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My Dog And I Explore Abandoned Places Across Europe
My footsteps echo throughout the empty hall of this abandoned house. The doors are all closed. I open the door, the one at the end of the hall. Wow, this exceeds my wildest expectations – lots of decay, an old pram, beautiful wallpaper, and an old birdcage. Perfect, just perfect – this will make for some cool photos. But even more surprises wait for us behind closed doors.
Up till now, she’s been dead silent; she knows she can’t make any noise as that might make our presence known. But now she shows a little excitement, and it’s time to do her job. Time to do what she loves the most – posing as a model. Her name is Claire, and she’s my beautiful dog, my muse.
Claire is a three-year-old Bull Terrier, but she doesn’t see herself as a dog, she has human traits. My smart dog and I have been exploring abandoned buildings for a little over two years now. We’ve visited prisons, military bases, coal mines, trains, planes, monasteries, churches, hospitals, farms, and private houses for our creepy photos. We have traveled extensively through several European countries in search of decayed and abandoned places.
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Desperate housewife
Orient express
I am sew very creative
Go see the dogtor
Let’s do some ‘we shouldn’t be doing this’ things
Wanna play?
The English patient
Ready for take-off
Just the two us
Sing us a song
The age of innocence
Schooldays
The morning after the night before
Dog nextdoor
I believe in DOG
Queen of her castle
You colour my world
Colours are brighter when the mind is open
Cleaning bitch
Sweet dreams
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Rose 8 years ago
Wow! Beautiful dog and these places are incredible and a little creepy, you know, in a good way.
CatieBrandyberry 8 years ago
Claire is such a great model. I wish my dog would pose like that for me! Great photos!
AlicevanKempen (Post author) 8 years ago
She sure is Catie, just imagine she sometimes has to sit still for 1/2 a second or even longer as the light conditions are very poor most of the time.
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AngelicaTaveras 8 years ago
I always wondered what people in the past slept on ... Now I know !
AlicevanKempen (Post author) 8 years ago
Are you referring to the picture of the bed? The mattress is filled with horsehair. They also used straw in those days.
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JohnPayne 8 years ago
Absolutely brilliant, these must have been so much fun! Have shared this post over on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Bulliecouk :)
AlicevanKempen (Post author) 8 years ago
Thanks John, yes it sure is so much fun, our adventures together. Thanks for sharing ! Please check my FB and Instagram for regular updates.
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chellesnail 8 years ago
Gorgeous! This made me smile :) your dog is adorable and I'm delighted to see you both abandoned hunting! I'm from Australia and I love abandoned hunting and painting abandoned places. Would love to connect and talk about abandoned places!
AlicevanKempen (Post author) 8 years ago
Thanks for you message, just leave me a message through my FB page (personal one, not the photography as I don't check that one regularly)
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Kirsten Preston 8 years ago
I absolutely laove these images, also your chosen words for each picture. Just genius;-)
Michelle Newton Robertson 8 years ago
These are some of the most incredible pics I have ever seen. What a beautiful model. She perfectly poses is a better model than I!
Mike Illenberg 8 years ago
real scary places in USA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWUtNOy9i-k
MarjorieFabian 8 years ago
Aibsolutely wonderful "trip" through the ravages of time. I find following various sites through abandoned buildings, but this one take the cake! What fun it is to see Claire in poses that bring a giggle to my heart, while also visiting magnificent rooms and buildings. I loved it!
TheresaRibeiro 8 years ago
I absolutely love these photos! My favourite breed of dog, Claire is gorgeous and your photos are amazing! Thank you for sharing
AlicevanKempen (Post author) 8 years ago
Thank you Theresa, very much appreciated.
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AlicevanKempen (Post author) 8 years ago
Not to creepy but always glad she's with me
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LeenPol 8 years ago
Beautiful pictures and dog! I can just imagine you saying "staaaaay" and she being all nice and happy
TamaraVleermuis 8 years ago
Great pictures! I went to some place myself! But these pictures are great!
Sonia.Alexandra 8 years ago
I've think I saw some of these pics before. These are, indeed, a bit creepy, but it's art. Congrats! ;)
AnnieTong 8 years ago
Absolutely mind blowing!!! Claire you had me smiling through the whole post, you are an amazing model :) Thanks for sharing x
AlicevanKempen (Post author) 8 years ago
Thank you Annie, she makes us smile since the day she was born.
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SallyVogel 8 years ago
You are a very creative artist. I love the settings you find and the poses and titles are delightful. FYI, the title should have said My Dog and I. "Me" isn't a subject pronoun.
AlicevanKempen (Post author) 8 years ago
Thanks Sally, and about the title, you are right but Bored Panda made this for me as these kind of titles draw more attention.
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AlicevanKempen (Post author) 8 years ago
I know Claire will appreciate that ;-)
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AlicevanKempen (Post author) 8 years ago
She sure deserves all credit, such a brilliant girl
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AlyssaSaptheipari 8 years ago
Desperate Housewife is hilarious. Thanks for sharing these beautiful pictures.
AlicevanKempen (Post author) 8 years ago
Thank you Alyssa, it was great fun to make this one. The harder I laughed the more serious she started looking, like "what are you laughing about, I'm just doing my job'.
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AlicevanKempen (Post author) 8 years ago
Thank you very much, I will tell Claire and yes I think she's wonderful to ;-)
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Joan Romero 3 years ago
great photos; I'd really like to get my hands on that antique sewing machine - what a find that is.
Josie Turner 8 years ago
Alice - I adore these pictures. They really are stunning, evocative, romantic and definitely creepy. I love them. Is it possible to get prints?
