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Pascal van Heesch
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I Observe, I wonder and I record
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Street and documentary photography
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@streetsoul.bsky.social "Street photos of people just walking by billboards are boring." — Eric Kim.
Hard truth or just one man's opinion? I'm curious to hear what the photographers on Bluesky think about this common trope. 🌤️
#Photography #StreetPhoto #BlueskyPhotographer
"A high-contrast black and white street photograph captured in Kyustendil, Bulgaria. The image shows a man walking past a large billboard. There is a striking visual similarity or connection between the man's appearance or movement and the imagery on the billboard, creating a moment of juxtaposition. The urban setting is captured with gritty textures and deep shadows, emphasizing the interaction between the person and the commercial environment." #StreetPhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotography #Kyustendil #Bulgaria #PhotographyCommunity #ArtChat #EricKim #Monochrome #StreetPhoto
February 5, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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True street photography doesn't provide answers; it invites the viewer to wonder what lies beyond the frame. It's fascinating to see how the intersection of automotive obsession and the primal urge to mark one's territory carves out such unique, accidental rhythms in our urban landscape.
A black-and-white street photograph from Kyustendil, Bulgaria, captured on a Fuji X. The image focuses on a DIY parking space boundary—a makeshift arrangement of rocks, chains, or crates used to reserve a spot on a public street. The high-contrast shadows emphasize the textures of the worn asphalt and the personal effort involved in territorial marking. Hashtags: #StreetPhotography #Kyustendil #Bulgaria #FujiX #BlackAndWhitePhotography #UrbanSociology #SacredCow #Territoriality #DocumentaryPhotography #MonochromeStreet
February 4, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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A lingering soul of steel in the heart of Kyustendil. More than just a machine, it’s a testament to the art of care—where engineering meets a lifetime of devotion. Some things are not just owned; they are cherished.
#Kyustendil #ClassicCars #AutomotiveHeritage #EngineeringLife #MechanicalArt
A high-contrast black and white photograph of a classic Lada car parked in Kyustendil. The car is carefully protected by a homemade, hand-stitched cover that follows the iconic boxy shape of the vehicle, highlighting the owner's dedication to its preservation#Kyustendil #ClassicLada #VintageCars #MechanicalLove #CarPreservation #AutomotiveHeritage #BulgariaClassic #HandmadeProtection #CherishedMachines #BlackAndWhitePhotography
February 3, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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The bond between owners and their cars is truly universal. 🚗✨ This classic beauty is being cherished with love, ensuring it stays on the road for years to come. Some things only get better with time.
#ClassicCars #VintageCars #CarLovers #Oldtimer #AutomotiveHeritage#photography#Kuystendil#Bulgary
A black and white street photograph of a classic Lada parked carefully under a small wooden shelter in Kyustendil, Bulgaria. The car is well-maintained and cherished, reflecting a deep love for engineering and the enduring value of vintage machinery in an urban setting. #StreetPhotography #Lada #ClassicCars #Kyustendil #Bulgaria #VintageVibes #EngineeringLove #PreservedHistory #BlackAndWhitePhotography #CarLovers #EasternBlocCars#lada
February 2, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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Even in street photography, a high vantage point has its advantages. Captured here from the train traveling from Sofia to Kyustendil. 🚂📸
#StreetPhotography #Bulgaria #TrainTravel #Perspective #Sofia #Kyustendil
Black and white shot of a man smoking on the platform, taken from the train while traveling from Sofia to Kyustendil. 🚂💨 #StreetPhotography #BlackAndWhite #Bulgaria #TrainJourney #Sofia #Kyustendil #StreetPortrait #BNW
January 26, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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Just three people, a quick chat, and something on a screen. 📱✨ Love the simplicity of street moments like this.
#StreetPhotography #HumanConnection #SimpleMoments #BlueSky
A candid black and white street photograph taken inside a tram in Sofia. Two young children are leaning in closely toward their grandmother, who is holding a smartphone. They are all focused on the screen, sharing a quiet, intimate moment of connection amidst the vintage interior of the tram. #StreetPhotography #Sofia #Bulgaria #BlackAndWhite #HumanConnection #TramLife #FamilyMoments #StreetShot
January 22, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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One of my photographic compasses is the work of Peter Martens (www.petermartens.nl). In homage to his legacy and powerful visual storytelling, I’m sharing this photo.
#photography #streetphotography #homage #blackandwhitephotography #petermartens
"A raw, high-contrast black and white street photograph captured in Sofia, Bulgaria. The focus is a close-up of a beggar’s leg, showing a severe open wound or ulcer. The gritty texture of the skin and the surrounding pavement emphasizes a sense of urban poverty and human suffering, echoing the documentary style of Peter Martens." #StreetPhotography #BlackAndWhite #DocumentaryPhotography #SocialRealism #Sofia #Bulgaria #HumanCondition #GrittyRealism #PeterMartens
January 21, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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A single shadow can tell an entire story. In black and white photography, the absence of light speaks just as loudly as the presence of it. It’s all about the drama, the contrast, and the mystery in between. 🌑✨
#BlackAndWhite #Photography #ShadowPlay #Monochrome #Storytelling #ArtisticPhotography
A high-contrast black and white photograph taken inside a staircase of an Airbnb in Sofia, Bulgaria. The image captures a dramatic play of light and shadow, where the silhouette of a floor number is sharply projected onto the wall and concrete steps, creating a minimalist and cinematic atmosphere. #Sofia #Bulgaria #BlackAndWhite #ShadowPlay #ArchitecturePhotography #Minimalism #TravelGram #LightAndShadow #StaircaseJournal #Monochrome
January 20, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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Street photography is often about the art of framing. 🖼️ Windows don’t just capture light; they create natural frames within the city, turning everyday moments into living portraits.
#StreetPhotography #Framing #Composition #BlueskyPhoto
An artistic street photograph in Sofia, captured through the glass pane of a bus shelter. The window frame creates a natural framing effect around an old vintage bus passing by, highlighting the contrast between the city's weathered history and modern urban elements. #StreetPhotography #Sofia #Bulgaria #Framing #Composition #VintageBus #UrbanPhotography #StreetScene #SofiaStreets #BusStop #StreetStorytelling
January 19, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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I’ve noticed that parents and children don’t just share looks—they mirror each other. Their posture, expressions, and even the way their hands move are often identical, sometimes forming a perfect mirror image.

