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Photograph things you really care about, things that really interest you, not things you feel you ought to do.

Chris Steele-Perkins

www.clcart.co.uk

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Shadow

#Photography #Scape #BlackAndWhitePhotography #StreetPhotography #ClassicMono #EastCoastKin #Lumix
A high-contrast black and white photograph showing the detailed facade of a stone Gothic church . The architecture features a top row of tall, pointed-arch windows with intricate tracery, separated by vertical buttresses that run down the length of the brick wall. The scene is dominated by the sharp, sprawling shadow of a large, leafless tree cast across the entire surface, creating a dramatic web of organic lines against the rigid geometric masonry. The bottom right corner is anchored by a dark, sloping bank of grass.
November 28, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Vowels - Umbrella

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekVforVowels #photography #EastCoastKin #Lumix
A wide shot of a solitary person fishing from a paved promenade. The fisherman sits in a folding chair beneath a large, dark umbrella, facing away from the camera toward a calm expanse of water. A blue metal railing curves along the edge of the pavement, separating the viewer from the river. Two fishing rods are propped up on stands to the left and right of the subject. In the background, rolling hills and a coastal settlement are visible across the water under a soft, overcast sky. A small red buoy floats in the middle distance.
November 28, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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Glass

#UrbanGaze #HumansIfBlueSky #photography #StreetPhotography #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #BlackAndWhite #Lumix
Black and white photograph inside a Victorian-style glass and iron conservatory. A person with long, dark hair wearing dark clothes and high-top sneakers sits on a wooden bench in the left foreground, looking down at a mobile phone. In the center, further back, stands a classical white marble statue of a draped female figure on a pedestal. To the right, a man in a dark-colored top and light trousers walks towards the viewer along the curved stone floor. The roof is a dramatic curved, segmented structure of glass and white metal ribs, creating a strong linear perspective and high-contrast light and shadow.
November 27, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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a couple of days ago.
A high-contrast black and white photo of a swiftly flowing river, with a decorative metal railing post in sharp focus in the foreground. The post has a round base and a T-shaped top with a carved wave or floral pattern on the horizontal section. In the middle ground, the river water rushes over a low weir, creating white rapids and foam. In the background, an old, multi-arched stone bridge spans the river, with reflections visible on the calmer water downstream. A distant town skyline with some buildings and trees is visible above the bridge. The foreground railing post is sharply detailed, while the background elements are softer due to a shallow depth of field.
November 27, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Bridge

#UrbanGaze #HumansIfBlueSky #photography #StreetPhotography #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #BlackAndWhite #Lumix
A high-contrast black and white photograph of a figure walking out from under a dark stone bridge. The person is wearing a leather jacket, light jeans, a dark cap, and sunglasses, holding a camera. Dramatic, elongated shadows fall across the paved path. To the left, a large, stark shadow of tree branches is cast high onto the curved wall of the structure. The ground in the foreground is covered with fallen leaves and grass.
November 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Vowels - Eyes

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekVforVowels #ClassicMono #photography #BlackAndWhitePhotography #EastCoastKin #Lumix 🎧
A high-contrast black and white, close-up photograph of a small child with dark, wet hair looking off to the side with a serious expression. In the foreground on the right, an adult's hands are visible, holding a pair of small scissors and a comb near the child's ear, mid-haircut. The adult's left hand wears a simple ring. The child is wearing a dark shirt with a circular pattern visible on the chest.
November 27, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Vowels - Under

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekVforVowels #ClassicMono #photography #BlackAndWhitePhotography #EastCoastKin #Lumix 🎧
A black and white photograph of a stone arch bridge reflected on a smooth body of water. The bridge's two visible arches create near-perfect semicircles that are mirrored in the water's surface, forming a strong, symmetrical composition. The lower half of the image is dominated by the dark, placid water, with subtle ripples forming concentric circles in the bottom left, disrupting the reflection slightly. The contrast is high, emphasizing the solid structure of the bridge against the dark tones of the water.
November 26, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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today's walk in colour

