At the water's edge, surrounded by greenery and silence, stands an old iron mechanism, probably once part of a lock or dam. The gears and steel structure are weathered, overgrown with ivy and signs of rust, silent witnesses to years of service. The whole place exudes a certain calm, as if time passes more slowly here. The setting is idyllic, calm rippling water, reeds across the way and the soft glow of an overcast day. Despite the industrial nature of the mechanism, it blends harmoniously with the nature around it. Cobwebs between the rods betray that it has not been used for some time. Yet it has something monumental about it, a reminder of how man and water once worked closely together. Here, at this spot, technology and nature meet in a special way. A forgotten piece of history in a living landscape.
Always been into photography, but now that I have reached the age of 64, I have more time for this beautiful hobby. I try to look at everything in a different way , seek a different perspective... Read more…