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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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Pascal van Heesch @pascalvanheesch.bsky.social · Jan 5
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.
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A sleek Porsche sits parked next to a day laborer’s heavy handcart, while business women scout the wholesale stores for the best bargains. Different lives, different struggles, all meeting on a single street corner. This is the raw heartbeat of the city.
#Istanbul #StreetPhotography #CityContrasts
A vibrant street corner in Istanbul capturing a study in contrasts. In the background, a luxury white Porsche is parked. In the midground, a day laborer pulls a heavy wooden handcart. The foreground features local women traders meticulously inspecting goods. Captured with a Summilux 35mm lens, emphasizing the city's diverse socio-economic layers. #Balkan #Turkey #Summilux35mm #Turkey #Istanbul #IstanbulStreets #DailyLife
February 11, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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Each reflection adds a new layer, blending the world behind the glass with the world in front of it. A simple street scene turned into a complex visual riddle.
#StreetPhotography #Reflections #UrbanLayers #VisualPuzzles #Composition #StreetMinimalism
A layered street scene on a corner in Istanbul. In the foreground, a street vendor's cart is adorned with various mirrors, creating fragmented reflections and glimpses of the surrounding environment. The background is densely packed with parked cars along the narrow streets, capturing the vibrant, chaotic textures of a city where the Balkans meet the East. The composition is a complex puzzle of glass, metal, and urban life. Hashtags #Istanbul #StreetPhotography #UrbanLayers #ReflectionGram #Turkey #BalkanVibes #StreetVendor #VisualComplexity #CityLife #PhotographyAccessibility
February 10, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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Chasing lights and quiet moments where paths cross. Life feels more real in monochrome. 👤⬛⬜
#BnW #StreetLife #MonochromePhotography #UrbanMoments #PhotographyOnBluesky#Istanbul #StreetPhotography #LeicaSummilux #BnW #Monochrome #Turkey #UrbanChaos #Summilux35mm #StreetScene
"A cinematic black and white street photograph captured in Istanbul with a 35mm Summilux lens. On a busy street corner, several people are seen in a candid moment of encounter. Surrounding them is a dense, chaotic arrangement of parked and moving cars that seem intertwined with the urban environment, capturing the raw and energetic atmosphere of the city.
February 9, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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A wall, a door, a few plants, and the rugged tail of an old Eastern Bloc jeep. In photography, these are the only essentials you need to tell a story.
#Minimalism #EasternBloc #VintageJeep #MinimalistPhotography #Composition #LessIsMore #PhotographyIsArt #ClassicCars
"A minimalist black and white photograph of a rough-textured electricity sub-station wall. In the foreground, delicate plants grow from the pavement, contrasting with the industrial backdrop. To the side, the rugged rear section of an old Eastern Bloc jeep is visible, its metallic lines grounded in the simple, high-contrast composition." Hashtags #Minimalism #BlackAndWhitePhotography #EasternBloc #MinimalistAesthetic #Composition #VintageJeep #Monochrome #PhotographyAccessibility
February 8, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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"A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you, the less you know." — Diane Arbus 📸✨
True photography shouldn't just provide answers; it should keep the questions alive. What story do you see in the frame?
#Photography #VisualStorytelling #BlueskyPhotography
A black and white street photograph from Kyustendil, Bulgaria. The image features a pair of old double doors that have been partially bricked over from the bottom up, leaving only the upper section visible. The textures of the aged wood and the rough, uneven bricks create a sense of mystery and abandonment, blocking a path that once existed. #StreetPhotography #BnWPhotography #Kyustendil #Bulgaria #FujifilmX #StoryOfTheStreet #VisualMystery #UrbanDecay
February 6, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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"Siblings," Port of Spain, Trinidad, July 1990

#HumansofBluesky #Urbangaze #CandidStreetPhotography #EastCoastKin #blackandwhite
February 5, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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#humansofbluesky #eastcoastkin

Balancing Canine Care with Caffeine Consumption
#learntopersuadeandnottocompel #secretscarriedonthewind #evenabadcupofcoffeeisbetterthannocoffeeatall
A dog sniffs at the breeze while a young man holds his coffee cup in one hand and the dog’s leash in the other. Sketch art by Don Rice.
February 5, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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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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Na 'n eerder artikel van @saraberkeljon.bsky.social c.s. over de extreemrechtse jongerenvleugel van FvD, komt de @volkskrant.nl nu met 'n even goed artikel, waaruit blijkt dat Forum de gemeenteraadsverkiezingen ingaat met lieden die verre van vies zijn van racistische en antisemitische opvattingen.
February 4, 2026 at 9:12 AM
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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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Ernst Haas. New York, 1952.
February 4, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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Gaspard Claude - La digue. Île de Groix, France. (Insta @gaspard_claude)
February 3, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Roemenië 🇷🇴

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#DrobetaTurnuSeverin #roemenië #romania #fotografie #photography #urbanism #urbanphotography #urbangaze #straatfotografie #streetphotography #documentingspace #treurtrip
January 18, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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Wandeling door Charleroi

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#charleroi #belgie #belgië #belgique #wallonie #henegouwen #hainaut #fotografie #photography #straatfotografie #streetphotography #urbanism #urbangaze #urbanphotography #documentingspace #treurtrip
January 29, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Voyage en Catalepsie

Jessica Lange
February 3, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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Some views of the wider area around the poor #abandoned Spartan

#Minolta #Weathermatic | #IlfordPhoto #IlfordHP5 #fridayfavorites

#eastcoastkin #filmphotography #photography #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #analog #35mm #darktable #classicmono #monochrome #blackandwhite #landscapephotography #kayak
A black and white film photo of the SS Spartan as she sits as her dock as well as some of the surrounding area, taking from a kayak A black and white film photo of the SS Spartan as she sits as her dock as well as some of the surrounding area, taking from a kayak
February 2, 2026 at 2:19 AM
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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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Ik vind deze campagne erg belangrijk - doe je ook mee? actie.degoedezaak.org/petitions/st...
Stop de Amerikaanse overname DigiD!
Onze privé-gegevens zijn bij overname door een Amerikaans bedrijf niet veilig! Dit lijkt ons niet de veilige manier nu president Trump in Amerika aan het roer staat. Dit kan misgaan! Als de Nederland...
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February 3, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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Plague Days - Cut - late afternoon - Bagong Silang, Caloocan City, Manila, The Philippines
February 3, 2020
#plaguedays #Manila #photography #street #blur #street #urban #tricycle #b&w #people #Philippines #covid19 #motorbike #barber #busy #streetphotography #blackandwhite #lateafternoon #humid #cut
February 2, 2026 at 1:13 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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De strafbaarstelling van illegaliteit tegenhouden: het kan wel, Rob.
Omdat we geen fascistische wereld willen 
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January 28, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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La débâcle

Harry Gruyaert
January 26, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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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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Woede na onware woorden van Trump over NAVO-troepen in Afghanistan
January 23, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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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