July is a month of memories and mourning — not only for Srebrenica, but also for Mostar.
This image, taken in the ruins of what was once a home, speaks of a siege that left deep scars. Mostar is not just history for me — it’s personal, a place that continues to echo in my work and my heart.
Never forget.

Why Your Best Photos Might Still Be Hidden on Your Hard Drive A gentle nudge for every photographer who's sitting on beautiful images and waiting for the “right moment” to share them. Spoiler: that moment is now. #Photography #Inspiration #StreetPhotography #VisualStorytelling #BlackAndWhite

https://marcosecchi.substack.com/p/why-your-best-photos-might-still?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Posted into Photography : F8 and be there! @photography-f8-and-be-there-msecchi

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Walk In The Sun
Milan, Italy

28mm, 35mm, or 50mm?

Every photographer has a favourite, but these three primes have shaped the way I see the world. In my latest Substack article, I dive into their strengths, their quirks, and why the 28mm has become my current go-to.

I've also added a subscriber-only bonus:

What I pack when I can only take one lens — and why.

Read it here → https://marcosecchi.substack.com/p/the-prime-trio

Let me know: Which focal length do you reach for first?

The waves wash ashore and the pillars of what once was lay exposed above the water's surface.

What Once Was -- https://chrystyne-novack.pixels.com/featured/what-once-was-gasparilla-island-chrystyne-novack.html

Different Kinds
Milan, Italy

Beating the Milan heat one slice at a time A quiet corner, red chairs, and the simple joy of watermelon under the trees. Shot on Leica....what else.... #MilanStreets #SummerInMilan #StreetPhotography #LeicaCamera #LeicaM10 #EverydayLife #DocumentaryPhotography #WatermelonMoments #LeicaLove #StreetPortrait #ItalianSummer #HeatwaveDays #LifeOnTheStreets #LeicaMasters #VisualStorytelling

Posted into Milano Unframed @milano-unframed-msecchi

Beating the Milan heat one slice at a time A quiet corner, red chairs, and the simple joy of watermelon under the trees.

Shot on Leica....what else....

Rainy day in Milan, Italy

Stay close
Milan, Italy

Verticals
Milan, Italy

#streetPhotography #street #photography #urban #urbanPhotography #city #visualStorytelling #streetStories
#milan #milano #italy
#sunset #silhouette #silhouettes #shadows

Touch
Milan, Italy

A moment of solemn preparation during Arbaeen in London. The richly adorned horse symbolises Zuljanah, the steed of Imam Hussain, and becomes the quiet witness to centuries of grief and resilience. A timeless reminder that even in exile, remembrance endures.