My Continuing Adventures in Gary

People have been asking me "Don't you kinda fear for your safety in a place like Gary?". So far no one has paid me any attention when I've been there. Of course the 1st 2 times it's been pretty damn cold so no ones really been about. This last excursion to the church is located in a public place between a school and a government agency building so it's a pretty secure place. Also this church attracts many photographers and film makers so people are used to all the coming and goings. Now as I start to branch out to some of the side neighborhoods I will probably be a little more leery and careful. To cut down any loses I could incur by muggers here's a couple of tips I do before venturing out. 1) Wear no jewelry, 2) Dump everything out of my wallet but about $40- $50 and drivers license(I keep the cash in there because I once read a travel tip that if a mugger gets enough quick cash he'll probably opt for a quick exit). And 3) Limit the amount of equipment I carry to only what I think I'll absolutely need. Another good idea, one which I learned as a backpacker is to leave an agenda and map of where your planning on going with someone and an estimated time of return just in case you run into some kind of trouble. So there are my tips , I hope I haven't scared anyone out of going to Gary. I've met other photogs that go there and no one has had an incident. So go have an adventure and remember to drop a couple of bucks there too to help out their economy. Fill up with gas(about 30 cents a gallon cheaper than the Chicago area) or grab some fast food before the trip home!

Here's an HDR pan from the roof top of the City Methodist Church

Upstairs locker room

More to come as I process them.