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Dave Bowman Photography
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Wanderer with a camera, fuelled by curiosity (and the odd dram) 🥃
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Dave Bowman Photography @davebowmanphotography.com · Oct 8
'AUTUMN ON LOCH LEVEN'
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Golden autumn trees reflect on the still waters of Loch Leven as a lone canoeist glides beneath snow-capped peaks and soft Highland skies.
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A photograph of a calm Highland lake surrounded by golden autumn trees, their bright leaves mirrored in the still water below. A single canoeist glides quietly across the loch, appearing small against the backdrop of tall, snow-dusted mountains in the distance. Above, a soft morning sky adds to the sense of peace and stillness in the scene.
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'GARDEN LANTERN'
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A glowing lantern casts warm light over a quiet Tokyo backstreet garden 🇯🇵
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A photograph of a quiet backstreet garden in Tokyo at night during autumn. A softly glowing lantern casts warm light over the layered foliage and a pale wall, highlighting the reds and greens of the leaves. The surrounding area is dark, creating a gentle contrast and a contained, peaceful atmosphere that emphasises the small details of this intimate, lived-in residential space rather than the bustle of the city beyond.
January 30, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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'CLOUDS OVER RATTRAY HEAD LIGHTHOUSE'
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Rattray Head Lighthouse stands alone on the Aberdeenshire coast, a calm and steady presence against a shifting sky 🎞️
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A photograph of Rattray Head Lighthouse standing alone offshore, separated from the land and surrounded by the sea. The lighthouse is tall and solid, rising from a rocky base just above the water, with waves moving around it. Its shape is simple and upright, making it easy to recognise as the main subject. The sea spreads out around the lighthouse, flat and open, while the sky above it feels wide and unsettled, with cloud patterns that suggest movement. There are no other structures, boats, or people visible, which emphasises how isolated the lighthouse is within the scene. The image feels quiet and spacious. With only the lighthouse, the sea, and the sky present, the scene is easy to picture and focused, with nothing distracting from the solitary structure standing in open water.
January 29, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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📌 El eco del ser
(The Echo of Being)

#FotoDeFer #Asturias #Minimalism
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Esta fotografía, capturada en el Parque Natural de Somiedo, utiliza la soledad de una figura humana ante una inmensa montaña asturiana para reflexionar sobre la insignificancia del ser. El reflejo en el agua añade una capa de dualidad, evocando la tensión entre la realidad y la percepción, mientras la luz y la niebla que envuelven las cumbres de Somiedo sugieren una búsqueda de trascendencia.
August 14, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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'BAMBOO FOREST'
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Pastel shades of green, blue and brown gently drift across the frame, hinting at the bamboo forest of Arashiyama in Kyoto 🇯🇵
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A photograph of an abstract scene made up of tall, vertical bands that run from the top of the image to the bottom. These bands are mostly soft green, mixed with pale blue and muted earthy tones, arranged side by side like blurred columns. They echo the upright shape of bamboo stalks, but without clear edges or individual plants. Instead of showing leaves, branches, or specific details, the image feels gently smeared or stretched, as if the forest has been seen while slowly moving past it. The colours blend into one another, creating a smooth, flowing effect rather than sharp lines. This gives the impression of height and repetition, similar to standing among closely packed bamboo. The overall feeling is quiet and calm. Nothing in the image demands attention. It suggests the presence of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest through colour, vertical form, and motion, inviting the viewer to take it in slowly rather than trying to recognise exact shapes.
January 28, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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'WEST TARBERT WRECK'
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A half-submerged fishing boat near West Tarbert, Argyll, tells a quiet story of time and the sea 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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A monochrome photograph of an old fishing boat lying half-submerged in calm water near West Tarbert, Argyll, Scotland. The boat’s wooden hull is worn and weathered, showing signs of age and long exposure to the elements. The surrounding water is still, and the scene conveys a quiet, solitary atmosphere, suggesting the slow passage of time along the rugged coastline.
