Derelict
Far from the acceleration of our time, I find a deep, archaic stillness within abandoned villas, castles, and overgrown ruins. These are places where the clocks have long since ceased to tick, and only the light sets the pace. Through my photographs, I capture the moment where the boundaries between human creation and nature dissolve. I invite you on a journey to these silent witnesses – a homage to the melancholy beauty of decay.
pillars in dust
..once a grand hotel, now a silent relic where dust and time quietly reclaim every corner.”
heavenly bodies
…a ceiling of flesh and faith — where heaven touches the hunger of the world.
the grand collapse
…the structure still stands, but barely. A fragile skeleton of former glory. Nature and neglect have taken their toll.
lost in green
Once the grand home of a Chinese sugar cane manufacturer, this historic mansion now stands in silent repose, gracefully enveloped by nature.
organic embrace
.. a forgotten house in Malaysia is slowly consumed by roots
aviation’s afterlife
This aircraft rests deep within the lush forests of Malaysia, a testament to nature’s enduring power of reclamation. This is not the ill-fated MH370, but another forgotten giant, slowly becoming one with the verdant landscape.
tree house
An abandoned Malaysian villa is dramatically reclaimed by nature, with a large tree bursting through its center and lush green foliage engulfing the entire structure.
lavender decay
I first wandered these halls in 2014 but missed the chance to capture this room. Eleven years on, its quiet magic still lingers in the fading light.
oculus eyes
..in a forgotten forest, a once-grand chapel decays.
celestial rose guardian
the guardian watches over this grand, decaying Baroque hall.
sit down and learn devoutness
..a bygone era, when the pursuit of a pious life began in these very halls.
the gate of wisdom
…can you recognise the open book under the gate?
pavilion bridge
..hidden deep within an overgrown, abandoned garden in Taiwan, this elegant pavilion bridge emerges from the lush greenery like a scene from a lost world. To capture this photo, I had to push through dense foliage and massive webs guarded by hand-sized orb-weaver spiders.
houseplant 2.0
..the nature has an extraordinary way of reclaiming spaces once dominated by human hands.
mission planet earth [done]
..are they still among us and was the mission successful?
mosquito palace
…an abandoned castle in Taiwan, slowly but steadily being reclaimed by nature
pathway to tranquility
…old gate of a former budhist temple in taiwan.
green city
abandoned apartment blocks in Taiwan
golden retreat
..the golden splendour of a former religious centre in Taiwan contrasts with the surrounding nature, which is slowly reclaiming the building.
dragons between worlds
..this abandoned temple in Taiwan showcases intricate wood carvings, now faded and worn, yet still revealing the grandeur of its past. The ornate altar, adorned with numerous dragon motifs, stands as a testament to its former spiritual significance.
our lady’s journey (聖母出巡圖)
a room in an abandoned Taoist temple
tropical cinderella castle
once upon a time, deep in a tropical rainforest, stood a castle of dreams.
secrets of the red room
…once a place of laughter and celebration, now a silent witness to the passage of time.
flate dome
..despite the decay creeping through the walls the fresco’s beauty endures, a poignant reminder of the villa’s past grandeur
nothing good comes from above
..a tiny chapel somewhere in the south of europe
open fire
This villa is probably beyond saving. The roof has collapsed and the decay is progressing rapidly.
woodland fairies
.. room with a unique fresco by a famous painter in an Italian villa.
storage room
Formerly a grand room of a rich family, now only a storage space.
forgotten locker room
the air was thick with the smell of dampness and decay as I stepped into the forgotten locker room.
where light once bloomed
In this abandoned conservatory, the intricate glasswork still captures the imagination, a silent testament to a space once filled with life and light.
the peacock heaven
i was particularly impressed by this wonderful ceiling painting of a stately villa in southern Europe. On my second visit I finally managed to photograph this room
inner courtyard view
enjoy the view
all that’s left of glamour
..a burnt-out castle in Poland that has been decaying for decades.
the secret gate
what do you think is behind this secret door? I haven’t found out yet.
united colors of decay
…just an abandoned villa in Italy, but in the right light it is full of beautiful colours.
wither and blossom
….faded beauty and invading life come together in an abandoned winter garden, a testimony to the cycle of time.
on drifting between heaven and earth
a beautifully painted room in an urban villa
come upstairs with me
.. a small staircase in an Italian villa. Are you curious to see what’s at the top?
