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Jon Bradley

@jonbradley.co

Photographer in some form or another for over 15 years. Now, I mostly shoot to fill the need to create. Dayton, Ohio based, and new to the area. Slowly morphing in to my final forms of fine art and incidental bird photographer. jonbradley.co

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A tightly framed, slightly blurry street-level view of a red Ford F-350 pickup truck sitting at an intersection. A harsh, straight shadow line divides the image horizontally, leaving the asphalt road and the bottom of the truck in deep shadow, while the top of the truck is brightly lit by the sun. The truck's bed is slightly off kilter to the truck body, breaking where the body line and the line from the shadow would have been formed a straight line. Faint white spray-painted utility markings are visible on the dark road in the foreground.

A tightly framed, slightly blurry street-level view of a red Ford F-350 pickup truck sitting at an intersection. A harsh, straight shadow line divides the image horizontally, leaving the asphalt road and the bottom of the truck in deep shadow, while the top of the truck is brightly lit by the sun. The truck's bed is slightly off kilter to the truck body, breaking where the body line and the line from the shadow would have been formed a straight line. Faint white spray-painted utility markings are visible on the dark road in the foreground.

Rational brain sees this photo and thinks:
❌ Horizon line off
❌ Out of focus/blurry
❌ Not well exposed
✅ Delete

Lizard brain sees this photo and thinks:
✅ ✨🫠 Brain make happy chemicals. We post.

Shot on #a7rIV #westvirginia #streetphotography #shotfromthehip #shadowplay #photography #urbex

08.03.2026 17:33 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A cat stands on its hind legs on a windowsill, with its front paws resting against the vertical window frame. It is looking to the side, directly at the camera. Bright, warm sunlight streams in through the window from the left of the frame, creating a glowing backlight effect, while a snowy yard with bare trees is visible outside.

A cat stands on its hind legs on a windowsill, with its front paws resting against the vertical window frame. It is looking to the side, directly at the camera. Bright, warm sunlight streams in through the window from the left of the frame, creating a glowing backlight effect, while a snowy yard with bare trees is visible outside.

Name a more iconic duo than backlighting and Miss Shelby Grace Peanut on this #caturday.
Shot on #iphone.
#halide #cat #window #backlit #kitten #sunset #lensflare

07.03.2026 17:19 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A moody, nighttime street photograph shot through glass of a man and a woman with blank faces walking past a dark corner building illuminated by streetlights and neon. Above them glows a bright red neon "COCKTAILS" sign. To the right are painted signs for "Sessions Public" and "Catalina Lounge," which advertises pool, darts, and shuffleboard. On the left, a street sign for "Catalina Bl." and a green traffic light are visible through the glare of a bright overhead streetlight.

A moody, nighttime street photograph shot through glass of a man and a woman with blank faces walking past a dark corner building illuminated by streetlights and neon. Above them glows a bright red neon "COCKTAILS" sign. To the right are painted signs for "Sessions Public" and "Catalina Lounge," which advertises pool, darts, and shuffleboard. On the left, a street sign for "Catalina Bl." and a green traffic light are visible through the glare of a bright overhead streetlight.

Unhappy hour. Shot on #x100.
#sandiego #california #nightphotography #art #nighttime #night #neon #neonsign #streetphotography #streetphoto #street #fineartphotography #urbex #urbanphotography #lowlightphotography #throughglass #divebar #reflections

07.03.2026 16:03 👍 9 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A black and white photo of a nine paned window in an abandoned building. There are rotting wooden stairs on the left and the prefab metal siding has flaking paint.

A black and white photo of a nine paned window in an abandoned building. There are rotting wooden stairs on the left and the prefab metal siding has flaking paint.

For #WindowsOnWednesday I submit this window in an #Abandoned building.

📷 Pentax K1000
🔘 Pentax M 35-70mm
🎞️ Kodak Portra 400 (converted to B&W in post)

#Photography #Art #StreetPhotography #BelieveInFilm #FilmIsNotDead #Monochrome #BlackAndWhite #Architecture #UrbanGaze #EastCoastKin #Pentax #P466

04.03.2026 15:32 👍 206 🔁 14 💬 0 📌 0
A dramatic black and white photograph of rolling, rocky hills under a heavy, storm-laden sky. A single shaft of light breaks through the dark, swirling clouds to illuminate a small section of the hillside, creating a sharp contrast against the dark foreground brush and moody atmosphere.

