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simple photographer following the lens. unambitious but passionate. https://glass.photo/borsotti

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Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · 3h ago

Cranescape@Home. Got lucky - when I came back, the crane was still in the exact same spot. - As Hilla would say: „Some structures just need company to make sense.“ #architecturephotography #blackandwhitephotography #minimalism #builtenvironment #photography

A bright white apartment building stands at the left edge of the frame, while a construction crane stretches across the middle under a pale grey sky. A small airplane appears above the crane, and the monochrome tones and large empty space create a sparse, graphic composition.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · yesterday

Almost Lunch@Vienna, Austria. Sadly, one for next time. - As Stephen would say: “Expectation is half the picture.” #interiorphotography #documentaryphotography #publicspace #photography #vienna

A rustic interior with tiled walls, brick floor, wooden produce crates, a white sink, an old stove, and a few folding chairs is shown in soft warm light. Shelves of packaged goods and baskets of fruit and vegetables suggest a small cafe or shop, with the room viewed straight on and slightly from the side.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · 2d ago

Public Solitude@Home. I suspect I’m the first one to ever photograph this lamp. - As Lewis would say: „Ordinary infrastructure gains presence when space is respected and nothing distracts from purpose.“ #minimalism #urbanphotography #builtenvironment #monochrome #photography

A tall streetlamp with a mounted security camera rises alone against a dark, nearly featureless sky. The image is stark and almost monochrome, with heavy vignetting and strong negative space that isolate the pole and emphasize its quiet, watchful presence.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · 3d ago

Crisp Compression@Wiesbaden, Germany. OK this is actually a pretty decent telephoto lens. - As Andreas would say: „Distance tightens the lines, turning industry into a strangely elegant stack of shapes.“ #architecturephotography #urbanphotography #industrial #photography #wiesbaden

A cluster of pale industrial buildings, chimneys, platforms, and a tall open tower is compressed against a clear blue sky, with several streetlights rising in the foreground. Bright sunlight and the long focal length flatten the scene into crisp layers of white, grey, and blue geometry.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · 4d ago

Wild Stillness@Home. Sometimes you’ve just got to stray off the path a bit. – As Galen would say: „The sun was just leaving, but it left its handwriting everywhere.“ #naturephotography #backlight #photography #quietlandscape

A field of dried teasel plants and scattered pink flowers stretches under a clear sky, with the low sun shining from the right side. Backlighting creates strong silhouettes and warm highlights across the vegetation.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · 5d ago

Everyday Geometry@Home. Even the neighbourhood can be interesting - it's all just a matter of perspective. As Luigi would say: "Perspective edits gently; the banal gains rhythm, and the city briefly remembers its manners." #builtenvironment #urbanminimalism #conceptualphotography #photography

A tall streetlight rises almost centrally against a large blue sky, crossed near the top by a yellow construction crane, while a low concrete barrier and a small rooftop structure with antennas sit below. The composition is sparse and graphic, with strong vertical and horizontal lines, clean spacing, and muted industrial tones punctuated by the bright crane.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · 6d ago

Brass Blue@Home. Bold colour choice for a brass band, that. - As Martin would say: „There’s no such thing as bad taste - only unexamined beauty.“ #architecturephotography #urbanphotography #builtenvironment #colourphotography #photography

A small community building with pale blue walls and a dark wooden gable stands behind a metal fence, with red chevron barriers and a bright red shed adding sharp accents at the right. Clear daylight, frontal composition, and contrasting blocks of blue, red, white, and brown give the scene a crisp, graphic character.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · last wk.

Golden Salon@Albertina Museum, Vienna, Austria. Sadly, they haven’t served coffee here for over 100 years. - As Slim would say: “Elegance is just good taste with confidence.” #interiorphotography #architecturephotography #publicspace #photography #vienna

An ornate historic salon is shown with gold-patterned walls, gilded furniture, framed artworks, and a large chandelier hanging over a small seating group. Warm yellow and gold tones dominate the room, while the symmetrical decor and polished patterned floor give the interior a formal, luxurious character.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · last wk.

Silent Ascend@Home. There are thousands of these around - so one more doesn’t hurt. - As Fan would say: „A single trail in an empty sky proves how quiet geometry can still command attention.“ #minimalism #aviationphotography #abstractphotography #photography

A tiny plane sits near the centre of a pale blue sky, leaving two narrow white contrails that run vertically through the frame. The composition is extremely sparse, with soft colour and large negative space that emphasize stillness and scale.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · last wk.

Distant Line@Home. That old Flektogon 20mm wide-angle definitely has character. - As Hiroshi would say: „Light travels slowly on days like these.“ #landscapephotography #minimalism #conceptualphotography #photography

A dark ploughed field stretches toward a thin, distant horizon beneath a vast heavy sky, with only faint trees and low structures visible far away. The scene is extremely subdued and low-contrast, using deep shadows, soft grey light, and broad empty space to create a quiet, atmospheric mood.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · last wk.

