Old Pow camp

[Chiller]

Some of you know I like exploring dark abandoned places....so...A few images from an extinct POW camp.
One of the grand doors I found in the basement. This must have been one secure arse door.
http://chiller.smugmug.com/photos/488386936_seJHH-L.jpg


Storage closet. This room was about 96% darkness. I had no idea what was in here, and just pointed and shot this image with the flash. This was a surprise photo:batterup:
http://chiller.smugmug.com/photos/488386826_zsh5r-M.jpg

From what I heard from others who have seen this place. There is a story that some of the pows tried to make and escape through one of the tunnels, and at the other end tried to dig a further tunnel underground. I can not confirm this is the "real" tunnel. But I got in about 10' and could only see by flashing the flash on the camera. Between the smell and the darkness, I think I can get back with a flashlight, and mask, I might get in further.
http://chiller.smugmug.com/photos/488389095_2wKEQ-L.jpg


NO Comment on this one. :batterup::batterup:
http://chiller.smugmug.com/photos/488386869_UgHYW-L.jpg


This part of the Cafeteria, was used up until recently by the Islamic community as a meeting place. I am not sure how long ago , they had a last gathering, but it looks like they just ate and ran.
http://chiller.smugmug.com/photos/488389075_RQZpn-M.jpg


This is untouched, and I found this as it has been shot. This is a flyer advertising the last VIP meeting there. I found half devoured dinners, and opened cans of food.
http://chiller.smugmug.com/photos/488386888_e5sEW-L.jpg


Looks like somebody tried to clean this part of the kitchen.
http://chiller.smugmug.com/photos/488389153_jU7dN-L.jpg


A can of open food.....pretty damn mouldy and stinky. Viewing this, I got the impression it was the last "visitors" to the building that opened this can. I want to find out when that last dinner was. Should have looked at the paper.
http://chiller.smugmug.com/photos/488399989_UjRJJ-L.jpg

[PhotoJet]

I LOVE that first shot of the door! That is a definite 'keeper'.

Glad you did not become incarcerated! :)

[Chris of Arabia]

How do you go about finding a place like this?

[Chiller]

Thanks for the comments. This place was featured in a local newspaper, so I thought I better get my arse out there. I went with little equipment....just two cams in a bag. Most of the shots are more like snaps, but the experience is cool. I eventually got caught, and was asked to leave. :lol:
Im also frequent an urban Toronto site, that has links and things. Just to day, I found out about an munitions factory that was demolished last June, but some of the tunnels can still be accesed if your careful. Tomorrow, Im trying to get into an abandoned bowling alley, and an ol victorian house, both awaiting the demolition ball.

[MissMia]

The shot of the door is great. What a cool place to photograph. I admire people that like to explore! I would totally want to see the munitions factory. :mrgreen:

[Rozari]

Tresspassing again, huh?
I LOVE the red door in #1 and the off kilter angle in #3.

[Seefutlung]

The door is interesting.

Gary

[Terri]

I like the red door shot, and the one os the steps leading to the tunnel is very creepy. Without even mentioning the darkness and the smell, it just gives a chill.

So, well done! :lol:

[Chiller]

Thanks so much everyone. I want to go back, but with all the media attention, there are more eyes on it. booooooooooooo...