Bastiaan Slabbers
@bastiaanslabbers.bsky.social
Philadelphia based photojournalist. (Available for assignments) www.bastiaanslabbers.com.
This AI-powered project explores sustainable transit and imaginative urban experiences. Did this idea take us overboard, or can you already picture yourself floating above the July 4th fireworks or the Marathon's roar?
November 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
This AI-powered project explores sustainable transit and imaginative urban experiences. Did this idea take us overboard, or can you already picture yourself floating above the July 4th fireworks or the Marathon's roar?
Soaring above Philly! 🏙️ Inspired by serene alpine journeys, I dreamt of a concept for gondolas connecting Love Park with Lemon Hill. Imagine the gentle pace, the breathtaking views, and a totally fresh perspective on everything from parades to Boathouse Row.
November 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Soaring above Philly! 🏙️ Inspired by serene alpine journeys, I dreamt of a concept for gondolas connecting Love Park with Lemon Hill. Imagine the gentle pace, the breathtaking views, and a totally fresh perspective on everything from parades to Boathouse Row.
Trowing out a ‘test balloon‘ on a proposal I’m working on to remedy the chaos caused by the endless stream of ’slop’.
Pic is from a modular synth show in Philly where I hoped to find more than just a low rumble - www.reddit.com/r/CreativeEn...
Pic is from a modular synth show in Philly where I hoped to find more than just a low rumble - www.reddit.com/r/CreativeEn...
November 10, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Trowing out a ‘test balloon‘ on a proposal I’m working on to remedy the chaos caused by the endless stream of ’slop’.
Pic is from a modular synth show in Philly where I hoped to find more than just a low rumble - www.reddit.com/r/CreativeEn...
Pic is from a modular synth show in Philly where I hoped to find more than just a low rumble - www.reddit.com/r/CreativeEn...
In response to the market noise around the new 'Creative OS' paradigm, independent creatives must make a crucial choice…. (1/4)
#CreativeEngineOS #IndependentArtist #PeriodicTableOfCreativity #LetsGoTurbo #AntiAI #Affinity #Canva #CEOS
#CreativeEngineOS #IndependentArtist #PeriodicTableOfCreativity #LetsGoTurbo #AntiAI #Affinity #Canva #CEOS
October 31, 2025 at 12:47 AM
In response to the market noise around the new 'Creative OS' paradigm, independent creatives must make a crucial choice…. (1/4)
#CreativeEngineOS #IndependentArtist #PeriodicTableOfCreativity #LetsGoTurbo #AntiAI #Affinity #Canva #CEOS
#CreativeEngineOS #IndependentArtist #PeriodicTableOfCreativity #LetsGoTurbo #AntiAI #Affinity #Canva #CEOS
Got tired of AI creep
I've spent my career building systems and workflows across multiple industries. After decades of deadlines and frustrating software, I've seen what works and what gets in the wai…. W #AI, way…
I've spent my career building systems and workflows across multiple industries. After decades of deadlines and frustrating software, I've seen what works and what gets in the wai…. W #AI, way…
September 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Got tired of AI creep
I've spent my career building systems and workflows across multiple industries. After decades of deadlines and frustrating software, I've seen what works and what gets in the wai…. W #AI, way…
I've spent my career building systems and workflows across multiple industries. After decades of deadlines and frustrating software, I've seen what works and what gets in the wai…. W #AI, way…
Some pushy AI tool would make a perfect Philadelphia Eagles logo from this cloud that hangs over the Philly skyline right now. I rather use my own imagination.
September 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Some pushy AI tool would make a perfect Philadelphia Eagles logo from this cloud that hangs over the Philly skyline right now. I rather use my own imagination.
Back to School, Philly style.
August 25, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Back to School, Philly style.
Recent trip inspired two new soundscape noise blasts. Now available at a streaming service of your choosing - hyperfollow.com/3stateLightn...
August 25, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Recent trip inspired two new soundscape noise blasts. Now available at a streaming service of your choosing - hyperfollow.com/3stateLightn...
Large waves crash ashore ahead of Hurricane Erin despite a beach advisory in Ocean City, MD, USA on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The powerful storm has prompted evacuations as it tracks northward along the U.S. East Coast. (Photos available for licensing at Nurphoto.com or your local wire services)
August 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Large waves crash ashore ahead of Hurricane Erin despite a beach advisory in Ocean City, MD, USA on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The powerful storm has prompted evacuations as it tracks northward along the U.S. East Coast. (Photos available for licensing at Nurphoto.com or your local wire services)
Closing-off first leg my development sprint with introduction of the ‘powered by: Creative_Engine_OS’ Photo Archive Search Utility. Replacing a phased out tool that OOgImages was build on. Its now running on it’s own clever, lean and turbo powered functionality - oogimages.com/CEOS/index.h...
