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Celebrating author photography & human scale.
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. Artist of the Day: Dominika Piskorz Account: @domi.piskorz Curated by: @javierdoberti ----- "The Table Waits, the Ghost Watches" The table is set — napkins folded, glasses empty, a lone flower in the bottle — but no one has sat down yet. And there, suspended in the window's reflection, a man in profile watches something we can't see, as if he belonged both to the dining room and to the street outside at the same time. That double exposure, whether accidental or intentional, is what holds the whole photograph together. The red-checkered tablecloth gives the scene a warmth and a certain nostalgic contrast, very typical of a trattoria steeped in tradition, while the reflection covers everything in an almost ghostly texture — like two photographs layered on top of each other: the warm interior waiting for guests, and the worn wall outside, with that man caught between both worlds, gives us a captivating visual piece. There's something moving about a table set before anyone sits down at it: that instant of pause and waiting for some guest feels like a poem about to speak. The reflected man, detached from the table, seems almost like a silent guardian of that moment, unaware that he would remain forever trapped in the glass of a restaurant that was waiting for someone else. #thephotosector #magnumphotos #eyeshotmag #streetphotography #visualpoetry by @thephotosector
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4 days ago
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. Artist of the Day: Jozef Macak Account: @jozef_macak_photo Curated by: @javierdoberti ----- "Two Kings of the Sidewalk" Two guys, a table, and an impromptu conversation, barely lit by light slipping through, while two cats walk down the sidewalk as if they too had their own chat going. The metal shutters of the closed shops fill most of the background, turning the scene into a small oasis of life. The contrast between the warm light at the table and the surrounding dimness splits the photo into two scenes that, nonetheless, share the same frame. The cats, tails held high, walk with an almost leading-role attitude, as if they knew their elegance was being photographed. Streets that by day are perhaps just commerce become something else by evening: a place to pause, to share laughter among friends, comfortable conversation. The cats, indifferent to it all, wander through their own territory, reminding us that the same street can be home to several forms of life at once. #thephotosector #magnumphotos #eyeshotmag #streetphotography #visualpoetry by @thephotosector
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14 days ago
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. Artist of the Day: Anna Molnár Account: @annamannaoptima Curated by: @javierdoberti ----- "Climbing Alone, Under a Borrowed Light" We see her through a window, leaning on the handrail of a staircase that climbs toward some floor we can't quite make out. The window frame turns her almost into a painting, and that gesture of her hand on the railing betrays a quiet, silent movement. Everything is bathed in a dense, almost amber yellow, as if the light itself carried the memory of another moment. The woman's silhouette becomes nearly a total shadow, stripping her of features, of age, of identity. She could be any woman climbing any staircase, in any old building, in any city that still holds that kind of light in its hallways. There are strange, dense buildings, with creaking stairs, trembling railings, and dim light — disorder and chaos always play in favor of the photograph... Those almost invisible, everyday instants suddenly become worth a second look. #thephotosector #magnumphotos #eyeshotmag #streetphotography #visualpoetry by @thephotosector
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18 days ago
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. Artist of the Day: Rúben Rosa Account: @rubennrosa Curated by: @javierdoberti ----- "The Woman the Glass Invented" There are two figures here, and only one of them is entirely real. On the left, a woman half in frame, solid, with her black sweater and that gold bracelet barely visible. In the background, trapped in a window's reflection, another woman's silhouette cuts against the sky — blurred, almost painted. Is it perhaps the same person reflected from another angle?... That doubt is the photograph. The turquoise blue of the wall and the red of the chair give the frame an almost postcard-like air, but the reflection in the glass undoes it all. An image that plays with layers: what's outside, and what's reflected back. The soft grain and flat light of an overcast day let that reflected figure feel like a visual poem. Walking down the street with a sharp eye achieves this striking result. A photograph that captures and immerses itself in dreamlike sensations, full of presences both real and unreal. #thephotosector #magnumphotos #eyeshotmag #streetphotography #visualpoetry by @thephotosector
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a month ago