#Photography #EastCoastKin #Lumix #StreetPhotography
A vertical close-up photograph featuring an ornate, dark green metal fence. The focus is sharp on the intricate details of the foreground metalwork, which includes vertical posts topped with scroll-like arches and small spikes along the lower rail. The background is heavily blurred, revealing a soft, out-of-focus park setting with trees and a pathway illuminated by warm, low-angle sunlight. A landscape photograph featuring a person sitting alone on a wooden park bench in the lower right foreground, facing away from the camera. They look out across a green lawn toward a large, historic red sandstone church with tall Gothic windows and buttresses bathed in warm sunlight. A large tree with bare branches overhangs from the right, casting intricate, web-like shadows across the church's facade. In the background to the left, smaller trees with autumnal leaves stand under a clear blue sky. A vertical photograph dominated by a large, textured expanse of red tarpaulin in the foreground, with deep shadows created by low-angled sunlight. Behind the red tarp, the weathered hull of a boat features peeling blue and orange paint. Next to the boat, a vehicle is concealed under a beige cover, from which a small, makeshift wooden sign sticks out reading "FOR SALE" in handwritten letters. In the background, white residential buildings with dark roofs and leafless trees stand against a clear blue sky. A vertical photograph featuring a large, white suspension bridge tower with double columns against a clear, bright blue sky. Two workers wearing bright orange high-visibility coveralls are present; one stands in the immediate foreground with their back to the viewer near a white metal fence, while the second is visible further back on the bridge's walkway. Sunlight casts sharp shadows across the dark pavement in the foreground. Leafless tree branches frame the sides of the composition, and a church spire is visible in the distance to the left.
November 25, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Vowels - Ice

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekVforVowels #ClassicMono #photography #BlackAndWhitePhotography #EastCoastKin #Lumix 🎧
A black-and-white abstract close-up showing sinuous, bright white lines curving through a dark, textured field. The lines are the edges of thin ice , flowing vertically with organic, wavy patterns. The background is dark grey and speckled with tiny, granular details of sediment. The depth of field is shallow, blurring the top portion of the image into soft, out-of-focus shapes, while the central lines in the foreground remain distinct and sharp against the moody, high-contrast setting.
November 25, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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gate

#Photography #ClassicMono #BlackAndWhitePhotography #EastCoastKin
A black-and-white photograph of a grand stone entrance, viewed through the heavily blurred, out-of-focus diamond mesh of a chain-link fence in the immediate foreground. The white, ghostly blur of the fence overlays a sharp architectural background featuring wide stone steps leading up to a recessed Gothic archway. The entrance is flanked by tall, fluted columns and deep concentric arches, with the central doorway plunged into pitch-black shadow. The composition creates a high-contrast effect and a sense of inaccessibility.
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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left behind

#Photography #LeftBehind #BlackAndWhitePhotography #ClassicMono #EastCoastKin #StreetPhotography
A vertical black-and-white photograph showing a striped knit hat with a pom-pom draped over the top rail of a park bench. The hat appears abandoned, resting centrally on the backrest. The foreground is filled with the dark, textured slats of the bench seat, which look damp. Behind the bench, a dense wall of foliage and ferns fills the background, creating a secluded and quiet atmosphere. A black-and-white photograph featuring the base of a thick, textured tree trunk centered in a grassy field. Leaning against the foot of the tree is a rectangular print depicting an illuminated suspension bridge, resembling the Manhattan Bridge, at night. The foreground is dominated by the ground, which is covered in grass, scattered fallen leaves, and twigs, creating a contrast between the natural setting and the urban imagery of the abandoned print. A high-contrast, black-and-white photograph depicting a dense, dark hedgerow filling the upper portion of the frame. Below the hedge, a bank of tangled weeds, ivy, and grass covers the ground. Nestled in the vegetation on the lower right side is an abandoned-looking football ball, its geometric pattern contrasting with the chaotic, organic textures of the foliage. The image has a grainy, film-like quality.
November 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Vowels - Adam Ant

