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Puddle Man (Single)
DESCRIPTION
Whilst exploring the bricked streets of Amsterdam during a break in the rain, I couldn't help but notice the reflections of passers by in the puddles below, their warped and rippled silhouettes playing tricks on the eye. As I reached the end of my walk, I saw this image that I had to capture. A lone figure, full of mystery and intrigue, paused for a moment of reflection as he held his umbrella in preparation for the rain that had just begun to fall once again.
AUTHOR
Joe Clarke (b.1992) is a British amateur photographer based in Amsterdam, whose bold yet poetic images explore themes of nostalgia, freedom and solitude.
Having completed his degree in Anthropology at Bristol University and with no formal photographic training, he has learned through experimentation, quietly developing an ability to portray tenderness, mystery, and emotion in his work.
It was a photography expedition to Iceland in 2017 that formed the foundation for his fascination with storytelling, capturing both the passage of time and the fragility of a fleeting moment. His portfolio has developed over the years and shifts seamlessly between landscapes and still life to intimate portraiture, whilst remaining grounded in spontaneity and emotion.
Having completed his degree in Anthropology at Bristol University and with no formal photographic training, he has learned through experimentation, quietly developing an ability to portray tenderness, mystery, and emotion in his work.
It was a photography expedition to Iceland in 2017 that formed the foundation for his fascination with storytelling, capturing both the passage of time and the fragility of a fleeting moment. His portfolio has developed over the years and shifts seamlessly between landscapes and still life to intimate portraiture, whilst remaining grounded in spontaneity and emotion.
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