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Cris Calderon
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Chasing soft light, one frame at a time.

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12 miles from Downtown LA. #photography
Grainy black and white photo of a freeway overpass covered in graffiti, with cars moving below and a hazy skyline of tall buildings in the distance. Thin streetlights rise from the bridge and the horizon is softened by fog. #photography
December 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Learning to climb. #photography
Grainy black and white photo of many utility workers climbing wooden power poles, each suspended in harnesses as they practice or perform line work. The poles form repeating verticals while the workers cluster at different heights. #photography
December 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Upward bound #photography
Grainy black and white image of a person riding an escalator upward, silhouetted against bright light at the top. Another person is ahead of them, already near the landing. #photography
December 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Walking through shadows #photography
Black and white street scene with a person walking in deep shadow beneath a building’s wide awning. A bright upper wall and shaded lower facade create strong contrast, while the person’s silhouette stretches beside them on the sidewalk. #photography
December 2, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Beneath heavy structures #photography
A grainy black and white photograph showing silhouettes of two people beneath a large sculptural structure. Two tall palm trees stand on the left side against a hazy sky. The metal beams of the sculpture crisscross dramatically overhead. #photography
December 1, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Stretched and blurred fluidity #photography
A grainy black and white reflection shows two people standing close to each other, one with long curly hair. Their figures bend and stretch across a reflective surface, creating a warped, surreal effect. Objects in the background twist into abstract shapes. #photography
November 30, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Smoke break #photography
A black and white photograph of the WD concert hall building with clean, geometric lines and textured stone. A person takes a smoking break in a square window opening cut into the facade, creating a strong sense of scale. A large tree sits above. #photography
November 29, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Early commuter #photography
A grainy black and white photograph of a person waiting for the train in a transit station. The person is silhouetted against bright light that cast dramatic angular patches of sunlight across the space. A trash bin sits in the foreground, and empty benches line the right side of the frame. #photography
November 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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In conversation, sharing a meal. #photography
A black and white photo inside a dim cafe shows two people facing each other by a large window. Daylight outlines their shapes, the window grid and a faint EXIT sign frame the scene, and a lone pendant light hangs above. The bright street outside contrasts with the dark interior, giving the moment an intimate noir feel. #photography
November 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Between glass towers #photography
A grainy black and white photograph of a plaza surrounded by skyscrapers. In the foreground, a triangular water fountain rises from concrete base that’s filled with water. People are scattered throughout the space, sitting on benches and areas beneath trees that line both sides of the plaza. #photography
November 26, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Eastbound through the concrete. #photography
A black and white photograph of a Metro Rail car, looking up at towering high rise buildings that are filled with graffiti. The train’s digital display reads “E - EAST LA” at the bottom of the frame. Massive abandoned apartment buildings with curved balconies dominate the center, their floors stacked vertically. #photography
November 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Drifting through glass #photography
A black and white photograph taken through a glass window, showing a street scene with layered reflections. A person walks on the sidewalk in the distance, passing brick buildings including a Subway restaurant. A parked car is visible on the right, and a fire hydrant sits on the sidewalk. #photography
November 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Quiet moment by the water #photography
A black and white photograph shows three people sitting on a wooden bench on a boardwalk. Beyond the railing, the scene opens to a coastal view of a beach, mountains in the background, and a few tall buildings visible on the right side of the shoreline. Dramatic clouds fill the sky above the coastline. #photography
November 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Taking a breath #photography
A lone person in a hoodie stands on a small concrete overlook with metal railings, gazing outward. Dry shrubs fill the slope beneath them. A clear bright sky takes up most of the frame. A single palm tree and a streetlamp appear in the distance #photography
November 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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The rushing and reflective self #photography
A black and white photo of a person in a suit walking past a large glass building. The person in the foreground is out of focus and carries a briefcase. Reflected in the glass behind them is a clearer figure, possibly the photographer? #photography
November 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Beneath swaying palms #photography
A black and white photo of a person sitting alone on a concrete step in a sunny park near the beach. The person wears a headscarf, jacket and cropped pants, looking off into the distance. Tall palm trees stand in the background with bright sky and ocean light. #photography
November 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Dreaming of wind #photography
A black and white photo shows several bird sculptures mounted on tall metal poles, arranged in a triangular pattern against a cloudy sky. The birds appear frozen in mid flight with wings outstretched. #photography
November 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Happy Pride desde #CDMX
A vibrant crowd gathers at the Angel de la Independencia monument in Mexico City during Pride. People wave rainbow flags and carry colorful umbrellas. One person in the center wears large white wings and white clothing, standing out against the lively background. The golden angel statue atop the monument gleams under a partly cloudy sky #photography
June 28, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Time stands still while las luces siguen #photography
A blurry, nighttime street scene with vibrant neon lights streaking across the image. In the foreground, a person sits hunched on a curb, partially illuminated by the ambient glow. Car lights trail in red, white, and blue across the background, creating a sense of fast movement against the stillness of the solitary figure. A red sign reading “EL DIAMANTE” is faintly visible above a storefront. #photography
June 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Pushing through #photography
A blurred figure walks past a brightly lit storefront during a rainstorm, as seen through a rain-speckled window. The lights inside the shop cast a warm yellow glow, contrasting with the dark silhouette of the person and the vivid colors. #photography
June 23, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Inside and outside worlds #photography
A b&w photo capturing layered reflections in a glass window. The window reflects a tree, an arched structure, and a white van on the street, blending with the interior view of a church’s arched doorway. Vertical window frames add visual rhythm. #photography
June 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Moody geometrics #photography
A b&w photo of a solitary person walking along a sidewalk next to a large, tiled building wall covered with faded graffiti. The person wears a cap, light long sleeve shirt, and pants. Shadows from a nearby tree and a streetlamp stretch across the wall and pavement. #photography
June 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Still, it tries to show the street behind #photography
A b&w photo of a convex traffic mirror mounted on a fence with graffiti on it. The mirror reflects a distorted view of a street with trees and a building, though much of the surface is obscured by spray painted graffiti. Tall palm trees are visible in the background. #photography
June 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Trees pretending to be still. #photography
A b&w photo captures the facade of a building with tall glass panels reflecting a row of palm trees. The distorted reflections stretch vertically across the windows. In the foreground, a gated parking lot is empty, with bold white lines marking the spaces. The image has a grainy texture. #photography
June 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Quiet and glimmering #photography
A small stucco building with terracotta roof tiles is bathed in golden light. A large front window reflects a coastal view of the ocean and a palm tree, softened by the hazy sunset glow. A darkened door with stairs visible behind the glass is to the left, while a white railing and cluster of plants add detail to the right. #photography
June 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM