Category: Urban Exploration


Mar
02
2020
The Pirates of REM Island Richard Pendavingh 02.03.20

On a cold day in December in 1964 three helicopters belonging to the Royal Dutch Navy set out across the north sea towards a tiny speck in the ocean about ten kilometers west of Noordwijk on the Dutch coast.

Mar
12
2015
The Dogs and Demons of Joetsu Richard Pendavingh 12.03.15

The small coastal city of Joetsu on Japan's north coast highlights some of the problems facing modern Japan.

Nov
08
2013
A view from Uçhisar castle.
Byzantine Bunkers Richard Pendavingh 08.11.13

Across Europe and Russia you can find the remains of bunkers and air-raid shelters- a legacy of the Second World War and the Cold War that followed. In Cappadocia, in central Turkey, you can find much older and much more extensive underground shelters.

Oct
31
2013
A panorama of the cliffs over Çavuşin in Cappadocia
The Refugees of Çavuşin Richard Pendavingh 31.10.13

On a cliff overlooking the small town of Cavusin a Turkish flag flies amidst the ruins of a village.

May
13
2013
Spreepark Cat
Spreepark, Berlin Richard Pendavingh 13.05.13

A series of images of the abandoned East German 'Spreepark' taken in May this year.

May
11
2013
View of Teufelsberg
Teufelsberg, Berlin Richard Pendavingh 11.05.13

There's something grimly poetic about Teufelsberg- the Devil's Mountain.

Apr
24
2013
Paris catacombs
Paris’ Suburban Underground Richard Pendavingh 24.04.13

All the skyscrapers in Paris are concentrated in a region several miles from the city centre in an area known as La Defence.

Mar
24
2013
Michigan Central Station Richard Pendavingh 24.03.13

Some images of the famous Michigan Central Station- one of Detroit's most prominent abandoned landmarks.

Mar
23
2013
St Agnes Church, Detroit Richard Pendavingh 23.03.13

It's hard to know how people feel about tourists climbing around in the ruins of their neighbourhood.

Mar
23
2013
Lee Plaza, Detroit Richard Pendavingh 23.03.13

A final set of photos of Detroit's ruins. This time it's Lee Plaza on West Grand Boulevard.

Mar
22
2013
The Packard Automotive Plant Richard Pendavingh 22.03.13

Some photos from the abandoned Packard Automotive plant on the East side of Detroit.

Mar
11
2013
Seattle II Richard Pendavingh 11.03.13

Some shots in the dark taken in Seattle back in March.