Bas van der Poel is a photographer from Voorburg with a strong fascination for the aesthetics of decay. In his work, he captures abandoned and often hidden locations before they disappear through demolition, renovation, or time.

His images show the silent beauty of natural decay in hospitals, castles, manor houses, and industrial buildings, among others. He works exclusively with natural light and applies a refined HDR technique to convey the atmosphere and experience of the moment as authentically as possible.

Respect for location and history is central: he leaves everything untouched and takes nothing with him. His method follows one clear rule: Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints.