The black-and-white photograph masks the haunting beauty of the abandoned town of Doel, with the imposing sails of an old mill rising high above a desolate setting. The mill sails, once a symbol of activity and life, now turn in a silent dance with the wind and elements, as silent witnesses to the forgotten history of this abandoned place.
The sharp contrasts between the dark sails and the sky emphasise the loneliness and oblivion of this landscape. The fine details of the sails, captured in black and white, tell the story of past glory and the ongoing struggle against the ravages of time. The emptiness surrounds the mill as a silent reminder of a once vibrant community, now sunk in desolation.
The photograph invites the viewer to feel the melancholy of the moment, where the mill's powerful sails defy the passage of time amidst a city embracing the silence of oblivion. It is an image of timeless beauty and lost history, captured in the quiet stillness of an abandoned Target.
Born in Gemert, living in Tilburg. I discovered photography at a somewhat later age and from that moment on I wondered why I ever had another hobby. After a few months of photographing I found my love for black and white photography... Read more…