January 27, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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'KOKYO GAIEN BRANCHES'
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Japanese black pine branches form a dense canopy in the grounds of the Imperial Palace, with Tokyo’s skyline quietly showing through 🇯🇵
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A monochrome photograph of Japanese black pine tree branches spreading across the frame in the grounds of the Imperial Palace. The branches form a dense, textured canopy layered in intricate patterns, while through the gaps between them, distant Tokyo skyscrapers rise, offering a subtle urban backdrop behind the organic shapes of the trees.
January 26, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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📌 El Ascenso de la Caverna.
(The Ascent from the Cave)

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La fotografía relaciona la sombra y la realidad con la Cueva de Platón. La sombra nítida de la escalera en la pared rugosa simboliza las ilusiones y apariencias (el mundo sensible) que los prisioneros perciben. La escalera de madera es el objeto real que proyecta esa sombra, representando la Verdad o las Ideas de Platón, que están fuera de la cueva. La pierna ascendiendo sugiere el doloroso ascenso del alma hacia el conocimiento verdadero. La escalera es el camino filosófico para abandonar la ignorancia y la realidad de las sombras (la pared), buscando la luz de la razón. Os invito a cuestionar qué es real: ¿la sombra o el objeto que la proyecta?
October 16, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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'OSAKA AQUARIUM KAIYUKAN'
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Bold blocks of colour define the exterior of Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, where deep blue surfaces meet warm orange panels in sharp contrast 🇯🇵
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A semi-abstract photograph of the exterior of Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, where large, bold panels of blue and orange meet in sharp contrast. The building has clean, precise edges and repeating lines that give it a structured, orderly rhythm. Against the open sky, the composition emphasises the balance of shapes and colours, creating a striking visual effect that blends architectural design with abstract form.
January 23, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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'TOY YACHT'
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A toy yacht rests in a Footdee window with silhouetted rooftops behind, capturing a quiet, timeless corner of Aberdeen 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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#photography #photographersunited #eastcoastkin #Footdee #Aberdeen #VillageLife #QuietMoments #CoastalCharm #wallart
A monochrome photograph of a small toy yacht positioned in a shed window in Footdee, Aberdeen, with the dark shapes of nearby house roofs and chimneys softly outlined in the background, creating a calm and reflective scene where textures and forms are clearly emphasised.
January 22, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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'SHIBUYA CROSSING'
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Crowds flow across Shibuya Crossing, blending into a rush of colour and movement against the bold white lines of Tokyo’s most famous street 🇯🇵
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A photograph of people crossing Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, where their moving bodies appear blurred into soft streaks of colour and shape as they walk over the bright white stripes of the pedestrian crossing. Coats, bags, and umbrellas merge together in motion, while the painted lines on the road remain clear and sharp beneath them. The image shows the steady flow of pedestrians in one of the city’s busiest places, capturing the sense of constant movement in an ordinary street scene.
January 21, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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'Indoor Rain Forest, Hushed Light, Waterfall' (2023) -- Changi International Airport, Singapore

'Whosoever is delighted in solitude is either a wild beast or a god' -- Aristotle

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a beautiful man made waterfall pours through an intricate glass ceiling into a gilded pit, surrounded by lush tropical plants; Changi international airport is a playground for the senses!
January 17, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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'ST JOSEPH'S SPIRE'
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Light pours through the stained glass of St Joseph’s Church in Le Havre, transforming the towering wooden interior into a vivid play of colour and geometry 🇫🇷
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A photograph of the interior of St Joseph’s Church in Le Havre, viewed from directly below, looking up into its tall, narrow spire. The wooden walls rise steeply on all sides, covered with hundreds of small stained-glass panels in many colours. Light shines through the glass, filling the space with coloured patterns that move across the surfaces. At the very top, a bright skylight draws the eye upward, giving a strong sense of height, structure, and quiet spiritual atmosphere.
