Street Photography — “The Reader”

There I was, standing quietly in the shadow, my camera ready. Across the street, people moved like they always do — eyes fixed on glowing screens, thumbs scrolling endlessly from one three-second clip to the next. But then she appeared.

No phone. No earbuds. Just… a book.
That strange, clunky object made of paper, filled with words and stories — a relic from another time.

As she walked past an abandoned, graffiti-covered house, lost in her own world of ink and imagination, the scene unfolded like a paradox of past and present.
The forgotten building, the fading posters, the sharp sunlight cutting through the dust — and in the middle of it all, someone who remembered how to be still.

Shot with the Canon 5D Mark IV and the Sigma 100-400mm lens — proof that sometimes, the most remarkable street scenes are the quietest ones.

Photography, after all, is just another way of studying light and life.

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Hanging in the Balance - day#084 - year#12
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I have always liked that business district in Mitte because of unique and modern architecture.

What do you think? 😉

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Right now. Winter in London, captured from Millennium Bridge. A quiet moment by the Thames, as two gulls take in the city’s ever-changing skyline. Tower Bridge stands tall in the distance, while the modern towers of Canary Wharf loom beyond. A monochrome glimpse into London’s timeless contrasts.

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A dynamic cityscape featuring London's Gherkin, its reflective glass façade towering over a historic stone church. The blend of modern and old architecture creates a compelling contrast, showcasing the city's architectural evolution under a soft blue sky.

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