Zeche Westfalen, Ahlen, HDR
It was by random that we found Zeche Westfalen (coal mine) when we were on a photo tour of the area, following interesting signs. It turned out to be a great location for HDR photography, especially because hardly anyone was there that day.
I love the writing on the photo above. "Denke an Deine Sicherheit" - "Think of your safety!" - and in this text, one letter is about to drop!
Mehr zufällig haben wir die Zeche Westfalen in Ahlen gefunden, als wir auf Foto-Tour waren. Eine tolle Location für HDR-Aufnahmen, auch weil nur wenige Menschen dort waren.
Mir gefällt diese Gesamtsicht auf die Gebäude vor allem wegen der Schrift. Und gerade in diesem Text stürzt ein Buchstabe ab. |
This smacks of immense age and use and abuse. Is it possible to explain the use of the buildings shown? Does this all lead to the mine entrance? Is there a link to the history of such a mine?
ReplyDeleteAlthough it is French, have you ever read Zola's book about coal mining, Germinal? All the horrors of men trying to make a living by wrestling precious coal from under the earth, none of which they would get.