A dramatic black and white photograph of rolling, rocky hills under a heavy, storm-laden sky. A single shaft of light breaks through the dark, swirling clouds to illuminate a small section of the hillside, creating a sharp contrast against the dark foreground brush and moody atmosphere.

Shot on #5dmkII.
#California #silentsunday #blackandwhite #bnw #monochrome #hillside #clouds #landscape #storm #lightandshadows #cloudysky

01.03.2026 18:35 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A black-and-white, close-up photograph featuring a repetitive geometric pattern of a metal grate. The grate consists of two layers of contrasting colored diamond-like shapes that create a rhythmic, wave-like pattern across the frame. On the left side of the frame, a small discarded blueberry muffin is wedged upside down into one of the openings of the grate, breaking the symmetry. The background is a solid, slightly textured surface that provides a neutral contrast to the sharp lines of the metalwork.

A black-and-white, close-up photograph featuring a repetitive geometric pattern of a metal grate. The grate consists of two layers of contrasting colored diamond-like shapes that create a rhythmic, wave-like pattern across the frame. On the left side of the frame, a small discarded blueberry muffin is wedged upside down into one of the openings of the grate, breaking the symmetry. The background is a solid, slightly textured surface that provides a neutral contrast to the sharp lines of the metalwork.

Were you not going to eat that free in-grate street muffin?
Shot on #a7rIV.
#blackandwhite #bnw #monochrome #streetphotography #pattern #fineartphotography #abstractphotography #geometry #urbex #highcontrast #muffin #patterns #minimalism #blackandwhitephotography #sandiego #california

28.02.2026 19:48 👍 9 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A moody black and white photograph of a pier at night, heavily shrouded in fog. Bright street lamps line the walkway, casting glowing cones of light through the thick mist. In the center foreground is a silhouette of a person riding a skateboard away from the viewer, casting a long, sharp shadow across the ground. To the left, another silhouetted figure stands by the railing, appearing to handle fishing gear. Benches and a small building gradually fade into the distant fog down the pier.

A moody black and white photograph of a pier at night, heavily shrouded in fog. Bright street lamps line the walkway, casting glowing cones of light through the thick mist. In the center foreground is a silhouette of a person riding a skateboard away from the viewer, casting a long, sharp shadow across the ground. To the left, another silhouetted figure stands by the railing, appearing to handle fishing gear. Benches and a small building gradually fade into the distant fog down the pier.

Taken on the now closed Ocean Beach Fishing Pier.
Shot on #5DmkII #Oceanbeach #sandiego #california #blackandwhite #BnW #Monochrome #NightPhotography #MoodyPhotography #Atmospheric #Cinematic #shadows #foggy #mist #fog #streetphotography #canon5Dmark2 #blackandwhitephotography

24.02.2026 18:03 👍 14 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
A stark, high-contrast black and white photo taken of the corner of a derelict, single-story brick building under a dark sky with scattered white clouds. The structure shows significant signs of decay, with a large section of its exterior facade peeled away to reveal the underlying brickwork and several missing or broken windows protected by metal bars. To the left, overgrown weeds and small bushes sprout from the cracked pavement near an entrance, while a patch of dry grass occupies the foreground on the right. The side of the building features some faint graffiti, and the buildings shadow casts a straight line to the corner of the frame.

A stark, high-contrast black and white photo taken of the corner of a derelict, single-story brick building under a dark sky with scattered white clouds. The structure shows significant signs of decay, with a large section of its exterior facade peeled away to reveal the underlying brickwork and several missing or broken windows protected by metal bars. To the left, overgrown weeds and small bushes sprout from the cracked pavement near an entrance, while a patch of dry grass occupies the foreground on the right. The side of the building features some faint graffiti, and the buildings shadow casts a straight line to the corner of the frame.

