close iframe icon
approved icon gailhowarth avatar
gailhowarth
Dope
Banner

Dope



behind the lens badge

Abandoned factory

Abandoned factory
Read less
cameraCanon EOS 6D

settings Aperture f/8 ISO 100 Shutter 1/13 Focal Length 35/1 

upload_dateAug, 2015

Views

1507

Likes

Awards

Featured
Contest Finalist in Urban Textures Photo Contest
Peer Award
PhotosByJEM davidjprosser Tudorof daydreamsbymary0710 ileanaandreagmezgavinoser billmartin_2615 NancyFlemingPhotography +68
Superb Composition
coyleme Charlene-Shelby Adaospina16 loved2030 Edmardash paulacoxrossi mcphoto2bug +11
Top Choice
jamiesarkett satishv romester janmurphy BOULENGER davidpcherniak AlanJakarta +1
Outstanding Creativity
mariadel BrianTowsen anapaulasantos jasmineroseweems pikkiewolmarans Tamerella
Absolute Masterpiece
Tigereye316 Hov1s ShannonRogers1 kelseysnaumann
Superior Skill
diegoscaglione julie_cavell
Magnificent Capture
cometolifephotography
All Star
JasonTrikes

Top Ranks

Pink Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Pink Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 2
Pink Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 1
The Colors Photo ContestTop 10 rank
The Colors Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
View more
Letters And Words Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Letters And Words Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
Letters And Words Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
The Pink Color Photo ContestTop 10 rank
The Pink Color Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Multicolored Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Multicolored Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
HDR Beautiful Shots Photo ContestTop 30 rank
HDR Beautiful Shots Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 1
Finding Letters Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Finding Letters Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 1
Walls Photo ContestTop 30 rank
Walls Photo ContestTop 30 rank week 2
Walls Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 1
Urban Textures Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Urban Textures Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1

Categories

4 Comments |
edandaniphone PRO+
 
edandaniphone January 19, 2016
Cool shot.
adavies PRO+
 
adavies January 08, 2017
Very cool capture! If you haven't done so already, please consider joining my Pure Michigan! challenge:)
https:// viewbug.com/challenge/pure-michigan-photo-challenge-by-adavies
Ibraheem_ALSinjlawi
 
Ibraheem_ALSinjlawi June 09, 2018
Nice one !
Bwolff
 
Bwolff July 07, 2018
This deserves more awards, nice job!

Submitted to Photo Contests

Tags

#graffiti #abandoned #detroit #factory
See all

Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken inside the abandoned Fisher Body Plant in Detroit Michigan. I lived in the Detroit area for 15 years when times were good. Many of my friends worked in this very plant. My return visit 15 years later was quite shocking. I was incredibly saddened to see the changes that had occurred. It simply felt impossible that so much of what I came to know as Detroit was left behind in a state of rubble or decay. It, however, did not take long to find that the spirit of Detroit has not been destroyed despite its hardships. There is much being done to revitalize the area.

Time

This photo was taken inside the factory mid-afternoon.

Lighting

The only lighting was from broken factory windows.I had to use my tripod to stabilize the camera and used a longer exposure time to compensate for the low light.

Equipment

I used a Canon 6D, and Canon 24-105L Wide Angle Lens.

Inspiration

I was moved by bold colors, the message, and the sheer talent of this graffiti artist. Prior to this trip, I actually had a very negative,narrow view of graffiti and the artists that create such powerful images. That attitude has completely shifted. I am filled with wonderment and awe.

Editing

I used Lightroom 5 and NIK to process the image in HDR.

In my camera bag

Canon 6D, 24-105L Wide Angle Lens, 100L Macro Lens, 100 - 400L Zoom Lens, Manfroto Lightweight Tripod, Extra batteries, plenty of memory cards, Wireless Remote, a granola bar, and a flashlight

Feedback

Be prepared for low light situations when exploring abandoned buildings. A tripod is essential.

See more amazing photos, follow gailhowarth

User photo
It’s your time to shine! ☀️

Share photos. Enter contests to win great prizes.
Earn coins, get amazing rewards. Join for free.

Already a member? Log In

By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service, and acknowledge you've read our Privacy Policy Notice.