I understand my locations are a bit under, I don't quite have 40 albums, but I have submitted almost close to the 20 location requirement. But I feel like the rest of the things I do will make that kind of OK.
I provide detailed hazards information on all locations I create, same with history. I do lots of research and even combine information other people have added to make sure locations have lots of info attached. Not only with locations I make - If I come across a location that I am able to edit I will edit it accordingly with accurate and up-to-date high quality detailed information. Some examples are location 17433 and 17152. Both of these locations had very little information attached to their OAP pages, and I took edited them to provide high quality details. I had dug up a very huge chunk of history for location 17152 that was not known by barely anyone else.
I never take a "Bad" photo, I use a GoPro Hero 10 Black capable of vibrant photos and extremely high quality (almost 8K.) I keep it on a tri-pod and set a high shutter time to create stunning photos even in the darkest rooms.
Level 3 would help me largely in finding new locations. I hear everyone say in their promotions that (x) level would help them find new locations to photograph, but I actually did it with my Level 2. Alongside locations I've created, I've used OAP to find many other locations. I've taken full advantage of my ability by adding new albums on locations that were very outdated.
I kind of live in the middle of nowhere, so many of the locations in my area are very old and have incorrect information such as still saying abandoned when It's been demolished. I comment on all of these locations I see to make sure the next person doesn't have to find out the hard way like I did.
I have never vandalized anything, I am probably one of the youngest users on this site so I usually explore with my parents/grandparents, who would both kill me if they saw me do such a thing. (of course I wouldn't vandalize if I was alone or not).
A lot of places in my area are sealed tight securely which is why I have so many exteriors only. However when an entrance is found I make sure to explore and photograph everything no matter the size of the building, to provide no mystery to the viewer. Location 17152 had only a few albums with interiors and they all barely posted them, I was the first photographer to go in here and show off everything.
I'm not only known here on OAP, I also have an Instagram with a whopping 20 followers and a website (decaydiver.ca) I hope to become bigger and more well known like RiddimRyder and NoahNowhere (my inspiration).
I'm still a bit under so I understand if I get denied (I wouldn't be surprised). However I feel like the other aspects of my account will kinda make up for it. Have a good day and thanks for reading.
TL;DR: Despite not meeting the album count requirement, I contribute detailed hazard and historical information to locations, edit existing entries for accuracy, and ensure high-quality photography. My Level 2 access has enabled me to find and document numerous locations effectively. Living in a rural area, I rectify outdated or incorrect information on abandoned sites. I explore with my family, never engage in vandalism, and thoroughly document locations even when restricted to exteriors. While my Instagram and website are small, I aspire to grow my presence. Though I may fall short on album count, I believe my contributions compensate for it.
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9 months ago
Looking for places is half of this hobby
9 months ago
I know, and I bike around looking all the time. However in the case where I have limited time it would be cool to just quickly find a location in the area.
9 months ago
Your website and merch is pretty sick. Very creative for getting something like that started so early on in exploring
9 months ago
Thank you for the support Autyy
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August 29 2023
Total Locations | 3 |
Level 1 | 1 |
Level 2 | 1 |
Level 3 | 1 |
Level 4 | 0 |
Private | 0 |
Total albums | 5 |
Total photos | 647 |
Location comments | 59 |
Album comments | 21 |
Photo comments | 7 |
Application | Level 3 |
Status | Declined |
Up | 1 |
Down | 6 |
• 9 months ago
dont rush. there are numerous locations where you can at least contribute more photographs. finding locations is hard, yes. but thats the hobby. i do not believe that your contributions make up for failing to meet the requirements.
• 9 months ago
You are not even half way to meeting the requirements. With time and experience you'll get there. People need to meet the basic requirements before applying especially to the higher levels.
• 9 months ago
Not close to the requirements at all and you only have 3 interior albums. I would suggest doubling your content. Keep updating and visiting old locations, but also get some good new locations with some interiors.
• 9 months ago
Not there yet on the requirements, but keep going
• 9 months ago
You're on the right track, but need to spend more time in the hobby. Once you reach or get near the requirements (you are only 4/20 locations) your portfolio will surely be strong enough to get promoted at that point
• 9 months ago
Does not meet location minimums, album minimums or even minimum time spent as level 2. In fact, you're closer to 0 locations than you are to the required 20, same with albums. Providing extra info to a location is helpful, yes, but that does nothing to help your case here. That's something you can do from the comfort of your own home, while taking photos and finding new locations isn't. The leveling system is designed to show levels of trust and all that jazz, if anyone could come along, edit a few locations and get promoted, that wouldn't work. Also, if you *need* level 3 to find new locations, then that's a bit of a red flag. It's hoped that you should at least be competent enough to find new locations on your own, and not have them handed to you. While it is helpful to see what the work of others has found, it's a skill in of it self to be able to do that work yourself. It's going to be a no from me. Side note: Urbex isn't a popularity contest, your social media following and website mean little, and don't contribute whatsoever to your qualities as an explorers. I have so much more I could say, but I'd like to keep this from getting any longer.
• 9 months ago
If you were a bit closer to the minimum requirements, I might be inclined to overlook it, but at this point you just need to spend more time. Even if you've written some decent writeups, you have nowhere near enough. You're only a quarter of the way there.
9 months ago
"if you *need* level 3 to find new locations, then that's a bit of a red flag." Out of all my 18 albums, 11 of them I've created. Almost all the locations I see I create. But when I go exploring, sometimes I don't want to go looking; I want to find a place quickly.