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Hortus Botanicus

Hidden in the mountains of north Portugal i found this abandoned hotel. Most of it was already collapsed. Only a small part of the diningroom was still standing. Plants slowly taking over the place. For me this is the beauty of decay.

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Color Photography Contest

2023

Nominee

Still Life

Professional

Hortus Botanicus

Hidden in the mountains of north Portugal i found this abandoned hotel. Most of it was already collapsed. Only a small part of the diningroom was still standing. Plants slowly taking over the place. For me this is the beauty of decay.

About Artist

Bas Van Der Poel

I am a Dutch photographer with a passion for the beauty of decay. I explore the normally unseen or off-limit parts of urban areas or industrial facilities to take pictures of the beauty of natural decay, before they are trashed, demolished or renovated. These buildings can be hospitals, castles, manors, industrial buildings or private houses. Mostly the buildings are not freely accessible and visiting them is often dangerous. Locations have nicknames, information about these locations will not be given! The reason for this is to protect these often monumental buildings from vandalism. I do not destroy anything or take anything with me. The golden rule is: “Leave nothing but Footprints, Take nothing but Photos”.

Bas Van Der Poel

Photographic Areas of Focus

Abstract, Architecture, Fine Art, Nature, Still Life

Location

Netherlands

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