A rusty door handle bearing the mark of time sits enthroned on an old door, its paint peeling off in thick layers to reveal the original surface. The traces of weathering and wear and tear lend this detail in an abandoned building an almost melancholy beauty. The handle, once probably in frequent use, is now silent and abandoned, rusty and marked by the ravages of time. The picture radiates a sombre atmosphere and invites the viewer to reflect on the past of this place and the hands that once touched this handle. In this lost place, the door handle symbolises the passing and silent decay of time. A small moment frozen in eternity, reflecting nostalgia and mystery at the same time. What might be behind this door and what stories are hidden in these walls?
My best friend introduced me to abandoned and forgotten places in March 2023. We watched lost place videos together and I was very fascinated by them. He said to me "I know something, let's go". So we drove about 45 minutes to an abandoned rehab clinic. When we got.. Read more…