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In creating this panoramic view of the Aiguilles d'Arves, I wanted to capture the powerful, almost architectural quality of these iconic peaks rising from the winter landscape. The choice of black and white was deliberate to emphasize the graphic interplay between light and shadow across the snow-covered slopes and the harsh, jagged summits that pierce the sky.
I was particularly drawn to the rhythm created by the series of peaks – how they create a natural composition that draws the eye across the frame from left to right. By photographing in the clear winter light, I aimed to reveal the intricate textures and details in both the snow fields and the exposed rock formations.
The simplicity of the dark sky creates a stage for these mountains to display their full grandeur. I wanted viewers to feel the silence and solitude of this high-altitude environment – a place where nature's sculptural forces have been at work for millions of years. Through this panoramic format, I hoped to convey not just a single mountain, but the relationship between these peaks and the sweeping landscape they command, inviting the viewer to experience the vastness and majesty of the French Alps in their winter splendor.
This image captures a quiet, intimate moment — a pair of everyday slippers resting on tiled flooring under a single, directional light source. Shot late at night (18 Jan 2026, 23:51), the composition uses strong contrast between light and shadow to transform a simple domestic object into a minimal, almost cinematic scene.
Photographed with a mobile device (M2103K19I) at 1/33 sec, f/1.79, ISO 156, 4.70mm, the low-light conditions and angled illumination create deep shadows and textured highlights across the tiles. The placement of light draws attention to the geometric lines and negative space, while the slippers subtly anchor the frame — suggesting presence without a person.
Creative intent:
The goal was to explore minimalism, solitude, and quiet human presence through everyday objects. By isolating the subject in darkness and allowing light to reveal only part of the scene, the image invites interpretation — between stillness and story.
📍 Technical Details:
Camera: M2103K19I
Aperture: f/1.79
Shutter Speed: 1/33 sec
ISO: 156
Focal Length: 4.70mm
Lighting: Single-source artificial light
📌 Location: Indoor home environment
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Serene Sunset ~ Boca Raton, Florida
South Florida ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.
Spring 2016 ~ Palm Beach County, Florida
[See the curved light-river? Love when that happens.]
(three more photos 'from this night' in the comments)
A lone barn and tree stand against the rolling hills, as dark clouds gather and a curtain of rain sweeps across the valley. In this fleeting moment, light and shadow collide — a landscape caught between calm and the full breath of the storm.
Tomba Famiglia Manzi‑Bernocco — Scultore A. Scotto - Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno - Genova , Italia
Sulla Tomba Manzi‑Bernocco, A. Scotto scolpisce un silenzio che abbraccia.
La madre stringe il figlio come un ricordo che non vuole svanire,
e il marmo, nella sua calma, custodisce l’eco di un amore che resiste al tempo.
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Il Cimitero di Staglieno è uno dei più grandi musei a cielo aperto d’Europa, inaugurato nel 1851. Le sue sculture, come questa, incarnano la spiritualità borghese genovese e la ricerca di umanità nel lutto.
L’opera si inserisce nel filone delle tombe simboliste che esplorano la trascendenza attraverso l’amore materno,
La scultura trasmette un senso di protezione e abbandono, con linee fluide che uniscono i corpi in un’unica forma. La madre china il capo sul figlio, in un gesto che richiama la Pietà michelangiolesca, ma con una sensibilità più moderna e intima.
Family Tomb Manzi‑Bernocco - Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno - Genoa, Italy
On the Manzi‑Bernocco Tomb, A. Scotto carves a silence that embraces.
A mother holds her child like a memory refusing to fade,
and the marble, in its quietness, keeps the echo of a love enduring time.
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The Staglieno Cemetery is one of Europe's largest open-air museums, inaugurated in 1851. Its sculptures, like this one, embody bourgeois Genoese spirituality and the search for humanity in mourning.
The work is part of the trend of Symbolist tombs that explore transcendence through maternal love.
The sculpture conveys a sense of protection and abandonment, with flowing lines that unite the bodies into a single form. The mother bows her head over her son, in a gesture reminiscent of Michelangelo's Pietà, but with a more modern and intimate sensibility.
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you can see my other images of the following cemeteries
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Sunset ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.
South Florida ~ Palm Beach County
Fire Light Sunset ~ Summer 2015
(two more photos in the comments)
Il fallait bien que ça arrive. Les vacances se terminent, le réveil va bientôt sonner beaucoup trop tôt, et quelqu’un a eu la brillante idée de remettre le travail au programme. Alors forcément… il y a de la fumée. Et quelques cris.
Rassurez-vous, personne n’a été blessé. Enfin, pas encore. 😏
EN It had to happen eventually. The holidays are coming to an end, the alarm clock will soon be ringing far too early, and someone had the brilliant idea of putting work back on the schedule. So naturally… there is smoke. And a little screaming.
Don't worry, nobody was harmed.
