Practice shots

I didn't know what I was going to be faced with at these derelict asylums, the last thing I wanted was to be wasting time playing with my camera, getting useless photos and having to risk going back another day, when I wasn't meant to be there in the first place.
These practice shots were done at college, as it was the only institution I had instant access to, rather than wasting studio time, I could be shooting!! This also became a back up plan in case I couldn't get access anywhere else.
I used a timer setting and played with exposure time, etc before setting the camera up on the tripod. The photos were all in doorways as I think this represents how you will never know what you will meet on the other side and the tension that builds up when you open a doorway to the unknown.
 Despite not being overly happy with these shots, I am glad I did them before turning up at any asylums.
Here is one of my practice shots: