Photography in derelict places

[Answerprancer]

I wonder if anyone can advise me on this.
I am looking for derelict/delapidated buildings (hospitals/schools/factories ...houses) where I can either
a) easily obtain permission to enter
b) gain entry without getting caught - preferably with the minimum of disturbance and not involving any damage to boarding/locks etc.

I live in SW London so ideally I am looking for places in that vicinity.

Why ? you may ask ..here's an example of why:
http://www.reflecting...9/h1AB5E014#h1ab5e014

[cazzz1975]

I like your subject matter, have you thought about taking pictures of poignant places like old workhouses or factories that also have historical and social interest?

http://www.derelictpl...showthread.php?t=4462

[karenmac60]

Are they your pics AP? I like them a lot :)

[cazzz1975]

sorry I see you included factories :o

[horseshoes]

I love stuff like this - it's so dramatic.

[tamborine]

Hope the 'contact' is you - have sent info

[ixion]

http://www.flickr.com...set-72157625363247520

Guy I work with does this kind of thing - think he gave the developers copies of his photos as a trade-off to overcome their H&S qualms etc

[Answerprancer]

Hi Karen - no they aren't. I've been away from AB doing LOTS of photography, mostly HDR (high dynamic range).
Here are a few examples of my recent stuff:
http://i1028.photobuc...nhamRailwayBridge.jpg
http://i1028.photobuc...ngstonMarketplace.jpg
http://i1028.photobuc...348/Photator/Cave.jpg

[Answerprancer]

Sorry Tambo - misleading, no that was an example of someone else's work.

[cazzz1975]

they look more like artwork

[tamborine]

oh foook.....now I've done it :(

[RATTER15]

photo number 5 reminds me of the shed I have just taken down, I have been clearing an area in our garden/field and in the corner we found a shed we didn't know we had, literally the only thing holding it up was the vines and the ivy,

http://i106.photobuck...RATTER15/DSC_0024.jpg
http://i106.photobuck...RATTER15/P1000563.jpg
http://i106.photobuck...RATTER15/P1000562.jpg

Not take with any artistic intent, just as a record, nice pics never-the-less

[Answerprancer]

Nice pics Ratter ...just for fun, an 'HDR' of one:
http://i1028.photobuc...otator/IvyShedHDR.jpg

[Lie-in King]

Hi Ap - I can't help with your original Q, just wanted to compliment you on those stunning pics! :-)

[maclarencat]

How do you do that It lookd great

[237SJ]

There`s a dilapitated old church in High Street, Hampton if you`re looking for something. It`s been empty for ages and is on the market (for a silly price). If you go onto findaproperty under TW12 you`ll see it (£439, 950)

[Answerprancer]

Thank you - I'll check it out (and Normansfield Hospital !)

[DTCwordfan]

looks like doc's house in blackpool after the north koreans have been to stay

[DTCwordfan]

nice front door there, ratter....

[DTCwordfan]

here's one answer

a 18th C dovecote or remnants thereof before restoration

http://i52.tinypic.com/2hyc307.jpg

[Quassia]

That's an interesting effect!