Shot on #a7rIV #ohio #photography #bnw #blackandwhite #urbex #abandoned #decay #architecture #monochrome #sonya7rIV #blueskyphotography #urban #darksky #clouds #shadows #angles #composition #corner

21.02.2026 17:47 👍 11 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A calico-pointed cat with bright blue eyes sits behind a glass window, looking off to the side with a calm expression. The cat has a cream-colored body with mottled patches of grey, tan, and orange on its face and back. The scene is filtered through the reflection of sunlit building in the background and leafy trees on the window pane, with vertical blinds visible in the background.

A calico-pointed cat with bright blue eyes sits behind a glass window, looking off to the side with a calm expression. The cat has a cream-colored body with mottled patches of grey, tan, and orange on its face and back. The scene is filtered through the reflection of sunlit building in the background and leafy trees on the window pane, with vertical blinds visible in the background.

A young, light-colored cat with large, dark eyes peeks out from beneath the low-hanging branches of a Christmas tree. The cat is nestled on a tan carpet, framed by green pine needles and warm, glowing white fairy lights that create a cozy, festive atmosphere.

A young, light-colored cat with large, dark eyes peeks out from beneath the low-hanging branches of a Christmas tree. The cat is nestled on a tan carpet, framed by green pine needles and warm, glowing white fairy lights that create a cozy, festive atmosphere.

A close-up, shallow-depth-of-field portrait of a calico-pointed cat with blue eyes. The cat has a cream and grey tabby-patterned coat with light orange patches on its face and a soft pink nose. It is lying down, looking toward the camera with a calm, serene expression, while the background is softly blurred into shades of grey and white.

A close-up, shallow-depth-of-field portrait of a calico-pointed cat with blue eyes. The cat has a cream and grey tabby-patterned coat with light orange patches on its face and a soft pink nose. It is lying down, looking toward the camera with a calm, serene expression, while the background is softly blurred into shades of grey and white.

Two cats sit side-by-side on an indoor windowsill, viewed from outside through the glass. The cat on the left is a light-colored calico-point with cream and grey fur, sitting forward with its eyes nearly closed in the sunlight. The cat on the right is a darker tortoiseshell or calico with mottled brown, black, and orange fur and a white chest, looking off to the side. Green leaves and small orange flowers from outdoor plants frame the bottom and left sides of the shot, while vertical blinds are visible behind the cats inside the home.

Two cats sit side-by-side on an indoor windowsill, viewed from outside through the glass. The cat on the left is a light-colored calico-point with cream and grey fur, sitting forward with its eyes nearly closed in the sunlight. The cat on the right is a darker tortoiseshell or calico with mottled brown, black, and orange fur and a white chest, looking off to the side. Green leaves and small orange flowers from outdoor plants frame the bottom and left sides of the shot, while vertical blinds are visible behind the cats inside the home.

RIP to the realest out there, Eva.
Go bother your pets/humans today while you still can.
More photos on the blog: jonbradley.co/blog
#Eva #Caturday

21.02.2026 16:36 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A black-and-white photograph shows a square window set in a white wall. The window is divided into two sections: the left side is closed by a dirty, opaque glass pane that obscures the view, while the right side is open, looking out into dark, dense foliage. A leafy vine extends horizontally into the open space from the right edge, reaching across the frame.

A black-and-white photograph shows a square window set in a white wall. The window is divided into two sections: the left side is closed by a dirty, opaque glass pane that obscures the view, while the right side is open, looking out into dark, dense foliage. A leafy vine extends horizontally into the open space from the right edge, reaching across the frame.

The Intruder. Shot on #5dmkII.
#photography #blackandwhite #bnw #art #liminal #liminalspaces #moody #artsky #urbex #window #vines #ivy #texture #contrast #fineartphotography

07.02.2026 17:29 👍 11 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A moody black-and-white landscape photograph featuring a solitary tree standing on the crest of a dark, grassy hill. The hill slopes upward from the left, silhouetted against a lighter hazy sky. The hazy light obscures the details of the foreground and fades into the background, creating a soft, ethereal atmosphere.

