On a quiet night street, a young woman walks with an umbrella in her hand. The rain clatters softly around her, forming shiny puddles on the wet stones. The lanterns spread a warm glow, mixing with cool hues of blue and purple in the reflections of the water.
She moves calmly forward, her skirt swaying along in a slight cadence, as if the rain set her rhythm. It is a mundane scene, but the colours and silence give it something intimate, almost as if she is momentarily absorbed in the moment. The bustle of the world seems far away; only she, the rain and the soft play of light remain.
Created by Geert Van Baelen with support from AI.
Geert Van Baelen has been working as a press photographer in Belgium for over 20 years. Besides current affairs, he also finds inspiration for his images in everyday life, landscapes and people... Read more…