I love coming across abandoned buildings in lone landscapes. While on a recent drive in the outskirts of Mostar I came across some nice places for landscape photography. The landscapes are mostly bare now and on this particular day it was windy as well. But that didn't stop me from going out and getting the shots. These images were taken on a drive to Blagaj. You can find some interesting, old and run down buildings here, that are nicely juxtaposed with the surrounding bare fields.
It was a chilling afternoon as we drove up the first stop for the day. I saw this old stone house, just on the side of the road. Something about it drew my attention immediately. Some bare trees were on both sides of it, showing slowly how nature takes over places like these.
Far in the distance is Mostar, and as I finished (carefully) taking this next photo, I hopped back into my car and moved on to the next spot. It was another abandoned building with lush dark winter green trees surrounding it. I could actually see it being restored, since it has a very nice layout.
As the day ended, darkness started rushing over the lands. The landscapes here are waiting for better days, but I hope I presented their moody side nicely as well.
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I loved the isolation of these abandoned buildings and they are certainly reat photo opportunaities. I also lovedd the shot with the white line in the middle of the road goingn to the distance
ReplyDeleteYes, there is a real feeling of isolation here. Especially this far out of the city. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteNice colors in your photos! The buildings looks so sad when they are abandoned :)
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day!
Lovely pictures
ReplyDeleteFabulous captures, but always a little bit sad.
ReplyDeleteIf walls could talk...
Oh, the stories those old buildings could tell!
ReplyDeleteHope I counted correctly, number eight is my favorite
Thanks Lea. Glad you like the shots.
DeleteIndeed you have... wonderful photo's as always... although abandanment is very sad ofcourse
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DeleteI love old abandoned buildings too! It's so interesting seeing such different architectural styles from ours.
ReplyDeleteYou took excellent shots on this trip Mersad.. When I see these old abandoned buildings I can't help wondering about their history.. who lived there, what happened to them etc.
ReplyDeleteMe too. I guess those stories will die with the buildings.
DeleteWhat stories these buildings could tell if they could talk. Sure got my imagination stirring. Very interesting group.
ReplyDeleteAbandoned buildings always make good photo subjects!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to your adventures. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJM, Illinois-U.S.A.
The first two buildings, as well as the landscapes, look like they might be located in Arizona! I love all the various textures picked up by the camera in the first building.
ReplyDeleteI also think that the sky helped a lot. There was a lot of texture in the clouds.
DeleteToll hast du die fotografiert und uns interessant gezeigt.
ReplyDeleteLiebe Grüße
i really like both of the buildings in these photos. that first one i love all the photos of it and of course the tree in the pic. they would be lovely hanging on a wall
ReplyDeleteSo lovely and lonely. I like old abandoned buildings too.
ReplyDeleteThe second house ,that is only a shell, is a photographer's dream. I like how the scenery can be seen through the windows and doors of the house.
I like that as well about those shots!
DeleteThese are excellent shots--- It appears that the second building was on the receiving end of some shelling or small arms fire. I love this kind of land--. I'd say it looks quite a bit like our high desert areas.
ReplyDeleteYes, Bill I think so too about the second building. The scenery here is known to be very desert-like since we get high heats in the summer.
DeleteMersad, I really like these. There is something about an abandoned house, or building, that evokes emotion.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful places! Love those houses and totally understand why you stopped for photographes.
ReplyDeleteAlways love your photos here. The tree standing next to the first building made me think of a skeleton! By the way, would you please link to ABC Wednesday on each post so others who don't know about us might come and visit, perchance to contribute. Thanks on behalf of the "cast & crew" of ABCW.
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Hi Leslie, you can find the link back under "Where I'm Linking To" at the end of the post. Thanks for your visit, so glad you like the photos.
DeleteAbandoned buildings always make me wonder about the people who built them in the first place, and why they are now left alone, isolated and lonely. The second building looks like it's been on the receiving end of some gunfire. Your photos are eloquent testimony to the past.
ReplyDeleteIt probably was. I don't think that house has been touched since the war here in the early 90s.
DeleteSo much historical drama depicted in your photos of the abandoned buildings. And I love the landscape images as well.
ReplyDeleteVery nice and moody! Great buildings, their textures captured so well.
ReplyDeleteGosh! They both have an ancient, crumbling beauty. Old places like that make me wonder about the tales they could tell. :)
ReplyDeleteThis area looks to receive very little rain.
ReplyDeletebeautiful landscapes. love the image of the old house with the tree stump in the corner
ReplyDeletemy favorite is the closeup of the tree very close to the house. Which structure will win out?
ReplyDeleteROG, ABCW
Great photos! Abandoned buildings always look so mysterious!
ReplyDeleteMersad, you certainly captured the beauty of this abandoned landscape, it has a haunting appeal. Here in the US we seem to discard places and things and continue moving on, the same appears to happen in your beautiful country. Thanks for joining this week, please visit when you can.
ReplyDeleteVery haunting photos. There must be some stories about why they were abandoned. Wonder where the owners live now if they are indeed still alive.
ReplyDeleteI find a beauty in abandoned buildings but such sadness too. Love the long look down the road with fence on one side.
ReplyDeleteMB
I've traveled roads like these in the United States. Your photography is beautiful. I'm visiting from Tuesday's Treasures. Hope your week is going well.
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