Report - Willington Cooling Towers July 2016

[DiMskiG]

Definitely not one of the most interesting visits in the world compared to some of the fantastic reports on this site but as my first one I think it went pretty well.

So first of all Hi everyone,

I am a Derbyshire based Photographer / Videographer and I have always had an eye for Urbex I have never really known where to start though.

As this site was fairly local I thought I would give it a go...

So to start off with the weather wasn't great I didn't really know how we were going to get in but I guess that is half the fun.

We parked nearby and the took a little walk up to see if there was any entrance via the field to the right,

I initially sent my drone up as well to see if we could see any gaps in the fence (this ended up being quite successful and got a decent photo)

I know this has been reported on many a time so I won't but background info but please see photos below - Let me know what you think of the HDR I think I went overboard on a few photos but would be good to get some feedback,

in terms of what site is next - I went to the Milford Mills but car wash was closed so going back next week and I also got into the Flo Selecta but it was pretty deep from all the rain so we are also going back next week - anyone got any recommendations as to where I can go near to Derby (happy to drive further)

Finally... Photos -

Here is the Drone shot I mentioned - Fairly happy with this - did some minor editing and increased shadows / midtones

Crazy how tall these are, you get a real sense of vertigo looking up

It was difficult to fit all the towers in (I was using a 16-35mm

The iconic shot, dont know if the graffiti compliments this or...

Anyone know what these are they were scattered around each tower

All in all for my first time I think this was alright... some of the shots did feel rushed due to the fact we were sure someone had seen us going in (me and one other)

as I say if anyone does have any recommendations as to where I can go next that would be great,

Cheers!

 

[Punk]

I'm always happy to see these on the forum, nice easy explore with rewarding results.
You've got some nice snaps, some shots I've not seen before either
Nicely done

 

[Jack Rabbit]

Good to see you enjoyed yourself, another aspect with the drone, great to see.
You missed a perfect opportunity with the wash closed, you could have safely had it to yourself.

 

[DiMskiG]

Good to see you enjoyed yourself, another aspect with the drone, great to see.
You missed a perfect opportunity with the wash closed, you could have safely had it to yourself.

Thanks man - with the wash closed though I would have to hop the fence with quite a few people going past seeing as it is on the main road - is that the only entrance or is there an alternate way?

 

[DiMskiG]

I'm always happy to see these on the forum, nice easy explore with rewarding results.
You've got some nice snaps, some shots I've not seen before either
Nicely done

Thanks - More to come for sure

 

[Jack Rabbit]

Plan A will be over in a few seconds, there is a plan B. A bit of a scramble, not worth the trouble, but a way out if needed.

 

[DiMskiG]

Plan A will be over in a few seconds, there is a plan B. A bit of a scramble, not worth the trouble, but a way out if needed.

We went on the side road which leads up past the primary school I have to admit I was very tempted to go down and the bank and hop someones fence but seem a little too bait.