strange patterns
the grand entrance hall in a palace
hope and reality
i almost missed this little chapel in an abandoned villa.
triple X
..the faded splendour of an abandoned palace in the south of europe
vip lodge
an abandoned theatre in Europe
floorless
the beauty of this villa can still be seen despite its severe decay
back to the past
I found this beautiful room in an abandoned villa
green heart
In the middle of the vibrant life of a southern European city, a secret garden slowly devours the abandoned building.
grandma’s favourite place
she would spend hours in this room, rocking gently back and forth, a book resting on her lap.
green tentacle
..plants looking for an entrance to an old farmhouse in southern europe
semi-detached house
a small house in italy, unfortunately i couldn’t get into the right half of the house where there is a beautiful room.
vertical panorama window
a large and impressive arch in an abandoned factory
studium et labor
…this beautiful villa in the south of Europe is a little gem and I can still imagine very well how beautiful the villa must have been in the past.
like the ocean
I found this room in an abandoned breathtaking villa.
flowers & stripes
A once-grand room in an abandoned villa lies in disrepair.
overloaded
..the final resting place for a funeral carriage
where angels only have wings
an abandoned and derelict church in southern europe
crumbling altar
sunlight, once filtering through stained glass windows, now casts long, dancing shadows on the crumbling altar
fly to heaven
a tiny abandoned chapel in southern europe
light meets underworld
entrance hall of an abandoned mansion
compass needle
symbiosis of architecture and nature
halfway up the stairs
staircase in an abandoned palace
between the worlds
..in this unique vault, you feel like you’ve travelled back thousands of years.
shadows of gladiators
…the forgotten depths of a colosseum
the rainbow conquer the church
…better colourful than just black and white
loss of control
an abandoned transformer station
let the nature in
a small inconspicuous window in an abandoned villa
sit down and listen to nature
open the window and nature will come to you
lions under the starry sky
staircase in an abandoned palace
linger by the river
a beautiful room in a palace
county palace
a small villa in the countryside
tiny moorish palace
…abandoned Moorish palace, fortunately now under reconstruction
upwards to the angels
a staircase in a moorish palace
voyeurism
bedroom in an abandoned villa somewhere in europe
under the treetops
beautiful ceiling painting in an abondoned palace.
come in and pray
an abandoned small chapel
the tower that is not leaned
a small room in a palace
sunlight sonata
living room in a small farmhouse
between young angels
corridor in an abandoned palace somewhere in europe
dancing in heaven
an abandoned auditorium with an impressive ceiling
Sleeping Beauty Castle
…an abandoned castle somewhere in Europe
three steps to enlightenment
The altar of an abandoned church in Western Europe. The church grounds are now used for sheep grazing.
the blue vases
staircase in an abandoned palace
single room with garden view
just a small room with nice decay.
eduarda. love is purple
room with impressive ceiling stucco in an abandoned palace
the backyard
..of a farmhouse
home with a view
..abandoned house on the top of a mountain in western europe
the woodcarver’s dream
The representative entrance hall of a large palace.
golden vault
small room in a large opulent palace.
heavenly violinists
a small stage inside of an abandoned palace
cinderella stairs
magnificent staircase of a grand palace
greenhouse effect
a courtyard of light in an abandoned palace …
6 sqm apartments available
..this prison has seen many inmates. It was originally built to ship exiled citizens to colonies…
room of geometric shapes
..in an abandoned palace
look into space
a small room in a palace
two men and a harp
..the ornate stucco figures adorn the ceiling of this beautiful yet abandoned palace.
botanical joy room
a beautifully painted room in an old burnt-out palace
mayday in the jungle
a small plane deep in the forest..
come in, light
abandoned monastery somewhere in europe
plaster dreams crumble
Sunlight filters through broken windows, illuminating a forgotten room in a once-glorious castle.
upwards to the star
..an abandoned manor house
alone on the other side
an abandoned gravesite
blue portal
I found this beautiful room in an abandoned villa
shallow waters
abandoned ferry in the mediterranean sea
the variations of sky blue
..an abandoned chapel, small, but simply magnificent..
blue veins
..waterslides in an abandoned aqua park
about angels and crosses
The roof of this church collapsed years ago and now the decay is progressing inexorably.
