Reclaimed Cities 2023 | Collection 2.0

9 years ago I created a series of images of imagining what the landmarks of the Capital District would look like in the absence of humans. The series was called Reclaimed Cities and it was more popular than I could have ever imagined. They were featured on 2 television networks, radio, and web media outlets. The images eventually turned into viral content receiving thousands of social media shares and making their way across the country. 

By design, I never created a narrative about them, they were meant for individual interpretation. Some people saw zombies, some people inferred climate change, and others saw pandemic. Covid 19 changed the meaning of the photos when we all became accustomed to abandoned cities. 

They were one of the most popular stores of 2014 on All Over Albany and the original images still receive shares today. Technology has progressed tremendously since the first images. Wanting to see what's possible, I have created Reclaimed CIties 2023. The detail, definition, and structure possible today are incredible compared to 2014.

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Long Pond Homestead | 12.19.2021

The Remains of the Long Pond Homestead | 12.19.2021
Grafton Lakes State Park, Grafton, New York 

Last night the moonlight was so bright it cast well-defined shadows that combined with the snow to light up the forest. This is the remains of the main chimney, hearth, and mantle of the Long Pond homestead in Grafton Lakes State Park.

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Abandoned Farmhouse + Red Light

Abandoned Farmhouse + Red Light 
Undisclosed Location 

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Abandoned Train Station at Eagle Bridge

Abandoned Train Station at Eagle Bridge
Eagle Bridge, New York

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Late Day Sunlight in an Abandoned Farmhouse

Late Day Sunlight in an Abandoned Farmhouse in Rural Saratoga, New York
04.06.2015

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Abandoned Garage : 07.18.2013

[Above] An abandoned garage on one of the hottest days of the summer.
Brunswick, New York

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Abandoned Farmhouse : 11.25.2012

[Above] Abandoned Farmhouse : 11.25.2012
Albany County, New York

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Abandoned One Room Schoolhouse HDR

[Above] Abandoned One Room Schoolhouse HDR
Easton, New York

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Abandoned Farmhouse

[Above] Abandoned Farmhouse
Greenwich, New York

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Abandoned Summer

[Above] Abandoned Ice Cream Stand
Wildwood, New Jersey

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Abandoned Farmhouse

 

[Above] Abandoned Farmhouse 

[Lower] Self Portrait

Rural Albany County, New York State

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Abandoned House : Lake Luzerne

 

[Above] Abandoned House

Lake Luzerne, New York

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Chevrolet Dashboard

[Above] Abandoned Chevrolet Dashboard
Lake Luzerne, New York

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Project 365 : Day 69 : Abandoned Truck

[Above] Abandoned Truck, Rail Yard, South Troy, New York
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Abandoned Theater

Abandoned Theater
Location: 42º 45'50.61" N x 73º45'04.12" W
Elevation: 105m

[Top] Panorama
[Bottom] Stage Detail
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Abandoned Farmhouse :: Pruyn Hill

[Above] Abandoned Farmhouse,
Pruyn Hill, Halfmoon, New York

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