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Waiting for brunch on a side street in Old San Juan. Six women, all in pastels, all on their phones, orange wall behind them. The color coordination was not planned (by them). Sidewalk sign for the restaurant barely visible on the left. Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Sony a6700.

Instagram street photography : www.instagram.com/ph_blur/
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📷 : Sony A7cii
📷 : Sigma 85mm 1.4 dn dg art
️💻 : Lightroom
📍 : Nevers, France
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Bobby Darin - Beyond the sea
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Note: Candid street photo, person not posing.


Nikon 70-200mm VR II AF-S G ED NIKKOR
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Edinburgh.

A candid black and white street photograph on Corporation Street in Manchester, showing a young woman navigating the wet pavement during a rainstorm. She holds a pale umbrella aloft with one hand and clutches a large black bag to her chest with the other, wearing a dark hoodie, wide-leg joggers, a patterned bandana and sliders. Temporary crowd control barriers line the pavement beside her, and in the background other pedestrians with umbrellas pick their way through the rain, with a tiled building façade and a "TASTE" shop sign visible behind.

Lisboa, Portugal

Dappled sunlight spills across ancient, uneven cobblestones, creating a striking canvas of light and shadow around a solitary figure seated on the ground. The subject, partially cloaked in the deep silhouette of a traditional dark bowler hat, embodies the enduring spirit of Argentina's northwestern Andean culture. A thick, geometrically patterned sweater wraps around her shoulders, its woven textures highlighted where the harsh sunlight grazes the fabric. Her gaze is directed downward, hands quietly occupied with unseen tasks, suggesting a moment of quiet industry or perhaps tending to goods for sale. The high-contrast black and white processing strips away the distraction of color, forcing the viewer to engage purely with form, texture, and luminance. Deep, dramatic shadows swallow her facial features, rendering her anonymous yet universally representative of the region's indigenous heritage. A shallow depth of field gently blurs the background shadows, isolating the sharp, tactile details of the cobblestones in the immediate foreground and the knit of her garment. The atmosphere is hushed and contemplative, capturing a fleeting, unguarded moment on the streets of Argentina. The iconic bowler hat and long braids serve as poignant cultural markers, telling a silent story of ancestral traditions surviving amidst the modern world. This evocative portrait masterfully leverages natural light to craft a moody, evocative narrative of daily life. This image is a collaborative production by Samuel Jeffery and Audrey Bergner for Project 23.
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La luz del sol moteada se derrama sobre los antiguos e irregulares adoquines, creando un sorprendente lienzo de luces y sombras alrededor de una figura solitaria sentada en el suelo. El sujeto, parcialmente envuelto en la profunda silueta de un tradicional sombrero hongo oscuro, encarna el espíritu perdurable de la cultura andina del noroeste de Argentina. Un suéter grueso con estampados geométricos envuelve sus hombros, y sus texturas tejidas resaltan donde la dura luz del sol roza la tela. Su mirada se dirige hacia abajo, con las manos ocupadas en silencio en tareas invisibles, lo que sugiere un momento de tranquila laboriosidad o tal vez el cuidado de los productos para la venta. El procesamiento en blanco y negro de alto contraste elimina la distracción del color, obligando al espectador a interactuar puramente con la forma, la textura y la luminancia. Las sombras profundas y dramáticas tragan sus rasgos faciales, volviéndola anónima pero universalmente representativa de la herencia indígena de la región. Una profundidad de campo reducida desenfoca suavemente las sombras del fondo, aislando los detalles nítidos y táctiles de los adoquines en el primer plano inmediato y el tejido de su prenda. La atmósfera es silenciosa y contemplativa, capturando un momento fugaz y desprevenido en las calles de Argentina. El icónico sombrero hongo y las largas trenzas sirven como marcadores culturales conmovedores, contando una historia silenciosa de tradiciones ancestrales que sobreviven en medio del mundo moderno. Este retrato evocador aprovecha magistralmente la luz natural para crear una narrativa melancólica y sugerente de la vida diaria. Esta imagen es una producción colaborativa de Samuel Jeffery y Audrey Bergner para el Proyecto 23.