elevator to heaven
church of a deserted village
holy water
abandoned church through which a small river flows
the anonymous last supper
hall in an abandoned monastery
come in and find colors
colorful rooms inside an abandoned palace
passion
abandoned palace with colorful rooms
hope
abandoned palace with colorful rooms
europe meets africa
…just a room in danger of collapsing
the birdcage
lobby of a small villa with beautiful ceiling painting
the Seven Faces
..a small villa in southern Europe with a wonderful ceiling painting, embedded in a dreamlike landscape
love, peace and sovjets
.. an abandonded ballroom in italy
latern chamber
beautiful room in an abandoned villa
golden cage
room in an abandoned villa
balcony to nature
fabulous view from the conservatory of an abandoned villa
lakeside pavilion
just an another sunrise…
rose cavalier room
an abandoned palazzo in Italy
flowers for the lord
Peeling walls and shadows dominate the deserted estate, leaving only the faint impression of past beauty.
wake up with a kiss from the sun
bedroom of an abandoned farmhouse
stolen madonna
an abandoned small chapel
double collapse
a tiny hall of an abandoned villa
p(a)lace for plants
an abandoned “castle”
hymn of the big wheel
an abandoned theme park in Berlin
the chairs
an abandoned theatre that has been decaying for decades
peacock hall
the impressive lobby of a derelict theatre
dresscode red
an abandoned ballroom in eastern europe.
last station
abandoned train wagon in Hangzhou, China
throw-away society
bike-share graveyard in Shanghai, China
the green atlantis
..an abandoned fisher village in China.
back to nature
an abandoned fishing village on an island in the chinese sea.
the dome
an abandoned hospital in former Sovjet Union
aquaculture
an abandoned indoor swimming pool in a former Soviet republic
vestibule of recovery
an abandoned spa in the former sovjet union
upwards to the downfall
the grand staircase of an abandoned sanatorium in a spa resort in the former Soviet Union
peephole facing the lower floor
..a forgotten staircase in an Abkhazian sanatorium, revealing layers of time.
seven arches
..are slowly being reclaimed by nature
pillars under the blue sky
abondoned former sovjet sanatorium
ruins of the Soviet colosseum
..once a meeting place for children and young people, the building has fallen into disrepair since the end of the Soviet Union and is now a shadow of its former self.
palace of youth
…abandoned and decayed
steps into the light
just a staircase somewhere in georgia
4 guardians
..they stand sentinel in a forgotten ballroom, their gaze fixed on secrets only they can see. Once a place of music and celebration, now a haunting reminder of a bygone era.
Rear Window
an abandoned school in Abkhazia
houseplants
life moves back into this room
green power
this power plant was bombed during the war in the early nineteens
green city
Aerial view of a section of an abandoned city in Abkhazia
red building
an abonded sanatorium for tuberculosis patients in the former sovjet union
between the levels
a staircase in an abandoned and derelicted sanatorium in Abkhazia
solitary station
… this abandoned railway station hall of a former Soviet republic is a testimony to the glamour and splendour of days gone by.
green swirl
…an abandoned restaurant
flower & palms
abandoned former sovjet train station
train delay
an abandoned railway station in the former sovjet union
the hall of a lost journey
..this hall witnessed countless departures, now only whispers remain.
diamond floor
abandoned railway station in former sovjet union
stop for a view
.. abandoned train station in the former sovjet union
omega
abandoned cinema in the former sovjet union
7 arches
Pavilion of an abandoned restaurant in the former Soviet Union
sun balcony
a magnificent structure in Abkhazia
arrival at the bathing resort
an abandoned train station in the former Soviet Union
brutalism vs. baroque
staircase in an abandoned government building.
green layers
..an abandoned huge house
proletarian dream
abandoned villa in Abkhazia, former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
blue door
flooded cellar inside an abandoned culture house
sunrise in a forgotten land
abandoned tea factory in Abkhazia
glimpse into a magical world
view from an abondoned abkhazian palace
tropical sounds
small concert hall in Abkhazia
the grand entrance hall
..of an abandoned sanatorium
roulette
the abandoned theatre in the former Soviet Union has stood empty for years
the heaven in my room
…impressive window in an abandoned villa
ways to get down
staircase in an abandoned castle
three saints
abandoned chapel in france
fireplace stories
abandoned castle with wonderful rooms inside
nature steps in…
abandoned castle in Italy
between the floors
colorful staircase in an abandoned villa
the new owners
abandoned church of a small village
underworld is green
Old abandoned mill, Sorrento, Italy
old mill
..the old mill in Sorento, Campania , Italy
colors of underworld
a former roman cistern
captain nemo’s room
…looks a little like being inside the nautilus
between earth and sky
an further abandoned church..
