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Sįmon Benz

@mtlsimon.bsky.social

☁️✨ the sky blushed over quiet stone ⛪

#Photography #UrbanExploration #Architecture #MoodySky #CinematicLight #MontrealVibes #VisualPoetry #GothicMood #PhotoArt #Atmospheric #ColorAndStone #BlueskyPhotos

A dramatic upward view of a stone church tower with green-tinted copper details and crosses on top, lit by warm pink and orange sunset clouds. The light contrasts with the dark branches of bare trees in the foreground, giving the scene a moody yet peaceful atmosphere.

November 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM

Sįmon Benz

@mtlsimon.bsky.social

Catching Fall before it slips away
#photography #bnw #autumn #fall

October 31, 2025 at 7:17 PM

Sįmon Benz

@mtlsimon.bsky.social

Montreal - #autumn on Mont-Royal

#photography #autumnvibes 🍁
#colors

October 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM

Sįmon Benz

@mtlsimon.bsky.social

Montréal - #Autum
#photography #autumnvibes

October 14, 2025 at 2:34 AM

Sįmon Benz

@mtlsimon.bsky.social

Lost in the rhythm of the city
🖤🖤🖤
#skatelife #photography #Blackandwhite

October 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM

Sįmon Benz

@mtlsimon.bsky.social

The world turns its pages every autumn 🍁
#photography #Autumn

September 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM

Sįmon Benz

@mtlsimon.bsky.social

dog thinks this is the portal to another dimension. 🌀🐾

#StreetPhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotography #UrbanExploration

Black and white street photograph in Montreal showing a person walking a dog past a mirrored urban sculpture, with puddle reflections of buildings creating a surreal composition

September 22, 2025 at 1:36 AM

Sįmon Benz

@mtlsimon.bsky.social

Some carry boards, some carry bikes… but we all carry stories.
#skateboarding #urbanphotography #blackandwhitephoto #skatelife

Black and white street photography of a young man holding a skateboard and a bicycle at a Montreal skatepark. In the background, skaters ride near a graffiti-covered brick warehouse with a water tower. The image captures the raw energy of urban culture, skateboarding, and street life in Montreal.

September 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Sįmon Benz

@mtlsimon.bsky.social

When time slows down, the lights tell their own story. ✨
Who
✦ ✧ ✦ or ⋆｡ﾟ☁︎｡⋆｡ﾟ☾ ﾟ｡⋆

#UrbanPhotography #NightLights #CityVibes #LongExposure

Color long-exposure shot of Place des Arts in Montreal. Neon blue and red light trails cut through the dark night, capturing the vibrant energy and movement of the city streets

Black and white long-exposure photo of Place des Arts in Montreal. Vertical light trails ripple across the frame, creating a dreamy, abstract city night scene with blurred motion and glowing streaks.

July 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM

Sįmon Benz

@mtlsimon.bsky.social

Wandering through #montreal cobblestone echoes.
⋆⁺₊📷 ⋆⁺₊
#BWStreetPhotography #MontréalVibes #OldPortMagic #EverydayMontréal #DocumentingLife

Black and white photo of a peaceful cobblestone street in Old Montréal. A person is seen riding a bicycle into the distance, framed by historic stone buildings on either side. The mood is calm and nostalgic, with soft light and vintage tones evoking a timeless charm.

July 25, 2025 at 1:03 PM

Sįmon Benz

@mtlsimon.bsky.social

I didn’t find him. He found the light — and gave me the shot.
🖤

#FilmVibes #StreetTones #BWPhotography #QuietStories #ZipoliteDiaries

A black and white photo of a stray dog peeking from behind a large rock on the beach in Zipolite, Mexico. The dog has soulful, watchful eyes, with shadows enhancing the textures of the rock and sand, creating a dramatic and emotional atmosphere.

July 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM

Sįmon Benz

@mtlsimon.bsky.social

Essaouira — where birds glide and time slows.

#BWPhotography #StreetPhoto
#PhotoJournal #VisualPoetry

A black and white photo of a lone cyclist riding slowly along the seaside ramparts of Essaouira, Morocco. The scene is calm and minimalist, with seagulls flying in the sky and soft light casting shadows on the pavement. The mood is peaceful and introspective, evoking a quiet, timeless moment.

