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Haris Copelj @hcopelj45.bsky.social · 2h

Reflections of Alhambra — where water, stone, and sky meet in perfect symmetry. Every arch tells a story, every shadow carries centuries of Moorish art and Andalusian calm.

#Granada #Alhambra #Spain #TravelPhotography #Architecture #ReflectionPhotography #Andalusia #CulturalHeritage #Photography

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Haris Copelj @hcopelj45.bsky.social · Aug 22

A walk through Sarajevo — moments of everyday life, history, and rhythm of the city. Captured on Olympus OM-4 with Kodak Gold 200, blending warm tones with timeless streets.

#photo #photography #sarajevo #filmisnotdead #streetphotography #FilmPhotography #35mmFilm #StayBrokeShootFilm

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Haris Copelj @hcopelj45.bsky.social · Aug 5

Moments in the heart of Vatican City — from the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica to the intricate beauty of its art and architecture. A place where history, faith, and beauty converge.

#VaticanCity #StPetersBasilica #TravelPhotography #Rome #Italy #photography #photo #35mm

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Haris Copelj @hcopelj45.bsky.social · Aug 2

Fragments of Firenze — faith and frescoes, fountains and forgotten storefronts. From sacred ceilings to spray-painted hearts, the city never whispers the same story twice.

#Firenze #StreetPhotography #VisualPoetry #35mmLook #CinematicStills #ItalyThroughMyLens #photo #photography #35mm

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Haris Copelj @hcopelj45.bsky.social · Aug 1

Shot in the misty hills of Novi Travnik, at the Smrike Necropolis. These brutalist stone faces watch silently, weathered by time. A surreal monument wrapped in fog, memory, and blue light—like a forgotten story carved in concrete.

#hauntingbeauty #bosniaandherzegovina #photo #photography #moody

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Haris Copelj @hcopelj45.bsky.social · Jul 28

A timeless dialogue between empires, light, and faith. From golden mosaics to Arabic calligraphy, Hagia Sophia whispers the layered history of Byzantium and the Ottoman Empire — where two worlds meet under one dome.

#AyaSofya #IstanbulMoments #photography #photo #BlueSkyPhotos #travel

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Haris Copelj @hcopelj45.bsky.social · Jul 25

Memorial Park Vraca in Sarajevo honors WWII antifascist fighters and civilians. Once a fortress, now a haunting Yugoslav-era monument—silent, overgrown, but full of history.

#Sarajevo #photography #WWII #Spomenik #Yugoslavia #photo #DarkTourism #FilmPhotography

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Haris Copelj @hcopelj45.bsky.social · Jul 24

Shot on Olympus OM-4 with expired Fuji Superia 100 (rated at 65). Light shifts, muted contrast, and pastel tones — the charm of analog imperfection.

#filmisnotdead #olympusom4 #fujisuperia100 #expiredfilm #35mmphotography #film #photo #photography #yugoslavia

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Haris Copelj @hcopelj45.bsky.social · Jul 22

Captured at the Jasenovac Memorial (Stone Flower) in Croatia. A brutalist monument standing in memory of WWII victims. A powerful place of silence and reflection, where architecture tells the story.

#Jasenovac #StoneFlower #Memorial #Brutalism #Croatia #History #XT2 #Fujifilm #photo #photography

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Haris Copelj @hcopelj45.bsky.social · Jul 21

One of my absolute grail cars the legendary Nissan Skyline GT-R R32. This Godzilla holds a special place in my heart. Clean lines, timeless design, and raw JDM soul. Dreams do come true one day, she’ll be mine.

#Nissan #Skyline #R32GTR #JDM #Photography #Malta #GrailCar #Nismo #Godzilla #Photo #BNW

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Haris Copelj @hcopelj45.bsky.social · Jul 21

Exploring the timeless beauty of Milano’s iconic Duomo. Every angle tells a new story – from intricate details to Gothic silhouettes against the blue sky. Shot on Fujifilm, edited in my moody signature tones.