January 20, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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'BOW FIDDLE ROCK I'
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Bow Fiddle Rock rises dramatically from the North Sea, its distinctive arch framed by the serene coastal waters of Portknockie 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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A photograph of Bow Fiddle Rock at Portknockie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, shown in black and white with a long exposure. The image features a natural sea arch rising from the North Sea, its quartzite structure standing clearly above the water. The surrounding sea appears smooth and almost mist-like, giving the scene a calm and ethereal feeling around the prominent arch.
January 19, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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'LIGHT SHADOW'
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An ornate Prague street lamp catches the last light of day, its sharp shadow adding striking contrast against a pale wall
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A photograph of an ornate street lamp mounted on a pale wall in Prague, its intricate metalwork and glass panels highlighted by the last rays of the day. The low sunlight casts a sharp shadow beside the lamp, creating a clear contrast between light and dark. The scene has a calm, quiet atmosphere, with the fading daylight giving the street a timeless, cinematic feel.
January 16, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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Every morning & afternoon, Namibia's mesmerizing Deadvlei comes alive in a symphony of light, shapes & shadows. Two beautiful trees seem to reach out, to hold on to each other, as the shadows creep in & the last line of light recedes.

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January 15, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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'KYOTO GEIKO'
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Two Kyoto geiko stroll side by side through the city, chatting easily as their beautifully patterned kimono stand out against the everyday rhythm of urban life 🇯🇵
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A photograph of two Kyoto geiko walking side by side along a city street. They appear relaxed and comfortable, talking together as they move. Both are wearing richly patterned kimono with neatly tied obi sashes, the fabrics showing strong colours and detailed designs that stand out in the scene. Around them, the ordinary street life of Kyoto continues, with modern buildings and everyday surroundings forming the background. The moment looks natural and unplanned, showing traditional clothing in contrast with the modern urban setting.
January 15, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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'TOKYO ESCAPE'
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Sunlight slices across a Tokyo fire escape, turning its stacked railings and landings into a bold rhythm of metal and shadow.
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A photograph of a metal fire escape attached to the side of a building in Tokyo, Japan, seen in bright sunlight. The structure has multiple levels with narrow platforms, railings, and ladders stacked one above the other, forming a repeating vertical pattern. Strong sunlight hits parts of the metal, while other sections fall into deep shadow, creating a clear contrast between light and dark. The sharp lines of the railings and landings make the fire escape stand out as a bold, geometric feature against the building’s surface.
January 14, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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'TOKYO TOWER'
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Tokyo Tower’s bright red frame stands out sharply against a clear blue sky, drawing the eye upward through its steel lattice.
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#photography #photographersunited #eastcoastkin #TokyoTower #UrbanGeometry #japan #ArchitectureLovers #wallart
A photograph of Tokyo Tower taken from below, showing its striking red and white steel structure rising sharply into a clear blue sky. The tower’s lattice framework creates repeating geometric patterns that draw the eye upward toward the observation deck and antenna at the top. The image emphasises the tower’s scale, precision, and orderly engineering, with strong vertical lines giving a sense of strength and clarity.
January 13, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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'CHIYODA REFLECTION'
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A neighbouring skyscraper ripples across the curved glass of a high rise, creating a flowing, hypnotic pattern in Tokyo’s Chiyoda district
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#photography #photographersunited #eastcoastkin #architecture #reflection #Tokyo #wallart
A photograph of a glass high-rise building with a gently curved edge that distorts the reflection of a neighbouring skyscraper into flowing, vertical patterns. The rows of windows appear to ripple across the surface, giving a sense of calm, controlled movement. The composition is clean and graphic, with repetition and curvature creating a quietly striking presence. The image is in black and white, emphasising shapes and contrasts.
January 12, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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'RUSTY RAILINGS'
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Rust-kissed wrought-iron railings cast sharp, rhythmic shadows across fresh snow, Tallinn, Estonia
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A photograph of old wrought-iron railings seen from very close up, with their dark metal surfaces lightly dusted with rust. The railings end in pointed tips, and these points cast sharp, repeating shadows onto a smooth layer of freshly fallen snow beneath them. The strong contrast between the dark iron and the bright, clean snow makes the shapes, lines, and textures stand out clearly.