let’s dance
just a ballroom in an abandoned castle
vestibule
in an abandoned castle
blue gates
an abandoned orthodox church
and the place of the lord shall be like the house of the lord
an abanded synagogue
the girl with the bicorne
an abandoned castle somewhere in eastern europe.
the seed of God
.. open air church..
drunken room
taken in an abandoned villa in the earthquake area
amphibia
just shipwrecks at beach..
let’s dance
…abandoned hall of a castle
green wood
a room inside an abandoned villa in western europe.
rundown
staircase in an abandoned palace in Portugal
balcony to the courtyard
The Silva Amado Palace, a stunning architectural marvel located in Lisboa, Portugal, has recently undergone a meticulous restoration process, breathing new life into this historic landmark. This complex of two buildings, consisting of the main palace and its old annexes, boasts a rich history dating back to the second half of the 18th century.
the angel with the harp
just a small ballroom
farmer’s glory
entrance of an abandoned agricultural cooperative house
the white room
..abandoned little house in europe
hole in the floor
..be careful while entering..
upstairs
abandoned manor in Portugal
echoes of elegance
..this derelict villa exudes an air of faded elegance
home theater
beautiful room in an abandoned villa
geometrics
..look for the many geometrics details
aftermath
..another decayes church
sleeping steelgiant
shipwreck in the atlantic ocean
deep in the woods
forgotten and abandoned castle
Is anybody out there?
abandoned cold war satellite dish
god’s umbrella
abandoned church in italy
The Broken Jug
abandoned theatre in europe
evergreen garden
fantastic room inside an abandoned palace somewhere in europe
borne by angels
a tiny abandoned chapel
sunny place
..conservatory in an abandoned villa
killing in the name of
abandoned villa in europe
our Father who art in heaven
night shot of an abandoned, destroyed church
duckweed express
abandoned rails over a lake
Junkie Church
this church was very disgusting, everywhere was pigeon droppings and junkie syringes …
tea dance club
abandoned club in uk
turquoise hope
abandoned welsh chapel
twilight of the gods
abandoned church / cinema
purple walls
abandoned welsh chapel
scream out of the darkness
look in the center of this image and see the creepy detail…
the blue cross
an abandoned welsh church
steelworkers catwalk
…inside of an abandoned factory
Those who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones
an abandoned campus in Eastern Europe
circulation of nature
abandoned roundhouse
pillars of creation
..an abandoned church somewhere in europe
house music
..grand piano in an abandoned villa.
in memory
..small theater with gorgeous stucco
stage fright
..small theater with gorgeous stucco
balcony of aristocracy
abandoned magnificent ballroom
graticule
an abandoned building somewhere im eastern europe
dehydrated
..abandonded central mineral bath in eastern Europe
soundless
small theater in eastern europe village
the light behind
…an abandoned monastery
green occupation
.. a from earthquake destroyed mansion
child’s room
in an abandoned villa
the sunbath
lobby in an abandoned villa
small stage
bedroom in an abandoned villa
let the sunshine in your room
chamber in an abandoned mainson
floral splendour
an abandoned villa somewhere in europe
open sky room
room in an abandoned villa in the mountains
bed crown
a bedroom in an abandoned manor
garden entrance
abandoned castle in italy
small lobby
.. small but very beautiful
Laudetur Jesus Christus
abandoned catholic church
eye contact
..directly to god..
dehydrated
..an abandoned spa
club (k)night
an abandoned night club
1890
an abandoned church somewhere in europe
path of hope
an abandoned church in eastern europe
squares and diamonds
room in an abandoned spa
behind closed doors
changing cubicles in an abandoned indoor swimming pool
veranda
…from an abandoned hotel
dried up spring
inside the former spa complex Solbad Wittekind in Germany
underground stage
… an abandoned dancefloor
collapsed
…a collapsed hall in a chateau
light therapy
…beautiful green room
nature from the left
..inside an abandoned house…
photosynthesis
inside an abandoned house
Kingdom of Mr. Innards
..abandoned japanese elementary school
transience
..an japanese tomb
chillout area
…taken in an abandoned japanese hotel…
decay is an artist
the finest decay that i have ever seen
Feng Shui
room in a abandoned japanese house
lost souls
..abandoned japanese shrine with thousand of mortuary tablets..
