This picture shows a distinctive green wooden door beautifully weathered by time. The wood shows a rich palette of discolouration and flaking paint, giving the door an authentic and lived-in character. The vertical boards are visible, some with cracks or discolouration, while the lighter wood under the paint layer emerges here and there. In the middle of the door, the word "Malerlager" is written, suggesting that the space was once used as a storage area for paint or painting materials-a detail that only makes the story behind this door more intriguing.
The imposing natural stone arch that towers above the door provides a beautiful architectural setting. The stones are light in colour, with fine textures that testify to craftsmanship and wear over centuries. The metal cross beams around the arch frame add an industrial layer to the whole.
The weathered state of the door and the walls around it make it clear that this building has been heavily used for many years. Yet the whole radiates an unexpected charm: it is precisely the imperfection that makes the door unique. The combination of wear marks, colour residues and rough materials creates an image that feels both artistic and historical-a silent witness to the daily labour that once took place here.
Photography was born out of passion, but has also become work. I mainly photograph outdoors in greenery and also like to go home and abroad to capture our beautiful world. My specializations are travel photography, nature (landscape and macro) and architecture. My latest work can also.. Read more…