Explore more of our work:
Local Guides: cheargentinatravel.com & nomadicsamuel.com
🌎 Personal Sites: samueljeffery.net, audreybergner.com & samuelandaudrey.com
📊 Project 23 Master Database

Photo by Samuel Jeffery & Audrey Bergner | Project 23

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A vivid colour street photograph on Market Street in Manchester, dominated by a woman striding across the rain-soaked pavement in a bright red hooded raincoat, her hand raised to her hood against the downpour. The wet street reflects her red jacket in striking pink and magenta tones, creating a bold colour splash against the grey rainy scene. Behind her, other pedestrians shelter under umbrellas, and familiar city centre shopfronts — including Costa and TUI — line the background. Yellow double lines and bollards frame the foreground, adding to the urban texture of the scene.

A black and white street photograph capturing the community section of Manchester's St Patrick's Day parade on Cheetham Hill Road in the rain. Two older men lead the march in the foreground — one in a flat cap and bomber jacket with a knotted rope lanyard, the other in a tartan cap — both soaked from the downpour. Behind them a crowd stretches back along the wet road, participants of all ages carrying a mass of waving flags, umbrellas raised against the weather. A young girl in a hooded jacket and white boots marches solemnly among them, adding a touching human detail to the lively scene.

2026 born in a small town tour - St Patrick's Day celebration scenes

Crisp afternoon light washes over a bustling crosswalk in Argentina, illuminating a candid moment of urban street life. In the foreground, a young woman pauses to enjoy a hearty street food snack, perhaps a classic choripán or stuffed empanada, her attention drawn off-camera. Beside her, a man with distinctive long dreadlocks and a warm, genuine smile looks directly into the lens, exuding a welcoming, bohemian energy. He is casually dressed in a brown zip-up hoodie layered with a thick black scarf, perfectly suited for the brisk local weather. The woman sports a dark jacket accented by a colorful, patterned shawl, adding a touch of texture to the composition. A remarkably shallow depth of field masterfully isolates these two captivating faces from the chaotic rhythm of the city behind them. Out-of-focus pedestrians and vibrant, blurred splashes of red and yellow signage create a dynamic, softly textured backdrop. This spontaneous portrait beautifully captures the diverse, multicultural tapestry and everyday culinary habits found on the vibrant streets of Argentina. The soft, diffused natural lighting highlights the intricate details of the man's beard and the gentle contours of the woman's face. It is a fleeting, authentic slice of life that conveys the relaxed yet pulsing tempo of the South American metropolis. This image is a collaborative production by Samuel Jeffery and Audrey Bergner for Project 23.
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La luz nítida de la tarde baña un concurrido cruce peatonal en Argentina, iluminando un momento sincero de la vida urbana en la calle. En primer plano, una joven se detiene para disfrutar de un abundante tentempié callejero, tal vez un clásico choripán o una empanada rellena, con su atención desviada fuera de la cámara. A su lado, un hombre con distintivas rastas largas y una sonrisa cálida y genuina mira directamente a la lente, exudando una energía bohemia y acogedora. Viste de manera informal con una sudadera marrón con cremallera combinada con una gruesa bufanda negra, perfectamente adaptada al clima fresco local. La mujer luce una chaqueta oscura acentuada por un chal colorido y estampado, añadiendo un toque de textura a la composición. Una profundidad de campo notablemente reducida aísla magistralmente estos dos rostros cautivadores del ritmo caótico de la ciudad a sus espaldas. Los peatones desenfocados y las salpicaduras vibrantes y borrosas de letreros rojos y amarillos crean un telón de fondo dinámico y de textura suave. Este retrato espontáneo captura maravillosamente el tapiz diverso y multicultural y los hábitos culinarios cotidianos que se encuentran en las vibrantes calles de Argentina. La luz natural suave y difusa resalta los detalles intrincados de la barba del hombre y los contornos suaves del rostro de la mujer. Es un fragmento de vida fugaz y auténtico que transmite el ritmo relajado pero vibrante de la metrópolis sudamericana. Esta imagen es una producción colaborativa de Samuel Jeffery y Audrey Bergner para el Proyecto 23.

Explore more of our work:
Local Guides: cheargentinatravel.com & nomadicsamuel.com
🌎 Personal Sites: samueljeffery.net, audreybergner.com & samuelandaudrey.com
📊 Project 23 Master Database

Photo by Samuel Jeffery & Audrey Bergner | Project 23

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Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, Québec - décembre 2025.