A moody black-and-white landscape photograph featuring a solitary tree standing on the crest of a dark, grassy hill. The hill slopes upward from the left, silhouetted against a lighter hazy sky. The hazy light obscures the details of the foreground and fades into the background, creating a soft, ethereal atmosphere.

Have I talked about my affinity for trees before? Shot on: #Canon40d #Virginia #blackandwhite #bw #trees #tree #field #sun #photography #monochrome #landscape #silhouette #dreamy #ethereal #art #blackandwhitephotography

02.02.2026 17:46 👍 16 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A black-and-white photograph showing a winter scene viewed through a dark, four-pane window frame. Snow-covered pine trees surround a wooden cabin with a chimney and a deck, which is visible in the lower right quadrant. The landscape is blanketed in heavy snow.

A black-and-white photograph showing a winter scene viewed through a dark, four-pane window frame. Snow-covered pine trees surround a wooden cabin with a chimney and a deck, which is visible in the lower right quadrant. The landscape is blanketed in heavy snow.

Shot on #5dmkII.
#bigbear #california #photography #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #monochrome #bnw #winter #window #throughglass #trees #forest #snow #cabins #windowview #landscape #art

01.02.2026 15:32 👍 18 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A low-angle shot looking up at a grey and white tabby cat standing on a dark wooden railing. The cat peers down toward the camera, positioned directly beneath a large, glowing spherical light fixture that hangs from the ceiling, resembling a full moon. The foreground features the alternating light and dark vertical slats of the railing.

A low-angle shot looking up at a grey and white tabby cat standing on a dark wooden railing. The cat peers down toward the camera, positioned directly beneath a large, glowing spherical light fixture that hangs from the ceiling, resembling a full moon. The foreground features the alternating light and dark vertical slats of the railing.

Caturday. Shot on #iPhone. #ohio #caturday #iphoneography #mobilephotography #catsofbluesky #catsky #cat #tabbycat #perspective #moon #lowangle #composition #art #photography

31.01.2026 18:57 👍 11 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A black and white photograph looking up into the canopy of a pine tree heavy with fresh snow. The dark, textured branches in the foreground frame a larger snow-covered tree standing centrally in the distance. To the right, a cascade of falling snow creates a soft, blurred effect against the sharp contrast of the pine needles.

A black and white photograph looking up into the canopy of a pine tree heavy with fresh snow. The dark, textured branches in the foreground frame a larger snow-covered tree standing centrally in the distance. To the right, a cascade of falling snow creates a soft, blurred effect against the sharp contrast of the pine needles.

I survived Snowmageddon 2026. Shot on #x100vi #ohio #blackandwhitephotography #monochrome #naturephotography #winterlandscape #snow #forest #trees #fineartphotography #landscape #framing #fallingsnow #nature #art #moody

30.01.2026 01:23 👍 12 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Castle Rising Castle hiding befhind earthwork...
#photography #bnwphotography #streetphotography #bnw #blackandwhite #blancoynegro #monochrome #ClassicMono #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky #PhotographersUnited #Scape

09.01.2026 06:33 👍 111 🔁 12 💬 1 📌 0
A photograph of a wall with graffiti that says "fuck thyself".

A photograph of a wall with graffiti that says "fuck thyself".

A photo of a glass storefront window with the words 'FORGIVE YOURSELF' spray-painted in white capital letters. A small halo floats above the word 'FORGIVE.' Directly below the window, a large, weathered 3D sign reads "-PPINESS R-" with the beginning and ending of the sign being cut off. The window below the sign features reflections of the blue sky with clouds and neighboring building in shadow and light.

A photo of a glass storefront window with the words 'FORGIVE YOURSELF' spray-painted in white capital letters. A small halo floats above the word 'FORGIVE.' Directly below the window, a large, weathered 3D sign reads "-PPINESS R-" with the beginning and ending of the sign being cut off. The window below the sign features reflections of the blue sky with clouds and neighboring building in shadow and light.

