Talking with Alligators at Abandoned Six Flags New Orleans Jazzland w/ urban Explorer Jason Lanier
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- PLEASE THUMBS UP, SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBE...ALSO LOVE COMMENTS! www.sixflagsneworleans.com Join award winning photographer and urban explorer Jason Lanier for his final venture inside of the abandoned Six Flags New Orleans aka Jazzland.
This is part 2 of a 2 part series and completes a total of 4 videos that Jason has shot inside of the park including his BUSTED, Alone at Night, and Sunrise at Six Flags Videos. A link to his Six Flags New Orleans playlist is listed below:
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In this final journey Jason goes where he's never gone before, and we'd venture to say nobody has ever gone before in their exploration of the abandoned park. He carves through the bushes with thorns and makes his way to the lake that is in the center of the park where he encounters alligators...something that's somewhat of an urban legend about the park that Jason found out to be true...
It shows you a side and part of Six Flags that very few people have seen and we hope you enjoy it. For those looking to explore the park on their own please note: As of 2014 the park has been completely sealed up on all entrances and there is constant surveillance of the park by police and private security.
As amazing as it is to explore it just isn't accessible like it once was. We hope everyone takes that into consideration when watching this video. Jason entered when it was left unattended and wide open, not being used by the city or anyone else. The risks to enter now are incredibly high...please be advised that it is not something we recommend.
10:48 "One thing to listen for is hissing, alligators hiss." However, the really well fed ones don't, they just keep real quiet until a photographer comes along. ;-)
"Look at the size of this alligator!"
*Pans the camera to his fedora, taking focus off the gator*
this is AWESOME!! i love your shots and they are AMAZING. im from Louisiana. i remember as a kid, going to Six Flags in New Orleans and when the hurricane came... i forgot all about this. and to see how it looks now..... it's BEAUTIFUL. my friends might not understand the beauty of it, but not everyone can see what (photographers) we see. this is really amazing!! thnx for sharing(:
Egypts Pyramid I remember when it was Jazzland. Heard the people who originally owned it is interested in buying it back
what you said at the end...follow your passion ...don't let no body drag you down..... that really helped me... the person I told you about at work . thank you for your videos
man, i really want to go there...but i never considered how tough it was getting through the bushes and trees....i mean, ten years is plenty enough time for stuff to grow. i'm surprised it isn't completely overgrown.
Here in Australia we have Crocodiles and they are not so friendly as your gator's Your more game than me getting that close to them. Wouldn't do that here as the crocs would eat me.
OzzieTech Well, I'm just a little off my rocker...I've been close to crocs in Australia and Africa...lol
You may be off your rocker but you get the shots that is for sure.
You gotta go where nobody else goes if you want the shots that nobody else has..:)
I am starting to see that. Maybe have to get on my adventure side lol btw Im that guy Iain from the FB page you gave me some advise to.
OzzieTech Nice to meet you on RUclips brother!
I've been greatly enjoying each and every one of these Six Flags videos! I've somehow always managed to feel the excitement you've possibly felt while adventuring in that abandoned park. I swear my heart has been pounding like crazy everytime you've said that there's someone in the park besides you. I love abandoned places in general, but there really is something special about Six Flags New Orleans. Never been there in my life and I know I will never get even close to it, other than through all these videos there are all around RUclips. This has been great, I've enjoyed every moment. Thank you!
Proud Jackiplite I'm so happy to hear that. It really was a labor of love for me and this video is my final entry into this project...unless at some point the park is sold etc. and I get invited to come and document the place. I am in contact with some folks who are trying to restore the park but that won't happen until the city decides it wants to make it happen. So far that's 10 years and counting. It's all locked up now so getting in isn't an option. It's weird but now that the last video is released and all the pics are out...it makes me a little sad because that's all I have left of this place. Hopefully I'll be able to get access at some point from someone who cares about the impact this park had on the community and what it symbolizes for the whole Hurricane Katrina event...
