Abandoned worlds: German photographer captures forgotten hotels and theaters

Photographer from Germany Matthias Hacker takes pictures of abandoned places. The attention of the photographer is attracted by ancient theaters and hotels.

Dilapidated dance halls, hotel lobbies, abandoned corridors. Mattias Hacker pays full attention to each abandoned room. Creates stories, collections of pictures. Sometimes dedicates entire projects.

Before starting shooting, the photographer studies the future space in detail. With special care approaches dilapidated buildings. After all, it is very dangerous. In some cases, he takes a group of friends or one friend who could insure him in case of emergency.

Matthias Hacker believes that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Therefore, through his photographs, he tries to show how unusual the ruins of old hotels, train stations and hospitals can be. The German photographer sees beauty in oblivion. And happy to share what you see.

Grateful viewers become fans of the work of Matthias Hacker. They try to find photos of abandoned places and sometimes even buy them.

The photographer is not particularly hiding. He posts pictures on social media and on his website. However, it rarely does so. He understands that in order for his hobby to bring full pleasure, you need to devote enough time to it. Matthias Hacker spends up to 5-7 days on his expeditions.

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