Word on the Street 07/08.
The Two-Step.
Shot on #Galaxy Note 10+ and #iPhone 6+, respectively.
#Oceanbeach #Sandiego and #Chicago #Illinois
#photography #urbanphotography #streetphotography #streetart #urbanart #foundart #mildvandalism #signs #photoseries #wordonthestreet #happynewyear

01.01.2026 17:53 👍 11 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

Thank you for that. I always feel my work is very disjointed, so I appreciate this. 🙏

02.12.2025 19:12 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A black and white street photograph taken inside a public transit car during the day. In the foreground on the left, a passenger leans against the window, their face partially obscured by a dark scarf or hood. On the right, an older man sits looking upward and outward with a contemplative expression. In the background, other passengers are visible down the aisle. The interior features metal handrails, a "Priority Seating" sign, and an "MTS" logo on a glass partition. Through the windows, a passing suburban landscape with fences and utility poles is visible.

A black and white street photograph taken inside a public transit car during the day. In the foreground on the left, a passenger leans against the window, their face partially obscured by a dark scarf or hood. On the right, an older man sits looking upward and outward with a contemplative expression. In the background, other passengers are visible down the aisle. The interior features metal handrails, a "Priority Seating" sign, and an "MTS" logo on a glass partition. Through the windows, a passing suburban landscape with fences and utility poles is visible.

Shot on #X100 - #sandiego #california #streetphotography #trolley #bus #blackandwhite #monochrome #photography #urbanphotography #urbanexploration #streetportrait #peoplewatching #fujifilm

02.12.2025 18:57 👍 18 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A black and white long exposure image of a chair swing ride like you’d see at an amusement park or fair. The long exposure caused the lights on the ride to leave light trails while you see ghostly lines where the swings of the ride swing in the air.

A black and white long exposure image of a chair swing ride like you’d see at an amusement park or fair. The long exposure caused the lights on the ride to leave light trails while you see ghostly lines where the swings of the ride swing in the air.

Allegedly, this ride used to be at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch. Shot on #5dmkii #blackandwhite #bw #monochrome #longexposure #lights #lighttrails #swingride #countyfair #dreamy #nightphotography #nightphoto #photography #amusementpark

21.11.2025 19:20 👍 17 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
A high-contrast, black and white photograph of the side of a octagonal shaped two-story wooden building. The building features light-colored, peeling clapboard siding and dark trim around the windows. In the six windows are various curtain styles, including lace, horizontal blinds, fabric draperies, and some windows featuring no curtains at all. A dark, low-pitched roof separates the upper and lower floors, and dried, tall grass obscures the bottom of the first floor. The building's second story dark roof is set against an almost black sky.

A high-contrast, black and white photograph of the side of a octagonal shaped two-story wooden building. The building features light-colored, peeling clapboard siding and dark trim around the windows. In the six windows are various curtain styles, including lace, horizontal blinds, fabric draperies, and some windows featuring no curtains at all. A dark, low-pitched roof separates the upper and lower floors, and dried, tall grass obscures the bottom of the first floor. The building's second story dark roof is set against an almost black sky.

Bygone. Shot on #x100vi #scarbro #westvirginia #abandonedbuilding #abandoned #rural #blackandwhite #bnw #monochrome #architecture #architechturephotography #fineartphotography #blackandwhitephotography #windows #highcontrast #texture #blacksky #lightandshadows #pattern

16.11.2025 18:58 👍 9 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A black and white photograph of a classic American coupe utility vehicle, a Chevrolet El Camino, parked on an asphalt driveway in front of a rustic, single-story wood-sided house. The vehicle is angled towards the left, showing its shiny chrome bumper and wheels. The house appears weathered with siding falling off and is set amongst overgrown trees and grass. Strong sunlight casts a dark shadow from the vehicle across the driveway.

A black and white photograph of a classic American coupe utility vehicle, a Chevrolet El Camino, parked on an asphalt driveway in front of a rustic, single-story wood-sided house. The vehicle is angled towards the left, showing its shiny chrome bumper and wheels. The house appears weathered with siding falling off and is set amongst overgrown trees and grass. Strong sunlight casts a dark shadow from the vehicle across the driveway.

