Human Traces

As time is passing we humans leave our traces everywhere - willingly or not. Sometimes in a really bad way (waste, hurting beings, destroying landscapes...). And sometimes we leave a special kind of beauty in our traces, that tells the story of a time long ago.

This picture was taken in a hidden area of the men's pavillon of Beelitz Heilstaetten near Berlin/Germany. Originally been built as a sanatory for tuberculosis patients about 1900-1930, the buildings had a moved history during the years. From being used as a sanatory during World War II transformed to a hospital for Russian soldiers until 1994. Finally it stood abandoned for several years - explored by artists, photographers and unfortunately became also a victim of vandalism.

A place with a special kind of energy in it - whispering stories and names from every wall - of the thousands of people that had crossed its way.

Digital photography. Slight post-processing.