Trends in photography - The Charm of abandoned Places
Abandoned places are a type of scenario that have started early to arouse the interest of photographers. Buildings, villages, structures which are only a distant mirror of its glories otherwise convincing, but then with a charm, which only few can resist in front of the camera.
In recent years, many blogs were published with recommendations that inspire to photograph deserted places. It is important always to remember not to go alone to such places, as they are sometimes not 100% safe. Many of these blogs provide safety information (we are talking about places that are demolished already half) that, without a doubt, should be followed. However, there are also very safe areas where intense image work can get tackled. Swimming pools, factories, hospitals or even whole villages get utilized, for example as a backdrop for fashion shoots.
A typical location for this type of photography is Detroit. This city in the north of the United States in the last few decades experienced a process of decay, which was mainly caused by the economic slowdown due to the disappearance of the automotive industry. Thereby the population declined dramatically. Houses, theaters, train stations ..., eerie scenarios were portrayed by renowned photographers.
In Europe, Berlin is such a key location for seekers to photograph deserted places. Sanatoriums and ancient ruins of World War II are, among others, object of photographic desire. Particularly known is the Spree Park, an amusement park that was built in the GDR, and which one can visit and photograph these days after receipt of entry.
In Spain there are numerous abandoned villages. The best known is perhaps Belchite (Zaragoza), as a reminder of the disasters of war. Industrial colonies in Catalonia or a tuberculosis sanatorium in the mountains also serve for fantastic snapshots only comparable to some gothic horror scenarios.
