Censored #23680

In this black and white photograph taken from a bird's-eye view at Kirkpinar, a young wrestler lies on the grass, his upper body visible as he gazes up towards the sky. A sense of tranquility envelopes him as he basks in the anticipation of his upcoming match. In a poetic juxtaposition, the image reveals another wrestler's leg nearby, symbolizing the camaraderie and shared passion within this ancient sport. With a contented expression, the young wrestler finds solace and happiness amidst the fields of his dreams, where aspirations and determination converge in a timeless pursuit of glory.

Dreams Unfurled

In this thought-provoking photograph titled "Bound in Battle," two oil wrestlers engage in a captivating struggle within the arena. As the match nears its climax, one wrestler executes a decisive move, forcing his opponent's head to touch the grass, leaving him with no possible escape. The intertwined bodies form a seamless unity, resembling the shape of an ancient Indian symbol representing auspiciousness and good luck. The symbolism is striking, alluding to the profound significance of this timeless sport and the deep-rooted traditions it embodies. This image captures the intensity of the moment, showcasing the physical prowess and strategic finesse required in the pursuit of victory within the realm of oil wrestling.

Bound in Battle

In this black and white documentary photograph, three young wrestlers stand united, their eyes fixated on the exhilarating Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling games unfolding before them. Their youthful faces radiate a mix of admiration, anticipation, and aspiration, as they absorb the raw energy and time-honored tradition displayed by the seasoned athletes. In this fleeting moment, we witness the passing of the torch, the next generation embracing the legacy of Kirkpinar, as the unbroken thread of history, athleticism, and dreams intertwines seamlessly in their captivating gaze.

Intense Stares

The black and white street photo portrays a woman standing on Saint-Malo's ancient medieval stairways, capturing the city's timeless quality that reflects its rich history and charm. The woman's modern appearance contrasts with the old architecture, creating a sense of connection between the past and present. The interplay of light and shadows creates depth and dimension to the scene, inviting viewers to appreciate the beauty of this historic city.
Photographer: Masis Usenmez
Bio: EFIAP honored, award-winning Armenian origin Turkish street and documentary photographer based in France.
Edition: 1/1
License: Extended Editorial
Can be used to display privately, or in commercial and non-commercial settings, or in groups with an unlimited number of participants. The license includes unlimited use and display in virtual or physical galleries, documentaries, and essays by the NFT holder. Provides no rights to create commercial merchandise, commercial distribution, or derivative works.

Contrast of Time

She wasn't an ordinary woman, light was following her everywhere.
Masis Usenmez
Rennes, France
25/03/2021

Shadows in Color #4

Is running from the darkness can save us?
Masis Usenmez
Vienna / Austria
21/05/2014

Shadows in Color #7

He looked at the boy like he is coming from his childhood.
Masis Usenmez
Rennes, France
16/10/2021

Shadows in Color #6

Photographer: Masis Usenmez 
Bio: EFIAP honored, Armenian origin Turkish photographer based in France. 
Collection: 1/1 total 5 photographs.

I have been shooting street photography mostly in Black&White for over a decade, to capture the light and shadow patterns around my subjects and their surroundings. But I have finally discovered how to work color photography into these patterns.

In my first collection on Foundation, I want to show the role of light and shadow. People emerging from darkness is mesmerizing to me - we came from the dark and we will end up in dark. Life gives us a momentary light, we must make the best of it.

Shadows in Color

Istanbul Stories: Through the Window #8  
Where are you looking at? Mistery in your eyes caught me. Are you sad or just tired of all the hustle around? I don't have any answers for you but I could stop that moment at least.  
17/04/2014

Photographer: Masis Usenmez

Bio: EFIAP honored, award-winning Armenian origin Turkish street and documentary photographer based in France.

Edition: 1/1

License: Primary NFT holder is free to use in advertising, social media posts, display privately and in groups, including virtual galleries, documentaries, and essays by the holder of the NFT, as long as the creator is credited. It provides no rights to create commercial merchandise, commercial distribution, or derivative works. Copyright remains with the creator.

Istanbul Stories: Through the Window #8

Through The Window
I saw you suffering…
The city of Istanbul is divided by a sea lane called the Bosphorus Strait. The Ferries have traversed these waters for millennia and were the only mode of transport between the European and Asian halves of Istanbul before the bridges. 
When I was working in Istanbul, my daily job did not give me many opportunities for photography. There was no time to get out to the office and shoot. For that reason, I used my commuting times to shoot photos on public transport. I was living in Asia and my work was in the European part, so I was using ferries mostly. I was with them, and everyone had a different story to tell. I want to capture their emotions. This series of photos looks at the people in the ferry lines and tries to connect them with the viewers using the power of photography. We, photographers, put lens glass between people and ourselves. Now, I put another glass window in this series to isolate myself and give my subject a different story.

Istanbul Stories: Through the Window #4  
A woman in the front and a man in the middle of the photo, both looking in the same direction, to the old Istanbul's beauty. They are so close, but I can feel that their thoughts are so distant. Like all of us.  
16/01/2016

Photographer: Masis Usenmez 

Bio: EFIAP honored, award-winning Armenian origin Turkish street and documentary photographer based in France.

