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Sometimes, the quietest moments happen in the busiest places.
A curious gaze, a city in motion and a child who reminds us to pause.
Title created for the group Six Word Story .
I took lots of photos of the flowers in this garden over the glorious season of spring flowers, which ended a bit too soon due to an excess of rain. I started to get closer and closer to them, not just in terms of physical proximity, but in understanding some of their secrets... Now I understand why bees feel the need to visit the intimate center of flowers. That's where their special essence lies...
Washington Heights; New York City
An alert orange and white cat carefully climbs on a tree branch, its intense golden eyes focused ahead.
I was setting up for something serious.
But he had other plans.
Mid-stretch, tongue out, ears wild—
and just like that, the moment became his.
Not perfect. Not posed.
But true.
That’s the thing about him.
He doesn’t perform for the camera.
He just lives.
And I’m just lucky enough to catch pieces of it.
This images shows one seagull in the foreground in sharp detail with another seagull in the background out of focus.
A crisp, close-up shot of a single chamomile flower basking in the warm afternoon sun of the English countryside
đź“Ť Location: California wildlife park
đź’ Story: A close side profile of a cinnamon-phase black bear, the shaggy light-brown fur, dark nose and bright eye all sharp against a soft green background. A simple, calm California wildlife portrait.
🔹 Keywords: close side profile of cinnamon-phase black bear, shaggy light-brown fur, dark nose, bright eye, soft green background, simple calm California wildlife portrait, atmospheric, sharp focus, simple composition, peaceful
© 2026 Yongqiang Li
A small brown anole navigates volcanic rock, its body texture mirroring the terrain. A photo that plays with scale, minimalism, and natural camouflage in the wild terrain of the Yucatán.
đź“Ť Location: California wildlife park
đź’ Story: Two adult cinnamon bears meeting head-to-head on top of a large fallen log inside a wildlife park enclosure, the bear on the left growling with mouth open, the right bear lowering its head to meet it. A simple, sharp wildlife interaction frame.
🔹 Keywords: two adult cinnamon bears head-to-head on large fallen log, wildlife park enclosure, bear on left growling with mouth open, right bear lowering head, simple sharp wildlife interaction frame, atmospheric, sharp focus, simple composition
© 2026 Yongqiang Li
đź“Ť Location: California oak woodland
đź’ Story: An acorn woodpecker perched on a branch in a California oak woodland, the bright red cap, black face mask, blue-black back and pale breast all in sharp focus. A few fresh green leaves at the branch tip frame the bird.
🔹 Keywords: acorn woodpecker perched on branch, bright red cap, black face mask, blue-black back, pale breast, fresh green leaves, California oak woodland, wildlife, sharp focus, simple composition
© 2026 Yongqiang Li
A confident red fox stands alert amidst the lush green grass of Kew Gardens. With his gleaming coat, alert ears, and expressive eyes, he embodies both curiosity and calm. Captured yesterday, this handsome creature radiated health — plump, glossy, and utterly at ease in his natural surroundings.
đź“Ť Location: California wildlife park
đź’ Story: Two cinnamon bears on a green grass hillside inside a wildlife park, shot through a chain-link fence so a faint diagonal pattern crosses the frame. The bear on the right is turned to the camera, mouth open.
🔹 Keywords: two cinnamon bears on green grass hillside, wildlife park, shot through chain-link fence, faint diagonal pattern across frame, right bear turned to camera with mouth open, simple California wildlife frame, atmospheric, sharp focus, simple composition
© 2026 Yongqiang Li
Bathed in the warm, directional glow of late afternoon sunlight, an elegant older gentleman presents a striking profile on a bustling Argentine street. His deeply etched features tell a story of a life fully lived, punctuated by a gentle, characteristic smile as he casually moistens his lips. He is impeccably dressed in a classic porteño style that harks back to the golden era of Buenos Aires sophistication. A sharp grey fedora with a stark black band rests atop his wavy, salt-and-pepper hair, casting a subtle shadow over his brow. His attire is anchored by a dark navy suit jacket, dramatically accented by bold, vertical crimson pinstripes. Underneath, a crisp white collared shirt with faint red striping pairs flawlessly with a rich, patterned blue silk tie. The intense, golden-hour illumination sculpts his face, highlighting the rich textures of his skin and the fine weave of his tailored garments. Captured with a masterful shallow depth of field, the subject is isolated brilliantly against a blurred, cinematic background of warm yellow hues and indistinct shadows. This deliberate bokeh effect eliminates any urban distractions, focusing the viewer's entire attention on the character and charisma of this distinguished local figure. His sartorial elegance embodies the timeless spirit and European-influenced fashion that remains deeply rooted in Argentina's vibrant street culture. This image is a collaborative production by Samuel Jeffery and Audrey Bergner for Project 23.