Priorities. Shot on #X100VI #westvirginia #photography #elcamino #classiccar #blackandwhite #monochrome #bnw #blackandwhitephotography #pointandshoot #urbanphotography #americana #urbexphotography #carphotography #photography #elcamino

14.11.2025 18:11 👍 12 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A high-contrast, black and white photograph centered on a multi-paned window of a building with vertical wooden siding. Inside the building is are the shadows of two people looking directly out the window. In the blurred foreground, the shadowed figure of another person is seen from the side, looking to the right of the frame.

A high-contrast, black and white photograph centered on a multi-paned window of a building with vertical wooden siding. Inside the building is are the shadows of two people looking directly out the window. In the blurred foreground, the shadowed figure of another person is seen from the side, looking to the right of the frame.

Someone is always watching. Shot on #5dmkII. #sandiego #california #nightphotography #streetphotography #window #shadow #photography #blackandwhite #bnw #monochrome #highcontrast #lightandshadow #fineartphotography

13.11.2025 18:22 👍 10 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A straight-on shot of a weathered, heavily vandalized public payphone. Its metal surface is covered in graffiti, scratches, and stickers. The phone's handset is missing, and the armored cord dangles out of frame. In the lower compartment, a small plant with bright pink flowers rests with dirt and soil still surrounding its roots. The flower is a stark contrast to the urban decay.

A straight-on shot of a weathered, heavily vandalized public payphone. Its metal surface is covered in graffiti, scratches, and stickers. The phone's handset is missing, and the armored cord dangles out of frame. In the lower compartment, a small plant with bright pink flowers rests with dirt and soil still surrounding its roots. The flower is a stark contrast to the urban decay.

A throwback to a memorable trip in 2013 when Flickr flew me out to their HQ. While exploring Chinatown in San Francisco, I came across this old payphone given new life. #5dmkII #SanFrancisco #CA #payphone #streetphotography #urbanphotography #graffiti #flowers #photography #urbanexploration

12.11.2025 23:24 👍 11 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A low-angle shot of a dense, forested hillside, where every branch and tree is heavily coated in sparkling white snow and ice. The trees in the foreground are cast in deep, cool-toned shadow, while bright sunlight illuminates the ice-covered canopy at the top of the hill, creating a sharp, glowing contrast.

A low-angle shot of a dense, forested hillside, where every branch and tree is heavily coated in sparkling white snow and ice. The trees in the foreground are cast in deep, cool-toned shadow, while bright sunlight illuminates the ice-covered canopy at the top of the hill, creating a sharp, glowing contrast.

I compiled over 60 photos in to a gallery showing my experience with smartphone cameras & how they've changed over the iPhone 4S - X era. Period inappropriate light leaks on digital photos are included, so beware. 🙈 jonbradley.co/blog/2025/10... #iPhonephotography #photography #smartphonephotography

09.11.2025 21:23 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A straight-on, black and white photograph of a large memorial dedicated to miners. The central panel reads "KILLED IN COAL MINES" above a landscape illustration and below a triangular emblem containing figures of miners. Two flanking panels on the left and right are filled with dense columns of text. The paint from the lettering on the has ran down the memorial, creating hard to read text. The entire structure is outdoors on a grassy hill, backed by dense woods.

A straight-on, black and white photograph of a large memorial dedicated to miners. The central panel reads "KILLED IN COAL MINES" above a landscape illustration and below a triangular emblem containing figures of miners. Two flanking panels on the left and right are filled with dense columns of text. The paint from the lettering on the has ran down the memorial, creating hard to read text. The entire structure is outdoors on a grassy hill, backed by dense woods.

Memorial: Killed in Coal Mines. Shot on #x100VI #scarbro #westvirginia #fujifilmx100vi #fujifilm #blackandwhite #monochrome #memorial #coalminers #rural #smalltown #runningpaint #photography #documentaryphotography #blackandwhitephotography

05.11.2025 18:56 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A high-angle, close-up shot of a cracked white crosswalk line on dark asphalt. Embedded in the paint is a small, yellow, pixelated robot figure, reminiscent of 8-bit art or a "Space Invader" mosaic. At the top left, the toe of a black athletic shoe with a brightly colored orange/red sole is visible, providing scale.

