These desolate photography examples range from somber landscape shoots to abandoned animal candids that will pull at one's heart strings. Desolate photography often features still, empty and somber imagery like abandoned buildings and vast fields that go for miles and miles.
Standouts from this list include neon lit shoots that capture Los Angeles in the quiet of night along with carnival portraits that feature candid images of fun fair storefronts and gaming booths.
These unique photography features often evoke emotion or give their viewer an uneasy feeling. Whether making one ponder life or addressing social and environmental issues, these images will leave an impression on individuals and force one to think about the state of our universe and its abandoned or impoverished regions.
40 Desolate Photography Features
From Somber Landscape Shoots to Abandoned Architecture Imagery:
Jana Pijak — Jan 2, 2015 — Art & Design
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Radioactive Recovery Site Photos
These Stunning Photos From Chernobyl are Taken 28 Years Later
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Abandoned Dog Photography
These Sad Photos Capture Stray Dogs In Puerto Rico's 'Dead Dog Beach'
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Desolate Street Photography
This Franck Bohbot Photography Series is of Chinatown in NYC
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Desolate Infrastructure Photography
This Architecture Photo Series is Poignant and Shocking
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Eerie Abandoned Architecture Photography
Niki Feijen's 'Decay' series is Endearingly Spooky
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Abandoned Castle Photography
This Hauntingly Beautiful Series Takes on Forgotten Castle Landscapes
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Deserted Desert City Photography
Abandoned by Richard Allenby-Pratt Imagines a Future Saudi Arabia
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Candid Call Girl Portraits
This Prostitutes Photo Series is Poignant and Surprisingly Whimsical
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Abandoned America Photography
States of Decay by Daniel Barter Captures a Bygone Era
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Ethereal Animal Photography
This Creative Animal Photography Puts Animals in Unusual Places
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Abandoned Franchise Photography
Ed Freeman Architecture Series Captures a Dismal Mundane Display
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Dainty Desolate Photography
Missy Prince Captures Beauty and Romanticism in Unlikely Places
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Vivid Abandoned Photography
Urban Exploring by Simon Christen is an Eerily Cool Collection
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Deserted City Depictions
Roland Shainidze Captures Still Frames of Toronto Devoid of People
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Moody Motel Portraits
Vicky Moon's Neon Light Photography Captures Los Angeles at Night
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Abandoned School Photography
Romain Veillon Shot an Eerie Series at an Abandoned Veterinary School
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Surreal Abandoned Home Photography
This Abandoned Home Photo Series is Haunting and Sad
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Indian Nightscape Photography
This Photo Series Captures Silent Nightscapes of Urban India
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Misty Abandoned Metropolises
Kim Holtermand's Deserted City is Ghostly Intriguing
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Icelandic Aerial Landscapes
Photographer Sarah Martinet's Images Capture Nature's Beauty
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Abandoned City Photography
The Instance of Latency Photoseries by Sebastien Tixier
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Abandoned Prison Photography
These Photos Show us the Abandoned Burwash Correctional Facility
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Abandoned Asylum Photography
This Abandoned NYC Photo Series Portrays the City's Shameful Past
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Skyscraper Squatter Captures
The Iwan Bann Photographs Document the Abandoned Torre David Building
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Deserted Building Photography
Alfonso Batalla Highlights Past Primes with 'Prefabricated Life'
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Deserted Sin City Shoots
Jean Francois Theriault Shows the Peaceful Side of Las Vegas
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Abandoned Spaces Photos
Rob Dobi's Photos Capture Modern American Ruins
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Rest Station Photography
Photographer Nicolo Sertorio Documents Abandoned Roadside Stations
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Deserted Monochrome Photography
The Vassilis Tangoulis Black and White Images Are Solitary
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Eerie Apocalyptic Photography
Michal Karcz's Series Depicts Dark and Abandoned Parallel Universes
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Desolate Wasteland Photography
The 'Liquid Land' Cultural Photography Series is Moving and Sad
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Desolate Shipyard Photography
'Nowhere' from Maciej Leszczynski Features Solitary Settings
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Vintage Prohibition Photography
Top Seelie's Photo Series Takes Us Back to New York During The 20s
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Forbidden Path Photography
Tomasz Kaluzny Photographs Deserted Parks and Playgrounds
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Somber Monochrome Animal Photograph
This Miniature Animals Photography Series is Whimsical and Raw
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Deserted City Snapshots
Maria Luz Bravo Capture an Abandoned Metropolitan
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Desolate Landscape Portraitures
The Photographs of the American Southwest Series is Emotional
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Captivating Carnival Photography
Jaume Albert Marti's Carousels Series Captures Fun Fair Stands
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Abandoned Lots Photography
Daniel Traub's Photos Depict Abandoned Residential Lots in Philadelphia