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Bañado por el cálido resplandor direccional de la luz del sol de Ăşltima hora de la tarde, un elegante caballero mayor presenta un perfil llamativo en una bulliciosa calle argentina. Sus rasgos profundamente marcados cuentan la historia de una vida plenamente vivida, puntuada por una sonrisa suave y caracterĂstica mientras se humedece los labios casualmente. Está impecablemente vestido con un estilo porteño clásico que evoca la Ă©poca dorada de la sofisticaciĂłn de Buenos Aires. Un elegante sombrero fedora gris con una llamativa banda negra descansa sobre su cabello ondulado y entrecano, proyectando una sutil sombra sobre su frente. Su atuendo está anclado por una chaqueta de traje azul marino oscuro, dramáticamente acentuada por audaces rayas diplomáticas carmesĂ verticales. Debajo, una impecable camisa blanca de cuello con tenues rayas rojas combina a la perfecciĂłn con una rica corbata de seda azul estampada. La intensa iluminaciĂłn de la hora dorada esculpe su rostro, resaltando las ricas texturas de su piel y el fino tejido de sus prendas a medida. Capturado con una magistral y poca profundidad de campo, el sujeto está brillantemente aislado contra un fondo cinematográfico y borroso de tonos amarillos cálidos y sombras indistintas. Este efecto bokeh deliberado elimina cualquier distracciĂłn urbana, enfocando toda la atenciĂłn del espectador en el carácter y carisma de esta distinguida figura local. Su elegancia sartorial encarna el espĂritu atemporal y la moda de influencia europea que permanece profundamente arraigada en la vibrante cultura callejera de Argentina. Esta imagen es una producciĂłn colaborativa de Samuel Jeffery y Audrey Bergner para el Proyecto 23.
Explore more of our work:
Local Guides: cheargentinatravel.com & nomadicsamuel.com
🌎 Personal Sites: samueljeffery.net, audreybergner.com & samuelandaudrey.com
đź“Š Project 23 Master Database
Photo by Samuel Jeffery & Audrey Bergner | Project 23
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Bathed in the harsh, direct sunlight characteristic of a vibrant Buenos Aires afternoon, a living statue commands attention against the brightly painted walls of the iconic Caminito street museum. The performer is meticulously cloaked in an entirely monochromatic white ensemble, from the thick, yarn-like ringlets of her wig to the flowing layers of her period-style dress and starkly painted face. She grasps a ruffled blue and white umbrella, its canopy casting sharp, contrasting shadows across her pale visage and heavily draped shoulders. This ghostly, ethereal figure stands in striking juxtaposition to the deeply saturated, lively green and blue corrugated metal facades that define the historic La Boca neighborhood. The photographer utilizes natural daylight to emphasize the textural differences between the soft, gauzy fabric of her shawl, the crisp pleats of her parasol, and the weathered stone steps beneath her feet. A relatively tight framing and sharp focus anchor the viewer's gaze on the performer, while the slightly softer background contextualizes the scene without distracting from her stoic stillness. To her left rests a small, lantern-shaped donation box, already holding colorful Argentine peso notes, highlighting the vital role of street art in the local tourist economy. To her right, an ornate, heavily painted blue lamppost frames the composition, echoing the neighborhood's distinctive European immigrant architectural heritage. The frozen posture of the artist demands a quiet reverence amid the chaotic, bustling energy typical of this famous portside district. Through careful observation of color and light, the image captures the theatrical essence of porteño street culture, where everyday life seamlessly blends with impromptu artistic expression. This image is a collaborative production by Samuel Jeffery and Audrey Bergner for Project 23.
