Yeah. East is worse than West. Best to not travel alone at night. I only heard of one hooker being killed last month. Down the street from the new place.

But yeah there are some cool places around to take pics.
Edit: Explore google maps a little from my
link That place looks like a good spot. Perhaps you can catch a train going by or just use that old worn fence. Look around there from about I-25 to Kalamath Colfax to Alameda. It's a small industrialish area. Should find something. If I weren't busy I'd come out and help find/guide you to spots. There is a power plant near there and Invesco Field. Pepsi Center and Elitche Gardens.