Tag: humanity
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In & out
It lies in the roots of my existence: the constant transience of matter, the shedding of a skin in the process of growth. It is a eternal path toward pure light. © E n i s ∞ r song: I Can’t Give Everything Away – David Bowie Impermanence is my origin; light is my direction.
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a Son of the circus
The circus is like a family, tying the strings together as one. © E n i s ∞ r song: Proof – Paul Simon The more clearly one sees this world; the more one is obliged to pretend it does not exist.― John Irving, A Son of the Circus
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the duel
Rivals, both driven to win—like opposite magnetic poles pushing each other away. © E n i s ∞ r song: No Way – Pearl Jam A duel on horseback is not a battle between riders, but between hearts that refuse to yield.
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the catch
The mouse had made a mistake — it turned out I was faster. I saw him zigzagging across the corridor of the facility. “Ugh, not in the coffee pot,” the colleagues sighed, and I shrugged; “I can just release him here in the cafeteria if you like!” One quick snapshot of the mouse, then let
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images of time
It is fascinating how photographs from other eras feel—the clothing styles, certain customs or habits that define us as human beings in society.Images of time that increase in value as time passes, because they sometimes evoke a longing for the past. In that lies, for me, the power of street photography: a preserved “then,” but
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I hear an old voice
Happiness isn’t only about winning; real fortune lies in togetherness with others and enjoying a tasty sandwich. Turkish eatery, Alkmaar ‘In my analog era I had one favorite lens: the Nikkor 35mm f/2.0 AI-S. It produced velvety-soft bokeh.I believe, in the end, it doesn’t really matter what gear you photograph with, as long as you
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stire it up
Competition sharpens the mind, but envy reveals the soul. When it arises, it is not others who trouble us, but our own distance from the work we truly want to make. In that moment, we must pause—and realign our path. last century – open day of the Hell Angels MC Amsterdam © E n i
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Happiness is easy
Once upon a time, there was almost no mass internet or mobile phones; life just seemed to happen. © E n i s ∞ r song: Happiness is Easy – Talk Talk A smile is the smallest gesture that can bring the greatest light
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yellowed
Time leaves footprints and yellows what was once bright white. © E n i s ∞ r song: Time – Eels
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liberté
le scoutisme de la Libération, Paris 1993 © E n i s ∞ r song: Boreal Forest – Shadow Work
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A listening ear in the bitter cold
‘It was bitterly cold to play street music in Amsterdam; it snowed now and then, and a harsh, icy wind cut straight through your clothes.The emergency homeless shelter was open because of the extreme weather. The Salvation Army had arranged camp beds and woollen blankets to make it through the night somewhat comfortably. Something warm
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fire devil
‘And the devil roared in contentment: stacks of words on brittle paper, written thoughts and declarations of love given over to the devouring flames. A fitting end to what once was—the chest of drawers that held so many worries’. © E n i s ∞ r song: Messages – Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark It
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irrelevant
Irrelevance, what remains are the peeling fragments of past glory, the sweet melancholy of eternal youth, brutally torn asunder. © E n i s ∞ r song: What a Waste – Sonic Youth
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aftermath
After the holidays, it still stands there: the Christmas tree, with a few bare branches and that one last garland you forgot. Once it brought light and coziness; now it pricks you every time you walk past. Throwing it away almost feels like betrayal, but also like a small relief. As the tree leaves the
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goodwill hunting
A wise bird never reveals its entire plumage—only now and then a single feather, as a gesture of goodwill, a sign from above to never lose heart. © E n i s ∞ r song: Won’t Get Fooled Again – The Who