The picture shows a series of old pressure gauges installed in an abandoned paper factory in the Black Forest. The close-up in black and white emphasises the rough texture of the metal, the rust and the traces of decades of use. The scales of the pressure gauges stand still - witnesses to a time when machine noise and steaming pipes still set the pace of everyday working life here. The valves underneath are corroded, as if they have not seen any movement for years. This technical detail tells of the region's industrial heritage, which is slowly being reclaimed by nature. The depth of the image, created by the diagonal perspective, lends the scene a certain drama and leads the viewer into the past. Paper production was once an important industry in the Black Forest. Today, the abandoned plant looks like a frozen moment - a memorial to transience and change. The picture invites reflection on the relationship between man, technology and nature and appeals above all to those who are interested in urban exploration and the aesthetics of decay.
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…