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Supermarket-Style Pavilions
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Charitable Underwater Photographs
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Sensorial Beer Campaigns
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Nostalgic 90s-Style Film Cameras
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Bauhaus-Inspired Pattern Collections
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Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
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Artful Wooden Pavilions
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Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
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Cosmic-Inspired Lamp Collections
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Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
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Saturated Tonal Maximalist Hotels
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Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions
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Sand Dune-Inspired Airport Roofs
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Sculptural Sunken Gardens
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Pixelated Photographed Art Exhibitions
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Retro Monochromatic Cameras
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Snow Mountain Minimal Homes
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Physical Mobile Photography Filters
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Retro Family Photoshoots
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Extreme Environment Photographer Packs
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Leather-Accented Instant Cameras
This NEIGHBORHOOD Polaroid SX-70 Foldable Camera is Custom-Modded
Film-Inspired Bottle Shop Interiors
Studio Paul Chan Draws Inspiration from Wes Anderson
Rustic Vintage Transformed Barns
Lukas Lenherr Architektur Designs a New Wooden Barn in Mannedorf
Post-Apocalyptic Aluminum Furniture
Students at HEAD Genève Create 2084, Diorama of the Future
Farm-Inspired Office Spaces
Studio REDD and Studio Space Design the New Black Barn Space
Toy Brick-Inspired Studios
Sukchulmok Designs the Curving Block Photography Studio
Farmland-Inspired Rural Hotel Cottages
Kooo Architects Designs the Ningshan LuZhai Cottage
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
Jeremy Anderson Designs a Set of Floor Lamps for Space Relics
Locally-Sourced Home Decor Series
Monolith Unveils its Sanctuary Collection Made from Stone & Wood
Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
Buzz Designs the Hermit Space Yards in Beijing Park
Caterpillar-Shaped Apartment Buildings
Undecorated Developed an Eye-Catching Metal Building
Minimal Ocean-Overlooking Villas
Dagmar Štěpánová Designs the Achioté Villas for Formafatal
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
Landscape-Concealed Cultural Centers
The Chaohu Natural and Cultural Centre Boasts a Hidden Design
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Sustainably Built Canopied Buildings
Kevin Daly Architecture Designs a Foundation's Headquarters
Village-Inspired Tapered Stone Airport
Foster + Partners Designs a Set of Stone Buildings
Stone Waste Street Lights
The Conceptual 'Pebble' Street Light Offers Ambient Illumination
Visual Poetry Creation Tools
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Californian Canyon-Inspired Edifices
This Waterfront Building Pays Tribute to Rock Formations
Meadow-Overlooking Sleek Homes
StudioAC Designs a Holiday Home iwth a Cedar-Clad Build
Low-Lying Mid-Century Belgian Homes
Stef Claes Designs the House in the Fields in Belgium
Oasis-Like Urban Hotels
Montalba Architects Renovates the Nobu Hotel in Palo Alto
Hybrid Instant Cameras
The Leica Sofort 2 Combines Analog Charm with Digital Convenience
Retro Instant Polaroid Cameras
Fujifilm's Brand New Instax SQ40 Has a Large Square Film
Customizable Content Effects
Google Introduces New Editing Features to the Photos App
Cozy Luxury Brand Showrooms
KOT Architects Develops a Neutral Palette for Dior's Showroom
Car-Free AR Lenses
Bolt's Feels Like Home Campaign Uses AR to Envision Car-Free Spaces
Blackened Timber Tranquil Cabins
The Hideaway House is Nestled in the Abundance of Nature
Rustic Ruin-Inspired Aquariums
Tatiana Bilbao Estudio Designs The Sea of Cortez Research Center
Wabi-Sabi-Inspired LA Residences
Lauri Design Studio Creates the Minimal Sierra Towers
Gallery-Like Minimal Home Designs
Daytrip Completes the Interior Design of a Home in North London
Environmentally Blending Residences
A Threshold Studio Designs the Ineffable Light Home
Temple-Inspired Sculptural Lighthouses
Gonzalo Lebrija Designs the Dynamic El Faro Lighthouse
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The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
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Contemporary Nature-Inspired Homes
Fuller/Overby Architecture Designs the Nebo House
Lens-Integrated Travel Cameras
This Medium-Format Camera Offers High-End Travel Photography
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
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Crystalline Chinese Museum Buildings
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Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations
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Mountain-Based Curved Viewpoints
Line+ Studio Creates the Yunhai Forest Service Station
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Cement Block-Decorated Homes
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Riverside Scenic Calming Hotels
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Keepsake Photo Books
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Lighthouse-Functioning Concrete Structures
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Pixelated Furnished Eyewear Stores
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Hilltop Modern Rural Retreats
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Photographer-Honoring Stamp Collections
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Volcanic-Themed Light Sculptures
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Industrial Warehouse-Inspired Offices
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Natural Landscape-Themed Passports
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