July 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM

Sįmon Benz

@mtlsimon.bsky.social

Some souls just have a little more magic in their eyes. ✨

#dogsofbluesky #husky #siberianhusky #huskylife #doglovers #dogportrait #blackandwhitephotography #petphotography #doggo #puppylove

July 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM

Sįmon Benz

@mtlsimon.bsky.social

POV: You’re third-wheeling hard but pretending to edit your photos.

🖤 Somewhere in #Montréal, love won.

#StreetPhotography #LoveIsInTheAir #RomanticVibes #Bnw_Captures
#monochrome

Black and white photo of a couple hugging in a park in Montreal, partially obscured by string lights and fabric overhead. A man sits alone at a picnic table in the foreground, appearing to observe or be deep in thought. The mood is cinematic and nostalgic.

July 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM

Sįmon Benz

@mtlsimon.bsky.social

🖤 Zoom in!.. You just got judged by a cat!
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#bnw #cats #monochrome #photography

Close-up black and white portrait of a young tabby cat, with large expressive eyes gazing directly at the viewer. The fine texture of its whiskers and fur is sharply contrasted against a soft, blurred background, evoking emotion and curiosity.

July 16, 2025 at 12:19 PM

Sįmon Benz

@mtlsimon.bsky.social

˚₊‧ ✩ ‧₊˚ Fun fact ˚₊‧ ✩ ‧₊˚

The bird in this photo is a Brown Booby! Early sailors named them from the Spanish word "bobo" (meaning "silly" or "clown") because they were clumsy on land.

#BrownBooby #BirdPhotography #WildlifeFacts #BlackAndWhitePhotography #NatureAesthetic #BirdWatching

A black and white photo of a Brown Booby bird sitting on a sandy beach, with a person running along the shoreline in the background.

July 14, 2025 at 12:34 PM

Sįmon Benz

@mtlsimon.bsky.social

This isn’t just a stare.
It’s the ancient art of snack manifestation.

👁️🍗🐾✨

#BlackAndWhite #SnackTime #PetPortrait
#BNWPhotography #FrenchieVibes #DogMood
#BlueskyPets #MinimalMood

Black-and-white close-up portrait of a French bulldog named Milo, staring intensely off-camera with soulful, focused eyes — the kind of look that says he’s waiting for a snack without saying a word

July 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM

Sįmon Benz

@mtlsimon.bsky.social

MIA | 2020
she didn’t need words.
her eyes said everything.

🐾🖤⏳

#blackandwhite #dogportrait
#frenchbulldog #bnwphoto
#petphotography
#visualpoetry
#monochrome
#doglovers
#bwstyle

Close-up black and white portrait of a French Bulldog named Mia. She faces the camera directly with wide, expressive eyes and slightly raised ears. The lighting is soft, highlighting the texture of her fur and the intensity of her gaze. The background is plain, drawing full focus to her face.

June 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM

Sįmon Benz

@mtlsimon.bsky.social

old stones.
new habits.

📍Essaouira, 2025
#monochrome #bnwphoto #streetportrait

𓂃𓈒𓏸 ⋆｡˚ ☁︎

A young man in a striped djellaba sits alone on a ledge in Essaouira, Morocco. His head is down, focused on his phone, while behind him rise ancient stone towers and fortress walls. The scene is quiet, the contrast between centuries-old architecture and modern technology subtly emphasized in black and white.

June 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM

Sįmon Benz

@mtlsimon.bsky.social

Met this incredible little entrepreneur in the vibrant souks of Marrakech. He wasn't just selling mint, he was selling pure charm and a heartwarming smile. ✨ Swipe to see him with his fragrant treasures! My heart just melted. ❤️

#photography #travel #morocco

June 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM

Sįmon Benz

@mtlsimon.bsky.social

Hi, from Smokey the Kitty! 👋

#kittensofbluesky #catlife #monochrome #photodaily
#cat #photography

Black and white photo of a curious and wide-eyed tabby cat named Smokey the Kitty, looking directly at the camera with an engaging gaze

June 21, 2025 at 10:50 PM

Sįmon Benz

@mtlsimon.bsky.social

Exploring the magic of light painting under the vast, dark sky. Every luminous arc tells a story. 💫 This piece aims for ethereal mystery. What do you think? Drop a comment!

#LightArt #Monochrome #Photography #Art #BlueskyPhotography #VisualArt #DigitalArt