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In a city near Erfurt Germany in a burned out and abandoned hotel this room sits quiet amongst the bustle of the busy city outside, slowly it is being reclaimed by nature and no one knows of the beauty that sits inside this abandoned building only a few feet from the sidewalk.

The hotel suffered from a fire 3 years ago but it was purchased by a man who used his brothers stolen passport to obtain the loan. The hotel is just sitting in idle decline while the German courts try to decide who ownership of the property belongs to now.


This photo was picked up and published in National Geographics "photos we love" Best of July 2012

And picked as a Daily Deviation on 2012-08-18

Also this photo won first place in the 2012 Jula international photography festival held in Munich Germany

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Given 2012-08-18
In a bed of grass by *Mafia--Hitman ( Featured by `fritsvandersloot )
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Critique by ~glvonriesen Aug 19, 2012, 6:46:41 PM
I can only say that this work of art goes beyond beauty and composition and transports one to the reality and spontaneity of life. It is a subtle reversal of emotions. At first brutally shocking yet draws the viewer quickly into a euphoric state of pleasure and tranquility. History combined with hope. The cycle of destruction and birth in an eternal dance witnessed within the confines of a moment. The stark contrast between brilliance, shadow, and the out of context object adds to the mystery which excites the mind of the viewer to ponder the meaning of life. Beyond this words become meaningless.
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=TemariAtaje May 16, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
Amazing!
You should join my photography group :iconcaptureamomentphotos: I like your work!
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~nathan3211 Apr 11, 2013
Simply Beautiful...
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=Schnitzelyne Jan 16, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
Featured: [link] :rose:
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~RebornOfDarkness Jan 5, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Wow! This is amazing!*__*
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Mood: Joy ~killythirsk Dec 11, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
Featured! here!! and Here!!
have a nice day! :orange:
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~living-in-a-garden Oct 6, 2012
Perfection in every way.
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~awrah Sep 18, 2012
Devastation to renewal; very nice.
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Mood: dA Love ~SilenceMacabreArt Sep 17, 2012
:heart: lovely shot :clap:
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~musi1 Sep 16, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Impressive :love:
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~Moeker Sep 14, 2012
Hey there!
I have been wondering, since im going to erfurt in a few weeks, if you could tell me where exactly this burned out hotel could be found :O i would love to go there and take a look myself :3

Would be nice if you could help me out there ^.^

Greets from a german~


Oh, and a WONDERFUL picture you did there!
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