This impressive black and white picture shows the interior of an abandoned paper factory in the Black Forest. The motif radiates an almost ghostly calm, although the room was once full of life and noise. Large, weathered machines stand in the centre, surrounded by countless pipes, valves and fittings - a steely testimony to past industrial culture. The machines are eaten away by rust, layers of paint are peeling off and give an idea of how long this place has been abandoned to decay. Graffiti can be seen on the walls, silent signs of the few visitors who still venture here. Daylight falls through narrow windows and illuminates the dusty floors and details of the old technology. The scene seems frozen in time - as if someone had abruptly stopped work and never returned. The image not only conveys the aesthetics of decay, but also a sense of history, transience and the magic of forgotten places. Ideal for lovers of "urban exploration" and industrial romanticism.
Welcome to my world of photography! My name is Marcel Hechler and for many years my faithful companion, my camera, has accompanied me on numerous hikes in the Alps as well as in my explorations of lost places and modern or historic buildings. I am always on the.. Read more…