Why I love night photography, and why you should too (part ix).
It’s no secret that night time is great for many activities. Reading books and listening music (like me, listening now Krautrock radio), drinking whisky (like me, sitting now with the glass of the smelly like hell Laphroaig Single Malt smoked FOUR OAK) and eating well composed sandwich, reviewing photographed stuff or developing exposed rolls of film, playing acoustic guitar or talking with friends about our plans on the close weekend. But the best thing we can do at night time is explore the darkness of city streets. I could write a doctoral dissertation on this topic, but for my luck, I take better photographs than I write texts. and believe that I’ll leave it as is.
Last week I had the chance to walk around Tel Aviv at night twice. These long 12 km walks included different parts of the city. I can’t say that i took as many images as i anted, but sure there are few interesting i put to the catalog for the next posts highlighting this theme. From time to time I was asked what I do with my camera at night. I’m not sure my explanations were clear to those who don’t use a proper camera, especially on the streets at night. Some asked to see my IG profile.
And if you will ask me about my favorite time of day for photography, Without any doubt or hesitation I will say: NIGHT.
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If you haven’t done it yet – please check my recently made photo slide show. These photographs of my good friend Nomi i photographed with both Ricoh GRii and the 15 years old old work-horse Canon 5d mkii cameras during the night session in the white dunes. Naomi is amazing Fire Art artist. take a look and preferably on large monitors, please.
And, additionally, my last photozine “Isolated in 2020″” is still available on the Blurb store. I photographed the images in the far 2020, during the second (or third) massive isolation due to the only known by our government methods to combat the pandemic. It was a Holidays time and our offices were closed, so the only thing I had to do was staying at home and walking around my village and taking images.
Lots of great stuff to photograph, great compositions and I do like the hard contrast.
thank you very much Fraggle for the kind words 😉
So dramatic . It’s fantastic B&W . Glad to hear that night walk is safe in Tel Aviv.12 kilometers walking very impressive Victor!! Do you listen music while walking? I miss those moments listening my music on headphones and walking. Its like i am in my own world 😅🫰
No no I’m listening to the music of the night city. 😉 I never use headphones l.
Btw the city’s night streets are also safe in Jerusalem. I will represent them to you soon.
Thank you for the kind words, darling!
Right on ! Sounds of night walk .. foot steps and cats 🤘🤘 glad to hear all safe in Israel. Yeah 2026 May
Perfect!
Btw .. which camera did you use ? Canon film ?
in this set is my Ricoh GR 😉
I dig the shot of all the chefs sitting around outside.
Thank you Matt. It was a really cool moment 😉
I’m making the effort to stop picking favorites and you’ve made the task easy. Fine group ⭐
Huge thank you John !
I always find your pictures very inspiring. They have a light, casual feel to them with a touch of humor. They give ordinary night scenes something special. It’s great how you play with the artificial lighting from the street lamps.
Huge thank you for the kind words. Happy to know you loved these scenes. My night journey is continuing. I love these extended hours of the opportunity to document with my camera.
I share the same thoughts. Fantastic work as usual Victor.
Thank you Zeno !