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#ThrowbackThursday #TBT: A photo I took 3 years ago today of a light installation in front of #MagdeburgCathedral. Kiddo and I visited the Magdeburg Christmas market last night, but we didn't walk all the way to the cathedral square to see these #Lichterwelt lights. Just behind the #nativityScene is the western portal of the #cathedral, so I'm sneaking in a #Doorsday too.

#Krippe #Weihnachtskrippe #Weihnachtsgeschichte #manger #nativity #donkey #Esel #Engel #angel #Domplatz #Magdeburg #MagdeburgerDom #Westportal #Dom #Kirche #church #Weihnachtsbeleuchtung #Lichtinstallation #Lichtkunst #lightInstallation #lightSculpture #christmasLights #festive #festiveLights #cityLights #cityAtNight #LichterweltMagdeburg

A beautifully illuminated nativity scene displayed in front of a grand arched stone doorway, likely part of a church or historic building. The scene is crafted entirely from glowing LED lights, creating a striking and festive atmosphere.

At the centre of the display, the traditional nativity figures—Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus in the manger—are surrounded by a radiant stable topped with a shining star. To the left, a donkey stands beside Mary, while to the right, an angel and a kneeling figure, possibly a shepherd, complete the scene.

The entire display is reflected on the wet cobblestone ground, enhancing the luminous effect and adding a magical touch to the setting. The contrast between the dark stone archway and the bright, colourful lights creates a captivating and serene holiday atmosphere.

here’s a special kind of chaos that comes alive in a city after dark. When Kevin and I went out for some street photography in Tilburg, I wasn’t planning on experimenting… but the road beside me was practically begging for it. Headlights glowing, engines humming, the rhythm of cars passing like pulses of light through the night — it felt like the perfect moment to attempt something notoriously tricky: handheld long-exposure car photography.

Armed with my Canon 5D Mark IV and the Sigma 24–70 Art, I opened the lens to f/2.8, dropped the shutter all the way to 1/2 second, and kept ISO at 500. In conditions like this, physics isn’t on your side. Every heartbeat, every breath, every tiny muscle tremor becomes part of the photo. And honestly? Most shots were complete misses — streaks, smears, abstract failures.

But that’s the beauty of experimentation: sometimes the chaos aligns.

In this frame, the passing car locked into motion just long enough to stay recognizable, while the world around it dissolved into soft trails. Technically improbable, creatively satisfying. Handheld long exposure is a conversation between control and surrender — you guide the moment, but the moment also guides you.

And in those rare situations where the two meet halfway, the result becomes something unexpectedly artistic.

#longexposure #longexposurephotography #streetphotography #nightphotography #urbanshots #tilburg #motionblur #creativeexposure #canon5dmarkiv #sigma2470art #slowshutter #carphotography #cityatnight #experimentalphotography #lighttrails #nightstreets #moodygram #capturingmotion #handheldphotography #streetmood #urbanexplorer #playwithlight #photonarrative #storytellingthroughlight #scienceoflight #wonderinglens #ByMaikeldeBakker #MaikeldeBakkerPhotography #lowlightphotography #cinematicstreets #eveningvibes #urbanmoments #photoexperiment #movementandstillness #physicsinmotion #artisticeffect #slowshutterart #lensculture #creativecity #citylightflow

Media Harbor Hyatt Melange by grizzleur

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#düsseldorf #duesseldorf #germany #deutschland #medienhafen #mediaharbor #rheinturm #gehrybuildings #frankgehry #architecture #cityscape #urbanlandscape #modernarchitecture #reflections #glassreflections #windowreflection #nightphotography #eveninglight #bluehour #citylights #skyline #waterfront #harbor #urbanmood #abstractphotography #colorfulreflections #architecturalphotography #cityatnight #metropolitan #urbanexploration

<i>Urban poetry written in light and glass.</i>

Fujifilm X100VI
23mm/f2

Skyscraper lights

#nightphotography #citylights #futuristicvibes #architecturelovers
#geometricarchitecture #aerialview #urbanexplorer #cityatnight
#longexposure #scifilaesthetics #modernarchitecture #nightscape
#skyscraperlove #cyberpunkvibes #moodygrams #travelphotography #photography #pixelfed #shanghai #jinmaotower

A nighttime aerial view of a sharply geometric skyscraper illuminated by warm lights. The building’s tiered, symmetrical structure rises like a futuristic spire against a completely dark background, giving the scene a cinematic, sci-fi atmosphere.

