Zadar - In Praise of Light

Zadar is famous for its sunsets, but it's in its everyday light that I found my inspiration for this street photography series. It's a town where the ground is a mirror of limestone reflecting the sky. Walking through it, I felt a constant connection to the sea, even at the heart of the Roman forum or the medieval churches.

A passerby sitting in the doorway of a light stone building, Zadar
Zadar

The vibration of space.

In Zadar, space is open. I photographed the way people occupy the squares, between ancient columns and modern installations like the Sea Organ. There's a kind of visual melody here, made of repetitions and ruptures. My photos try to capture this urban music, made of footsteps and the murmur of waves.

Solitary sailboat gliding on a calm sea facing the coast, Zadar
Zadar

Shadow and clarity.

The contrast between the cool shadow of the churches and the brightness of the quay is striking. I played with these oppositions to create images charged with emotion. Zadar isn't a town you simply look at; it's a town you feel physically, through temperature and light.

Cheese and egg vendor beneath the turquoise market awning, Zadar
Zadar

In praise of clarity.

This series is a tribute to clarity. Zadar allowed me to explore the purity of forms in a setting where the sea is never far, bringing an infinite dimension to every shot.

Orange sunset reflected on a dark sea, Zadar
Zadar