Reflections

A Kind of Magic by Kirsten Bruening - Black and white photography, Photo of the Day, Art Photography, Photography Awards, Light & Composition University

The Weight of Silver

There is a specific quality to the light in late autumn when the clouds are thin and high, creating a silver, washed-out clarity that strips the world of its vanity. It is a light that does not flatter; it reveals. In this particular brightness,…
Eyes Are a Reflection of Character by Aleksey Kogan - Photojournalism, Portrait Photography, Photography Awards, Photo of the Day, Art Photography

The Well of Being

There is a depth in the human gaze that acts as a mirror to the soul’s long journey. When we look into the eyes of another, we are not merely observing a face; we are witnessing the accumulation of every sunrise seen, every burden carried,…
The Game by Stefania Primicerio - Street Photography, Photojournalism, Photography Awards, Photo of the Day, Light & Composition University

The Weight of a Quiet Afternoon

Dear reader, I have been thinking about the way we measure time. We usually count it in hours or the turning of pages, but I think it is better measured by the things we stop doing. There is a specific kind of stillness that only arrives when…