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekVforVowels #mobilephotography #photography #Music #EastCoastKin #Lumix 🎧
A dark, moody concert photograph bathed in intense magenta and purple light. On stage, two musicians are visible. The central figure, dressed in black stage wear, is positioned in a low, dynamic stance with their left knee bent, facing slightly right and down toward the audience. They are wearing a distinctive hat, possibly a tricorn with a green and gold element. To the right and slightly behind them, another musician, also in dark attire, plays a white electric guitar, illuminated by a spotlight. The stage is filled with thick purple fog, with beams of light cutting through it from the back and above. Speakers and equipment are scattered in the foreground and sides. A few shadowy figures from the audience are visible at the very bottom edge of the frame. The overall atmosphere is dramatic and high-contrast.
November 24, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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droplet

#Photography #MinimalMonday #BlackAndWhitePhotography #ClassicMono #EastCoastKin #Nature
A high-contrast, black and white macro photograph. A single, clear water droplet hangs from the sharp tip of a branch that extends diagonally down from the top right corner. A thin, curved strand, possibly a piece of the branch, is suspended from the bottom of the droplet, arcing gently upwards. The background is almost entirely black, with subtle, soft bokeh highlights visible in the upper right section, contrasting sharply with the bright, detailed focus on the needle tip and the water droplet.
November 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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River's Edge

#Photography #Scape #ReflectionsAndTides #BlackAndWhitePhotography #StreetPhotography #ClassicMono #EastCoastKin #Lumix
A square-format, high-contrast black and white photograph of a pedestrian walkway running alongside a river. A metal railing composed of vertical bars stretches from the foreground right to the middle ground left. The low winter sun casts long, stark shadows of the railing bars across the dark, textured pavement of the walkway, creating a strong diagonal leading line. To the left, the dark water of the river reflects the light and railing. In the background, a white metal truss bridge spans the river, and bare trees are visible on the opposite bank. The sky is bright with some streaky clouds. A faint, elongated shadow of a person taking the photograph is visible on the walkway in the lower right.
November 24, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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light

#Photography #BlackAndWhitePhotography #ClassicMono #EastCoastKin #StreetPhotography
A high-contrast black and white photograph showing the base of a tree trunk casting a long, dark shadow across a grassy park. A beam of bright sunlight dramatically illuminates a patch of the textured grass to the left of the trunk. The bottom third of the frame is dominated by a cobblestone path. The image has a moody, chiaroscuro effect, emphasizing the textures of the stone and grass.
November 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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watching

#Photography #ClassicMono #BlackAndWhitePhotography #StreetPhotography #EastCoastKin #Lumix
A high-contrast, square-format black and white photograph showing two figures, one taller and one shorter, leaning against a dark metal railing that curves in wavy shapes. They are standing on the riverbank looking out over a river. Across the dark water, the far bank has a weir, and a cityscape rises with various buildings, including what appears to be a church spire in the center distance. The sky is bright with light clouds. Bare tree branches frame the scene on the left and right.
November 23, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Unloved

#WeekUforUnloved
#AlphabetChallenge #photography #ClassicMono #BlackAndWhitePhotography #StreetPhotography #EastCoastKin #Lumix
A black-and-white square format photograph of a mountain bike locked to a metal U-shaped bike stand. The bike's front wheel and rear wheels have been damaged and bent. The bike sits on a paved walkway composed of small square blocks, scattered with fallen leaves. Behind the bike, a horizontal metal railing separates the path from a dark, reflective river or canal. The background shows a riverbank lined with dense trees and foliage. The image has high contrast, emphasizing the textures of the pavement and the metallic sheen of the bike rack.
November 23, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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frozen

#Photography #ClassicMono #BlackAndWhitePhotography #StreetPhotography #EastCoastKin #Lumix
A high-contrast, black and white photograph of a classical fountain sculpture at night. The sculpture features two small, winged cherubs. The foreground cherub is facing forward and slightly down, holding a mythological creature and has prominent icicles hanging from its body and the creature's head, indicating cold weather. The other cherub is positioned behind and to the left, facing away, and a stream of water is pouring from a spout near its base. Water droplets splash and spray around the figures. The figures are dramatically lit from the right, emphasizing texture and creating deep shadows, with a dark, indistinct background showing architectural features like windows and the outline of a building.
November 22, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Small

