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The Space Between Us

Black and white street photo showing blurred pedestrians walking in front of a stately Parisian building with classic architectural elements like tall windows, wrought iron balconies, and decorative stonework. The people in motion, including a figure in a wheelchair or stroller, create a dynamic foreground against the stationary elegance of the historic façade.

The Space Between Us

A Portrait of Urban Solitude

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Year

2025

Type

School

Location

Paris, France

Photographer

Patrick Pankalla

Competencies

Exhibition Design
Photography
Retouch

Software

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
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A crowd of people is gathered around the fountain in what appears to be the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris, with historic city architecture faintly visible beyond the treetops.Black and white photo capturing motion blur of a cyclist riding along a Parisian street lined with neoclassical buildings featuring arched arcades and wrought iron balconies. The perspective emphasizes the vanishing point of the long, symmetrical façade. Cars are parked along the curb, and shadows from an overhead structure frame the image.Black and white overhead photo of a riverside promenade in Paris, featuring a street musician playing guitar near the water’s edge, with a QR code sign for tips. Blurred pedestrians and cyclists move swiftly along the designated bike and pedestrian lane marked “CVS.” Onlookers sit on wooden steps near the bottom right, watching or relaxing. The Seine River’s textured water dominates the upper half of the frame, contrasting the stillness of seated figures with the dynamic blur of movement.Black and white photo of a Parisian city scene showing people walking up and down steps framed by trimmed trees in a park, with a classic Haussmann-style building in the background. The building features a curved mansard roof with dormer windows and wrought iron balconies, under a dynamic, partly cloudy sky. Tree shadows and blurred pedestrians in the foreground add depth and motion.Black and white image of a neoclassical building, likely the Panthéon in Paris, with grand Corinthian columns and ornate architectural details. In the foreground, a blurred silhouette of a woman in motion dominates the right side, adding contrast and dynamic movement against the sharp, monumental backdrop. Cobblestone pavement, a pedestrian crosswalk, and chain-linked posts enhance the urban texture.Black and white street scene capturing a corner in Paris with classic Haussmann-style architecture. The image features a prominent building at the intersection of Rue Vieille du Temple, with traditional French windows and wrought iron balconies. In the foreground, scooters and mopeds are parked along the street, while blurred pedestrians walk by, adding a sense of motion and city life.Black and white street photograph capturing a blurred pedestrian walking past a row of parked scooters in front of a classic Parisian corner building. The image is set at the intersection of Rue Vieille du Temple, with visible street signs and traditional French architecture featuring stone facades, wrought iron balconies, and a carved arched doorway. 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The backlit station exit reveals a glimpse of trees outside, contrasting the dim interior with natural light.Black and white street photo showing the exterior of a grand neoclassical building with tall columns, ornate stone carvings, and a large wooden door at its center. In the foreground, two dark-colored parked cars, one a BMW and the other a Toyota taxi, frame the bottom edge of the image. Several pedestrians, including a child with a balloon, walk along the sidewalk behind a wrought iron fence.Black and white photograph of the richly ornamented Pavillon de Flore, part of the Louvre Palace in Paris, viewed from a cobblestone bridge. The symmetrical Renaissance Revival facade features elaborate sculptures, arched windows, and decorative chimneys. A group of pedestrians, some blurred in motion, cross the foreground, contrasting the still grandeur of the architecture.Black and white photo of a busy staircase at the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris, with people blurred in motion in the foreground and others gathered atop the stairs. A large classical urn stands centered above the steps, with the ornate Renaissance architecture of the Louvre Palace visible in the background. The image captures a juxtaposition of historical grandeur and modern life, with dynamic human movement set against still, majestic stonework.Black and white street photo showing blurred pedestrians walking in front of a stately Parisian building with classic architectural elements like tall windows, wrought iron balconies, and decorative stonework. 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The ground floor houses a Vietnamese restaurant named “CÔM,” with signage reading “Cuisine vietnamienne” and a chalkboard menu advertising a lunch special for €16.90. Pedestrians walk along the cobblestone street, contributing to the everyday urban atmosphere. The street signs and architecture suggest a French city setting.Black and white photo of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris captured at dusk, with a blurred figure stepping out of a sleek black car in the foreground. The monument’s neoclassical architecture, sculptural reliefs, and intricate details are partially shaded by overhanging tree branches. The contrast between the historical arch and the modern vehicle emphasizes the blend of old and new in urban Paris.Black and white architectural photograph showcasing a contrast between modern and historic design elements. On the left, large, smooth cylindrical metal columns dominate the composition, reflecting light in soft gradients. 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The tiled station wall and dim overhead lighting add texture and atmosphere.

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