reactor4.be eric holubow: urban exploration photographer Abandoned Places Infiltration Frits Vrielink Photography|Photography The Shattered Remains of Afghanistan’s Versailles The ferocity of Afghan resistance to foreign rule has been recorded down the centuries, from Alexander the Great to our own modern times. Yet it is not only outsiders who have been the focus of the ire of the Afghan people. The first Afghan ruler who endeavored to modernize Afghanistan on a western model, Amanullah Khan (left), was eventually forced to flee his own country. His once opulent palaces are now testimony to the conflict and violence which have dogged this complex country for more than a century. Amanullah Khan became the Emir of Afghanistan in 1919, shortly afterwards declaring himself King. His vision was grandiose to say the least. Image Credit Flickr User Bruce MacRae Image Credit Flickr User Stepnout Ironically, the name of the new palace translates as the abode of peace. Image Credit Flickr User Carol Mitchell The two palaces can be confused due to their proximity and their architectural similarities. Image Credit Flickr User Stepnout Image Credit Flickr User Courtney Walker
Rebecca Litchfield | London | Fashion | Editorial | Commercial | Fine Art | Celebrity Photographer - Soviet Ghosts The Limited Edition artworks listed in this catalogue are available as archival pigment prints, professionally printed on 310g.s.m Giclee Hahnemühle German Etching board. Each print is signed, numbered, and accompanied with a signed Certificate of Authenticity. Prices are for unframed prints, framing can be included on request. For prices and information please download the catalogue. DOWNLOAD (Takes a Minute) To order or confirm availability please email rebecca@rebeccalitchfield.com Struck by the extent of abandonment in the former Soviet Union and its satellite states in the former Eastern Bloc, photographer Rebecca Litchfield sensitively and beautifully records many abandoned location's within 13 countries, which were either part of the Soviet Union or occupied, such as forgotten towns, factories, prisons, schools, monuments, hospitals, theatres, military complexes, asylums & death camps across the former communist states.
Preventorium Dolhain TB Hospital, Dolhain, Belgium - December 2012 | PROJ3CTM4YH3M Urban Exploration Preventorium Dolhain TB Hospital – Fire Truck History The Preventorium Dolhain is a fantastic art deco style building situated near the river Weser in the quiet secluded area of Dolhain near Liege. Following the closure of the hospital the property was transferred back to ownership of the province of Liege before ultimately being sold to a businessman Kurt Mayer for a reported 10.6 million Belgium francs (approximately £230,000 with plans that the hospital would stripped out and converted into high end loft apartments. A few older photos from when the building was open: Preventorium Dolhain TB Hospital – Old Images Our Visit Visited with Reliable Ryan ‘intrepidus’ and our soon to be Belgian commando and tour guide Christophe. On with the rest of the photos from our visit: Preventorium Dolhain TB Hospital Dolhain Preventorium Dolhain TB Hospital – Group shot Preventorium Dolhain TB Hospital – Open all hours Preventorium Dolhain TB Hospital – Staircase Preventorium Dolhain TB Hospital – Suitcase