Street Photography

Chasing the Water

Black And White Photography, Marcus, Photography

There are moments in street photography that last only a fraction of a second. A child runs along the fountain on a blazing summer day, surrounded by exploding water and backlight. For me, it was the silhouette that made the image. No face, no colours, just movement, light and the joy of being completely lost in the moment. Sometimes monochrome is all you need to tell the story.

More of my photography can be seen on my blog “Streets of Nuremberg“

Playing away

Black And White Photography, Marcus, Photography
Playing away | Sardegna | 2016

Street photography means capturing life as it happens. “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women, merely players“, is a famous quote from William Shakespeare. As street photographer roaming the streets, I’m always on the lookout for those little scenes that tell a story and leave enough room for every viewer’s own interpretation of the captured moment. Walking through a little town on the island of Sardinia in Italy, I passed an open door of an otherwise empty bar, were the musician was playing away towards that open window. Indifferent of what was happening behind him. A truly precious moment.

More of my photography can be seen on my blog “Streets of Nuremberg“

Walking through a door

Black And White Photography, Marcus, Photography
Walking Through a Door | Samarkand | 2025

Life is a journey that ends not with fear, but with curiosity. In the final moment, we are walking through a door, leaving behind everything we have ever known. No one can tell us what lies beyond, yet the unknown has always been where new discoveries begin. Perhaps there are wonders we cannot imagine, familiar faces, endless peace, or something greater than words can describe. Until that moment comes, all we can do is wonder—and when the time arrives, step forward with quiet curiosity to see what waits on the other side.

More of my photography can be seen on my blog “Streets of Nuremberg“

Silent Observations

Black And White Photography, Marcus, Photography
Nubian woman wearing traditional clothes enjoying a moment of silent observations
Silent Observations | Assuan | 2026

A woman sits in the doorway of her house in a Nubian village on the banks of the Nile in Upper Egypt. Wearing a light-colored traditional dress and headscarf, she holds a glass in her hands and enjoys a moment of silent observations. The photograph was made using the available late afternoon light, with sunlight falling across her face and clothing while the interior behind her remains in shadow. Shooting in monochrome was the easy choice to emphasize the contrast between light and dark, drawing attention to her expression and the everyday scene of village life.

Taken with my Nikon Zf and the Nikkor Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR, image specs 1/800 sec @f/6.3 and ISO 2000, 200mm focal length

More of my photography can be seen on my blog “Streets of Nuremberg“