DarrenHarry 8 years ago
Hi Alice, Your photo of desperate housewife rocks! If only I could my cocker spaniels to iron :-) My partner Radka attempted to connect with you, not sure if you received....however Iam building a new website for Renewable Energy and would very much like to use your image to encourage business to embrace change and go GREEN! Wondering how I go about this with you to seek permission ? I look forward to your reply :-) Many Thanks Darren Harry
VetleNakopoulos 8 years ago
This montage made me smile! This is a great idea! You have a great imagination
KristineBergmane 8 years ago
Is the furniture actually there or been photoshopped into picture. There are some beautiful pieces for restoration waiting to be reclaimed,if they're real
Rose 8 years ago
Wow! Beautiful dog and these places are incredible and a little creepy, you know, in a good way.
CatieBrandyberry 8 years ago
Claire is such a great model. I wish my dog would pose like that for me! Great photos!
AlicevanKempen (Post author) 8 years ago
She sure is Catie, just imagine she sometimes has to sit still for 1/2 a second or even longer as the light conditions are very poor most of the time.
Load More Replies... AngelicaTaveras 8 years ago
I always wondered what people in the past slept on ... Now I know !
AlicevanKempen (Post author) 8 years ago
Are you referring to the picture of the bed? The mattress is filled with horsehair. They also used straw in those days.
Load More Replies... JohnPayne 8 years ago
Absolutely brilliant, these must have been so much fun! Have shared this post over on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Bulliecouk :)
AlicevanKempen (Post author) 8 years ago
Thanks John, yes it sure is so much fun, our adventures together. Thanks for sharing ! Please check my FB and Instagram for regular updates.
Load More Replies... chellesnail 8 years ago
Gorgeous! This made me smile :) your dog is adorable and I'm delighted to see you both abandoned hunting! I'm from Australia and I love abandoned hunting and painting abandoned places. Would love to connect and talk about abandoned places!
AlicevanKempen (Post author) 8 years ago
Thanks for you message, just leave me a message through my FB page (personal one, not the photography as I don't check that one regularly)
Load More Replies... Kirsten Preston 8 years ago
I absolutely laove these images, also your chosen words for each picture. Just genius;-)
Michelle Newton Robertson 8 years ago
These are some of the most incredible pics I have ever seen. What a beautiful model. She perfectly poses is a better model than I!
Mike Illenberg 8 years ago
real scary places in USA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWUtNOy9i-k
MarjorieFabian 8 years ago
Aibsolutely wonderful "trip" through the ravages of time. I find following various sites through abandoned buildings, but this one take the cake! What fun it is to see Claire in poses that bring a giggle to my heart, while also visiting magnificent rooms and buildings. I loved it!
TheresaRibeiro 8 years ago
I absolutely love these photos! My favourite breed of dog, Claire is gorgeous and your photos are amazing! Thank you for sharing
AlicevanKempen (Post author) 8 years ago
Thank you Theresa, very much appreciated.
Load More Replies... AlicevanKempen (Post author) 8 years ago
Not to creepy but always glad she's with me
Load More Replies... LeenPol 8 years ago
Beautiful pictures and dog! I can just imagine you saying "staaaaay" and she being all nice and happy
TamaraVleermuis 8 years ago
Great pictures! I went to some place myself! But these pictures are great!
Sonia.Alexandra 8 years ago
I've think I saw some of these pics before. These are, indeed, a bit creepy, but it's art. Congrats! ;)
AnnieTong 8 years ago
Absolutely mind blowing!!! Claire you had me smiling through the whole post, you are an amazing model :) Thanks for sharing x
AlicevanKempen (Post author) 8 years ago
Thank you Annie, she makes us smile since the day she was born.
Load More Replies... SallyVogel 8 years ago
You are a very creative artist. I love the settings you find and the poses and titles are delightful. FYI, the title should have said My Dog and I. "Me" isn't a subject pronoun.
AlicevanKempen (Post author) 8 years ago
Thanks Sally, and about the title, you are right but Bored Panda made this for me as these kind of titles draw more attention.
Load More Replies... AlicevanKempen (Post author) 8 years ago
I know Claire will appreciate that ;-)
Load More Replies... AlicevanKempen (Post author) 8 years ago
She sure deserves all credit, such a brilliant girl
Load More Replies... AlyssaSaptheipari 8 years ago
Desperate Housewife is hilarious. Thanks for sharing these beautiful pictures.
AlicevanKempen (Post author) 8 years ago
Thank you Alyssa, it was great fun to make this one. The harder I laughed the more serious she started looking, like "what are you laughing about, I'm just doing my job'.
Load More Replies... AlicevanKempen (Post author) 8 years ago
Thank you very much, I will tell Claire and yes I think she's wonderful to ;-)
Load More Replies... Joan Romero 3 years ago
great photos; I'd really like to get my hands on that antique sewing machine - what a find that is.
Josie Turner 8 years ago
Alice - I adore these pictures. They really are stunning, evocative, romantic and definitely creepy. I love them. Is it possible to get prints?
DarrenHarry 8 years ago
Hi Alice, Your photo of desperate housewife rocks! If only I could my cocker spaniels to iron :-) My partner Radka attempted to connect with you, not sure if you received....however Iam building a new website for Renewable Energy and would very much like to use your image to encourage business to embrace change and go GREEN! Wondering how I go about this with you to seek permission ? I look forward to your reply :-) Many Thanks Darren Harry
VetleNakopoulos 8 years ago
This montage made me smile! This is a great idea! You have a great imagination
KristineBergmane 8 years ago
Is the furniture actually there or been photoshopped into picture. There are some beautiful pieces for restoration waiting to be reclaimed,if they're real
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