Yet. 😏
Photography and Editing: Dirk Dreyer. Hi-Res pictures and prints available at galleries.dreyerpictures.com
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A patch of strong autumn sunshine falls on these three farms in Ettersgill. Ash Dub furthest away, Dirt Pit (wonderful name!) centre right, and a barn belonging to Friar House center left. Taken from across the valley at Hield House.
First portraits of 2020 were made on January 26, 2020. My 92 year old grandfather, Jewell Still. Love and respect this man very much.
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Europe - UK - England - East Anglia - Norfolk - Great Yarmouth - Coastal town at mouth of River Yare - Caister-on-sea long sandy beach on shores of North Sea with Zig Zag wave breaker poles during stormy evening
UK is blessed with such spectacular coastline and amazing places to explore, if you are curious to see how Dorset or Scotland looks in motion, check :
► REMOTE ISLE OF PORTLAND IN DORSET, UK - Timelapse Video - 4K
► SPECTACULAR JURASSIC COAST IN DORSET, UK - Timelapse Video - 4K
► SCOTLAND IN MOTION, UNITED KINGDOM - Timelapse Video
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5DS; Lens: EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 16.00 mm; Aperture: 18; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 100
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Blue slips between pale concrete ribs, gathering around a circle of cloud. Sunlight traces each narrow edge while the windows below retreat into shadow. Between the dark diagonals, the structure seems to open and close at once. A fan made of stone, holding the sky just beyond reach.
Ribbed skylight & oculus at Simon Fraser University (SFU), Burnaby, BC.
Arthur Erickson, architect.
A slight change of pace: yesterday, I spent some time in Brussels, walking the city with my camera, seeking moments when light, color, shape, and people align perfectly. Street photography is all about timing—whether it's how the sun isolates a person, a bold background sets the scene, or an expression reveals a story. These are the first two shots from that day. More shots are coming soon.
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I'm still searching for that perfect Boston Skyline shot from the Cambridge side of the Charles River. I feel truly blessed every morning I have a chance to shoot from this shoreline. It won't always be this convenient, so I'm going to take advantage. Took this one from underneath an umbrella.
Canon 6d
Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II at 16
LEE Little Stopper (1.8 ND)
LEE 0.9 Hard GND
f/13, ISO100, 110 sec
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Europe - Scandinavia - Norway - North of the Arctic Circle - Troms county - Senja - Norway’s second biggest island - Tungeneset under fresh cover of snow during winter time at Sunset - Dusk - Twilight - Blue Hour - Night
Timelapse movies had become my new way of capturing my travels besides regular photography. Check out how beautiful Scandinavia can be :
► POLAR NIGHT WITH NORTHERN LIGHT & MOON ECLIPSE IN ARCTIC NORWAY
or
► NORTHERN LIGHTS BEYOND ARCTIC CIRCLE, SWEDEN
► ARCTIC NIGHT & NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER FROZEN SWEDEN
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Lens: EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM; Focal length: 23.00 mm; Aperture: 20; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 100
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A scene that feels both intimate and spontaneous telling a small story about trust, warmth, and childhood mischief.
📍 Lisbon, Portugal
📅 March 2026
📷 Canon R8 + RF 50mm
Paul Buff Alienbee b1600 with a Fotodiox Pro 5ft Octabox powered by Vegabond mini and triggered by Pixel King pro. www.bradwedgewoodphotography.com
A striking close-up portrait of a woman with long blonde hair, featuring dramatic side lighting that creates a sharp contrast between light and shadow.
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Winter sunshine in this view looking down the dale towards Middle Side from Holwick, under a dark sky.
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Europe - Finland - Suomi - North of the Arctic Circle - Finnish Lapland - Lappland - Lapponia under fresh cover of snow during winter time
No single Northern Lights photo does true justice to what is happening on the sky during those unique moments when Northern Lights appear. After incredible experience of capturing my first ever timelapse in Iceland last year, I've headed to Frozen land of Arctic Lapland to capture Northern Lights under snowy landscape, which is often difficult to find along the coast. Average temperatures around - 25C dont make it particularly friendly experience, but the one which will always be treasured.
► ARCTIC NIGHT & NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER FROZEN FINLAND - Timelapse Video
► NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER ARCTIC FINLAND- Timelapse Video
Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D X; Lens: EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM; Focal length: 25.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 1/4 s; ISO: 100
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This photo captures a rose in Haryana, India, during evening low light with dramatic shadows and selective illumination.
Shot on a smartphone camera (M2103K191) at 1/120 sec · f/1.79 · ISO 63 · 4.70 mm; handheld, no tripod, no filters.
My intent was to portray the rose in an unconventional, moody form by emphasizing its textured petals and exposed stamens under controlled low light. The shallow depth of field and darkness isolate the subject, transforming a familiar flower into an abstract, emotional study.
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