#cityAtNight

2025-11-10
Spoorpark by Night

Around 20:30, the park was almost empty, the air still, and the city quietly humming in the background. The scene was too dim for handheld photography — the light levels had dropped well below what 1/250 could handle. So, I set my Canon 5D Mark IV on the ground, attached the Sigma 24–70mm Art, and switched to a 6-second exposure at ISO 3200. A 10-second timer prevented any vibration from the shutter press.

In that brief span, photons from dozens of small light sources — streetlamps, strings of decorative bulbs, reflections off distant buildings — converged on the sensor, translating an invisible trickle of light into structured data.

Photography, in essence, is the science of collecting light, one moment at a time. This image is what those six seconds of light looked like, seen through the calm of Spoorpark at night.

#Spoorpark #TilburgByNight #LongExposurePhotography #NightPhotography #Canon5DMarkIV #SigmaArt2470 #UrbanLight #CityAtNight #PhotographyScience #LightAndData #LowLightPhotography #DocumentaryPhotography #PhysicsOfLight #UrbanLandscape #DutchPhotography #TilburgCity #FineArtPhotography #CreativeProcess #VisualStorytelling #ByMaikelPhotography
2025-11-07
Last month, I discovered a new building (well, new to me, though it was only finished this year) in #Magdeburg's city centre, so I'm posting it for #FensterFreitag. It's the new office of the #MWG housing co-op. I rarely appreciate modern buildings, but this one looked interesting – and quite unexpected in good old Magdeburg.


#WindowFriday #urban #cityscape #streetPhotography #architecture #Architektur #nightPhotography #cityAtNight #BreiterWeg
A striking night-time photograph of a modern, multi-storey building illuminated by dramatic vertical and horizontal LED lighting. The structure, labelled 'MWG-Forum' at its entrance, stands tall against a dark sky, its sleek glass and steel façade reflecting the ambient city lights. The building’s edges are accentuated by bright white lighting, creating a futuristic and vibrant appearance. In the foreground, the street is alive with light trails from passing vehicles, adding a dynamic sense of movement to the scene. The surrounding area features additional buildings and urban elements, contributing to the lively atmosphere of the city at night.
2025-11-06
2025-10-30
#ThrowbackThursday #TBT 4 years ago today we attended a small arts festival in the #Salbke neighbourhood of #Magdeburg. You might remember the little Peng graffiti I shared a while back, where I mentioned some details about this structure: #LesezeichenSalbke ("Salbke Bookmark"). Built in 2009, it served as an open-air library and book-crossing spot (until that was discontinued due to vandalism), a venue for small events, and a noise barrier for locals. It even won awards, including the #EuropeanPrizeForUrbanPublicSpace! As it turns out, the small concert at Lesezeichen Salbke that I mentioned in my old post was happening on October 30, 2021 and I took a photo! 😂


#urban #streetPhotography #PengIstPeng #architecture #Architektur #urbanArchitecture #communitySpace #openAirLibrary #openBookcase #concert #Konzert #urbanDesign #socialDesign #cityscape #cityAtNight #nightPhotography
A vibrant nighttime scene featuring a group of people gathered in front of a distinctive, cube-shaped structure made of lattice-like blocks. The structure is illuminated with blue and green lights, creating a striking visual effect. Inside the structure, a small stage is visible, with performers silhouetted against a backdrop of colourful, dynamic lighting. The audience stands on steps and the pavement, watching the performance. In the background, the street is softly lit, with buildings and a hint of urban life, adding to the lively and artistic atmosphere of the event.

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