Abandoned towns

Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if you fast-forwarded into the distant future only to find yourself standing in the middle of post-apocalypse? Set aside a main road in Clairton, Pennsylvania, this strange world actually exists, sitting quietly on each side of a cracked and forgotten neighborhood street.

Union Level in Virginia is an abandoned ghost town with a rich history and mysterious

Yellow Dog is a well-preserved ghost town in Pennsylvania with a rich history and plans for historic

A once-booming Mississippi River town with a history of racial violence is now eerie and mostly abandoned.

Istanbul 1979

Our fascination with architecture runs deep. We pay attention to the structures around us because of the way it shapes our experiences and tells stories about the culture. To really understand our environment, we can explore cities by strolling down the main streets and learning about history by admiring famous landmarks. For some of us, however, the view from the bottom and from a safe distance is simply not enough.

This is an abandoned diner I have passed a few times and have wanted to stop and take a couple of shots. I did just that a couple of weeks ago. I only had the chance to get 2 shots because the wind was so relentless I was getting pelted by gravel and I had difficultly just keeping my balance. I am determined to go back and get more before it is razed or fixed up. For a much larger more detailed view go [url=http://www.capturethisphotography.com/2009/04/abandoned-diner.html]here[/url].

This house is in a neighborhood with many abandoned properties. More on abandoned Detroit at www.theseekerbooks.com/detroit/neighborhoods.html

My name is Dimitri Bourriau and I am a French artist also known as 'Jahz Design'. I graduated in graphic design, but I've always been interested in history and architecture.