This eerie, abandoned and gloomy backdrop of the interior of a former, East German factory building was taken in the late afternoon of 26 May 2017 in the Oder-Spree district of Brandenburg.
Do you love motifs and excitement of a special kind? If you crave thrills and adrenaline, you should tell her about so-called "Urbexing". The thought of exploring abandoned places with your camera sounds pretty tempting.
If you are planning a holiday in eastern Germany, my photo motif will give you a first impression. This former "workroom" also tells of the East German past. It is the magical beginning of a time travel through history.
So if you love abandoned places or have already discovered and consciously searched for them yourself, this would be a perfect place to start. If the thrill of mysterious and mystical areas appeals to you, this is the place for you.
But what exactly does "URBEX" mean?
In short, "Urban Exploration" is the independent exploration of so-called Lost Places.
Here, old industrial wastelands, empty houses or unused buildings are explored at one's own risk.
"For me, photography feels like really capturing the moment - like a kind of alchemy where time is physically captured."
Silva Wischeropp was born in the Hanseatic city of Wismar in the former GDR. Today she lives and works in Berlin. As a passionate travel..
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