Alternate Light is a concept I’ve been developing for a number of years now.
Alternate Light is an exploration of the dichotomy of darkness and light. A way of seeing spaces that otherwise wouldn’t be possible to witness. The intention is to restore life to a lifeless space, even for just a moment. To recall that there was a time that these spaces had people working, playing and living within them. And in doing so, an alternate reality is created.
The south factory floor of the United States Yttrium building, looking east.
The south factory floor of the United States Yttrium building, looking west.
The stillbank behind the United States Yttrium building, looking east.
The stillbank behind the United States Yttrium building, looking west.
The north factory floor of the United States Yttrium building, looking east.
The north factory floor of the United States Yttrium building, looking west.
Room five of the north production line, looking to the east.
Room four of the north production line, looking east.
Room four of the north production line, looking towards the west.
The following two images are a variation of the alternate lightscapes concept. However, instead of nothing but artificial lighting being utilized, I have combined both natural and artificial light sources.
The United States Yttrium building at sunset.
On June 22nd and 23rd this year, the moon was closest to the Earth. This is referred to by astronomers as a perigree full moon, (or supermoon). This image is a combination of the supermoon, the last waning moments of sunlight, and a series of artificial lights. More information about the supermoon can be found at earthsky.org: http://earthsky.org/tonight/is-biggest-and-closest-full-moon-on-june-23-2013-a-supermoon
Please keep in mind that there is no commercially available power on the site. All lighting was powered from a generator.
To watch a video about the process behind these images, it can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI5UBut9ipg&feature=youtu.be
Laramie Midwest Refinery 
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