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A heavy summer rain rolls through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, cloaking the ridgelines in mist and cloud. The deep greens of the forest canopy glisten with moisture, while low clouds obscure the peaks, creating a moody, layered landscape rich with atmosphere and natural drama.
at first glance, it’s just a person having coffee. but the symmetry, the silence, and the reflection pull you deeper. there’s a conversation here — between self and shadow, presence and absence. the space is sharp and geometric, but the mood is soft. the glowing backlight outlines the figure like an afterthought of light. and the word glowing above it all — disfruta — feels like a whisper of irony. what we see is just half of what is. the rest happens quietly, within.
sometimes you don’t see the whole story. just a fragment, a movement frozen in time. a black shoe on a white stripe, a shadow stretching forward, the imprint of a step left behind. nothing more. but maybe enough.
he leans against the wall, half in light, half in shadow. his face lit just enough to show the sharp lines of thought. the phone in his hand, fingers moving, but his mind seems elsewhere. behind him, a torn advertisement—grinning faces frozen in time, their happiness untouched by the street. his shadow stretches across the wall, almost detached, like another version of himself standing still while he drifts. the pavement, the rough wall, the soft light breaking through the city’s geometry. palma holds moments like this in its corners, waiting to be noticed.
Haven’t used my Canon camera in awhile with my favorite 100mm macro lens. So, I broke it out to use on some Snapdragons that came back up from last year.
i was teaching a one-on-one street photography workshop. my student’s camera battery gave up. i handed him my leica q3. my fuji x-t5 was still with me, the 50mm f1 a quiet beast in low light. he disappeared into the paseo del borne, searching for moments.
i saw a street singer setting up his mic. beside him, a girl on a bench. i asked if i could take her portrait. she nodded, then started posing—effortless, unexpected. the light was bad. i pointed to a storefront, told her it would work like a softbox. she followed. then she gave me this. hope you like it.
she stood outside the barbershop, cigarette in hand, scrolling through her phone. the man in the poster stared blankly, detached, larger than life but lifeless. i lifted the camera, and she caught me. her eyes narrowed, sharp and unamused. i pressed the shutter anyway. for a second, it felt like she might curse me, but instead, she laughed. i showed her the photo, and her disapproval melted into humor. "good shot," she said, taking another drag. the poster man said nothing.
a quiet pause beneath the steel cathedral of motion—her silhouette split, doubled by glass, waiting in the rhythm of a station that never truly stops breathing
A tranquil scene unfolds along Tinnåa near Årlifoss, where moss-covered banks and slender trees lean into their own reflections. The still water acts as a perfect mirror, doubling the quiet beauty of Norway’s wilderness. This image captures the harmony of nature—soft tones, delicate textures, and a sense of timeless calm.
Fun Fact
Årlifoss is part of the Tinnåa river system in Telemark, historically significant for its role in Norway’s hydroelectric development. The region’s waterways have powered industry for over a century, blending natural beauty with engineering heritage.
A sweeping summer view of Kok Zhailau in the Almaty region, where lush alpine meadows and dramatic skies meet in serene harmony beneath the Tien Shan peaks.
A golden winter sun pierces through the dense morning fog in Dyrmyrgata, Kongsberg. Bare trees stand like dark silhouettes against a glowing canvas, creating a serene interplay of light and shadow. This quiet street scene captures the essence of Nordic winter—where urban life meets nature’s ethereal beauty.
Fun Fact
Kongsberg is historically famous for its silver mines, which began operating in 1623. Today, the city is a hub for advanced technology and defense industries, home to Kongsberg Gruppen—one of Norway’s leading tech companies.