Edition: 1/1

License: Primary NFT holder is free to use in advertising, social media posts, display privately and in groups, including virtual galleries, documentaries, and essays by the holder of the NFT, as long as the creator is credited. It provides no rights to create commercial merchandise, commercial distribution, or derivative works. Copyright remains with the creator.

Istanbul Stories: Through the Window #4

Istanbul Stories: Through the Window

Summers are so hot in Istanbul. Even though the Marmara Sea surrounds the city, not everyone can enjoy it equally - the beaches are reserved mostly for the rich people. Nevertheless, the younglings do not mind the legal restrictions and turn the sea into a playground for themselves. 

Underprivileged kids, especially those of immigrants, Romani people, and seasonal workers from the small villages of Anatolia come to the Galata Bridge and jump into the sea without care. Harsh living conditions cannot stand in the way of having a good time.

Exhibited at GregoArt 2021, in Saint Grégoire, France.

Photographer: Masis Usenmez

Bio: EFIAP honored, award-winning Armenian origin Turkish street and documentary photographer based in France.

Editions: 15/15  
Minted with Manifold Smart Contract  
License: Extended Editorial

Can be used to display privately, or in commercial and non-commercial settings, or in groups with an unlimited number of participants. The license includes unlimited use and display in virtual or physical galleries, documentaries, and essays by the NFT holder. Provides no rights to create commercial merchandise, commercial distribution, or derivative works.

Au Bord de la Mer

Random Street Photographs 

Photographer: Masis Usenmez

Bio: EFIAP honored, award-winning Armenian origin Turkish street and documentary photographer based in France.

Editions Minted with Manifold Smart Contract  
License: Extended Editorial

Can be used to display privately, or in commercial and non-commercial settings, or in groups with an unlimited number of participants. The license includes unlimited use and display in virtual or physical galleries, documentaries, and essays by the NFT holder. Provides no rights to create commercial merchandise, commercial distribution, or derivative works.

Seeing how other cities manage traffic and become more sustainable is always interesting. Amsterdam is a city of bikes. They have a high density of bikes and this is a major contributing factor to their sustainability.  Amsterdam is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world. Not only are there lots of bike lanes, but there are many people who use them. 
Even though the city has much rain and is chillingly cold people use bikes all the time.

I tried to take this photo using the panning technique. I slowed down the shutter speed to create a motion effect. 

Photographer: Masis Usenmez (1979, Turkey)

EFIAP honored award-winning Armenian-origin street and documentary photographer based in France. Exhibited in Arles Off Festival, Paris Photo, NFT NYC. Winner Collectif du Hérisson Paris Photo 2020 Grand Prix.

License: Extended Editorial

Can be used to display privately, in commercial and non-commercial settings, or in groups with an unlimited number of participants. The license includes unlimited use and display in virtual or physical galleries, documentaries, and essays by the NFT holder. Provides no rights to create commercial merchandise, commercial distribution, or derivative works.

Woman with a city bike

Masis - Random Street Editions

Mont-Saint-Michel,  in Normandy, France is on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. It is a great place for photographers, and I have a chance that I'm living very near and can go there every season to take photographs. I shot this photo in the springtime when the tides were in retreat and the animals were grazing.

Shot with Leica SL2S&50mm lens, photo size: 5250*3500 pixels

Le Mont-Saint-Michel

A strawberry greenhouse that I shot at Aydin, Turkey in 2015.

It won many acceptances from photography competitions and PSQ Honourable mention at 2nd Queensland International Digital Circuit - Maryborough,	BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA, 2015.

Strawberry Greenhouse

Foundation

Random Street Memories

Despite my love for street photography, the allure and expressive power of the human form always held a special place in my heart. Feline Enigma my first minted nude photograph that won several prestigious awards like FIAP MENTION in AFAD 2nd International Photography Contest. Collaborating with talented Sercan, a typography and 3D abstract artist, we crafted a mesmerizing black and white composition with a GM touch for the Culture!!

Feline Enigma X GM

A young wrestler stands beneath a fountain, his exhausted frame basking in the sunlight. The glistening oil on his body highlights his strength and determination, a testament to the grueling challenges he has faced. Despite the sweltering heat, he seeks solace by placing his hands to his head under the cool water, a temporary respite from the intense conditions. The contrast between the shimmering sunlit drops and his wearied expression showcases his unwavering spirit and fortitude. This image encapsulates the physical and mental endurance required in the demanding world of wrestling, revealing the remarkable resilience of these athletes.

The Glistening Fortitude

In the black and white photo series "Kirkpinar Memories," I aim to capture the essence of Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling, showcasing it as a living testament to one of the oldest traditional sports in history. Going beyond mere sports photography, these images provide a visual documentary of the raw and authentic moments that embody the spirit of Kirkpinar. This series is a celebration of heritage, documenting an art form that transcends time itself.

