Bristol Manufacturing — Waterbury, Connecticut
It has been a couple of years since my last trip to Bristol Manufacturing – a place I have visited repeatedly since the early 1990s. Each time I go, the place changes ever so slightly – the graffiti has weathered, the roof has let in a bit more of the outside and visitors have come and gone – each leaving their marks upon the structure. The snow was up above my knees, making this a strenuous exploration, but so worth it as I had a couple of new explorers with me to show off this local Urbex gem.
Modified Nikon D100 (Near IR capture)
You can find some of my earlier visits to Bristol Manufacturing in my book: In a Different Light
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Wonderful image Robert. I love the lonely, wintry feeling it conveys.
Thanks Denise – Being there I felt it and tried to convey this feeling – glad it worked.
This looks like a place I wouldn’t mind exploring!
I think so too – a lot less creepy than my last exploration – although, I would wait for the snow to melt…I sank in up to my mid-thigh in some spots, but once inside it wasn’t too bad.
This is a great photo, Robert. The snow gives it a cold emptiness.
Thanks Jo…I went with a cooling filter on the final image to help with that feel.
G r e a t !
Thank you…my legs are killing me, but the trek was worth it.
Great feel of desolation to this shot. I particularly like the shadows on the ground echoing some of the shapes in the vines. Kudos exploring in the deep snow, I’m still not recovered from my last one!
I thought of you as I was out with this couple who had recently been to Belchertown…Thanks, it was fine once I got inside, but making my way there took it out of me.
Fantastic photo Robert!! This might sound weird but the first thing that popped into my head when i saw it was the Blair Witch Project 😀
There are far worst things that could pop into your head, so thanks! Most of my explores could be horror film sites 🙂
Yes I’ve noticed that about your photography, maybe you should think about filming something in those places! 🙂 Wait a sec, you don’t like the Blair Witch Project? 😀
Yes, I do like the film – thanks!
Ah good! Because if you didn’t, then what i said wouldn’t be a compliment for you! I’m glad you do though!
It’s my pleasure, have a great week! 🙂
Beautiful. So wintery and such deep snow!
It was a struggle just to get a few yards in the stuff, but once we got inside – it made it all worth it.