A high-angle, close-up shot of a cracked white crosswalk line on dark asphalt. Embedded in the paint is a small, yellow, pixelated robot figure, reminiscent of 8-bit art or a "Space Invader" mosaic. At the top left, the toe of a black athletic shoe with a brightly colored orange/red sole is visible, providing scale.

A high-angle, close-up shot of a metal "ELECTRIC" utility cover set into a concrete sidewalk. Glued to the cover is a custom plaque tile with broken edges, which reads: "Ocean Beach Historical Landmark 'Short-Stop'. On December 14, 2021 this once fully grown traffic light fell over to its death by very strong 30+ mph winds. 3 days later "Short-Stop" was resurrected." The toe of a dark boot is visible at the bottom right.

A high-angle, close-up shot of a metal "ELECTRIC" utility cover set into a concrete sidewalk. Glued to the cover is a custom plaque tile with broken edges, which reads: "Ocean Beach Historical Landmark 'Short-Stop'. On December 14, 2021 this once fully grown traffic light fell over to its death by very strong 30+ mph winds. 3 days later "Short-Stop" was resurrected." The toe of a dark boot is visible at the bottom right.

Word on the Street 03/04.
Shot on #iPhone 6 Plus and #fujix100, respectively.
#Chicago and #oceanbeach #Sandiego
#photography #urbanphotography #streetphotography #streetart #urbanart #foundart #mildvandalism #signs #photoseries #wordonthestreet

04.11.2025 01:17 👍 18 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A low-angle, grainy shot shows the silhouettes of several palm trees against a hazy, atmospheric sky. A warm, yellow-orange glow illuminates the clouds from the lower right, fading into darker, muted brown and purple tones toward the upper left.

A low-angle, grainy shot shows the silhouettes of several palm trees against a hazy, atmospheric sky. A warm, yellow-orange glow illuminates the clouds from the lower right, fading into darker, muted brown and purple tones toward the upper left.

Mood: 🎶 Artist: Niki Istrefi / Song: Red Armor
Shot on #iphone6plus #iphone #sandiego #california #palmtrees #blur #sky #iphoneography #vscocam #phonetography #orangesky #grain #clouds #palmtrees #goldenhour #hazy #foggy #moody #photography #minimalist #ethereal

02.11.2025 21:25 👍 10 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0

You got it! 📍

31.10.2025 01:09 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A black and white photo of several birds perched high above the ground on power lines, while the top of a bus is visible in the bottom of the frame. The bus is Bus 35, and it's route is Ocean Beach via Midway Drive.

A black and white photo of several birds perched high above the ground on power lines, while the top of a bus is visible in the bottom of the frame. The bus is Bus 35, and it's route is Ocean Beach via Midway Drive.

Ocean Beach via Midway Drive. Shot on #iphonex #oceanbeach #sandiego #california #iphoneography #birds #birdphotography #blackandwhitephotography #photography #mobilephotography #urbanexploration #busstop #highcontrast #minimal #negativespace #texture #birdonawire

30.10.2025 18:52 👍 14 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A view from inside a train or passenger car looking out a window. The window frames a misty view of the Pacific Ocean with waves crashing onto a sandy beach. A small, distinctive lifeguard tower is visible on the sand. The interior has four empty, patterned seats facing each other across the window, and an "EMERGENCY EXIT" sign is centered above the window.

A view from inside a train or passenger car looking out a window. The window frames a misty view of the Pacific Ocean with waves crashing onto a sandy beach. A small, distinctive lifeguard tower is visible on the sand. The interior has four empty, patterned seats facing each other across the window, and an "EMERGENCY EXIT" sign is centered above the window.

I'm building a blog post devoted to photos taken exclusively on smartphones and ran across this photo of mine from 4-19-2019. Shot on #iPhoneX #photography #iphonetography #TrainView #OceanView #CoastalTrain #PacificOcean #TravelPhotography #surfliner #LifeguardTower #BeachDay #CaliforniaCoast

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