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Ken Gibson

Pike Place Market. Seattle, WA.
Fujifilm X-T5 with TT Artisans 56mm/1.8 lens.
#photography #icm #icmphotography #bnw #blackandwhitephotography

Black and white intentional camera movement photograph of a busy city sidewalk on a rainy day. A person walks toward the camera holding a patterned umbrella and a bag, their face and body blurred by motion. Other pedestrians, storefronts, and streetlights streak and overlap in the background, emphasizing movement, rain, and urban energy.

January 16, 2026 at 5:50 AM

Ken Gibson

@kengibsonphotography.com

Pike Place Market. Seattle, WA.
Fujifilm X-T5 with TT Artisans 56mm/1.8 lens.
#photography #icm #icmphotography #bnw #blackandwhitephotography

Black-and-white motion-blurred photograph at Pike Place Market of a person smoking a cigarette, their face and raised hand softened by long exposure, with streaked lights and indistinct figures in the background conveying movement and crowd energy.

January 15, 2026 at 5:27 AM

Ken Gibson

@kengibsonphotography.com

First and Pike. Seattle, WA.
Fujifilm X-T5. TT Artisans 56/1.8. I love this lens!
#photography #icmphotography #icm #blackandwhitephotography #umbrella

Black and white intentional camera movement photograph taken at 1st Avenue and Pike Street in Seattle. A person walks across a wet street holding an umbrella, their figure blurred by motion. Reflections of streetlights ripple across the rain-soaked pavement, creating streaks of light and a sense of movement and atmosphere.

January 13, 2026 at 5:53 AM

Ken Gibson

@kengibsonphotography.com

Shameless plug... Reverb Volume I is now available for the low low price of $14.95! (see link in bio where you can also preview). This 80 page, 38 image collection of distinctly blurry photographs is not for everyone. Maybe it is for you?
#photography #icm #icmphotography #zine #photobook

Photograph of a small black-and-white photo zine titled Reverb, Volume I by Ken Gibson, dated 2026. The zine lies slightly angled on a white surface. The cover features a blurred, high-contrast image with textured motion and partial figures, reflecting an abstract, atmospheric style.

January 11, 2026 at 5:50 AM

Ken Gibson

@kengibsonphotography.com

Pike Place Market. Seattle, WA
#photography #icm #icmphotography
#blackandwhitephoto #umbrella

Black and white intentional camera movement photograph taken at Pike Place Market in Seattle. Two people stand close together under a shared umbrella on a rainy day, their figures softly blurred by motion. Surrounding lights, crowds, and wet pavement streak and overlap, creating a layered sense of movement, shelter, and atmosphere.

January 10, 2026 at 6:08 AM

Ken Gibson

@kengibsonphotography.com

Evening at Pike Place Market. Seattle, WA.
#photography #grsnaps #icm #icmphotography #blackandwhite

Black and white intentional camera movement photograph taken at Pike Place Market in Seattle. Blurred figures move through a busy market aisle, with streaks of light and layered motion creating a sense of crowd, movement, and energy.

January 9, 2026 at 5:16 AM

Ken Gibson

@kengibsonphotography.com

Chambers Bay. University Place, WA. @miapinholecameras.bsky.social Mezzaluna 66. Ilford HP5. Rodinal 1+25.
#photography #pinhole #blackandwhitephotography #selfportrait

Black and white pinhole photograph of an open, grassy landscape with large, weathered concrete structures in the distance. A lone, motion-blurred figure walks across the field toward the structures, softened by long exposure. The wide sky and sparse surroundings emphasize scale, quiet, and a sense of isolation.

January 8, 2026 at 5:27 AM

Ken Gibson

@kengibsonphotography.com

Curran Apple Orchard Park. University Place, WA. @miapinholecameras.bsky.social Mezzaluna 66. Ilford HP5. Rodinal 1+25.
#photography #pinhole #bnwphotography #selfportrait #ghost

Black and white pinhole photograph taken at Curran Park in University Place, Washington. A grove of low, twisting trees stretches across a leaf-covered field. Near the center, a faint, motion-blurred figure holding an umbrella appears partially transparent from long exposure, with bare branches and evergreens in the background creating a quiet, winter atmosphere.

