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Life passes without knowing

At Arnhem Central Station, people move endlessly — from one moment to another, unaware of the journey they’re truly on. Routine takes over. The phone becomes the compass. Eyes locked to screens, thumbs scrolling, souls adrift. Few notice the architecture around them, the rhythm of footsteps, or even the light that shifts and dances across the tiles.

My own journey that day was about learning — observing people, testing new perspectives, and finding hidden vantage points where I could watch unnoticed. (Not too difficult, as most were glued to their screens.)

The girl in black: shot from above, standing outside the station, her silhouette blending with the dark tiles — all muted tones, all rhythm and repetition.
The bokeh lady: framed through the interior lights, her world sharp, while the station around her dissolved into soft circles of light.
The traveling musician: a young woman with her guitar case beside her, phone in hand, a reminder of my daughter — and of how stories move unseen through every crowd.

All shots were taken with the Canon 5D Mark IV and the Sigma 100–400, around the bright mid-morning light inside Arnhem Central Station.

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The woman who wants to impress the coroner

Somewhere between logic and lipstick, I saw her — driving through one of Tilburg’s busiest junctions, lipstick in hand, eyes not on the road but on the mirror. Roughly 50 km/h, traffic lights changing, lives intersecting. And yet, vanity prevailed. Perhaps she wanted to impress the coroner — already perfectly made up for her final portrait.

Captured near the Westpoint junction, this fleeting moment required careful timing: a slow enough shutter to reveal the motion blur of the street, fast enough to freeze the driver’s focus on something far less vital than safety. Shot with the Canon 5D Mark IV and Sigma 100–400 mm lens, handheld and steady — though I wish the same could be said for her priorities.

Photography often reveals more about human behavior than we expect. Sometimes beauty, sometimes tragedy — and sometimes, the quiet comedy of our own contradictions.

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Oh hallo! Die Meisen sind ganz schön rund geworden. 🤭♥️

#meise #blaumeise #kohlmeise #balkon #birdwatching #relax #citymoments #kleinemomente

Dancing with the birds

#PigeonWatch #CityMoments #StreetPhotography #LifeInMono #MarketDay #BlackAndWhite #CityScenes #UrbanLife #DailyGrind #OutdoorMarket

The image captures an urban scene, seemingly within a market setting. A person is stretching in an almost dance like pose, beside a stall lined with various textiles, likely part of an outdoor market. The ground is paved, and there are several pigeons gathered on the pavement, adding a lively urban element to the setting. The backdrop features large apartment buildings, which indicate that this area is densely populated.

Gateway to Twilight: A Window to the Skyline.

#BrickArchitecture #CityView #EveningMood #LightAndShadow #UrbanPhotography #SkylineLover #SunsetVibes #ArchitecturalDetails #CityMoments #Twilight

The image shows a narrow, covered passageway with brick walls leading to a gated view of a cityscape at dusk. The bricks reflect warm light, including red and yellow tones from artificial light sources installed in the corridor. At the end of the passage, there is an expansive view of the skyline, illuminated by the last streaks of sunset and the city’s early lights. At the top of the corridor, a red warning light is visible, and birds are flying against the blue evening sky.

City Tours Meet Public Transit: A Moment in Motion.

#Berlin #DoubleDeckerBus #EveningVibes #CityTour #UrbanLife #LightAndShadow #WaterReflection #ArchitecturalPhotography #CityMoments #TravelBerlin

The image shows two yellow double-decker buses standing side by side on a street. The bus on the left displays route “200,” while the bus on the right features the text “City Circle,” indicating a city tour. The scene is dominated by an impressive evening atmosphere with dramatic clouds and warm, golden light. In the foreground, a large water surface reflects the buses, buildings, and sky. The surrounding buildings have modern facades, some made of brick and glass, emphasizing the urban character of the scene. People and bicycles are subtly visible in the background.

Wenn sich die Sonne still unter die Leute mischt, das Leben auf die Straße wandert und die Abende wieder lauter werden. Dann wird's schön. Auf einen wunderbaren Sommer! 🤗

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