#StreetPhotography #Photography #Sofia #StreetLife #Observation#visualstorytelling
"A candid street photography shot on public transport in Sofia, showing a mother and her adult daughter sitting together. They exhibit near-identical body language, with the same posture, facial expression, and hand placement, creating a striking mirror image of one another."
January 14, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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Some photos don't provide answers; they only breathe questions. Found on a sidewalk in Arles. A sudden departure? A silent miracle? The street keeps its secrets.
#Arles #StreetCandid #Storytelling #Photography
"A black and white photograph of a pair of crutches lying abandoned on a cobblestone street in Arles. Harsh sunlight creates deep shadows on the textured stone pavement."
January 13, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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@msteunenberg.bsky.social Some photos don't provide answers; they only breathe questions. Found on a sidewalk in Arles. A sudden departure? A silent miracle? The street keeps its secrets.
#Arles #StreetCandid #Storytelling #Photography
"A black and white photograph of a pair of crutches lying abandoned on a cobblestone street in Arles. Harsh sunlight creates deep shadows on the textured stone pavement."
January 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Trusting the process over the initial gaze.
Pretty happy with the outcome!

#Photography #Creative #Process #Artistic #initial_gaze
"A dramatic black and white photograph focusing on the long, distorted shadow of a scarecrow cast upon the ground. The high contrast emphasizes the silhouette's shape, creating an eerie yet artistic atmosphere."
January 12, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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As a photographer with a heart for dogs, I simply can't resist capturing them. Captured during a trip to Arles last autumn; I continue to be inspired by the interplay of light and deep shadows in the streets of Southern France.
#Photography #Arles #StreetPhotography #LightAndShadow #France"
"An atmospheric, artistic photo of a dog in the streets of Arles during autumn. The image features high contrast, with the dog partially visible within a composition of deep, graphic shadows and warm sunlight hitting the French pavement."
January 11, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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Street photography is all about the art of observation. There’s something so rewarding about learning to read the rhythm of the city and anticipating. #StreetPhotography #VisualStorytelling#Blackandwhite#Tiranna#TheBalkans#Albania
B&W street photography in Tirana, Albania. A young boy on a scooter is captured in a tense moment at the water's edge, appearing as if he might fall in—or perhaps he is just skillfully balancing. A candid shot capturing anticipation and urban life in the Balkans.
January 10, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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Kolkata feels Kafkaesque; daily life slips easily into the surreal. These images I took in 2001 Howrah Station examine the tension between the station’s rigid systems and the people living on its platforms. An observation of a community that remains unseen, where a transit hub becomes a home.
A close-up documentary photograph of a family among their belongings on a concrete train platform. Subtle fill flash highlights the textures of their clothing and the weary but resilient expressions on their faces. In the background, the soft blur of a departing train suggests constant motion.
January 5, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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Kolkata feels Kafkaesque

I spent a month at Howrah Station in 2001, returning to the same platform every day. Amidst the endless flow of travelers, I found a community living in the margins—not by choice, but by necessity.

#Kolkata #DocumentaryPhotography #SocialJustice #HowrahStation
January 3, 2026 at 1:33 PM