OFFSHOre & Fine Art Photographer
Netherlands & Beyond

Offshore & URBAN EXPLORING

I'm Martijn Walet, a Dutch photographer drawn to the places the world has left behind. Walking through abandoned factories, overgrown estates and forgotten power stations, I capture what remains — the light, the silence, the story still written on the walls.

My work spans offshore and industrial photography across the North Sea, urban exploration across Europe, and a growing collection of limited edition fine art prints you can bring into your home. Welcome.

Offshore Photography — North Sea & Beyond

Offshore photography demands more than a good eye — it demands certification. As one of the few BOSIET-certified offshore photographers in the Netherlands, I work aboard oil platforms, supply vessels and energy infrastructure across the North Sea. Every assignment is treated as a legacy worth capturing

BOSIET certified

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Urban Exploration Photography

Stories of Abandoned Places

Through the lens of my camera I take you to a world unknown to many — abandoned for decades, yet still full of untold stories. Every location has its own rich history. If only the walls could talk, they would tell you an absolute Hollywood story.

These are not just photographs. This is urban art — a way to narrate what time has forgotten.

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FINE ART

control the power

The Power Station; the largest electrical generation plant in the world after its construction in 1912. The Power Station was the pinnacle of technological progress in Europe. Yet its legacy may ultimately be defined more by its intricate Art Deco design than by its groundbreaking technology. Designed and built by architects with a vision (The “plant” was finished in 1914) that went beyond mere industrial functionality. The historic parts of the power plant are safeguarded by Hungarian legislation, preventing demolition, though not ensuring regular preservation.

The original part of the power plant supplied Budapest with electricity until 2007, after which it passed into private ownership.

One of the "pillars" of this great location is the glass Art Deco roof, truly magnificent to see. Nowadays the factory is abandoned, but remains closely guarded. To me, the control room is a holy grail to visit. A true industrial gem.

Presented as a limited edition artwork.

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Villa Poss

A Mansion Where Grandeur Meets Abandonment Perched high above the scenic shoreline of the Lake, Villa Poss stands as one of Europe’s most…

CCCP Architectual Brutalism

Echoes of the Future Past — Visiting a Soviet-Era Brutalist Bus Station On the edge of Yerevan, Armenia’s capital, stands a hauntingly…

Oval Crypta

The Oval Crypta: A Reflection of Memory and Modesty Nestled within a historic cemetery in Portugal, the Oval Crypta is a striking municipal…

Offshore Assignments

Certified Offshore Photographer

Certified Offshore Photography. Proud to announce that of April 2022 I am one of the few certified offshore photographers in the…

Petrogas Offshore Platform A12

PETROGAS A12 OFFSHORE PHOTOGRAPHY The Petrogas A12-FA is an active conventional gas field situated in shallow waters off the coast of the…

Petrogas Offshore Platform Hoorn

Petrogas Hoorn OFFSHORE PHOTOGRAPHY The Hoorn platform, operated by Petrogas EP, has been a vital part of North Sea oil production since…

NEW PRODUCts

Through the Ashes of Time: The Stories Within

A BRAND new book with 260 pages, full of images and stories. Some photos were taken in locations that have never been explored before. In this book I will take you with me on my journeys. Through the lens of my camera I take you to a world that is unknown to many. A world that used to be full of life, energy and experiences, but has now been abandoned for decades.

You will get familiar with some locations I have visited over the passed years, as I tell you their and my story. Cast a unique glance into the world of the abandoned. A world where time stood still, where dust has settled again, yet the stories remained. Feel the past and experience it in this photo book. The book contains a massive load of high-quality photographs taken during my adventures of the past years.

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