The Ruins

Deep in the woodland isolated from civilization lies the remains of our past. This cement structure has been set aside, left to battle with the vegetation and weather. So often I come here to lie on the cement roof and mediate, its very peaceful.

Subterranean Darkness

To most of us, no one knows what goes on beneath their feet, but deep under the fabric of the city huge tunnels, large rooms and raging torrents of water flow endlessly. This here opens a whole new realm worthy of exploration.

What I love most about these tunnels is the intense atmosphere created. Its something one has to experience, being in this subterranean network is truly a break from reality. Its interesting to see the walls laden with graffiti from past explorers and partiers. Sounds of cars hitting the grates above echo in distorted fashions in the acoustics of these tunnels. Oh the joys of light painting unfold.

R.L.Hearn Power Plant

R.L. Hearn Generating Station, built in 1951 and abandon in 1983. The plant burned coal, but as time progressed, some of the coal boilers had been replaced to burn natural gas. The Hearn plant also had the tallest smoke stack (705 ft) in all of North America, however it lost its title when the Inco Superstack (1,247 ft) was built in Sudbury. The Plant closed down due to a number of reasons. One being air pollution in the Toronto area and the slowly aging equipment. Since then this building has sat and battled with the elements. For one exploring this place, it really gives you an idea as to what it takes to produce power for our city.

Asylum

One of the most hauntingly beautiful locations I have explored. Through the vast network of hallways, down to the individual decaying rooms, its hard to imagine this place in working order.

Toronto Skyline

Don Vally Brickworks.

A few shots from one of my last visits to the Brickworks. Plans have been made to convert this facility into a garden/nursery. Plans for this location have changed from time to time.
This place will be missed and has been one of the coolest places I have ever explored.

Abandon Barn

I had come across an old abandon bar while driving thought the county side. Neatly set back in the trees and tall grass, in which is almost impossible to been seen from the road. Not for a true Urban Explorer, who can see these things from a mile away.
Anywho, the barn was empty, but got a hand full of shots that where worth the trip and time.
Enjoy,

X-Power To The Silo-X

Some shots that I have taken from some time back. What I though was a power plant I later found out it was only a cement factory. A little to much security for a cement plant if you ask me.
Anywho enjoy...

Brickworks In The Light

Here are some shot's from the Brickworks once again. With HDR and lovely lighting that put this set to the top of my list, moving the bar up to a new level.
I took a morning out of my day to come back and see whats new. Not much has changed at all since I was last there. I was thinking that the crew had started to restore, but I don't think there planning to until another week or two. (But don't take my word on that matter) The place had been cleaned up meaning there wasnt much decay and was missing some character. Non the less it was a fun trip and I got some nice shots. That’s my day in a nut shell.

Any way
Enjoy this set for thee will be my last and my last will start my beginning.

“R.I.P. Don Valley Brickworks”

Assorted Homes

Shots take from a exploration this Sunday. More less to put it this way "assorted homes" As I might add this was one hell of a windy day!

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