houseplants
…wonderful nature athmosphere
jungle house
abandoned conservatory
reading room
…in a abandoned castle
tristesse
an abandoned chateau in France
under the cross
inside an abandoned chapel
virgins ballroom
…an abandoned ballroom
the two spots
abandoned inn somewhere in Europe
tetris of decay
abandonded kitchen of an sanatorium
vegan kitchen
…in an abandoned hospital
times have changed
abandoned theatre somewhere in europe
Heavenly ladder
staircase in an abandoned villa
warm welcome
entrance hall of an sanatorium
modern medicine
operating room in an abandoned hospital
blue arch
room in a castle
Mint
..a another abandoned beauty
aground
abanonded ship in lagos, nigeria
kein Trinkwasser
..an abondoned spa
tunnel of blue
..in a abandoned spa..
the colorful gates
..a beauty many years ago
chasan’s place
..abandoned synagogue, closed after the holocaust
color layers
abandoned mansion in eastern europe
pray to heaven
an abandoned synagogue
cinderella staircase
staircase inside a abandoned casino
grand casino
…after the last curtain
wet floor
inside a abandoned building
god’s seed
abandoned chapel in france
forgotten chapel
..nature comes back
the small chapel
…inside a abandoned monastery
royal box
.. in a abandoned theatre
inside
…or outside?
upper floor
the upper floor from a mansion
red carpet
room in a abandonded mansion
united colors of decay
abandoned grand hotel after fire damage
Viagra urgently needed
…bed in an abandoned hotel
holy dragon slayer
inside a abandoned crypt
behind the Middle Kingdom
a section of the Great Wall that is decaying.
upstairs
upstairs
Streetlife
view from my accommodation in Yangon / Myanmar
Nibble, nibble, gnaw
abandoned house in thailand
labyrinth
Abandoned factory.
nature is back
a abandonded factory
red sawtooths
dark place
a sideroom in a abandoned church
enter
corridor of an abandoned palace
single room
single room in a abandoned castle
smaragd in the sky
small chappel in an abandoned villa
the last row
abandoned catholic church
song of decay
abandonded room in university
sandwich dreams
bedroom in an abandoned hospital..
illusion of pomp
abandoned villa
under the royal blue
room in a abandoned mansion
hustle and bustle in heaven
abandoned mansion
storyteller
…inside a abandoned manor..
the nature knocks at the door
upper room with a view
curvy up
staircase of an old factory
industrial catwalk
abondoned factory
sun energy
abandonded powerplant
360°
.. abandoned lobby
nature comes down
an abandoned hotel
different ways
colors and time
under the dome
symphony of decay
wide open
entrance space from an abandoned castle
corridor of lights
upper floor in a abandoned castle
spring sounds
no way out
..lobby from an abandoned castle
dancing children
room in a abandonded castle
auf dem Holzweg
abandoned castle
pink princess room
abandonded room
Royal Loge
a abandoned Theatre, light setting only with candlelights
Late Night Show
Elias’ Room
Emily’s Room
Industrial Dancefloor
light song
piano in an abandonded hotel
Blauer Salon
abandoned hotel
The Yellow Mile
abandoned prison
the welcome
Lobby of a abandoned asylum.
red arch
abandoned villa
red gates
floret wallpaper
doctor’s room
upwards away
bottle bottom
…look up
crumbling from the ceiling
power highway
red heaven
Aisle
The Power of Colors
Black Priest
come in and pray
The sign
double
the last hug
green hell
Coffin-Werner Shop
faceless
sit down and relax
Bitter Sweet Symphony
Colors of Power
pathology
standard room
love nest
Sound of Colosseum
Saturday Night Fever
the land before time
i took this picture in 2010 in the former Spreepark Berlin. In the days of the former GDR, the park was called Plänterwald.
after the diamond rush
abandoned ghost city Kolmanskop, Namibia
Pompous
… The postprocessing of this image was very hard. This room was very dark. For one exposure i needed 13 minutes (f 5,6 and ISO 800). This image is none an HDR, only one exposure….