The significance of "Kirkpinar Memories" has been recognized through accolades such as the Sille Sanat Sarayı Yurdagul Ozsavasci Cup in Turkey in 2019. Additionally, it received the esteemed Collectif du Herrison Grand Prix and was exhibited at the renowned Arles Off Festival in France in 2020. These honors underscore the captivating power of the series and its ability to resonate with both Turkish and international audiences, further cementing its artistic and cultural significance.

Kirkpinar Memories by Masis Usenmez

Moulin de Saint-Grégoire, near to Rennes, France. Part of my Black and White series.

Moulin de Saint-Grégoire

My submission for first ever Hic et Turco. One of my oldest photographs from 2009. From Kadikoy/Istanbul.

AU BORD DE LA MER

Hic et Nunc

Cappadocia II

Cappadocia

Masis Usenmez - Rarible

Dinan Bretagne France
I don't know how I get this photo like double exposure, I think there was a problem with film but I liked it.
With Hasselblad 500 C/M and 50mm Carl Zeiss Lens
Lomography 400 ASA B&W Film

Dinan

An ordinary day in Istanbul. From Eminönü to karaköy you can see the fishermen and the Karaköy district.

Shot with Fujifilm GW690III

NO FISHING ALLOWED

Film Photography

The boy is the only human that survived a plane crash and then he had to walk home. He gave up civilization to go back to his old life where he lived in the jungle, and then he discovered some strange things all around him. At night he would see lights in the sky that didn't seem natural. Sometimes at night, everything was calm but from time to time he could hear a loud noise. He also found a pumpkin head on the ground one day when he was walking through the woods, it seemed like it was waiting for him to take it somewhere because there was a string attached to it.

Created by Dall-E 2, edited with Photoshop.

Alien Pumpkin From Outer Space

I'm experimenting with A.I. ART with my photos and imagination.

It is a popular story around Halloween. The woman comes from the forest and offers pumpkins. The kids can't resist the temptation and they jump at the chance, but then they realize they're not in the village anymore, they're in the house of that woman... FOREVER!!

Created by Dall-E 2, edited with Photoshop. 

Woman with a Pumpkin

A.I. ART by Masis

Even the loneliest of trees have stories to tell if you want to listen. 
When I approached it said I was waiting for you to tell my story. And I listened...


The Lonely Tree

Even the loneliest of trees have stories to tell if you want to listen.

Photos were taken after the pandemic started. I aimed my camera at nature. Used Intentional Camera Movement to get an impressionist feel.

Even the loneliest of trees have stories to tell if you want to listen. It has a lovely voice that touched my soul.

The Lone Tree IV

Lonely Trees

Witness the awe-inspiring sight of a herd of white horses galloping with unrestrained freedom across a serene lake. This black and white photograph freezes the moment and action. The grainy texture adds an artistic touch, amplifying the raw and untamed spirit of these majestic creatures. 
Photographer: Masis Usenmez
Bio: EFIAP honored, award-winning Armenian origin Turkish street and documentary photographer based in France.
License: Extended Editorial

The Free-Spirited Gallop

Experience the mesmerizing allure of a black and white fine art photograph, as four majestic horses gallop in perfect unison along the lakeside. Their full bodies are exquisitely captured, showcasing their raw power and spirited elegance. The monochromatic palette adds a timeless charm, drawing attention to the horses’ harmonious bond and exuberant expressions. The splashes of water around them create a symphony of movement, emphasizing the untamed beauty and unrestrained joy they exude in their uninhibited freedom.

Embrace the harmony unleashed by these free-spirited horses, where time seems to stand still, and the exhilarating splendor of nature unfolds before our eyes.

The Galloping Quartet #13

The Galloping Quartet #2

The Galloping Quartet by Masis Usenmez

During my time in Camargue, I was profoundly touched by the bond between the people and their majestic horses. For days, I immersed myself in capturing the essence of these magnificent creatures. This image portrays a breathtaking scene of white horses galloping through water, their motion blurred to create a dreamlike, ethereal effect. The splashing water adds a dynamic, almost magical element, highlighting the untamed and free spirit of the horses. The black and white photography intensifies the dramatic contrast and texture, making the image a visually captivating masterpiece.

Mystic Gallopers

In this evocative black and white photograph, we witness a solitary figure, umbrella in hand, bravely traversing the thick snowfall at Karakoy port in Istanbul. The deliberate motion blur skillfully enhances the palpable intensity of the snowstorm, capturing the viewer's attention and immersing them in the atmospheric essence of the moment. Against the haunting backdrop, Eminonu emerges as a ghostly silhouette, casting an air of mystique and solitude that adds depth to the narrative.

The inclusion of birds gracefully soaring amidst the falling snowflakes injects a sense of dynamism into the otherwise serene scene. Their presence not only contrasts with the stillness of the snowy landscape but also introduces a subtle element of life and movement. It's a captivating powerful visual story where nature's forces and the solitary human figure coalesce in a beautifully orchestrated dance between stillness and motion, solitude and dynamism.

A Walk in the Snow

The Galloping Quartet

Witness the awe-inspiring sight of a herd of white horses galloping with unrestrained freedom across a serene lake. This black and white photograph freezes the moment and action. The grainy texture adds an artistic touch, amplifying the raw and untamed spirit of these majestic creatures.

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