When exploring the village school in the middle of nowhere a few days earlier, I launched the concept of big catches. They’re places, which I’ve tried to photograph for a long time, or find otherwise extremely interesting. They are often large, have lots to explore and have an interesting history. Being able to explore oneContinue reading “Not Used What It Was Meant For Part I”
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An Enemy Of The Environment
Ready for another history lesson? No? Good. Here it comes. Back in 1927 a new pulp mill was founded in the village of Lievestuore, Laukaa. The location was chosen, as there was timber available and it was cheap to raft it to the location. There was also a railroad running through the village, which madeContinue reading “An Enemy Of The Environment”
Exploring With A Childhood Friend Part VII
My friend didn’t have to hurry to work very early the following day. We both left for a nearby city in our own cars. The idea was, that we’d explore a bit further and then she’d go to work and I’d continue my road trip. Our first location was a tip from another local friend. AContinue reading “Exploring With A Childhood Friend Part VII”
Side Effects Of A Sawmill Part I
In the 1870’s a sawmill was founded on an island close to a small town. As it often happened, a whole community was slowly built around it. The sawmill has closed and is gone, but in this particular location the other buildings in the area are astonishingly well preserved, although abandoned. I learned of thisContinue reading “Side Effects Of A Sawmill Part I”
Goodbye, Nightmares Part XIX
The stairway already gave a hint at what was coming, but I didn’t expect this. There was a whole sea of ancient pig fodder all over the place. The sacks were broken and the fodder was floating everywhere. The smell was pretty nasty. Don’t get me wrong, but isn’t that a brand of caviar? AndContinue reading “Goodbye, Nightmares Part XIX”
Goodbye, Nightmares Part XVIII
In the corner of the room with the two vans was another small room. There was a calendar from 1993. That was the year when the current owner bought the premises and that was also the time I believe most of the activities in the building ended. The corner was pretty dark so unfortunately photoContinue reading “Goodbye, Nightmares Part XVIII”
Goodbye, Nightmares Part XVII
The second garage seemed larger than the first one. There were two cars parked here. The newer car is a second generation Toyota Camry. It was manufactured between 1986 and 1991, but this doesn’t yet tell, when it was abandoned here. This certainly is no Toyota. The door up front suggests, that there has alsoContinue reading “Goodbye, Nightmares Part XVII”
Goodbye, Nightmares Part XVI
The end is near. Please keep going. That door over there leads to the final unexplored part of the main building. Cardboard boxes and cold rooms. The pile of stuff was such, that it was impossible to enter the area. Beneath it is an even bigger pile of animal fodder bags, unless it’s been takenContinue reading “Goodbye, Nightmares Part XVI”
Goodbye, Nightmares Part XV
Continuing with the room of requirement. See, how the radiators by the windows have started to rust. That keyboard is surely not of the latest model. Nor is the tape deck. And here we have a lot of money – from some game. I don’t think that’s Monopoly money. A guide to the start ofContinue reading “Goodbye, Nightmares Part XV”
Goodbye, Nightmares Part XIV
The entrance to the basement. Back in 2010 I wasn’t alone in here and explored this area. There was a dressing room and a washing room and access to other parts of the basement. The probable thing is, that workers entered through this door in the morning, changed into work gear and then went toContinue reading “Goodbye, Nightmares Part XIV”