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Steetley - Nonrail Photography

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Was in the area the other day and, having seen the sight on numerous occasions of Grand Central workings, I felt it was time to go for a bit of an explore and see what can be done in terms of photography!

What is now piles of rubble used to be Steetley Magnesite Works, using seawater, dolomite and other stuff to make Magnesite (a white powdery substance) for industrial use. The site closed in 2005 but has never been properly cleared and decontaminated.

The site is a bit of a death trap, to say the least, but is absolutely stunning for photography and sadly I didn't have long to look round - but I am planning to head back later in the year. :D

Here are my shots...
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Steetley Chimney
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Looking across the remains
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One of the settling ponds slowly decaying
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Looking out to sea under the pier
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The end of the World?!
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Someone's been busy...
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And again!
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A more general view of the southern part of the site

The monochrome shots worked the best for me, its a really atmospheric place and I plan to spend a lot longer there on my next visit experimenting with different angles and the debris offer the opportunity for all sorts of weird and wonderful shots. I'd love to feedback :)
 
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A nice selection of photos there. Like you I do enjoy B+W shots as they can convey a real sense of emotion and can turn a bland shot into something a little more interesting.

Like this one I tool in Alcatraz in November.

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Nice shot GB! :D
Monochrome adds an extra bit of challenge to getting the exposure right which is always welcome as well in my experience
 
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Excellent shot that GB - guess it is film?

I bought an old Canon AV1 off eBay a few years back and have been taking it with me on trips out - using Ilford XP2 b+w film. Problem is I've never developed any of the films, so they might be good or might be crap.
 
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Thanks! :)

Nope its completely digital with a bit of post processing to give it a bit more of a "grittier" edge.
 
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GB said:
Thanks! :)

Nope its completely digital with a bit of post processing to give it a bit more of a "grittier" edge.
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Ah, still a very good photo. I'll have t get mne developed and see what they come out like.
 
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By contrast this was the original which I thought was fairly boring.

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