# Abandoned Prison Photography These Photos Show us the Abandoned Burwash Correctional Facility By Jennifer Paul | Published 2014-04-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abandoned-prison-photography References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/04/abandoned-prison-photos_n_5065310.html?&ncid=tweetlnkushpmg00000067) & [palmer365](http://www.palmer365.com/) Burwash Correctional Facility in Canada has been closed since the 70s and this abandoned prison photography is hauntingly beautiful. The prison itself is so remote that you need a canoe just to travel to it. Photographer Mike Palmer was brave enough to go to the abandoned site and capture some striking abandoned prison photography. Palmer said that the biggest challenge the crew faced was getting to the prison. No one could expect how difficult it would be; he said that, "It was snowing and cold and capturing images took a back seat to survival." The weathering that the prison has endured over such a long period of time gave for these hauntingly beautiful pictures. The crumbling walls and mysterious shadows play into the abandoned prison's character. This abandoned prison photography gives a little glimpse into the remains of the Burwash Correctional Facility. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Abandoned Prison Photography:** An emerging trend in photography, capturing hauntingly beautiful images of abandoned prison facilities. - **Remote Location Exploration:** Exploring and documenting abandoned locations in remote areas presents opportunities for adventure photography and storytelling. - **Weathered Architectural Aesthetics:** The appeal of capturing the beauty in the decay and aging of architectural structures, such as abandoned prisons, continues to grow in popularity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Photographers specializing in capturing abandoned spaces can find opportunities in offering prints, exhibitions, and commissioned work. - **Adventure Tourism:** Companies offering guided tours or expeditions to remote and abandoned locations can capitalize on the growing interest in exploration and adventure photography. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can draw inspiration from the aesthetic appeal of weathered architectural structures, incorporating elements of decay into their work and products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Prison-Transformed Luxe Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoshino-resort.md) - [Toronto Art Wine Colllabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-prisoner-wine-co-and-artist-justin-broadbent.md) - [Prison-Converted Affordable Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookfox-architects.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Travel Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour.md) - [Documentary Photography Exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-resort-exhibition.md) - [Somber Commemorative Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commemorative-stamp.md) - [Eerie Walking Tour Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-walk-tours.md)