What happens, stays gone
Time is something we cannot stop or get back; it flows without stopping. Photography, even though it seems to "freeze" a moment, actually reminds us that time keeps moving. No scene repeats; all scenes are gone. The presence of time in photos is not just an artistic idea but also a reminder that everything changes and leaves traces. Famous photographers Ernst Haas, Michael Kenna, and Aleksey Titarenko have shown time in different ways.
Michael Kenna, known for his simple black-and-white photos, shows time in a different way. His long-exposure pictures, often taken at night, show landscapes that look timeless—always changing but also calm and steady. Kenna reminds us that time does not just pass but can also be felt as stillness and reflection.
Ernst Haas, a master of color and movement, captured time in his pictures with smooth, almost painting-like effects. Blurred people, streaks of light, and abstract scenes made viewers feel the energy of life. For Haas, time is not a straight line—it is rhythm, motion, and pulse, present in every moment. His photos encourage us to see everyday life as something full of movement and vitality.
Aleksey Titarenko presents time as a flow of moving people, creating a mysterious atmosphere. His series "City of Shadows" tells a deep story about time passing and history leaving its marks on cities. By using long exposures, Titarenko turns crowds into ghostly shapes, reminding us of how life is fleeting. His photos symbolize memory and the unstoppable movement of time.
Photography helps us feel time—both invisible and ever-present. Each photo is not just a captured moment but also a question: what happened before, and what will happen next? Photos preserve the traces of past moments, proving that someone or something once existed "there and then." Photography doesn't just record events, but also their effects: footprints in the snow, worn-out floors, fading shadows, or reflections of light. In this way, it becomes a symbol of presence and a reminder that time leaves its marks on everything it touches.
Let us be mindful and embrace every moment, because what happens, stays gone.
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Michael Kenna Homepage: https://www.michaelkenna.com
Ernst Haas Homepage: https://ernst-haas.com
Aleksey Titarenko Homepage: http://www.alexeytitarenko.com
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