Shimmerland@Ventura, California, USA. I’ve got no idea what’s actually over on that island - but it looks amazing. - As Saul would say: „It’s not the place - it’s the light pretending there’s more to see.“ #seascape #coastalphotography #photography #ventura

A small low island with a cluster of palm trees sits offshore, connected by a narrow pier, while bright afternoon light turns the surrounding sea into a dense field of silver reflections. The horizon is clear and minimal, with a few distant offshore structures faintly visible against the blue sky.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · 2w ago

Tilted Transit@Karlsplatz, Vienna. Missed the metro, unfortunately. But hey, at least I had the time to snap a blurry photo. - As Takuma would say: „If Sharpness, is overrated, then this photo gets it just right.“ #urbanphotography #motionblur #photography #vienna

A long descending metro escalator is seen from above, with metal handrails, bright strip lights, and poster frames lining both sides. A few people stand further down the moving stairs, and the image has a noticeably blurred, slightly tilted look that emphasizes speed and depth.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · 2w ago

Symmetry Anxiety@Albertina Museum, Vienna. I was a little nervous on the way to the exit. But I made it. – As Wolfgang would say: „Perfection isn’t always reassuring. Sometimes it’s just precise.“ #architecturephotography #blackandwhitephotography #photography #minimalism

A monochrome corridor with polished stone walls and floor leads straight toward a glass exit door, with evenly spaced circular ceiling lights and matching floor markers reinforcing the central axis. The image is highly symmetrical and high-contrast, with glossy reflections and a controlled, almost clinical atmosphere.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · 2w ago

Sign of Relief@The Collection Riverpark, Oxnard, California, USA. Oh yeah - I can actually smell the ocean. - As Joel would say: „In the right light, even a stop sign can feel like an invitation.“ #streetphotography #signage #oxnard #photography #urbanphotography

A red octagonal sign reading “STOP AND SMELL THE OCEAN” stands against a clear blue sky and pale modern building facade, with a smaller street sign for Collection Blvd. below. The composition is graphic and front-facing, with bold colour contrast and clean geometric lines.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · 2w ago

Silent Drama@Neah Bay, Washington, United States. Couldn't have asked for better bad weather. - As Ernst would say: „Drama is overrated. The sea already knows all the lines; we just photograph its pauses.“ #seascape #monochrome #coastalphotography #photography #neahbay

Monochrome coastal scene with dark sea stacks rising from the water beside a wooded headland, while small waves wash onto a dark beach in the foreground. The light is low and stormy, with a bright horizon under heavy cloud creating strong silhouettes and a tense, quiet atmosphere.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · 2w ago

Café Circle@Albertinaplatz, Vienna, Austria. Quick shot and then off into the museum. - As Joel would say: “A city reveals itself in its intersections.” #cityscape #urbanphotography #architecturephotography #photography #vienna

An elevated view looks onto a curved intersection bordered by grand historic buildings, with a busy café terrace at the centre and broad streets wrapping around it. The scene is wide and symmetrical, with pale stone facades, muted traffic, and a cool, slightly dramatic sky overhead.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · 2w ago

Quiet Witnesses@Moussey, France. The past lingers in the everyday. #documentaryphotography #urbanphotography #builtenvironment #photography #moussey

A bare tree stands in dark silhouette against a turbulent evening sky, with several power lines cutting horizontally across the frame above dense shadowed vegetation. The image is nearly monochrome, with heavy contrast and deep blacks that give the sky and branches a stark, dramatic presence.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · 2w ago

Official German@Wiesbaden, Germany. I reckon this is peak German. - As Bernd would say: „Function first, expression later; when everything is exactly where it should be, the photograph merely confirms the logic.“ #architecturephotography #urbanphotography #builtenvironment #photography #wiesbaden

A pale concrete wall is interrupted by two dark blue service doors, an intercom, and small red-and-white technical signs, with a blue alarm light mounted high above. The frontal composition, muted colours, and clean spacing give the utilitarian facade a precise, orderly, almost schematic look.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · 3w ago

Retail Escape View@San Francisco, California, USA. The others taking longer with shopping - as expected - wasn’t too bad with a view like this out the window. - As Joel would say: „If you're going to wait, make it panoramic.“ #cityscape #urbanphotography #photography #sanfrancisco

Elevated daytime view over a busy San Francisco square with palm trees, people, striped paving, and surrounding high-rise buildings under a clear blue sky. The scene is bright and spacious, with strong verticals, crisp light, and a broad urban perspective.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · 3w ago

Polite Obstruction@Wiesbaden, Germany. The cone was right there when I arrived. - As Hilla would say: „Order prefers repetition, but accepts exceptions when they know their place.“ #architecturephotography #urbanphotography #minimalism #photography #wiesbaden

A white traffic cone stands in front of a pale wall and a bare young tree in a concrete planter, while a small boxy building with a single window rises behind under a deep blue sky. Strong sunlight and hard shadows emphasize the clean surfaces, muted colours, and the cone’s quiet interruption of an otherwise orderly scene.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · 3w ago

Functional Charm@Jörgerbad, Vienna, Austria. First door on the left is the loo. - As Luigi would say: “Everyday spaces have their own dignity.” #architecturephotography #interiorphotography #photography #vienna

A tiled interior corridor with a staircase on the right, a wall-mounted sink on the left, and frosted glass doors ahead. Signs reading “KEIN EINTRITT” and directional labels are visible, with warm light contrasting against green and yellow tiles.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · 3w ago

Fields, Forms, Forgotten Spaces@Wiesbaden, Germany. I am drawn to places like these as their familiar meaning begins to shift. In the emptiness, they grow quieter, stranger, and curiously intimate. #photography #industrial #wiesbaden

A small black-and-white bird perches on the top rail of a grey metal stair structure in front of a large red industrial building. The vertical composition emphasizes clean geometric lines, cool light, a pale blue sky, and a small cluster of yellow leaves at the lower edge.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · 3w ago

Gallery Glances@Bucerius Kunst Forum, Hamburg, Germany. First time there for the Sean Scully show - no tripod allowed, so a few frames came out soft and shaky. #interiorphotography #abstractphotography #minimalism #photography #bucerius

A large abstract painting of grey, white, and black rectangular forms hangs on a gallery wall, photographed with visible motion blur so the whole scene appears soft and smeared. Bright ceiling light strips frame the top of the image, while the dark floor and side walls create a quiet, subdued museum interior.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · 3w ago

Concrete Rivers@Seattle, Washington, United States. The trip up the Columbia Tower was definitely worth it. – As Andreas would say: „Cities are geometry rehearsing chaos. Every car a note in the score of routine.“ #urbanphotography #aerial #seattle #architecturephotography #photography

High view over Seattle with multiple elevated highways curving through dense city blocks, office buildings, and patches of trees. The scene is bright and sharply detailed, with long concrete lines and moving traffic creating a complex, graphic pattern across the city.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · 3w ago

Washed Out@Rosenheim, Bavaria, Germany. Bad luck, the laundrette had already closed. - As Cesca would say: „It's really like some avant garde painting.“ #streetphotography #nightphotography #interiorphotography #photography #rosenheim

A brightly lit laundrette is seen through a large front window at night, with blue walls, silver washing machines, and a row of orange-red chairs glowing against the dark street outside. Reflections on the glass and circular window graphics flatten the scene into layered shapes, giving the storefront a vivid, graphic look.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · 4w ago

Pole-Position@Home. That pole was definitely hard to miss. - As Saul would say: „When colour gets weird, that’s when it gets interesting.“ #urbanphotography #documentaryphotography #builtenvironment #abstractphotography #photography

An orange-and-silver roadside bollard stands at the edge of a kerb, partly tangled in weeds, against dense green foliage dotted with clusters of bright red berries. Strong contrast and saturated colour make the post and berries stand out sharply from the dark leaves and asphalt.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · 4w ago

Flags and Flavours@San Francisco, California, United States. Had some seriously good dumplings right after this shot. - As Alex would say: „Cultures don’t collide here; they just share the same appetite for colour and noise.“ #urbanphotography #streetphotography #photography #sanfrancisco #chinatown

View along a row of older city buildings with balconies, shop signs in Chinese and English, overhead wires, and two flags flying above the rooftops against a pale blue sky. The scene is bright and layered, with dense architectural detail and a lively street character shaped by signage, colour, and vertical facades.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · 4w ago

False Moon@Home. Nope, that’s not the moon. - As Hiroshi would say: „Light hides in plain sight, and darkness learns the choreography.“ #naturephotography #minimalism #conceptualphotography #photography

A leafless tree appears in dark silhouette against a deep blue sky, with the sun shining through a gap in the branches so it reads at first glance like a bright moon. Low trees and grass form a nearly black horizon line, and the strong backlight creates a stark, high-contrast scene.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · 4w ago

Forest Rush@Home. The photo came about pretty much by chance. - As Todd would say: „Speed slips into abstraction when the landscape insists on keeping its grip on the frame.“ #documentaryphotography #abstractphotography #motionblur #trainphotography #photography

A passing train is blurred into bands of yellow, white, black, and red behind a dense screen of bare branches and tree trunks. The sharp foreground vegetation contrasts with the streaked motion of the carriage, giving the scene a cold, restless, late-winter feel.

Borsotti @borsotti.bsky.social · 4w ago

Gallery Glances@Bucerius Kunst Forum, Hamburg, Germany. First time there for the Sean Scully show. #interiorphotography #abstractphotography #minimalism #photography #bucerius

A fluorescent light strip cuts diagonally across a pale wall and ceiling corner, with a dome security camera above, a circular wall vent below, and a grille at the right edge. The image is tinted cool blue-green, with low light and slight softness that give the scene a quiet, uneasy interior mood.