Whispers of the night: Where light dances with shadows, and every corner tells a story. ✨

#NightPhotography #UrbanExploration #ArchitectureLovers #StreetPhotography #MoodyVibes #CityLights #AfterDark #LongExposure #NightScape #DowntownVibes #CityAtNight #GoldenHourVibes #UrbanDecay #NightMood #CityLife #PhotographyEverywhere

A moody night scene featuring the illuminated entrance of a historic building with arched windows, a yellow post box, and a solitary street lamp casting a warm glow on the cobblestone street.

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

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.

She was a mystery wrapped in a velvet night."

#FemmeFatale #DarkElegance #NoirStyle #Redhead #GothicGlamour #CityAtNight #CharacterDesign

rooster

#photography #streetphotography #americana #egglestonvibes #greggirard #cinematiccolor #everydayamerica #documentaryphoto #subtlecolor #filmlook #cityatnight #eggleston #denver #colorado #foundscenes #canon77d #moderncolor #mundanelandscape

washington st, northglenn

#nightphotography #photography #colorstreetphotography #americana #egglestonvibes #greggirard #cinematiccolor #everydayamerica #documentaryphoto #subtlecolor #filmlook #cityatnight #eggleston #denver #colorado #foundscenes #canon77d #moderncolor #mundanelandscape

golden triangle, denver

#nightphotography #colorstreetphotography #americana #egglestonvibes #greggirard #quietmoments #urbanstillness #cinematiccolor #everydayamerica #documentaryphoto #subtlecolor #filmlook #cityatnight #eggleston #denverphotography #coloradostreets #foundscenes #canon77d #moderncolor #newtopographics #mundanelandscape

untitled (stickerbomb)

#nightphotography #colorstreetphotography #americana #egglestonvibes #greggirard #cinematiccolor #everydayamerica #documentaryphoto #subtlecolor #filmlook #cityatnight #eggleston #denver #colorado #foundscenes #canon77d #moderncolor #mundanelandscape

golden triangle, denver

#nightphotography #colorstreetphotography #americana #egglestonvibes #greggirard #quietmoments #urbanstillness #cinematiccolor #everydayamerica #documentaryphoto #subtlecolor #filmlook #cityatnight #eggleston #denverphotography #coloradostreets #foundscenes #canon77d #moderncolor #newtopographics #mundanelandscape

under the streetlight

#urbanminimalism #nightgeometry #bnwphotography #noirframes #quietlight #modernnoir #noir #photography #discover #shadowplay #shadows #architecturalphotography #cityatnight #linesandshadows #canon77d #50mm

night light for the trees

#nightphotography #urbanmood #cinematiclight #filmnoirvibes #canon77d #lowlightshot #neonmood #filmlook #cityatnight #pixelfed #moodyphotography #streetaesthetic #colorgrade #analogfeel #lonelystreets #minimalmood #visualpoetry #photography #fineartphoto

halloween

#happyhalloween #costume #halloween #eggleston #saulleiter ##urbanminimalism #nightgeometry #bnwphotography #noirframes #quietlight #modernnoir #noir #photography #discover #architecturalphotography #cityatnight #linesandshadows #canon77d #50mm

evening figure

#urbanminimalism #nightgeometry #bnwphotography #noirframes #quietlight #modernnoir #noir #photography #discover #architecturalphotography #cityatnight #linesandshadows #canon77d #50mm

#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.

Cold rain and neon heat
#nightphotography #rainywindow #neonlights #abstract #lowlightphotography

#cityatnight

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