Take a Look at the Unseen Side of NYC with ‘Exploring Off-Limits New York’

 New York City culture site Animal recently teamed up with photographer and urban explorer 2e to document the making of some photographs in his collection “Exploring Off-Limits New York.”

From Brooklyn’s Domino Sugar Factory to The UnderBelly Project, the video andaccompanying story takes a look at some of 2e’s not-so-legal and potentially dangerous adventures.

It’s worth noting that 2e doesn’t do any of this without a healthy dose of knowledge. After five-or-so years of spending days on end around the areas he explores, he knows the underbelly of New York better than many of us know the backs of our own hands. The adventures themselves bring a great deal of adrenaline-induced inspiration, so be sure to give the video a thorough watch.

Below are some images, many of which are yet to be seen, captured by 2e. Enjoy the images, enjoy the inspiration, and as always, shoot responsibly:

Great places to stay on the world's loveliest islands

1. Thatch Caye Resort, Belize

Why we love Belize's central coast: less crowded (and often less costly) than those in the north, the cayes off Belize’s central coast are smack in the middle of some of the country’s most amazing diving, snorkelling and fishing sites. Slackers take note: there’s no shortage of tropical breezes and palm-tree-slung hammocks.

Why we love Thatch Caye Resort: sitting eight miles off the coast, Thatch Caye is a privately owned island resort with environmental sustainability built into almost every aspect of its design. Eleven beautiful thatched-roof cabañas built from local hardwoods sit on stilts over the ocean, connected by paths winding through native mangroves. Electricity for both private and communal facilities is generated from solar and wind sources, with a single diesel generator kept as backup. Thatch’s excellent restaurant employs local chefs and serves organic Garifuna, East Indian, Maya and North American dishes, and in the evenings guests can sip drinks beneath the stars while watching tropical fish swim below their feet at the newly built Starfish Bar. Beachside campsites accommodate travellers on a budget.

2. Lahaina Shores, Maui, Hawaii