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Instagram Account Shares Beautiful Photos Taken On The Street Or In Public Places (30 New Pics)
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Street photography is a fascinating way of capturing the essence of society and the urban environment we live in. It's a genre of photography that seeks to document everyday life, the hustle, and bustle of the streets, and the beauty in the ordinary. Street photographers wander the streets with the goal of capturing candid moments, the unplanned and unscripted, preserving them for posterity. They look for the reflection of society and the human condition in the most unexpected places.
The "Street Photographers" Instagram page is a curated collection of candid moments captured from all around the world. The page serves as a window into the daily life of different cities, cultures, and people. It's a platform for up-and-coming photographers to showcase their work, but also for anyone who loves street photography to discover new perspectives, emotions, and moments. The page is constantly updated with new images, each one a small time capsule of a specific moment in time, preserving it for the future.
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#1
Back in 2018, an 83-year-old man named Ali Meşe thought he'd lost everything. His house had burned down in a terrible fire, leaving him homeless and without possessions. But one very important thing was saved — his tiny, blonde-furred cat.
Photo: Ilhami Cetin
michelle 2 years ago
if you guy want to feel better, do a read up on the story, He got a new home for him and ofcoz his lovely kitten
Margaret Shannon 2 years ago
Michelle, thank you for saying that. I googled the man's name and learned about all the support he was given and it was so heartwarming.
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Tiny Dancer 2 years ago (edited)
Posted last month, the only pic you need to see today, Ali and his kitty, talk about a glow-up! *SNIFF!* From here: https://www.reddit.com/r/blessedimages/comments/zz7wkm/blessed_83yearold_ali_me%C5%9Fe_lost_everything_except/ 2023-01-24...9905e4.png 
Robin C 2 years ago
Hooray!! Too overcome that tragedy takes a lot of heart, strength and courage.. good on them..
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Tamra 2 years ago
We were standing outside, barefoot, as our home and belongings burned in a fire. But, we were all safe, and our two dogs and cats were safe. And neighbors brought my son shoes and a few toys, one brought extra cat food, one brought coffee and breakfast. Quite often, I've found people to be truly wonderful.
Caro Caro 2 years ago
Tamra, this happened to you? Holy Sh!t. I'm sorry. Must have been traumatizing, especially for your son. And I guess the photo's and family memories were burnt. Hugs Tamra.
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Ugh_What_Now 2 years ago
So beautiful. When we had to move at first I couldn't take my kitty and she went to stay with my grandparents. Bonded with my grandfather right away. Grandmother went to ask if she could stay and I told her I could already tell he was just as attached to her as she was to him and I couldn't separate them. A year later my grandmother passed unexpectedly... I feel my kitty, now his helped to get him through some of the worst bits. Thank goodness for companions.🥺
Hill Branda 2 years ago
Great photo---tells the story in one image. Poor man. Glad he and his kitty got a new home.
Bored Panda got in touch with Alicja Posłuszna, a hobby photographer from Poland, whose photograph of a kitty looking into a mirror through a window recently went viral after it was featured on the "Street Photographers" Instagram page. The photograph, which depicts a cat staring into a mirror, has a deeper meaning rooted in the famous Schrödinger's Cat thought experiment. As Alicja explains, "The context is the famous Schrödinger's Cat, the association is quite obvious. The role of the observer is taken over by the cat; it decides whether I am alive or not."
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#2
Photo: Alan Schaller.
#3
Photo: Shriyash Kanekar.
Janet Howe 2 years ago
Solves that age-old question-- why did the dog go to the center of the road?
Alicja's photograph was selected to be featured on the Instagram page, which serves as a platform for up-and-coming photographers to showcase their work. As Alicja states, "My style of photography is an expression of my sense of aesthetics, imagination, and courage to be myself through what I show. Thank you to all the observers, as you also create with me through your reception. Together, the meaning emerges."
#4
Photo: Berner22.
Janet Howe 2 years ago
Really funny but really dangerous at the same time. Hope he knows when to duck.
#5
Photo: Tavepong Pratoomwong.
Barry Patterson 2 years ago
I don't know who won, but I bet the fish hoped they would call a truce.
When asked about her favorite type of photograph, Alicja expresses her love for black and white photography, saying "I love black and white photography for its rawness and depth. The absence of color is what draws my attention and curiosity. Without the distractions of color, the important content can truly shine through."
#6
Photo: Alicja Posłuszna
Heather Palmer 2 years ago (edited)
I put a mirror by one of our cat trees, they love to stare at us in their mirror 😂
Janet Howe 2 years ago
This is ABSOLUTELY my favorite pic. Great in black and white. Color wouldn't have the same impact.
#7
Photo: Raghu Rai.
fair_weather_rose 2 years ago
I'm hoping it's the last one, I forgot to do my biology work
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Victoria Lynn 2 years ago
Finally cats showing the true colors behind their infamous stare downs.
Alicja's passion for photography is evident in her words and her work. She never feels burnt out, as she explains "I don't take photos out of force, unwillingly, or boredom. Photography is my passion, and I am constantly surprised by the moments when I feel compelled to take my camera in hand and embark on a photographic journey, both outside and within myself. My inspiration doesn't force me to do anything, but it whispers softly in my ear, guiding me in the present moment."
#9
Photo: Felix Lupa.
Genericist 2 years ago
This isn't fat, its ascites. As other pandas have pointed out, it's a medical sign of several things, including organ failure.
MarieL 2 years ago
If it's ascites, the condition would be painful, and chances are you'd know something is wrong. The man in the photo just looks obese to me, not sick.
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Karen Philpott 2 years ago
I'd feel like running up to him and patting his bump and ask 'are there twins?' Then walk away. Just on behalf of all pregnant women who've had strangers do this to them.
Aldert Nagel 2 years ago
Then you are into body shaming, this even without knowing the mans background..
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Nitka Tsar 2 years ago
I‘ve just recently read a story about just this scenario and now I just cannot stop thinking that this guy probably has a tumor in his belly. It looks too firm for a beer belly.
For Alicja, the most rewarding part of the creative process is sharing her photographs with others. As she states, "Each stage of my photography process holds its own value for me, but the most rewarding aspect is sharing my creations with others. It's truly beautiful to see my photographs come to life in the eyes of others, as it's through their perspective that the image truly comes alive and photography truly comes to life."
#10
Photo: Dave Street Photo.
#11
Photo: Andre Kertsz.
Emma Kilcup 2 years ago
It looks like a gaping mouth, had to do a double-take when I saw it.
Load More Replies... Viki Short 2 years ago
This is the direct descendant of The Creature From the Black Lagoon. Creature Jr.
Johnny Ray 2 years ago
Definitely took me a few minutes to figure out what was going on here lol.. super cool picture I just thought it was a mom swinging her kid.. somehow lol
#12
Photo: Rocco Morabito.
Amber Cook 2 years ago
A friend of mine was a line man, he and his partner had met we're both electrocuted. His partner passed away, & he lost an arm with all of his burned. A little over a year or so his older brother in a neighboring state (he was also a lineman) was electrocuted. His brother was need up loosing most of his arms. These men have suffered through sever burns but have the best outlooks on life!! You can go to YouTube and find the No-Handed Bandit.
Caleb Burrows 2 years ago (edited)
This guy is very passionate about saving his life would definitely want him to save mine
Annabelle W. 2 years ago
The dude is giving CPR saved his life after he got electrocuted. This was in the news recently.
#13
Photo: Don Scott.
Jacques-Olivier NICOLAS 2 years ago
Makes me remember Croquignol from "Les pieds Nickelés" (The nickel feet), a french comic book series from Louis Forton more than one hundre years ago
#14
Photo: Vivian Maier.
Rosemary Booth 2 years ago
Oh wow this photo was taken by Vivian Maier! She was an incredible photographer with a really interesting story. From Wikipedia: Vivian Dorothy Maier was an American street photographer whose work was discovered and recognized after her death. She took more than 150,000 photographs during her lifetime, primarily of the people and architecture of Chicago, New York City, and Los Angeles, although she also traveled and photographed worldwide. http://www.vivianmaier.com/
Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago
I used to press my face against the glass like that when I was a kid. That’s a lie. I STILL do that. I’m 62, btw…
#15
Photo: Sumeet.
Greg Stewart 2 years ago
(Steve Miller Band in background...) I want to fly like an eagle....into the future.....
Janet Howe 2 years ago
Wonder how long the kid had to stand up there before the plane came by?
#16
Photo: Harshall.
Praea Kitten 2 years ago
It does have a certain beauty, but overall his eyes are so sad...
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Lane Nunya 2 years ago
That's what I was thinking. They frequent cemeteries, smear ashes on themselves and are supposedly cannibals. Beautiful and creepy.
Load More Replies... Debbie Burns 2 years ago
Is this the man that didn't shower for decades but when he finally got talked into it, ended up passing away?
SW Dad 2 years ago
No, I looked it up. This is a street photo of a random passersby in Varanasi, India by Indian photographer Harshal Nikale.
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#18
Photo: Robin Claire Fox.
#19
Photo: Juha Metso.
Chani Hunter 2 years ago
Everybody was kung fu fighttinggg, Those paws were fast as ligghhhtttiing
Ericthedead 2 years ago
The actual lyrics say those CATS are fast as lightning. Don’t they?
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Socks minding his own business walking home from his Vermin Eradication job at the factory. Then, out of nowhere, he is attacked by Ruffles. To fuel his crippling Nip addiction, he steals all of Socks milk and kibble money. Damn you Ruffles.
Tiny Dancer 2 years ago
There's a lot going on here! Love the "arrow through the head" look on the guy turning towards us (the photographer or the cats, I wonder?), which giku T mentioned. It also has to be a rare shot of two cats with only three paws on the ground between them, lol.
Janet Howe 2 years ago
10 points to anyone old enough to remember that song reference.
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Photo: Tomy Roy.
Kevin Humble 2 years ago
Only 10 pegs ... less than I would have thought required. However we now need to remove them one by one to find the true minimum. Source - I was the older brother.
Marie Rodgers Price 2 years ago
I don't know why people got so upset when I duct taped the baby to the wall. Clearly it's a tradition to hang your children.
Ericthedead 2 years ago
My brother Told me that thanks to me he can get out of about any kind of bondage. Chewing threw rope and breaking zip ties and untying knots with his mouth
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Johnny Ray 2 years ago
Wait what.. I must be doing something wrong .. if clothes pins are strong enough to hold a child why are my white sheets always in the north 40?hmmm..
#21
Photo: Willy Inselman.
Quentin ingulfumble 2 years ago
wow, how fast was that bird going to punch a hole in a wire fence?
Tiny Dancer 2 years ago
"For just a skyline pigeon, dreaming of the open, waiting for the day, he can spread his wings and fly away again!" A nod to my fellow Elton fans. Such a perfect pic for "Skyline Pigeon"!
#22
Photo: Stevem Ccurry.
Tiny Dancer 2 years ago
This is from the world famous photographer, Steve McCurry, best known for the beautiful "Afghan Girl" photo: https://www.cnn.com/style/article/steve-mccurry-afghan-girl-photo/index.html Afghan-Gir...396926.jpg 
#23
Photo: Sadık Üçok.
Superninjatiger 2 years ago
He didn't fall and it's a chain infront of your stomach on that swing, he's just leaning forward.
Load More Replies... David 2 years ago
They warned him not to sit in seat number 13 but he scoffed at their silly superstitions. The old gypsy lady laughed as things played out.
𝕜𝕣𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕟ᴛʜᴇ𝕜𝕚𝕕𝕕 2 years ago
"no no, I'm happy just watching you guys have fun!" And she was. She truly was.
#24
Photo: Pedro Martinelli.
Jacques-Olivier NICOLAS 2 years ago
Without helmet, without gloves, in shorts and Tshirt... ^ ^
#25
Photo: Billy Dinh.
SomePeopleCallMeMaurice 2 years ago
We had a guy in San Francisco everybody called “Ribbon Man”, because he wore different colored, shiny, streaming ribbons on his hat and his beard, and rode his bike up and down a busy street during rush hour. The ironic part is that he obviously did it for attention, but if he’d ride by someone who cheered “Hey, Ribbon Man”, he’d tell them to f**k off! 😂
#26
Photo: Kevin Fletcher.
Sinead Kenny 2 years ago
If they have to advertise 'New clean rooms' you have to wonder the state of them before this??
Phyzzi 2 years ago (edited)
Worked for TriMet for 2 years a bit over a decade ago and drove the 72 several times then. 82nd is an... interesting area. Seems pretty likely that this motel takes cash, possibly by the hour.
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#27
Photo: George Natsioulis.
#28
Photo: up-photo & film.
Irish woman abroad 2 years ago
It's likes scene out of a dystopian future, where people pathetically try to have a little fun in the ruins of their smoggy world... Or an excellently timed shot.
#30
Photo: Joseph-Philippe Bevillard.
Tiny Dancer 2 years ago
This has Toddlers and Tiaras written all over it and I hate every single adult in this picture! Okay, there's only two, but they're both twits if they think this is healthy (the beauty pageant aspect, I mean, not the smokes).
MiriPanda 2 years ago
I don't know... The dresses, the big hair, the smokes - my mind went to Irish travelers preparing for a big event.
Load More Replies... David 2 years ago
I stared at this a while trying to sort out why it feels cringe to me. The cigarettes, the dyed hair, too much makeup, double wide mobile home, the stupid dead space near the ceiling, little kids being made to look like "women". Could be them. Could be the strong late 60s / early 70s vibes that remind me of some c**p from my childhood. Dunno, they might be nice people but the photo gives me 'yuck' vibes.
Mavis 2 years ago
I was also wondering where and when this photo was taken so I checked the photographers site. The photo is captioned "Final Touch Before Church, Wexford, Ireland, 2022".
Phyzzi 2 years ago
Given the quality of the photograph itself (by which I mean the sharp colors and crisp lines) I'm not surprised this is recent, as much as it feels a little shocking that this is still standard in some places.
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Bleau 2 years ago
Is what is disgusting was your doctors and gov telling you how safe cigarettes were. I remember my dentist smoking as he worked on me. I remember my mother smoking in the hospital, bank, plane in the market. There was even a brand of cigarettes called asthma cigarettes to help you breathe better
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Androgyny Lunacy 2 years ago
They're smoking around kids how is this beautiful? It is basically endangering kids. Wtf they need to change the title of this article. A lot of these are not beautiful and there is a better word in the dictionary to describe them.
Vivi 2 years ago
I don't think it's meant to be beautiful, I think it's more of shock value. This used to be standard practice dating before the 60s, 70s in the US. Thankfully laws were passed.
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Natalia Shoemark 2 years ago
Let's teach all the generations to be false and judge their worthiness in appearance
#31
Photo: Kromirko.
Tim Anderson 2 years ago
No, the bottom is a reflection in the water. It's all one photo.
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#32
Photo: Moises Levy.
#33
Photo: P.Y. Tang.
#34
Photo: Sam Bor.
Tiny Dancer 2 years ago
I found this credited to John Drysdale, titled "High Living Crocodile", from 1976. No other info: https://luzfosca.tumblr.com/post/31135051191/john-drysdale-high-living-crocodile-1976
#35
Photo: Adam Miller.
#36
Photo: Richard Sandler.
#38
Photo: Pieter Hugo.
#39
Photo: Ilyan.
#40
Photo: Merel Schoneveld.
#43
Photo: Lin Yung.
#46
Photo: Andrea Torrei.
#47
Photo: Cornelis van Voorthuizen.
#50
Photo: Chris Niedenthal.
#51
Photo: b o o g i e.
#53
Photo: Hanne Zaruma.
Gavin Johnson 2 years ago
Edited image, the tan line ain’t real. Go check out the instagram account, it’s full of these sorts of images and whilst they look interesting they aren’t real.
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Fabian Bernard 2 years ago
Great post, if BP could give us more of this instead of those stupid attention seeking Tiktokers bringing up false drama
Fabian Bernard 2 years ago
Great post, if BP could give us more of this instead of those stupid attention seeking Tiktokers bringing up false drama
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