Poppy in the wild

Against an abandoned industrial site, where decayed concrete walls tell the story of lost glory, an unexpected symbiosis between nature and human decay emerges. It is here, amid the desolation, that the beauty of red poppies blossoms. Like a bright red flame emerging from the grey concrete, the poppies wave their delicate petals in the wind. They are a vivid counterpart to the drab surroundings. The contrast between the intense red of the poppies and the sombre grey of the concrete wall is stunning. It is a reminder that even in the most unlikely places, beauty can emerge. The decayed concrete wall serves as a canvas for nature. Here, green weeds grow on the cracks and crevices, like a soft blanket of life that softens the raw edges. It forms a lush surface on which poppies can bloom, a symbol of resilience in a harsh environment. The red poppies seem to whisper a message: that hope and vitality are not limited by their surroundings. They bring a touch of joy to a place once meant for industry and activity, but now abandoned by time. They remind us that nature always finds its way, even in the most unlikely places. These red poppies on the abandoned industrial estate are a call for reflection. They invite us to discover beauty in unexpected corners of life and recognise that there is always hope, even in the midst of impermanence. They remind us that nature, with its delicate splendour, is capable of transforming the most raw and forgotten places into breathtaking scenes of beauty and memory.

This artwork is offered by Jacques Jullens

From the first moment I got a photo camera in my hands when I was 11, this intense love was never gone. From analogue to digital, from darkroom to lightroom and photoshop and from self-taught to photoschool. With the camera in my hand I am the best in my element with people, companies, sports and of course on the road for the unexpected when you look around you.

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