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Magazine
The Photographer's eye and The City

 

by Editor Michel Romaggi
Edited and published by Yvette Depaepe, the 24th of April 2026

 


THE CITY

For the photographer, the camera is much more than just an instrument for making observations; it is a reflection of their sensitivity, experience and understanding of the world. 

 

‘colors of Shanghai’ by Carmine Chiriacó

 

 

'Metal' by Michel Romaggi

 

 

‘Flying on the Rooftops’ by Njsabs (Jennifer)

 

 

Each photographer develops over time a unique way of seeing.

 

‘TLV architecture’ by Arnon Orbach

 


 

‘Light from the window’ by Sarawut Intarob

 

 

 

‘Empire State of Mind’ by Carmine Chiriacó

 


The eye educates itself through cultural influences, artistic references, emotional experiences and practice. The resulting style is therefore not only a matter of technique, but also a visual expression of an inner vision.
 

 

‘Rivero’ by Jose C. Lobato


 

‘I lost my Heart in Akureyri’ by Hans-Wolfgang Hawerkamp

 

 

‘Puerto Madero Buenos Aires’ by Alfredo Yañez

 


A photographic style is created through the dialogue between the photographer's gaze and the world. The camera is merely a tool; it is the photographer's eye that gives the image meaning.
 

 

‘The three with the umbrella’ by Anette Ohlendorf

 

 

 

‘fish are calling you’ by Desmet Patrick

 

 

‘Foggy Thames’ by Adachi Lintaman

 

Photography is used as a visual language, rather than as a reflection of reality. This style is born from a critical and sometimes abstract perspective.

 

'Snow' by Daniel Castonguay
 

 

 

‘Montreal Night’ by YuppiDu

 

 

‘Lanthanum’ by Holger Glaab

 

 

Photographic styles are not fixed categories, but rather an expression of different perspectives. They reflect the way in which each photographer perceives, feels and interprets the world. When developing their style, photographers do not simply choose one: they allow it to emerge naturally from their unique perspective.

 

‘Little Boxes’ by Anne Worner

 

 

 

‘New York World Trade Center 1’ by Yy Liang

 

 

‘on the street’ by Holger Droste

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Superb pictures and very interesting article ! Thank you so much Yvette and Michel !!!
Dear Michel, thank you so much for such an interesting and inspiring article with great photos. Dear Yvette, thank you so much as always!
This selection of images is so impressive!! Wonderful article, dear Yvette and Michael!!
Such outstanding work by all of the photographers, and thank you Michele and Yvette.
A wonderful collection showing the various ways to capture a city in a photo. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks so much Yvette and Michael for this inspiring article and the gallery of varied and impressive photos . I highly appreciate the fact that you included one my photo in the article.
Thank you so much, dear Yvette and Michel. Fascinating article and stunning photos.
excellent collection of photographers views to a city, each one so different o each other. Thanks a lot for adding one of my images to this remarkable article. Thanks to the author Michel and Yvette for her work of presentation