How far would you go here?

7 years 3 months ago #510614 by Kay Baker
I found a old house that has been abandoned for years.  There are no trespassing signs on all sides of the house.  Even the signs look very aged.  I want to go in and take some photos, I'm confident there are going to be some good shots here. 

I have looked into some of the windows and there is so much character in this place.  

As my title ask, how far would you go here?  


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7 years 3 months ago #510630 by Joves
It is clearly posted so I would not go in on this one. Now there are certain ones that I have ignored in my past, but they were not houses, they were old commercial, and government buildings. Oh and to Fatherland Security/NSA I am kidding about government properties.
In reality you have to assess it for yourself. Is this in a busy area? Are there occupied dwellings near by? And how willing are you to risk possible jail for some  maybe great photos?


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7 years 2 months ago #510700 by effron
Joves hits all the salient points, but YOU have to access risk vs reward. I've been known to push a sign out of the way, I don't recommend it. You sure don't want to encounter a group of homeless cretins alone with only your camera as a weapon.....

Why so serious?
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7 years 2 months ago #510709 by Stacy Craig
Being a woman, I would pass on this one, from a safety standpoint.  You just don't know what you will encounter in there.  


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7 years 2 months ago #510853 by Brenda Dantzig
I wouldn't go unless someone else with you


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7 years 2 months ago #510871 by tobythephotoguy
I mean, I wouldn't recommend it by any means...but it's a matter of weighing risk vs.reward like effron mentioned. Stay safe and best of luck with however you decide to handle this predicament.


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7 years 2 months ago #510880 by srubio77
Eh, if there's no trespassing signs posted around, I can't say that I'd risk it...there's plenty of places out there to get a great shot.


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7 years 2 months ago #510901 by Moossmann
Knowing me, I'd most likely go in :whistle:


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7 years 2 months ago #510933 by KenMan
I'd have to see the place and surroundings.  I've been known to sneak into places quick, but the conditions need to be perfect.


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7 years 2 months ago #510963 by effron

Moossmann wrote: Knowing me, I'd most likely go in :whistle:


I have, and probably would too, but the OP is a female.....I'd say don't, especially alone....

Why so serious?
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7 years 2 months ago #510978 by Stanly
Go fish till the next spot

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7 years 2 months ago #511034 by Joves

effron wrote:

Moossmann wrote: Knowing me, I'd most likely go in :whistle:


I have, and probably would too, but the OP is a female.....I'd say don't, especially alone....

:agree:
Exactly!
I may, or may not have gone into a place or two with signs posted.


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7 years 2 months ago #511062 by Wyrick Photography
If no one around, I would go in quick and snap some shots off.

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7 years 2 months ago #511119 by Vladimir
Most times I would go in for few quick shots if the place looked safe.


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7 years 2 months ago #511213 by Jason Oldman
Being the OP, I wouldn't go it.  As for myself, being honest, I would most likely jump in quickly for a few shots and be gone after.  


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