#Small #BlueSkyArtShow #Photography #Minimalist #EastCoastKin #StreetPhorography #Lumix #ClassicMono #BlackAndWhitePhotography
A minimalist black-and-white photograph featuring a dark, horizontal bar running across the top of the frame. Two clear water droplets cling to the underside of the bar on the right, catching the light with bright reflections. The vast majority of the image below the bar is composed of negative space, filled with a soft, out-of-focus gray gradient that suggests a foggy atmosphere. The composition creates a moody and serene aesthetic.
November 22, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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Unloved

#WeekUforUnloved
#AlphabetChallenge #photography #StreetPhotography #EastCoastKin #Lumix
A vertical, low-angle photograph of a single flip-flop abandoned on a dry dirt path. The sandal, located in the foreground, is dusty with a red, white, and blue striped sole and a twisted black strap. It casts a sharp shadow on the rough ground, which is scattered with loose gravel and dry twigs. The path extends into the background, bordered by grassy banks, and disappears into a dark, shadowed tunnel of trees and foliage at the top of the frame.
November 22, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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River's Edge

#Photography #Scape #ReflectionsAndTides #BlackAndWhitePhotography #StreetPhotography #ClassicMono #EastCoastKin #Lumix
A vertical, black-and-white photograph depicting a riverfront cityscape in high contrast. The bottom half of the image is dominated by a wide river, its surface rippled and reflecting the dark silhouettes of the buildings above. The skyline is anchored by a central castle-like structure featuring a prominent round tower with a conical roof. Surrounding the tower are various lower rooflines and leafless trees, suggesting winter. Above, the sky is bright but streaked with dark, heavy horizontal bands of clouds, creating a dramatic and moody atmosphere.
November 21, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Unloved

#WeekUforUnloved
#AlphabetChallenge #photography #ClassicMono #BlackAndWhitePhotography #StreetPhotography #EastCoastKin #Lumix
A black-and-white, square-format photograph showing a kick scooter leaning against a thick, weathered vertical post in the center foreground. To the left, two thinner metal poles angle upward. The ground is paved and gritty, featuring a section of cobblestones and casting long, dark shadows. In the background, a calm body of water stretches toward a horizon of dark, rolling hills or mountains. Harbor walls are visible in the distance on the left and right, and the sky is filled with heavy, layered clouds. The image has a high-contrast, grainy, film-like texture.
November 21, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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Unloved

#WeekUforUnloved
#AlphabetChallenge #photography #ClassicMono #BlackAndWhitePhotography #StreetPhotography #EastCoastKin #Lumix
A black-and-white photograph of a small, white boat submerged just beneath the surface of dark water in a bay. The vessel appears ghostly and distorted by the water's refraction, glowing faintly against the shadowed depths. The surface of the water is patterned with gentle, rhythmic ripples that reflect light in thin, horizontal lines, emphasizing the moody and surreal atmosphere of the sunken craft.
November 20, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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waterfront

#UrbanGaze #HumansIfBlueSky #photography #StreetPhotography #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #BlackAndWhite #Lumix
A dramatic black and white photograph of two men fishing from a dark, railed walkway under a moody, heavily clouded sky. The man in the foreground, wearing a hat and jacket, is actively fishing with a rod extending toward the choppy water. A second man is visible further down the path on the left. In the background, across the water, industrial elements like a large crane are visible near a distant shoreline and hills, creating a stark contrast between nature and industry. The composition is high-contrast, emphasizing the silhouettes and the texture of the clouds and water.
November 20, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Bird and the Bridge

#Photography #ClassicMono #BlackAndWhitePhotography #StreetPhotography #EastCoastKin #Lumix
A high-contrast, black and white photograph of an empty pedestrian bridge leading up towards a dark, unlit background. The perspective is low and centered, making the bridge loom dramatically. A small, dark bird is perched near the center of the walkway. The railing on both sides is made of old, textured metal. Strong, vertical shadows from the railing and the bridge structure stretch across the dirty surface. The overall mood is moody and slightly desolate.
November 19, 2025 at 10:44 AM