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Daring photographer shoots haunting images of abandoned institutions — some still containing human specimens

While most people dread a visit to their doctor or dentist’s office, this photographer has taken things one step further — by shooting the most haunting abandoned medical institutions he can find.

From decaying rooms that still contain human specimens to apparatus that's been gathering dust for years, no location is off limits for a photographer known as Dave, who goes by the pseudonym 'Freaktography'.

The idea for the series came to him when he considered just how many such facilities are off limits to the public.

Whether it be a tuberculosis hospital or a psychiatric ward, Dave wanted to show the public what was once behind closed doors.

Dave, who is based in Ontario, Canada, said: "Hospitals are always huge, so they are fun to explore and you can literally get lost.

"I hope former staff of these hospitals love to look through my photos and reminisce about their time there.

"Also, you would be surprised at just how much goes to waste when a hospital is left behind. It's always interesting to see what they don't have a use for anymore.

"Lastly, there's the amount of empty space in these huge institutions — it blows my mind that these places can't be utilized for anything else once they are no longer needed for their original purpose."

Dave never reveals the location of the buildings he photographs, hoping to preserve them for future explorers.

He said most of the research he does is either online or following recommendations through word of mouth.

The photographer plans to continue adding to the series from other parts of the United States and Canada.

Speaking of his most memorable moments, he said: "I once photographed the autopsy room in an abandoned hospital, and there were human specimens left inside a small fridge with pieces removed during autopsies — the smell was terrible.

"As long as more cities close old hospitals for newer, more modern facilities, this series will continue." (Caters News)

Photographer documents once-vibrant industrial operations now left abandoned

As automation becomes ever-more common, this determined photographer has traveled thousands of miles to document the eerie beauty of abandoned industrial operations. In the works of a photographer named Dave — who goes by Freaktography and never gives out his full name — haunting abandonment leaps from images of discarded machinery, tools and factory essentials.

On his travels, the photographer has visited the likes of power plants, automotive assembly lines and distilleries, carrying out extensive research to discover each site. Though he is willing to reveal that the sites are dotted across North America — specifically Canada and the United States — the photographer never discloses the exact locations. (Caters News)

Photographer Freaktography and his daughter are no strangers to exploring abandoned buildings and appreciating the eerie beauty they still hold.

In fact, the urban explorer has had the pleasure of documenting his little girl growing up in several visits to an old yet beautiful property in Upstate New York with the owner’s permission. The first time they visited in 2014, she was afraid to stray away from her dad. Last year, the two donned vintage gas masks and captured on camera what it would be like to live in a post-apocalyptic world. This year, Freaktography simply wanted to contrast his daughter’s innocence against the building’s decay, and the results are stunning.

In their latest photo series called “Beauty in Decay” the girl’s presence brought new life to the derelict building. “I took her photo in this exact same spot three years ago and it is crazy to see what a little lady she has grown into in such a short time,” her dad said.

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“On our first visit to this building she was terrified and stuck to me like glue. This year, on our third trip here together, she was much more relaxed and excited, and she was a natural in front of my camera.” Keep scrolling to see some of our favorites from this series.

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“A Flower Among the Ruin”

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Freaktography Takes Daughter To Abandoned Building For Another Eerie Photo Shoot

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Photographer Freaktography and his daughter are no strangers to exploring abandoned buildings and appreciating the eerie beauty they still hold.

In fact, the urban explorer has had the pleasure of documenting his little girl growing up in several visits to an old yet beautiful property in Upstate New York with the owner’s permission. The first timethey visited in 2014, she was…