Abandoned ruins on the Sicilian coast

by Jeroen Berendse

About this work:
At Punta Bianca, on the south coast of Sicily near Agrigento, this abandoned ruin stands alone amongst white limestone cliffs and the Mediterranean Sea. The warm, sand-coloured stones and the red-brick arches above the empty windows tell a story of times gone by, whilst nature slowly reclaims its place. Dry grasses colour the hill a golden brown, forming a beautiful contrast with the deep blue and turquoise waters. It is a place where time seems to stand still. This piece brings the raw beauty and tranquil atmosphere of the Mediterranean coastal landscape into your home, ideal for lovers of travel, history and the sea.

About Jeroen Berendse:
In my day job, I’m a marketer. That means listening carefully to and observing customers, and using that knowledge to devise relevant solutions. As a photographer, I actually do the same thing, with the difference that I mainly listen closely to myself.

Photography is a way of telling a story. Captured in the perfect still image. A good photograph takes you in your mind’s eye to a special place in the world, an event that makes you smile or sets your creative mind at work. And because this is very personal, the same photograph evokes a unique experience and feeling in everyone – both the photographer and the viewer.

My portfolio contains photographs of a wide variety of subjects. You can find my full portfolio in my shop at Werk aan de Muur and on my website www.jeroenberendse.nl.