January 11, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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'SUMIDA KITCHEN WINDOW'
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Warm light spills from a Tokyo restaurant kitchen window, silhouetting hanging utensils against the glass.
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#photography #photographersunited #eastcoastkin #TokyoNights #UrbanQuiet #StreetDetails #EveningMood #visitjapan #wallart
A photograph of a restaurant kitchen window at night, glowing with warm light from inside. Through the glass, the outlines of hanging cooking utensils appear as dark, recognisable shapes against the brightness. Everything around the window is mostly in shadow, making the lit area feel enclosed and peaceful. The scene feels quiet and still, showing a calm, intimate moment from Tokyo after dark, with simple shapes and soft, warm colour rather than a busy or dramatic atmosphere.
January 9, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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'SHINJUKU BICYCLE'
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An old bicycle rests outside a small, rustic restaurant in Shinjuku, Tokyo 🇯🇵
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#photography #photographersunited #eastcoastkin #shinjuku #tokyo #visitjapan #urbanphotography #oldbicycles #travelphotography #wanderlust #wallart
A photograph of a well used bicycle resting outside a small restaurant in Shinjuku. The bike leans close to the entrance, surrounded by wooden wall panels and stacked crates, with a paper lantern above giving off a soft, warm glow. The metal frame of the bicycle looks worn and the paint is slightly faded, suggesting it has been used often over time. The setting feels quiet and everyday, like a small local spot that blends into the street, with gentle lighting and simple details that make the space feel personal and lived in rather than modern or flashy.
January 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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'SIDE BY SIDE'
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The Side by Side building in Almere, Netherlands, brings together clean geometry and strong lines, with its paired towers guiding the eye upward.
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A photograph of two tall, angular towers rising side by side, seen from a low viewpoint at ground level. The buildings are sharply defined with strong straight lines and flat, geometric surfaces, and their reflective panels catch light in contrasting tones, making the edges stand out clearly against one another. Above the towers, the sky appears soft and blurred, creating a smooth backdrop that contrasts with the crisp, rigid structure of the architecture. This blur makes the buildings feel even taller and more imposing, emphasising their height and vertical reach. The upward-looking angle naturally pulls the viewer’s attention from the base of the towers toward their tops, giving a strong sense of scale and making the buildings feel dominant and monumental within the frame.
January 7, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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'SAKURADA DORI AT NIGHT'
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Sakurada Dori cuts a bright, purposeful line through Tokyo as evening settles in and the city begins to glow 🌃
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#photography #cityscape #tokyo #nightphotography #aerialphotography #photographerunited #eastcoastkin #wallart
A photograph of a long, straight city street in Tokyo at dusk, viewed as it stretches away into the distance. The road is lined with tall, closely packed buildings on both sides, and a series of traffic lights and street lamps runs along its length, glowing warmly as daylight fades. The lights form a continuous trail of colour along the street, guiding the eye forward and giving a strong sense of direction and movement. The scene feels busy and active, suggesting many people and vehicles moving through the space as the city transitions from day into night and more windows and lights begin to shine across the skyline.
January 6, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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'BACKWATERS OF VENICE'
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A quiet back canal in Venice, where an iron bridge, moored boats, and worn pastel buildings reflect the city’s slower, everyday rhythm away from the crowds.
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A photograph of a narrow back canal in Venice, Italy, with calm water running through the centre and an ornate iron bridge arching gently from one side to the other. Along the canal edges, traditional Venetian boats are tied up, sitting low in the water and resting quietly against the stone banks. Tall, closely packed buildings line both sides of the canal, painted in soft pastel colours that appear slightly faded and worn from age and exposure. Their textured facades, with shuttered windows and uneven surfaces, lean subtly toward the water, enclosing the space and giving it a sheltered, intimate feel. The scene feels still and unhurried, showing an everyday corner of Venice far removed from crowds or busy landmarks.
December 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM