New Urban Relics
februari 13, 2026
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You're interested in urban exploring? Abandoned buildings and structures intrigue you? Desolation and decay appeal to you? You've come to the right place!
This website is the embodiment of two passions that consume a large portion, if not the majority, of my free time: urban exploring and photography. The tagline "uncovering forsaken beauty" emphasizes the interweaving of these two passions: capturing the rugged beauty that arises in and around abandoned and dilapidated human structures, where nature has reclaimed its place.
The photography component is always a work in progress. After having taken a basic evening course to master the fundamentals of photography, it becomes mostly a matter of trial and error. I'm still learning new things with every outing: new techniques, other angles, different compositions and editing techniques. Regarding the latter, I also took a basic Photoshop course. In post production, I strive for more natural-looking edits, because that's what I myself enjoy looking at the most.
Abandoned plane, that once belonged to the infamous Mobutu Sese Seko, the notoriously corrupt leader of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The aircraft has since been used foor training purposes for police and fire fighters...
This selfie was taken inside the huge tupe shaped chalk oven of an abandoned limestone factory. The environment, the lights, the colors... It all just screamed self portrait!
In front of a pretty colored stain glass window in an abandoned church in Germany I took a moment to ponder the meaning of life. No better place to do that than the lord's house...
EQUIPMENT. For those who are more into the technical aspects: I photograph predominantly with my Canon EOS 70D SLR camera, equipped with either a Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM (wide-angle lens) or a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM (prime lens). And I never leave home without my trusted Sirui T1004XL (tripod). As of late I've been experimenting with my iPhone 16 Pro Max, which has a surprisingly good camera an which I obviously always carry with me anyway!
Urban exploring isn't without risks! You might encounter both visible and invisible pitfalls. In an abandoned building, there's always a risk of stairs and floors collapsing, and there might still be (remnants of) hazardous products (asbestos, chemicals, etc.) present, as well as used syringes, rusted nails, shards of glass, and the like. Moreover, it's not inconceivable that you'll encounter "unwanted encounters," such as vagrants, junkies, copper thieves, and so on.
Therefore, don't venture into urban exploring without thorough information and preparation. Never go anywhere alone, and make sure someone at home knows where you're going. Ensure you have adequate protection: sturdy footwear, a protective mask (asbestos), a decent flashlight, and your mobile phone in case you need to call a helpline. Always pay close attention to your footing and make sure you know where your companions are and that they know where you are. Research the location you're visiting as thoroughly as possible beforehand. Consider looking at photos taken by others to get an idea of what to expect.
If something doesn't feel right to you for any reason, turn around immediately and leave! No photo is worth physical injury (or worse)!
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