Quick little update because it's been happening a lot recently: if you put comments on my photos containing nothing but copy-pasted platitudes, possibly even containing a thumbnail image of one of your own shots, I will block your account immediately!

Thank you all for taking the time to look at my photo stream. Please do not invite my pictures to Awards Groups or comment on them with Awards Group related content or blatant self-promotion. Thank you!! :)

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My photography is rooted in the fleeting, unguarded moments of everyday life. I am drawn to the subtle gestures, the quiet exchanges, and the chance encounters that so often pass unnoticed in the rhythm of the street. Whether it’s a reflection caught in glass, a stranger’s gaze meeting my lens, or the poetry of an ordinary scene, my work seeks to preserve the delicate intersections between presence and impermanence.

The Candid Moments series, in particular, reflects my fascination with the authenticity of human expression — faces unposed, interactions unstaged, yet full of story. I often search for eye contact, not as a confrontation, but as an invitation to connect. At the same time, reflections and layered compositions allow me to play with perception, weaving multiple realities into a single frame.

I believe photography is not about freezing time, but about listening to it — noticing the silence, the gestures, and the small narratives that unfold in between. My hope is that these images offer viewers a pause: a chance to see themselves, and others, with renewed attentiveness and empathy.

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If you should recognize yourself in one of my street shots / portraits, it is my sincere hope that you like the image. I'm not out to make anyone look bad, ugly, or stupid. Neither do I want to hurt anyone in the process of my street photography.

If you absolutely don't want to see yourself in my photo stream, please shoot me a quick email (see email address here on the profile page) or contact me through FaceBook and I'll remove the photo immediately. No questions asked.

Weil's nicht ganz unwichtig ist, noch mal auf Deutsch:

Wenn Du Dich auf einem meiner Street Shots / Portraits wiedererkennst, so hoffe ich sehr, dass Dir das Bild gefällt. Es ist nicht mein Ziel, jemanden schlecht, hässlich oder blöd aussehen zu lassen. Außerdem möchte ich niemanden im Zuge meiner Street Fotografie verletzen.

Wenn Du Dich absolut nicht auf meinem Photo Stream sehen willst, schick mir eine kurze Mail (Adresse ist hier im Profil zu sehen) oder kontaktiere mich über FaceBook und ich werde das Bild unverzüglich entfernen. Ohne Palaver.

New Website:

christian.stops.photography

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