Abandoned Attisholz Factory on Zeiss Super Ikonta 534/16

Attisholz is an abandoned cellulose factory in the kanton Solothurn, Switzerland. Cellulose was produced here since the 1881 year. In 2008 the fabric was closed. Unfortunately, all the industrial buildings are closed but the area is actually not abandoned. More on that later.

I always had a passion for visiting unconventional historical places. Find something interesting, and hidden. And Attisholz was added to my must-visit list long time ago.

Unfortunately, I arrived just before a heavy rainstorm, and I was unprepared for the weather. As a result, I have only a handful of pictures to share, although I feel I could have taken more. Hopefully, next time will be better.

In any case, I want to convey the atmosphere of this abandoned Swiss location through the pictures I have. All the photos were taken with a Zeiss Super Ikonta 534/16 camera and Kodak Tri-X 320 film, which had expired in 2007.

As I reflect on these photographs, I realize that I tend to avoid taking close-up shots for some reason. I'm not sure why that is. When I first started shooting film, I used to take many close-up photos, partly because of the bokeh effect, of course. Perhaps I became bored of that style and wanted to grow as a photographer.

In any case, I now understand the significance of close-up pictures and how essential details are to immerse viewers in the atmosphere of a place. It's a new lesson that I've learned.

To capture the essence of a location, one should not be frugal with their shots. Instead, take photos from various angles and perspectives, and seek out intriguing details. Of course, it's crucial to wear the appropriate clothing (this is the most crucial aspect).

Surprisingly, there were a couple of cafes, but they were closed for the winter season. In Switzerland even abandoned areas look like an art museum. Don't you agree?

That's it for today. See you next time. I am going to review a lot of other strange and interesting devices. Cheers!