This picture shows a small, roughly moulded stone statue of a bird sitting on a dusty windowsill in an abandoned building. The figure, reminiscent of the fairy tale of the "ugly duckling", is illuminated by warm, incoming sunlight and casts a long shadow on the rusty windowsill. The texture of the stone is coarse and worn, giving the impression of a forgotten relic. The play of light and the mixture of dust and decay give the place a nostalgic atmosphere, as if this little bird is silently watching over time while the world outside moves on.
My best friend introduced me to abandoned and forgotten places in March 2023. We watched lost place videos together and I was very fascinated by them. He said to me "I know something, let's go". So we drove about 45 minutes to an abandoned rehab clinic. When we got.. Read more…