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Bañada por la luz solar directa y cruda caracterĂstica de una vibrante tarde en Buenos Aires, una estatua viviente exige atenciĂłn contra las paredes pintadas de colores brillantes del icĂłnico museo callejero Caminito. La artista está meticulosamente envuelta en un conjunto blanco enteramente monocromático, desde los gruesos tirabuzones de lana de su peluca hasta las capas fluidas de su vestido de Ă©poca y su rostro rĂgidamente pintado. Sostiene una sombrilla azul y blanca con volantes, cuyo toldo proyecta sombras nĂtidas y contrastantes sobre su pálido rostro y sus hombros fuertemente cubiertos. Esta figura fantasmal y etĂ©rea se erige en una sorprendente yuxtaposiciĂłn con las fachadas de metal corrugado verde y azul, profundamente saturadas y animadas, que definen el histĂłrico barrio de La Boca. El fotĂłgrafo utiliza la luz natural del dĂa para enfatizar las diferencias de textura entre la tela suave y vaporosa de su chal, los pliegues definidos de su parasol y los escalones de piedra desgastada bajo sus pies. Un encuadre relativamente cerrado y un enfoque nĂtido anclan la mirada del espectador en la intĂ©rprete, mientras que el fondo ligeramente más suave contextualiza la escena sin distraer de su estoica quietud. A su izquierda descansa una pequeña caja de donaciones en forma de farol, que ya contiene coloridos billetes de pesos argentinos, destacando el papel vital del arte callejero en la economĂa turĂstica local. A su derecha, una farola azul adornada y densamente pintada enmarca la composiciĂłn, haciĂ©ndose eco de la distintiva herencia arquitectĂłnica de los inmigrantes europeos del barrio. La postura congelada de la artista exige una silenciosa reverencia en medio de la energĂa caĂłtica y bulliciosa tĂpica de este famoso distrito portuario. A travĂ©s de una cuidadosa observaciĂłn del color y la luz, la imagen captura la esencia teatral de la cultura callejera porteña, donde la vida cotidiana se mezcla a la perfecciĂłn con la expresiĂłn artĂstica improvisada. Esta imagen es una producciĂłn colaborativa de Samuel Jeffery y Audrey Bergner para el Proyecto 23.
Explore more of our work:
Local Guides: cheargentinatravel.com & nomadicsamuel.com
🌎 Personal Sites: samueljeffery.net, audreybergner.com & samuelandaudrey.com
đź“Š Project 23 Master Database
Photo by Samuel Jeffery & Audrey Bergner | Project 23
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đź“Ť Location: California zoo
đź’ Story: A jaguar in clean profile inside a California zoo enclosure, the orange coat full of black rosette spots, the dark nose and yellow-green eye sharp, the chain-link fence and a fallen log in the foreground. A simple, sharp big-cat frame.
🔹 Keywords: jaguar in clean profile, California zoo enclosure, orange coat full of black rosette spots, dark nose, yellow-green eye sharp, chain-link fence and fallen log in foreground, simple sharp big-cat frame, atmospheric, sharp focus, simple composition
© 2026 Yongqiang Li
This photograph captures a small bird delicately perched on the very tip of a branch, with a backdrop of soft green foliage that blurs into the distance. The bird, in sharp focus, stands out as the serene subject amidst the natural setting, offering a moment of peaceful contemplation for any observer interested in ornithology, nature photography, or the simple beauty of wildlife.
A handful of screen grabs from some of the footage I began importing & logging on the 14th of this month for Project Pedal...
đź“Ť Location: California garden
đź’ Story: The same Anna's hummingbird from the side, the wings fanned out and the iridescent body sharp against a clean blue sky. A second frame of a single bird at full attention.
