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On vacation
These photographs were taken on a Tuscan shore, during the kind of summer holiday that repeats itself year after year, etched in collective memory. And yet, nothing here is meant to be documentary, just a collection of images where presence is dissolved into brightness, and memory slips into estrangement.
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Blurred Voices: Visions of Paris’ Subway
Sometimes I try to take images from chaos and motion. In a series of photos taken aboard the Paris metro, I aimed to capture a different perspective—one where speed distorts reality, transforming ordinary commuters into abstract, almost surreal figures. These photos are not sharp portraits but fleeting impressions, where the rapid movement deforms unrecognizable silhouettes…
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Morning walk #3
There’s a quiet magic that unfolds when you pause in the stillness of the weekend early morning. As I wandered through these Florence lesser-known streets, I found myself compelled to stop and reflect—an invitation to just be present in the moment. The streets themselves tell stories of everyday life—local residents beginning their day, the scent…
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Urban Nature #1
As I walk through the city, I often find myself drawn to the unnoticed: a wildflower growing between cobblestones, ivy reclaiming a forgotten wall, moss thriving in a corner no one sees. These small signs of life, humble yet persistent, speak to a quiet resilience that unfolds in the cracks of our built environment. This…
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Firenze, Santo Spirito
There’s something deeply personal about shooting with an analog camera. Every frame demands attention, every shot is intentional. No bursts, no previews on a screen. Just light, film, and time. It had been many years since I last developed a roll of film by myself, and returning to that process brought back forgotten emotions —…
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Borago Officinalis
In one of my morning walks, I recently spent some quiet time photographing one of my favorite wild herbs: borage (Borago officinalis). With its vibrant star-shaped blue flowers and soft, hairy leaves, it’s a plant that never fails to catch my eye — both for its beauty and its history. Borage has long been known…
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Morning walk #2
This series was born from a quiet morning walk — a spontaneous wander along the shifting edge where the city begins to dissolve into countryside. No fixed destination, no map, no purpose other than to follow curiosity and let the landscape guide my steps. It’s a way of walking inspired by the situationist dérive —…
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