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. Artist of the Day: Gustavo Minas Account: @gustavominas Curated by: @javierdoberti ----- "Someone is watching him" The boy rests his arms on the white railing, the sea and the sunset serving as a backdrop, but there's something in his gaze that makes the scene pulse — it's as if the boy is looking into nothing, surprised, or with a certain fear. In the foreground, an out-of-focus man — a man who watches the little one, perhaps threateningly, or perhaps tenderly. The photograph lends itself to multiple interpretations; in the end, it's like a game of glances that the viewer will interpret in their own way. A slightly dark blue light from the sunset, while the man's blur is powerful and commanding — and yet we know nothing of his identity... The mystery is essential. The sharpness falls only on the boy, as if the photographer had chosen the tenderest moment of the instant... There is nothing more spontaneous and authentic than the gaze of a child lost in his own thoughts. #thephotosector #magnumphotos #eyeshotmag #streetphotography #visualpoetry by @thephotosector
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a month ago
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. Artist of the Day: Scarlett Freund Account: @scarlettfreund Curated by: @javierdoberti ----- "They stood still" A couple at a café table, motionless, while everything around them dissolves into motion. A contrast that is the core of it, as blurred bodies cross the street, almost like ghosts — time doesn't stop. Nothing suits the aesthetic of this image better than a refined, crisp black and white; the couple's stillness reads like a postcard set apart, while the bodies in motion appear as soft, ethereal gusts. Amid the noise of a city that never stops moving, there's something quietly unable to be set aside. There's a certain tenderness in the woman's gaze, somewhere between distracted and present — time takes half a pause, as if it knew that instant had to be remembered. So often we let the world pass us by, only feeling it like a breeze in passing... Perhaps all that remains is a premonition. #thephotosector #magnumphotos #eyeshotmag #streetphotography #visualpoetry by @thephotosector
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2 months ago
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. Artist of the Day: Jozef Macak Account: @jozef_macak_photo Curated by: @javierdoberti ----- "The Hoop Doesn't Ask Names" Everything happens almost instantly — the ball floats in the air, captured just before it falls... just before it decides the play. The silhouettes stretch upward, wanting to reach the ball, which deep down means wanting to reach something bigger. An echo of overcoming. Darkness is clarity here — it reveals intention and sharpens the intensity of the silhouettes. Anonymous faces; all we know is that they're children playing beneath an improvised hoop... only their own law defines their intentions. There's something deeply human about playing in the dark, because they are creating their own light... They are protagonists untouched by everyday troubles. In a rusted hoop, they found a temple that embraces their innocence and release. This image isn't about basketball — it's about persistence, about the joys and moments you can find in the places you least expect. We'll read you in the comments. 👇 #thephotosector #magnumphotos #eyeshotmag #streetphoto #visualpoetry by @thephotosector
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2 months ago
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. Artist of the Day: Katarzyna Kubiak Account: @raznajakisczas Curated by: @javierdoberti ----- ​"The Distance of Power" ​There are moments when the tension of the public space seems to hold its breath: the clamor, the weary eyes, the restraint of the officers. Yet the gaze is also drawn upward, where a solitary, cold, and distant silhouette watches from above... Is this the rift of power? ​The scene is undeniably captivating—a foreground heavy with human density: faces, helmets, smartphones, expressions, and a chaotic contrast surrounding the impassive figure, while above, the enigmatic spectator watches the turmoil with magnetic curiosity. ​Yet amidst it all, it remains a refined, intelligent image imbued with a lucid sensitivity. It is not merely a piece of historical photography, but one that captures a narrative charged with explicit tension. ​Cinematic in framing and visually impeccable, it is compelling in how it rescues the human pulse—both in its collective mass and in its individual essence. ​An image that speaks to social context, unyielding barriers, hierarchy, and power. A scene that holds the eye captive... while the underlying tension serves as the icing on the cake. ​And for you, what does this tension and contrast in the face of power mean? ​Let us know in the comments. 👇 #thephotosector #magnumphotos #eyeshotmag #streetphotography #visualpoetry by @thephotosector
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2 months ago