🔹 Keywords: Anna's hummingbird from side, wings fanned out, iridescent body sharp, clean blue sky, second frame of single bird at full attention, California garden, atmospheric, sharp focus, simple composition
© 2026 Yongqiang Li
đź“Ť Location: California garden
đź’ Story: A single red geranium flower backlit by the afternoon sun, the petals glowing bright orange-red against the dark green garden behind. Soft red shapes of other geraniums fill the background as bokeh.
🔹 Keywords: red geranium flower backlit, glowing orange-red petals, dark green garden, soft red geranium bokeh, afternoon sun, California garden, botanical, vibrant, simple composition, sharp focus
© 2026 Yongqiang Li
Bathed in the rich, golden sunlight characteristic of the late afternoon in the Argentine Northwest, a young girl gazes directly into the camera lens with a gentle, enigmatic smile. Her vibrant red and white plaid bucket hat creates a striking focal point, its brim casting a soft, nuanced shadow across the upper half of her face. She wears a playfully striped long-sleeve shirt in alternating bands of pink, white, and black, accented by a simple pink cord draped around her neck. The warm, directional light deeply illuminates her dark eyes and highlights the subtle textures of her skin, emphasizing a single, delicate gold stud earring. A shallow depth of field isolates her beautifully from the busy background, transforming the foliage and distant town elements into a canvas of soft, blurred bokeh. This photographic technique intimately draws the viewer into her quiet presence, blocking out the surrounding noise of the village. Captured in the rugged, high-altitude region of Iruya, her portrait reflects the enduring spirit and quiet resilience of the local Andean communities. The earthy tones of the out-of-focus background contrast sharply with the lively, contemporary colors of her clothing, bridging traditional environments with modern life. The slight tilt of her head and relaxed posture convey a sense of genuine comfort and trust between the subject and the lens. It is a fleeting, authentic documentary moment that encapsulates the human element often found wandering the cobblestone streets of the Norte Argentino. This image is a collaborative production by Samuel Jeffery and Audrey Bergner for Project 23.
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Bañada por la rica luz dorada del sol, caracterĂstica de las Ăşltimas horas de la tarde en el noroeste argentino, una joven mira directamente al objetivo de la cámara con una sonrisa suave y enigmática. Su vibrante sombrero de pescador a cuadros rojos y blancos crea un llamativo punto focal, y su ala proyecta una sombra suave y matizada sobre la mitad superior de su rostro. Lleva una camisa de manga larga con rayas divertidas en bandas alternas de color rosa, blanco y negro, acentuada por un simple cordĂłn rosa que le cuelga del cuello. La cálida luz direccional ilumina profundamente sus ojos oscuros y resalta las sutiles texturas de su piel, enfatizando un Ăşnico y delicado pendiente de oro. Una profundidad de campo reducida la aĂsla maravillosamente del ajetreado fondo, transformando el follaje y los elementos lejanos del pueblo en un lienzo de suave y borroso bokeh. Esta tĂ©cnica fotográfica atrae Ăntimamente al espectador hacia su tranquila presencia, bloqueando el ruido circundante del pueblo. Capturado en la escarpada regiĂłn de gran altitud de Iruya, su retrato refleja el espĂritu perdurable y la silenciosa resiliencia de las comunidades andinas locales. Los tonos terrosos del fondo desenfocado contrastan fuertemente con los colores vivos y contemporáneos de su ropa, uniendo los entornos tradicionales con la vida moderna. La ligera inclinaciĂłn de su cabeza y su postura relajada transmiten una sensaciĂłn de genuina comodidad y confianza entre el sujeto y el objetivo. Es un momento documental fugaz y autĂ©ntico que encapsula el elemento humano que a menudo se encuentra deambulando por las calles empedradas del Norte Argentino. Esta imagen es una producciĂłn colaborativa de Samuel Jeffery y Audrey Bergner para el Proyecto 23.
Explore more of our work:
Local Guides: cheargentinatravel.com & nomadicsamuel.com
🌎 Personal Sites: samueljeffery.net, audreybergner.com & samuelandaudrey.com
đź“Š Project 23 Master Database
Photo by Samuel Jeffery & Audrey Bergner | Project 23
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