Proud Jackiplite I agree with you. I actually live in BR which is an hour from N.O and it is a dream of mine to just walk around this place but I can't take the risk as a Mother and a wife I don't need any legal trouble and not to mention New Orleans is a very high crime city so as a female walking around there it's just not a good idea. I live vicariously through people like Jason's adventures because I don't think I'll ever go there. We hear on the news from the time to time that they are considering tearing it all down and building a strip mall but nobody ever does anything with it. I kinda hope they don't so it can still remain an intriguing place for photographers. Unfortunately the thugs and taggers are the ones that ruin it for people like you and I and Jason that just want to witness the eery beauty of it because they get in there and vandalize and tag and steal stuff. I love abandoned places but this place is by far my favorite to see!
Jason Lanier I am in Baton Rouge which is an hour from this place and the last I heard was they were considering buying it and building a sporting store or a strip mall. I really will be shocked if they ever do anything with it productive because New Orleans is really known for it's crime and it's under sea level so if we have another storm which is always very likely it's a huge liability for any business that wants to set up shop there. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us because this is my favorite place ever and when you said it was your favorite place on earth I could not agree more. I think people like you that just want to get in and capture it's beauty should be allowed to but the people who want to go in for the wrong reasons really ruin it for harmless people like yourself. I am so close to this place but I'll probably never get to actually go because I'm not willing to take the risk lol But I also wouldn't be getting anything out of it like your stellar shots so it's not quite worth it for me.
This was a really entertaining tour. Those gators are really scary. 4? My God, I've only seen like one. It is such a shame that it has been left like this. Excellent job. Greetings from Toronto Canada August 2020.
Hey Jason well worth the wait, the tension really builds and for a moment I thought this guys going to wade out into that lake.With all the interest you have brought to Six flags I find it hard to believe the city can't find a backer to reinstate such a wonderful place. You produce such stunning shots and under such poor conditions, can you imagine what you could do if the City gave you a permit to go in with your crew .They are crazy to lock this treasure away. Thanks again Jason and look forward to meeting you in Pinewood.
***** Tony, thank you so much. Do you know how many times I've thought...man, I could do SO MUCH MORE with this place if I had the time to set up, could bring in gear, shoot at the right time, etc. It would make my shots even better. Believe me, I've reached out to the city since my visit and no luck....they have no interest in ANY photographer capturing images of this place....which is truly a travesty. Truth is, bureaucrats typically don't get the arts and see absolutely no redeeming value in a place like this. Do you know how many times people at the city level (cops too) say to me, "I don't get it. Why do you want to photograph an ugly place like this?" It's just mind boggling. I understand we all have different visions, and as artists we see things that others don't. What I don't understand is why the bureaucrats don't allow us artists to do our thing...because we all know that they tend to do their thing regardless of what we think....food for thought.
Jason Lanier Well its sad but you never know maybe someone will see your stats on all these media channels and realise they could get some some great publicity. We can only hope send them a photo of a huge dollar above that ferris wheel. Have a good day.
Jason your so brave. I'll be scared walking through that park if i was by myself LOL
Six flags New Orleans is now an amusement park for aligators
I truly enjoy every video you post. Thanks for sharing your passion and work.
Paulo Pereira You're welcome brother!
Jason Lanier this video is awesome kinda spooky but cool all the same I mean something could be watching you you could get hurt I watched all you're other six flags videos too have a nice day
Have you ever considered shooting at the abandoned river country in florida? It's one of the first disney water parks and it closed for good in 2001.
Love the videos. I had been there when it was operating about 3 times, once when it was Jazzland, and twice after 6 flags had taken over, and it was no 'Real' 6 flags by any means, but it was quite an enjoyable place. Sad to see it in such horrible shape, but it's also beautiful by it's own right in it's disarray.
Glen Estes apparently Jazzland’s company wants to buy it back
A hello from Guernsey, Channel Islands, I like you urban exploring Jason...looking forward to more videos. Keep up the good work matey....
Very Nice video.....Jason Can't wait to get you back in NOLA
kfell56 Can't wait to come back!