#Milano #DuomoDiMilano #ArchitecturalPhotography #StreetPhotography #Fujifilm #photography

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Haris Copelj @hcopelj45.bsky.social · Jul 19

Monumental reminder of sacrifice and resilience — shot in Tjentište at the Valley of Heroes, Sutjeska. A brutalist masterpiece standing silently for the fallen partisans.

#Brutalism #Spomemik #Yugoslavia #Monument #BosniaandHerzegovina #Photography #Travel #photo

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Haris Copelj @hcopelj45.bsky.social · Jul 18

A timeless portrait session of my mother captured on the historic Rimski most in Sarajevo. Soft light summer breeze, and memories framed forever. Shot in black & white for that classic feel.

#Sarajevo #RimskiMost #PortraitPhotography #FujifilmXT2 #BlackAndWhite #TimelessMoments #Photography #photo

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Haris Copelj @hcopelj45.bsky.social · Jul 17

Taksim’s energy never fades the iconic tram weaves through crowds, cats rule the streets, and random shoes become art on forgotten walls. Istanbul’s chaos and charm blend into stories I captured in every frame.

#TaksimVibes #IstanbulStreets #Fujifilm #UrbanJungle #EveryCornerTells #photography

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Haris Copelj @hcopelj45.bsky.social · Jul 16

It is not exactly the same like HP5 but it is there 🤣. I also fell in love with that picture, everything aligned perfectly 😁

Haris Copelj @hcopelj45.bsky.social · Jul 16

Thank you very much 🙏

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Haris Copelj @hcopelj45.bsky.social · Jul 16

Swan family captured near the Roman Bridge in Sarajevo. Shot on Fujifilm XT-2 paired with a vintage Leica lens, edited to resemble classic ILFORD HP5 black & white film. A peaceful scene blending history and nature.

#FujifilmXT2 #LeicaLens #ILFORDHP5 #BlackAndWhite #Sarajevo #photography #photo

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Haris Copelj @hcopelj45.bsky.social · Jul 15

Street life and architecture of Milano captured through Fujifilm XT2 – from hidden corners to iconic landmarks, every frame tells a story.

#Milano #StreetPhotography #ArchitectureLovers #FujifilmXT2 #ItalyVibes #photo #photography

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Haris Copelj @hcopelj45.bsky.social · Jul 14

Exploring Sarajevo’s timeless streets through black and white frames. Shot with Fujifilm XT2 paired with vintage Leica glass for that signature classic look.

#Sarajevo #FujifilmXT2 #LeicaLens #StreetPhotography #BlackAndWhite #photo #photography

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Haris Copelj @hcopelj45.bsky.social · Jul 13

Wandering the wild heights of Mount Cincar with the all mighty Land Rover Defender. Met the free spirits of the land – wild horses in their untouched world. A moment of raw beauty and freedom.

#filmlook #bosniaandherzegovina #landroverdefender #mountains #horses #photo #photogtaphy

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Haris Copelj @hcopelj45.bsky.social · Jul 12

Wandering through Valletta & Mosta 🇲🇹 — moody alleys, timeless architecture, and golden light carving shadows on stone. Malta never fails to inspire.

#MaltaStreets #VallettaVibes #MoodyTones #UrbanExploration #ShotOnFuji #photo #photography

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Haris Copelj @hcopelj45.bsky.social · Jul 11

Alone in the fog at Petrova Gora. The silence was louder than war, the stairs endless, the air heavy with memory. Like walking through a concrete horror film—abandoned, decaying, alive in its own eerie way.

#PetrovaGora #UrbanExploration #Brutalism #HauntingPlaces #photo #photography #croatia

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Haris Copelj @hcopelj45.bsky.social · Jul 11

#photography #photo

Haris Copelj @hcopelj45.bsky.social · Jul 10

Love the light on this photo. It looks magical 😃

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Haris Copelj @hcopelj45.bsky.social · Jul 10

Shot on the haunting remains of Igman Hotel and the Olympic bobsled track — where nature reclaims concrete and time stands still. All captured through my Pentax Spotmatic SP on Kentmere 400, grain and all.

Just me, film, and the ghosts of 1984.
#35mm #FilmIsNotDead #Igman #OlympicRuins #Kentmere400

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