Matej Gera

@matejgera.bsky.social

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Documenting these streets. Mostly #street, #travel and #documentary #photography. Always with my trusty #Ricoh GR IIIx in the pocket.

a black and white photograph of a forest, with the focus on the textured bark of a tree in the foreground. The background shows additional trees, slightly out of focus, giving the image depth and a natural woodland feel. The overall atmosphere is calm and somewhat somber due to the monochrome palette.
Alt text: A black and white photograph of a rural landscape with a winding dirt road leading through open fields. Wooden utility poles with power lines run parallel to the road. In the distance, a small house stands alone near a tree. Rolling hills stretch out toward a line of mist-covered mountains beneath a clear sky.
The sign in the image is in Czech and reads: "PODDOLOVÁNO VSTUP ZAKÁZÁN!". Translated to English, it means: "Undermined area – Entry prohibited!" This warning is typically used in areas where underground mining has created unstable ground, posing a danger to people entering. The sign is clearly meant to keep people out for safety reasons.
This black and white photograph captures a stairway leading up to a terrace or walkway, flanked by historic stone railings and buildings. The prominent feature is the statue atop the pillar at the top of the stairs, with another statue visible in the distance near a streetlamp. The architecture and sculptures suggest a European historical setting, possibly a location like Prague or another old European city with classical statues and buildings.
A black and white photograph shows a dog standing at the end of a wooden dock extending into a calm lake. The dock is connected to the grassy shore by a narrow wooden walkway. Bushes and a shovel are visible in the foreground, while across the lake, trees and small structures or tents are reflected in the water.
A black and white photograph of a snowy, barren landscape with a single elevated hunting or watch tower standing alone on the horizon under a vast, clear sky. Tire or foot tracks lead toward the tower across the snow-covered ground.
A black and white photograph of a coastal road curving gently to the right, bordered by the sea on the left and trees and a stone wall on the right. The sky is overcast, with thick clouds creating a moody and somber atmosphere. Sparse bushes and small trees line the water's edge, and a distant hill or island is visible across the water. The scene feels quiet, isolated, and slightly melancholic.
A dismantled motorcycle lies on a cobblestone street, surrounded by parts, with bare trees and a foggy background.
A monochrome reflection of a person standing outside, seen in a mirror, surrounded by clouds in the sky.
Black and white photo of a modern, curved multi-story building with sunlight peeking around the corner.
People standing near a wheelchair symbol on public transport. One person is holding a suitcase.