August 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Closing-off first leg my development sprint with introduction of the ‘powered by: Creative_Engine_OS’ Photo Archive Search Utility. Replacing a phased out tool that OOgImages was build on. Its now running on it’s own clever, lean and turbo powered functionality - oogimages.com/CEOS/index.h...
(PHOTOS) Former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke held a town hall to hear from community members about local issues in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 18, 2024. www.bastiaanslabbers.com/gallery/PA-B...
July 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM
(PHOTOS) Former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke held a town hall to hear from community members about local issues in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 18, 2024. www.bastiaanslabbers.com/gallery/PA-B...
Brought a decade+ old Coolpix point-and-shoot to the game. It was fun! (More pics taken with this 30x zoom beast are up on my site. Including the Machado/Marsh melle)
July 3, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Brought a decade+ old Coolpix point-and-shoot to the game. It was fun! (More pics taken with this 30x zoom beast are up on my site. Including the Machado/Marsh melle)
Thousands gather to protest President Trump’s anti-immigrant policies during the No Kings rally in Philadelphia, PA, USA, on June 14, 2025.
(photo: Bastiaan Slabbers©️2025. Licensing at SipaUSA.com www.sipausa.com?573230743118... )
(photo: Bastiaan Slabbers©️2025. Licensing at SipaUSA.com www.sipausa.com?573230743118... )
June 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Thousands gather to protest President Trump’s anti-immigrant policies during the No Kings rally in Philadelphia, PA, USA, on June 14, 2025.
(photo: Bastiaan Slabbers©️2025. Licensing at SipaUSA.com www.sipausa.com?573230743118... )
(photo: Bastiaan Slabbers©️2025. Licensing at SipaUSA.com www.sipausa.com?573230743118... )
No Kings protest march has reached the Rocky Steps. Filing first pics here - www.sipausa.com?516074247114... #NoKings
June 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
No Kings protest march has reached the Rocky Steps. Filing first pics here - www.sipausa.com?516074247114... #NoKings
Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, Pa.
June 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, Pa.
PD respond to a suspicious package at 7th and Arch Street in Philadelphia. Near the African American Museum in Philadelphia and the U.S. Army 250th celebrations on Independence Mall. (Image licensing available upon request)
June 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
PD respond to a suspicious package at 7th and Arch Street in Philadelphia. Near the African American Museum in Philadelphia and the U.S. Army 250th celebrations on Independence Mall. (Image licensing available upon request)
update: while hydrogen fuel cell busses are parked at the yard ass. chief Walker says there is no reason for concern. Fire invoking de-charged EV busses is placed under control and crew remain on site.
June 5, 2025 at 12:53 PM
update: while hydrogen fuel cell busses are parked at the yard ass. chief Walker says there is no reason for concern. Fire invoking de-charged EV busses is placed under control and crew remain on site.
Are those the @septaphilly.bsky.social battery busses on fire at the Midvale yard in NEPhilly? Cc: @nbcphiladelphia.com
June 5, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Are those the @septaphilly.bsky.social battery busses on fire at the Midvale yard in NEPhilly? Cc: @nbcphiladelphia.com
Have strong feeling the source material for the first scene is images of the Schuylkill along Kelly drive in Philly during peak spring
www.cnn.com/2025/06/04/w...
www.cnn.com/2025/06/04/w...
June 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Have strong feeling the source material for the first scene is images of the Schuylkill along Kelly drive in Philly during peak spring
www.cnn.com/2025/06/04/w...
www.cnn.com/2025/06/04/w...
Mismatched attire for the venue’s grandeur of today’s assignment (which did not include a red carpet nor a need to dress up).
May 30, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Mismatched attire for the venue’s grandeur of today’s assignment (which did not include a red carpet nor a need to dress up).
Supporters gather outside Philadelphia City Hall for the “For the Workers, Not the Billionaires” May Day rally with Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., on May 1, 2025.
May 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Supporters gather outside Philadelphia City Hall for the “For the Workers, Not the Billionaires” May Day rally with Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., on May 1, 2025.
Today’s office
April 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Today’s office
Gov. Shapiro takes a selfie with the audience for the stage after speaking on economic importance of commercial corridors for communities during his opening remarks of the Main Street Now Conference at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, PA, USA on April 7, 2025. (Bastiaan Slabbers/Sipausa.com)
April 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Gov. Shapiro takes a selfie with the audience for the stage after speaking on economic importance of commercial corridors for communities during his opening remarks of the Main Street Now Conference at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, PA, USA on April 7, 2025. (Bastiaan Slabbers/Sipausa.com)
Thousands gather in Center City and in similar events globally and across the the Nation to protest the Trump Administration and its economic policies during a Hands-Off! Protest rally in Philadelphia, PA, USA on April 5, 2025.(Bastiaan Slabbers/SIPA USA)
April 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Thousands gather in Center City and in similar events globally and across the the Nation to protest the Trump Administration and its economic policies during a Hands-Off! Protest rally in Philadelphia, PA, USA on April 5, 2025.(Bastiaan Slabbers/SIPA USA)