P.Marques

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📷 Kei Kinoshita

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Long shadows in London, England | Alan Schaller

[Jo Coyne @Jopolkadot]

©️ Jared Lank

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This portrait by Stuart Berman is a refined exploration of form, light, and expression. The monochrome palette strips away distraction, allowing the viewer to focus on the interplay of texture and shape—from the smooth flow of leather to the soft highlights along the subject’s arms and face. The controlled lighting creates sculptural depth, emphasizing the subject’s strength and poise.

The pose itself is fluid yet deliberate, exuding confidence and grace. Each gesture—the tilt of the hat, the curve of the hip, the gentle bend of the arms—adds rhythm and balance to the frame. The subtle use of shadow enhances mood without obscuring detail, giving the portrait a timeless, editorial quality.

One could experiment with a slight adjustment in framing to give the raised elbow more breathing room, but overall, this is a beautifully executed portrait that blends precision, emotion, and artistry.

Photo by: Stuart Berman on 500px
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Out From The Shadows | Pelle Sten

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Vivian Maier, Chicago, 1963

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Valencia vibes
©Mark Leader

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Hong Kong, China

Fan Ho

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One Day’s Light

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stroll in nyc 🏙️

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Aaron Siskind
Grocery store, 1940
Harlem, New York

[nero @nerosphoto]

Snowy street.

[Rafael Gonzalez @RafaelGonzalez]

Out there.

[pascal colin @colinesss]

Against the lines
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[Pierre Botte @PierreBotte1]

By Alex Uniqueye

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Turkey in Black&White 📸
By: Evren Morel

[ILFORD PHOTO @ILFORDPhoto]

Lanterna “Beach” is a long-term project that documents a community of male bathers in a town in Southern Italy, where Mariano Doronzo was born and raised.

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Image - ©Mariano Doronzo

[Josselin @andrejosselin]

Tara on @CineStillFilm #800t #35mm