Chosen by Batsceba Hardy from our Facebook Galleries and changed every Monday morning.
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Monday 01.12.25
Keef Charles – Anne Launcelott
This week, I have chosen two stories that focus on women.
The first story, by Keef Charles, is a beautiful portrait with equally lovely bokeh. The girl in the portrait perfectly represents this generation of young women in a capitalist world, who, despite living comfortable lives, often seem troubled and unhappy.
In contrast, Anne Launcelott's depiction of the innocence of three girls offers a different perspective, even though we might envision a more challenging fate for them, still influenced by male dominance.
Both pieces showcase excellent examples of black and white and color photography, each remarkable in its own way.
Monday 24.11.25
John Gill, Victor Borst, Pascal Colin
This week I chose three different black and white.
The first, by John Gill, is a classic b/w, with a range of greys and a beautiful, contagious laugh. The entire image is perfect, and the woman's head movement in the background carries the whole image.
Victor Borst's second image shows us a scene that I would call a confused reality. Is the woman in the foreground real or just an advertisement? The black-and-white, gritty style, as in the photographer's usual approach, helps create a sense of disorientation in the viewer, intensifying the feeling of mystery.
Pascal Colin's third image struck me for its composition and clarity. The scene perfectly captures the youthful reality we often see in our European metropolises, set in a dark mood with a magical black-and-white.
Monday 17.11.25
Sam Benari
The photographer must have been utterly captivated by the stunning visage before him! He formed a deep connection between his subject and himself, establishing a silent understanding that went beyond words and creating a bond that was both intimate and profound.
Monday 10.11.25
Karel Prikryl - Simone Sander
Mikael Carlsson - Victor Borst
Pedro Alonso Denys Gonzalez
Understanding the photographic world is becoming increasingly complex. Technique is reshaping the public's perception by acclimatising them to a world that is no longer real — a virtual world. The 'experts', those trained to acquire critical tools through study, are finding it harder to keep up.
I follow my 'magic' method, and here are my choices for the week:
The first two images, while expressing the same feeling of daily isolation, showcase two different styles — Karel Prikryl's famous blur and Simone Sander's clean, contrasted style.
The two portraits share a cheerful mood, but the first, by Mikael Carlsson, is intimate, while the second, by Victor Borst, is interactive — two different styles, yet both based on the same principle: a black-and-white protagonist.
The last image by Pedro Alonso Denys Gonzalez is a colourful still life. Simple, it speaks of autumn but also of feelings.
Monday 03.11.25
Johan Meykens
An image that captivates with its vibrant diversity. Bursting with a nice palette of colours and a lively composition, it evokes the nostalgic charm of 1950s posters. The figure, likely a shop owner or employee, sits to one side, seemingly overshadowed by the towering boxes that take centre stage. These boxes, stacked imaginatively, become the true stars of the scene, drawing the eye with their shapes and hues, transforming the entire frame into a vivid narrative
Monday 27.10.25
Cassian Edwards - Ferhad Turan - Pascal Flores
Adi Adiadi
I found three images that evoke a similar feeling in me, a sense of suspension. Choosing images is challenging when confronted with hundreds, some of which are exceptionally beautiful. You have to take into account the theme, quality, impact, composition, and the photographer's personality—his sincerity.
I allow myself to be guided by the magic.
Because of this, I acknowledge that my selection may not be infallible ;)
And speaking of magic I could not forget this one
Adi Adiadi
Monday 20.10.25
Eduard Idelson
A documentary photo that will remain etched in our minds. It tells the story well enough to make you think, thanks to its composition and chosen point of view. Perfect B/W
Monday 13.10.25
Petros Kotzabasis – Tahsin Gun
Mike Tagg – Adriana Keren
Four images illustrate how paying attention allows us to seize the moment. Each captures a different perspective, as there is no manual for how to truly see.
Monday 06.10.25
John St
A graphically perfect image, with a great perspective and full of symbols. Perfect for our imagination. A frame from a story that has not yet been written.
Monday 29.09.25
Delfim Correlo - Mikael Carlsson
Phillip Hazell - Simone Christina Sander
Even the street can provide us with beautiful images that tell stories without people. Images that have soul and suggest more. The key, as always, is to know how to see and to compose in an image what we observe. The choice between colour or black and white depends on the subject. And these four images are ideal for imagining.
Monday 22.09.25
Samm Bennett & Edd Carlile
I selected these two images because they convey very different stories while both capturing moments of urban reality that often go undocumented in photography.
I appreciate the street photography approach, which show us situations that must be placed in a sociological context, yet in a precise and straightforward manner, always prioritising composition and image quality.
Samm's caption sums it up perfectly: "And I say to myself: what a wonderful world. Tokyo, September 2023." Additionally, the surprised and frightened expression on the girl’s face in Edd's image is truly remarkable.
Monday 15.09.25
Christian Stops
When I saw this image, I was immediately captivated by the colors, then by the perfect geometry, and finally by the human silhouette that appears to connect with the girl from the anime on the wall. The round sign in the foreground is a gem.
I asked Christian where he had taken the photo, and this was his response: “I took this photo at Düsseldorf main station from a waiting train, capturing it through the window of another waiting train. I aimed to combine the reflection of an anime character on the right with the scene, and just as I positioned my shot, a guy came to a standstill in the perfect spot. I couldn't believe my luck and quickly clicked the shutter!”
This is an example of an image I call 'waiting'. Sometimes we find ourselves with the camera in our hands and, waiting (in this case for a train), we see something... those are the shots I love the most.
Monday 08.09.25
Anne Lancelott & Pablo Abreu
There are two completely different images. One captures a moment of intimacy between two people, while the other explores reflections and how reality can sometimes create confusion for us. Despite their differences, both images share a common thread: the photographers demonstrated a keen ability to observe and see beyond the surface. Additionally, pay attention to the third figure in Anne's image and appreciate the perfect composition in Pablo's work.
Monday 01.09.25
Noorhadi Saleh - Sameer M Shah
This morning, I selected two portraits—two striking black-and-white images that depict intimate moments: both capture the instant in a perfectly composed manner.
Monday 25.08.25
Stuart AH - Enrico Nocito
Corinne Spector - Simone Christina Sander
Jay Tanen - Don Scott
Fabrizio Secchi - John Gill
This week, after a brief pause, I discovered in various galleries these eight images that made me stop and reflect. They may not be the most beautiful or perfect, but each one has something to say, even if in a different way. Some depict states of mind, like those by Stuart AH, which are expressionistically conceptual; others portray life, as seen in Don Scott's work. Don and Jay's images are the most strictly street. They capture moments of interaction between people, who are the main focus. In Jay's more conceptual photo, I was struck by the absent look of the man on the right. It seems as if he is looking at the photographer, but he is not. Enrico Nocito, outside his city, shares his journey of silences, landscapes, and details. The windows by Secchi and Gill reveal glimpses of different countries. Corinne and Simone offer us mysterious images of two separate worlds, the West and the East, one focused on detail, but with painterly colours that stand out.