Some people spend their weekends sipping lattes and browsing IKEA. We prefer crawling through abandoned forts with crumbling staircases, graffiti-covered walls, and the occasional pigeon jump-scare. Because why settle for comfort when you can have cobwebs, mystery, and the smell of damp bricks?
Together with my urbex partner-in-crime Marisa, we dove headfirst into the forgotten belly of Liège. An old fort, long abandoned, now dressed in layers of graffiti and silence. It was moody. It was messy. It was magnificent.
🎒 The Entry
Getting in was… let’s say “creative.” A little fence-hopping, a bit of “is this stable?” and a lot of “watch your step!” Marisa, as always, was the fearless one. I was the one checking if the floor still had a floor. Spoiler: sometimes it didn’t.
🕵️♀️ The Exploration
Inside, the fort was a maze of arched tunnels, broken windows, and staircases that led to nowhere — or possibly another dimension. Graffiti everywhere. Some artistic, some chaotic, some just… questionable. We found a stairwell that looked like it had hosted a rave, a séance, and a demolition derby — all at once. Marisa posed like a queen of ruins. I crouched like a ninja with a camera. We were unstoppable. Except when we stopped to say “woah” every five minutes.
📸 The Shots
Black and white was the only way to go. The textures, the shadows, the drama — it all screamed monochrome. I’m still deep in post-production, but the vibe is clear: grit meets grace, chaos meets composition, and Marisa meets a suspicious hole in the floor (don’t worry, she’s fine).
Some previews are already uploaded here — think moody corridors, graffiti poetry, and windows that frame nature like accidental art. The full series? Coming soon. Once I win the battle against dust, contrast, and my own perfectionism.
🧠 Reflections
Urban exploration isn’t just about cool photos. It’s about the thrill of the unknown, the laughter when you misstep, and the quiet awe when sunlight hits a broken wall just right. It’s about friendship, curiosity, and the joy of finding beauty in places most people forget.
So here’s to forts, to Marisa, and to every abandoned space that still has stories to tell. And to pigeons — for keeping us humble.
📸 Stay tuned for the full gallery
Ruins, shadows, and a whole lot of character. Because decay never looked so good.
Equipment used for this shoot:
- Nikon Z8 + NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 V
- Nikon Z8 + Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Nikon Z
- Tarion Pro PB-01 Backpack
2025 Liege Urbex
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