a recent ruin, a photo from Dodekanisos, South Aegean

Photographer's Note

This house is at a central spot of Ayia Marina, but the people who pass by, either on foot or on vehicles, pay attention to the narrow, busy street and seldom notice it. There's a high iron fence in front of it and I stuck my lens between two rusty bars to take a few photos. Before last summer, the vegetation in the front yard was so lush and high that you could sense the presence of a house behind without being able to actually see the facade.

It's been abandoned for about 20 years now. A friend told me that it belonged to Sophocles Venizelos, the brother of the iconic prime minister of the early 19th century Eleftherios Venizelos. His heirs gave it to the Municipality of Leros a couple of years ago, but I doubt that the crisis will allow for a restoration in the near future.

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PiotrF, macjake, ikeharel, pajaran, jemaflor, Fis2, snunney, jhm, jean113, COSTANTINO, kordinator, ricardomattos, dta, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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No_One (4) 2017-02-13 13:21

Hi Ourania
Even in its ruined state, it's a beautiful house, and the colours retain a cheerful feeling. Hopefully one day it will see glory again. Would the state consider selling it to a private investorNd making it a protected building? Intetesting post.
Cheers
Noel

carlo62 (81265) 2017-02-13 14:25

Ciao Ourania
qualche anno fa doveva essere proprio un bel palazzo, nel pieno del suo splendore.
Adesso � un bel soggetto per i fotografi appassionati del genere. Probabilmente diventa interessante anche in version e b&w.
Saluti
Carlo

PiotrF (54788) 2017-02-13 16:18

Hello Ourania,
An interesting view of the facade of the old house at a central spot of Ayia Marina.An interesting note about the history of the house.Good sharpness and quality of the presentation.
Nice shot.
Regards
Piotr

macjake (98456) 2017-02-13 17:11

Hi Ourania
this is fantastic!
love it!

wish I could have been there to capture and experience this as well. it looks like you could easily go inside and take a peek.

I can't help but wonder what treasures are inside :)
great subject, has alot of mystery and visual attraction too. lets go inside!
cheers
Craig

jemaflor (147224) 2017-02-13 23:26

Hi Ourania,
Well photographed this house abandoned ... recent ruins as you said with your title, contrast of words.

dkmurphys (79209) 2017-02-13 23:32

Good morning Ourania,
A lot of these ruined houses here too. I'm sad to see how beauties like this are to be lost...

D

emka (158204) 2017-02-14 0:08

Hello Ourania,

What a pity that such a beautiful house and with history is now abandoned and probably will never be in its former glory. It is picturesque and nice for beautiful photos. The vegetation takes it in possession. Nice iron balcony.
Good picture made through rusty bars.

Have a nice day

MAlgo

Fis2 (170861) 2017-02-14 0:31

Witaj Ourania!
Beautiful building, wonderful door, windowss and staairs.
I love it.
Excellent frame, colors and sharpness.
Very well done.
Have a nice day.
Krzysztof

holmertz (102774) 2017-02-14 1:31

Hello Ourania,
Here's another rather sad reminder of a modern cultural heritage being lost. This was obviously a fine building, now the decay is maybe beyond repair. On the other hand this kind of decay, including the overgrown garden, offers more exciting photo opportunities than a modern building in perfect shape. Fading paint has a strange beauty.
Kind regards,
Gert

Nicou (193806) 2017-02-14 1:54

Hello

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Bravo et amiti�
Nicou

snunney (130967) 2017-02-14 2:11

Hello Ourania,
It is funny how abandoned buildings like this are as photogenic as classical architecture in pristine condition if not more so. I like this image a lot. Your capture is well framed and benefits from superb colours and clarity. Although clearly deserted, it has lost none of its former elegance. Thanks for sharing.

jhm (211736) 2017-02-14 4:40

Hello Ourania,

The stairway lead us to the nice entrance maybe a little bit neglects
You create depth and perspective.
Composition and presentation are pleasant to look at.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice day,
John.

Sergiom (117241) 2017-02-14 6:25

Bonjour Ourania,

Cette maison a vraiment beaucoup besoin d'amour, mais elle offre des textures exceptionnelles.La v間閠ation gagne lentement la bataille . La contre plong閑 donne une belle ampleur.

Amicalement

Serge

jean113 (27893) 2017-02-14 8:54

Hello Ourania,a sad state, but a perfect subject for photographers.
If only walls could talk!
I like the faded colours and the variety of textures.
Regards Jean.

COSTANTINO (116580) 2017-02-14 9:14

Hello dear Ourania and have a nice time
and a happy new day
when I see photos like this one I feel my heart
different a house like this one brings memoriew
from the past according to your useful notes it s
been abandoned for about 20 years now and may
be belonged to Sophocles Venizelos
what could I say?NOTHING AT ALL
REGARDS
Costantino

ikeharel (113427) 2017-02-14 9:29

Kalispera Ourania,
Yet another abandoned house, or rather a mansion, that its grandeur days and probably vibrant life are already over.
The facades still shows how beautiful its design was. Fine light managed upon.
My best regards,
Ike

kordinator (8738) 2017-02-15 0:54

Dear Ourania
Beautiful presentation of this abandoned house.
This was once a beautiful home, beautiful exterior, now derelict.
Many beautiful details, texture and colors.
Thank you for sharing.
Warm regards
Sa歛

ricardomattos (17460) 2017-02-15 17:01

Hi Ourania

Lovely facade remembering its days of glory. I like these pastel colors and the beautiful details on the door and these blue Windows.

All the best to you

Ricardo

Silvio1953 (221729) 2017-02-18 12:04

Ciao Ourania, affascinante per le foto, ma ci serve un bel restauro e lo merita, che il palazzo � gran bello, ci si rimette il fascino fotografico, ma pazienza, splendida nitidezza e magnifici colori, brava, buona Domenica, ciao Silvio

dta (98848) 2017-02-20 11:22

Hello Ourania ,
This is for sure a beautivul house that deserves to be renovated . however , i find a lot of chram of abandoned buildings .
Good framing of the interesting facade ;
Regards

mcmtanyel (68623) 2017-03-05 21:12

Hello Ourania,
Here is another candidate for a nice museum. I hope the municipality eventually has enough money to redeem this old house. In the mean time it will act as a magnet for photographers attracted to the dilapidated facade's rich colors and textures.
Regards,
MT