Where Time Stands Still: The Haunting Beauty of Abandoned Places

French photographer Romain Veillon spent several years travelling around the world on a quest to capture the sublime beauty that is often concealed within derelict buildings.

The author's photos are also featured in his hardcover book called Ask the Dust, and more of his works are available at his website and on his Instagram account.

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The abandoned buildings explored and immortalized by Romain Veillon.

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The abandoned buildings explored and immortalized by Romain Veillon.

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Derelict factories, abandoned churches and hospitals, forsaken castles - Veillon visited them all and has quite a tale to tell us.

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© Photo : Romain Veillon

The abandoned buildings explored and immortalized by Romain Veillon.

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Each of these photographs tells its own tale, inviting the viewers to immerse themselves into the author's quest for the ghosts of the past.

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The abandoned buildings explored and immortalized by Romain Veillon.

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Using his impressive photographer's skill, Veillon seeks to grasp the esthetic beauty that emerges from ruin and decay.

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The abandoned buildings explored and immortalized by Romain Veillon.

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The abandoned buildings explored and immortalized by Romain Veillon.

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The author's works raise poignant questions about man's relationship with the environment.

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The abandoned buildings explored and immortalized by Romain Veillon.

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The abandoned buildings explored and immortalized by Romain Veillon.

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The buildings that are slowly being reclaimed by nature are of special interest to Veillon as such imagery puts in perspective man's presence on Earth.

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The abandoned buildings explored and immortalized by Romain Veillon.

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The abandoned buildings explored and immortalized by Romain Veillon.

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According to Veillon, he was always fascinated with abandoned places, and one day decided to grab a camera to chronicle his experiences.