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. Artist of the Day: Tomoko Baba Account: @creamtomokoba Curated by: @javierdoberti ----- ​"The Weight of Unseeing Eyes" ​Amid the city’s frantic rush and the indifferent sway of hundreds of steps, there lies a world paused in place. A man sitting on the ground holds a handwritten story on cardboard, sheltered in the corner of a station while the rest of the world crosses past him like blurred, fleeting shadows. ​The power of black and white highlights the scene's raw grain, heightening the atmosphere of urban isolation. The sharp focus held on the sitting man emotionally collides with the motion blur of those walking around him, creating a visual contrast that halts the viewer’s gaze and asks us not to look away. ​Urban documentary photography with a raw, direct, and almost heart-wrenching touch. Tomoko portrays reality with honesty; the framing honors the subject's dignity, freezing an everyday street moment into a testament to the human condition. ​This image is an invitation to reflect on visibility, empathy, and the quiet indifference we so often adopt in the big city. A confrontation with reality and public spaces—a reminder that behind every shadow, life passes by in silence. ​And for you, what emotions or questions do these moments between the city’s pause and its rush awaken in you? ​Tell us in the comments. 👇 #thephotosector #magnumphotos #eyeshotmag #streetphotography #visualpoetry by @thephotosector
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2 months ago
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. Artist of the Day: César Grados Portilla Account: @cesargradosportilla Curated by: @javierdoberti ----- ​"A Sanctuary in the Light" ​A space crowded with deep darkness, where only a small corner remains illuminated, reminding us that solitude is merely momentary. A vast, blind expanse, while at the edge an adult and a child walk together, joining their steps and their destinies. ​An image of subtle beauty, where a soft light pervades the sanctuary. The composition is like a visual poem that plays with the textures of the floor and the shadows, transforming the figures into silhouettes that move with grace and curiosity. ​Intimate, refined authorial photography with a gentle pulse. There is no perfection here, only emotion... It's the essence of an instant. An evocative, suggestive image... where darkness and light define their own borders. ​Despite everything, it's an image to meditate upon the importance of mutual companionship. It's an ode to refuge and embrace—a quiet reminder that every human being is a latent dimension of emotions. ​And for you, what memory or emotion does this walk in the light awaken in you? ​Tell us in the comments. 👇 #thephotosector #magnumphotos #eyeshotmag #streetphotography #visualpoetry by @thephotosector
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2 months ago
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. Artist of the Day: Betty Goh Account: @betty_goh_photography Curated by: @javierdoberti ----- ​"A Whisper on the Glass" ​There are presences that don't fully reveal themselves... They are merely sensed like a moving memory. Reflections of the city, blurred silhouettes move forward in silence, leaving behind the enigma of who they are and where they are heading. ​A warm background light traces a golden strip that cuts through the darkness, while the foreground is wrapped in deep, mysterious tones. The soft focus does not erase the figure, but rather distorts it poetically; a transparent threshold fragmenting the composition... awakening visual curiosity. ​An intimate, refined, and deeply sensitive image. The author moves away from sharpness to embrace a evocative aesthetic, where imprecise motion becomes an expressive human gesture... It's the essence of a fleeting moment. ​Fleeting encounters in the heart of the city, thoughts, shadows, and anonymity; souls cross our path carrying something within that we will never truly decode. ​And for you, What secret or story do you think this silhouette hides in the night? ​Tell us in the comments. 👇 #thephotosector #eyeshotmag #streetphoto #visualpoetry #magnumphotos by @thephotosector
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2 months ago
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. Artist of the Day: Inês Rocha Account: @inesrocha.olhar Curated by: @javierdoberti ----- ​"Time in Every Brushstroke" ​There are crafts that do not merely repair wood, but preserve the living memory of an entire port. Before the vastness of the sea and the flight of seagulls, a man restores a boat that has braved countless storms, turning daily labor into a profound act of love, devotion, and endurance. ​Warm, earthy tones of the coastal architecture blend with the weathered texture of the blue wood, creating an atmosphere steeped in sunlight, salt, and nostalgia. The scene breathes: the movement of birds in the sky contrasts with the echo of the wood—still, serene, aged... The artisan remains fully absorbed in his craft. ​A photograph with a genuinely human and sensitive spirit, serving as a document that narrates unspoken chapters. The photographer bypasses any pose to seek the intimacy of the real moment—unquestionably an image of classic aesthetics, yet fragrant with life’s pulse, an honorable image drenched in dignity. ​Far beyond a harbor scene, this photograph is a tribute to the craftsman who cherishes beauty and the duty of repairing his lifelong companion. ​Patience is perhaps a form of art, and at the same time, a way of extending existence without anguish or fear. ​And for you, what memory or emotion does watching a traditional craft that refuses to disappear awaken in you? ​Tell us in the comments. 👇 #thephotosector #magnumphotos #eyeshotmag #streetphotography #visualpoetry by @thephotosector
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2 months ago
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