile is largely done DIY because no one wants to take responsibility for any resulting accidents or misfortunes.

If you're serious about it, there are a number of other forums on the web that may be more helpful.

The bottom line is that the best way to do this is to get in your car and drive around. Get a map, plan a route, take the road less traveled, and keep your eyes peeled.

HTH

Andy

schmoo wrote:

Hi Kristina,

I will just advise you to take great care when publicizing information like this. Most people who risk their lives going into such places do so on a "don't ask don't tell" basis and will never recommend doing the same to others. Information like what you're trying to compile is largely done DIY because no one wants to take responsibility for any resulting accidents or misfortunes.

If you're serious about it, there are a number of other forums on the web that may be more helpful.

The bottom line is that the best way to do this is to get in your car and drive around. Get a map, plan a route, take the road less traveled, and keep your eyes peeled.

HTH

KvPhoto

schmoo wrote:

Hi Kristina,

I will just advise you to take great care when publicizing information like this. Most people who risk their lives going into such places do so on a "don't ask don't tell" basis and will never recommend doing the same to others. Information like what you're trying to compile is largely done DIY because no one wants to take responsibility for any resulting accidents or misfortunes.

If you're serious about it, there are a number of other forums on the web that may be more helpful.

The bottom line is that the best way to do this is to get in your car and drive around. Get a map, plan a route, take the road less traveled, and keep your eyes peeled.

HTH

Just to clarify, I am not talking about entering any structure which is old, abandoned and decrepit. I am looking for shots from the outside only. I don't see any issue with getting a landscape type shot of these types of places.

schmoo

KvPhoto wrote:

... I also figured you guys may have some tips for exploring places like this as well.

I apologize! From your OP it sounded to me that this is what you meant. For things like farmhouses I am sure there are no problems photographing them as landscapes or even architecturally, provided whoever owns the land doesn't mind you're there.

It's safe to say I love seeing all kinds of old and decrepit architecture, so I hope you share some of your shots with us here.

KvPhoto

No problem, I should have been more clear. I am too chicken to do any exploring on that level unless I am being lead by a master lol I would love to but prefer to stay safe! I was just hoping that people might know of some areas to look into checking out.
Thanks!

jziegler

You might want to pick up a copy of the book "Weird NJ" which has lots of interesting stuff in northern/central NJ that you could look at. They also have a regular magazine that will have more stuff. It's the original. After they published the book, "weird" other states came out, I know there's a PA one, don't know about NY but there probably is.

colourbox

This was on Digg yesterday
7 Abandoned Wonders of the World (some near NYC)

Angelo

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_exploration

http://www.lioddities.com/Abandoned/index.html

http://e.webring.com/hub?ring=draining

http://community.livejournal.com/urban_decay/profile

Slinky0390

This is definatly not abandoned but you should check out lambertville nj, and new hope pa which is just across the river.. They are quaint little towns with really neat old show ranging from magic stores to places that sell mid-evil clothing. Asbury park is basically a ghost town if that's what your looking for