Fresh Works
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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.

the grand collapse
…the structure still stands, but barely. A fragile skeleton of former glory. Nature and neglect have taken their toll.

sanctuary on the rock
This chapel rests atop a rock, embraced by a sea of trees and silent mist. A place of peace and resilience, where nature and spirit meet.

mangrove morning magic
I was completely overwhelmed by the raw beauty of nature that morning in Malaysia, surrounded by the vibrant mangroves and the playful monkeys swinging through the trees. It was a moment of pure connection, where I felt deeply part of the earth’s living rhythm.

flate dome
..despite the decay creeping through the walls the fresco’s beauty endures, a poignant reminder of the villa’s past grandeur

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.

pillars in dust
..once a grand hotel, now a silent relic where dust and time quietly reclaim every corner.“

one tree and thousand leaves
Bathed in golden dawn, the lone tree stands amidst the tea fields – silent, yet full of stories.

wither and blossom
….faded beauty and invading life come together in an abandoned winter garden, a testimony to the cycle of time.

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.

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.

peephole facing the lower floor
..a forgotten staircase in an Abkhazian sanatorium, revealing layers of time.

two men and a harp
..the ornate stucco figures adorn the ceiling of this beautiful yet abandoned palace.

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.

secrets of the red room
…once a place of laughter and celebration, now a silent witness to the passage of time.

Taipei’s Mythic Watchers
..dragon figures appear frozen in mid-play with a ball, overlooking the skyline of Taipei. In the distance, the iconic Taipei 101 rises through the mist, bridging ancient myth with urban reality.

flowers for the lord
Peeling walls and shadows dominate the deserted estate, leaving only the faint impression of past beauty.

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.

the river’s journey
Wandering through Iceland’s highlands, I stumbled upon this ethereal landscape. The soft curves of the river contrasted beautifully against the sharp peaks of the mountains, creating a truly magical scene.

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.

plaster dreams crumble
Sunlight filters through broken windows, illuminating a forgotten room in a once-glorious castle.

green heart
In the middle of the vibrant life of a southern European city, a secret garden slowly devours the abandoned building.

the Seven Faces
..a small villa in southern Europe with a wonderful ceiling painting, embedded in a dreamlike landscape

houseplant 2.0
..the nature has an extraordinary way of reclaiming spaces once dominated by human hands.

sit down and learn devoutness
..a bygone era, when the pursuit of a pious life began in these very halls.

dragon’s spine
I hiked up in the dark and had the entire wall to myself as the sun came up. A truly magical and unforgettable experience.

solitary station
… this abandoned railway station hall of a former Soviet republic is a testimony to the glamour and splendour of days gone by.

hilltop harmony
..the pristine white stupa stands bathed in the soft glow of dawn. Witnessing its beauty in the first light of day evokes a profound sense of peace and spiritual awakening.

golden retreat
..the golden splendour of a former religious centre in Taiwan contrasts with the surrounding nature, which is slowly reclaiming the building.

kaleidoscopic view of nature
discover the kaleidoscope of colors that dance across the surface of this serene lake in Taiwan, where the sky and the earth meet in a symphony of beauty.

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.

crumbling altar
sunlight, once filtering through stained glass windows, now casts long, dancing shadows on the crumbling altar

Grotta delle Brocche Rotte
..a hidden gem on the rugged coast of Sardinia. This small, natural cave offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding cliffs.

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.

grandma’s favourite place
she would spend hours in this room, rocking gently back and forth, a book resting on her lap.

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.

forgotten locker room
the air was thick with the smell of dampness and decay as I stepped into the forgotten locker room.

united colors of decay
…just an abandoned villa in Italy, but in the right light it is full of beautiful colours.

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.

waveforms
senhor da Pedra Chapel, a small white chapel perched on a rocky outcrop in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. The chapel is surrounded by a sandy beach and the vast Atlantic Ocean.

Episcopal Palace of Astorga
The architect of this palace in the small Spanish town of Astorga is Antonio Gaudi

come upstairs with me
.. a small staircase in an Italian villa. Are you curious to see what’s at the top?

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.

time travel
a view that will take you back centuries in time – the Charles Bridge in Prague with the Old Town of Prague in the background.

6 sqm apartments available
..this prison has seen many inmates. It was originally built to ship exiled citizens to colonies…

paths to the sun
the last rays of sunlight on the Great Wall of China. A moment I really enjoyed and spent in humility.

open fire
This villa is probably beyond saving. The roof has collapsed and the decay is progressing rapidly.

upwards to the downfall
the grand staircase of an abandoned sanatorium in a spa resort in the former Soviet Union

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

about angels and crosses
The roof of this church collapsed years ago and now the decay is progressing inexorably.

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.

fire and ice
Experiencing a live volcanic eruption has been on my bucket list for a long time, and I’m over the moon that I can now tick it off.

three steps to enlightenment
The altar of an abandoned church in Western Europe. The church grounds are now used for sheep grazing.

不到长城非好汉 (Bu dao changcheng fei hao han)
It’s a quote from Mao and it means: one who fails to reach the Great Wall cannot be called a man

Xuankong Si (悬空寺)
hanging Temple in the near of Mount Heng in Hunyuan County, Datong City, Shanxi Province, China.

Chenghuang Pavilion / 城隍阁
Chenghuang Pavilion (or City God pavilion) is located on a hill in Hangzhou with a beautiful view over the West Lake.

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….



























































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