Nice work, Jason! That was fun to watch and thanks for the entertainment. Beautiful photographs too!! Les Stroud better watch out. LOL! ;)
Riebesell Productions I'll leave the fire starting to Les, he can leave the photography to me..:)
Wow I bet you were sore was curious what happened to our theme park here if ever revived ... never seen pics anything since shut down and I'm watching thinking no no that's probably poison ivy Thanks I'm sure a tough trip .. thanks for sharing footage
Heard Jazzland is interested in buying the place back. Would be great
Really enjoy your videos. Keep them coming. You definitely go the extra mile to get what you want. Great inspiration.
Lombo21 thanks!!
sorry if you've been asked this question many time before, but what camera(s) do you use for your photography?
Really enjoyed this set from Six Flags.. Awesome stuff Jason.. thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the video Jason. loving it. I just bought my A7ii with FE Zeiss 24-70mm glass. It is very very very GOOOD. Im from Bali ,Indonesia who always follow and learn from your video. I also follow you on FB.
オクダイラチハヤ Thank you so much..:)
you may think differently if youre a new orleander, but at this point the city should terminate any talk of redevelopment & keep these ruins as a memento. surely the remaining rides have enough structural integrity to last 100 years at least, perhaps after six becomes a piece of history like jazzland did before it.
Enjoyed the video as always! This one is the toughest I ever seen in your channel! Thank you so much for bringing this beautiful adventures! You work like a solider from field army!lol.... The most thrilling part is you standing on the wooden bridge and look at your cam and indicating those two or three alligator....You know what I mean?
Xu Hui Glad you liked it!!
Cray, crazy, crazy! But I love your madness and passion. Amazing images. Hats off to you :)
Have you been there since Jurassic World filmed there? I am curious if any of the set remains.
Dude....dude....YOU my friend, are AWESOME! I can only hope to be half the photographer you are some day! My hats off to you brother! Only one question, why park so damn far from the park!? Lol
He doesn't want his gear that he left behind stolen so he parks far away
Makes sense...kinda. But living here in the area I can honestly say it doesn't matter where you park people don't care around here. Cars are broken into, people are mugged or worse, homes invaded etc...in broad daylight. It's sad. But true.
Jason McKinnon The honest reason is because there isn't any legal place to park for at least a mile around the park. The last thing you want to do is park illegally and have your car TOWED. As exhausting as the walk was back to the car after spending hours there, walking back and finding your car gone would be devastating.
Ahh gotcha. Yea that would kinda suck. But I'm sure the walk to and from was well worth the experience you had!
It was definitely worth it..:)
It's fun to see your UE experiences and photos - great channel and you're a really good photographer - i'd love to walk with you one day, would be fun! :) cheers!
cinexstudios Thanks man!
That’s great footage especially with the alligators! You are brave to get that close. Alligators and Crocodiles are not to be taken lightly. I would t doubt if that place is haunted a lot of people died in Hurricane Katrina and I wouldn’t be surprised if the winds and waters carried some dead bodies there .
Really enjoyed the six flags New Orleans series!, hope u go back there soon
Entertaining to say the least! You are doing something special here! Keep it up!
Excellent job! You got balls I will say that and a great eye! Be safe!
If only you had the pivot head glasses, amazing photography though!! I want to become a photography and this is definitely inspiration for me!
Pizza-Legs yeah the Pivothead glasses tend to die pretty quickly battery wise...that's why they were out of commission.
Jason Lanier i've been thinking about getting A6000 after watching your videos. i was set on getting Panasonic DMC FZ1000 since my wife is little manual camera challenged. do you feel a6000 auto setting is easy enough for someone like my wife coming from point&shoot?
I live an hour or so away how are you able to gain access? I would love to do this and i haven't tried yet but is it hard to get in? Any advise would be appreciated.
Remember coming here when I was only about four years old for Hurricane Katrina happen
+BannaWaffle99 me too, Jesus saves!
Glad i came across your channel! Just getting into photography and my first dslr so im big time still learning. Your shots came out so nice! They look HDR, did you enhance it in post to give it that look? Or do you take diff exposures?
Awesome stuff!!!
Fantastic video as usual. You are a far braver man than me. Out of curiosity what strap are using on your camera?
Jack Cash Thank you! It's an Optech strap that actually works really well. I can't remember the exact name but it's the double strap version.
Cherynoble’s twin sister amusement park SFNO
Hi Jason, Nice Shoot. I was in New Orleans the 3rd week of March(Spring Break) and I stayed in Slidell, LA. Got some nice shots of the French Quarter and Pearl River Gator tour. Can't wait to see you in London, GB. I need the info on Hotel & MeetUp.
Email me, Brother. Oh, and eh... get some rest dude! "You only have one chance to get it right!" See ya!
If you don't mind me asking what lenses do you use on the a6000. Love the pics.
Joe Martinez Hi Joe, in this one I believe it was the 16mm f/2.8 on the shot (Part 1) between the buildings on the ground, and the 50mm f/1.8 on the chair inside the building...also part 1 (Sunrise at Six Flags)...:)
Also how bad is the security? What i mean is did you have to actually sneak around in there or just walk normally.
that place looks cool as hell
What Lens are you using?
Jurassic world, percy Jackson n deep water horizon were filmed here
Dude I live in Pensacola! I'd love to get up with you!
Thumbs up!~~John
WORRO01 Thanks John! I'll be back there at some point in time..:)
How far was that hike..? And how heavy was your bag.. Dunno why you didnt take someone along with you as almost certainly you would get robbed down there.. That was a long day if you had a shoot after that
You guys know that half of that park was submerged under water, the water was snake, alligator, mud, raw sewage infested so anything you touch you are like infected. You guys are nuts. I would not do stupid things like that, but those who do, well I'm glad you got what you came to do.
Great adventure as usual Jason. I love the passion and commitment to what you do. There is satisfaction to capturing these images forever. I recently went to an abandoned water park (since the 80's) and took some photos, went back 6-weeks later to do it again and a land developer had already cleaned things up. It felt a bit surreal to know I was probably the last person to capture the park in an overgrown state. Do you have any plans to head out to Perth Australia in the next 12mths?
Redback OO I'm trying to make it out to Australia...the problem is the place is so BIG that I have a lot of different places to go...I've been there before but not to Perth and I know there are some awesome places out there. It really is surreal to think that you're the last person to capture imagery of a place before it's torn down. I think we tear things down way too quickly before realizing what we are wiping away. I understand things can't stand forever, but I think society should do a better job at allowing photographers to chronicle things before they are destroyed...
never been gator bait, but that damn thichk brush and thorns... oh yes, many, many times! Not fun at all.
Great video
I wonder what would happen to all the alligators if the city ever did something with this place?
PS. Looking forward to meeting you and hoping some of your madness rubs off at Pinewood!
Great Video!!!Back To This Theme Park Again~Try Wearing Gloves Next Time,It'll Be Better!
Max.W.Tian (DJ Max-T) Aint that the truth!
I had a dream about this last night
Next time bring a machete maybe or hedge clippers even!
You’re at an abandoned six flags…. Why are you whispering?!?!?!
I pass this place every year on my trips to New Orleans and lobe the video and photos. Living on the edge.
sorry just noticed you have some questions answered on your website... i'll read that pardon my stupidity
ik wil het wel weer openen
U should bring a mashette
it sucks that they don't open that s*** over there to do cleaning up the damn somebody's going to have the money to fix that place
Mark Powell Apparently the company who made the park first wants to get it back. I still wonder how they’re gonna get those gators out, though
Jason, I would not be standing there, teasing the gators by standing there or possibly a snake or boars, all of whom have taken over the park. The park has been already photographed by other urban explorers, when the park was less dangerous. I would not go down there or encourage others to go there. Best to leave this site alone for the professionals to take care of. The city is making quite a bit of money using the park as a filming location (Zombieland, Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters, Jurassic World) so you're likely to get a ticket and a fine.
Where are the gators?
this is dumb. Crotch shots and dirt
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I didn't see one, are you serious.
hey did you get in trouble? isnt it illegal...why did you break the law?
Jesus loves you and wants you to follow Him!
you should have brought a machete lol
edit: scratch that, you should have hired a mexican with a machete