A vacant industrial hall from the early 20th century fills the picture. the photograph shows an abandoned hall from another era, a silent witness to early industrial grandeur. Tall weathered concrete columns stand in rows, supporting the structure. Their surface is rough and tarnished by time. The columns , beams, walls and ceilings were once painted in shades of light and dark green, now the paint is weathered and flaking off. The soft daylight coming in through the windows caresses the rough surfaces. The whole place exudes the beauty of decay, a place where silence and memory merge.
Born and raised in Noordwijk, I can often be found on the beach and in the dunes. Favourite photography subjects are nature, landscapes, travel, cities and architecture... Read more…