January 7, 2026 at 5:58 AM

Ken Gibson

@kengibsonphotography.com

Curran Apple Orchard Park. University Place, WA. @miapinholecameras.bsky.social 617. Ilford HP5. Rodinal 1+25.
#photography #pinhole #bnwphotography #selfportrait #ghost

Black and white panoramic pinhole photograph taken at Curran Park in University Place, Washington. A grove of low, twisting trees stretches across a leaf-covered field. Near the center, a faint, motion-blurred figure holding an umbrella appears partially transparent from long exposure, with bare branches and evergreens in the background creating a quiet, winter atmosphere.

January 6, 2026 at 5:37 AM

Ken Gibson

@kengibsonphotography.com

More desolation and ruins. @miapinholecameras.bsky.social Mezzaluna 66. Iford HP5. Rodinal 1+25.
#photography #pinhole #filmphotography #selfportrait #blackandwhitephotography #bnw

Black and white panoramic pinhole photograph of a barren landscape with a dirt road leading toward a row of large, weathered concrete ruins. A lone, motion-blurred figure holding an umbrella stands in the middle of the road, partially transparent from long exposure. The open sky and eroded structures emphasize distance, scale, and a quiet sense of isolation.

January 5, 2026 at 4:40 AM

Ken Gibson

@kengibsonphotography.com

More desolation and ruins. @miapinholecameras.bsky.social Mezzaluna 66. Iford HP5. Rodinal 1+25.
#photography #pinhole #filmphotography #selfportrait #blackandwhitephotography #bnwsolation and Ruins

Black and white pinhole photograph showing massive, weathered concrete ruins rising from an open, gravelly landscape. A lone figure holding an umbrella walks along the base of the structure, softened by motion blur from long exposure. The rough ground, eroded surfaces, and overcast sky emphasize scale, isolation, and the passage of time.

January 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Ken Gibson

@kengibsonphotography.com

Desolation and Ruins @miapinholecameras.bsky.social Mezzaluna 66. Iford HP5. Rodinal 1+25.
#photography #pinhole #filmphotography #selfportrait #blackandwhitephotography #bnw

Black and white pinhole photograph of a wide, open field with weathered concrete ruins arranged in a line across the landscape. A small, motion-blurred human figure stands near the center, partially transparent from long exposure. The scene feels quiet and expansive, with rough textures in the ground and an overcast sky emphasizing isolation and the passage of time.

January 3, 2026 at 3:40 AM

Ken Gibson

@kengibsonphotography.com

The Pagoda. Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, WA.
@miapinholecameras.bsky.social Mezzaluna 66. Iford HP5. Rodinal 1+25.
#photography #pinhole #filmohotography #selfportrait #blackandwhitephotography

Black and white pinhole photograph at the Pagoda at Point Defiance Park in Tacoma. A man wearing a hat and coat stands beneath the roof overhang, partially blended with a brick column by long exposure. His hands rest on an umbrella, while glowing exterior lights, wet pavement, and trees in the background create a quiet, rain-soaked atmosphere.

January 2, 2026 at 5:42 AM

Ken Gibson

@kengibsonphotography.com

The Pagoda at Point Defiance Park. Christmas Day. Tacoma, WA Mia Mezzaluna 66. Iilford HP5. Rodinal 1+25.
#pointdefiancepark #tacoma
#selfportrait
#pinhole
#blackandwhitephotography
#photography #mediumformat #filmphotography

Black and white pinhole photograph taken at the Pagoda at Point Defiance Park in Tacoma. A rain-soaked courtyard is framed by a brick wall and roof overhang. A single figure holding an umbrella stands in the open space, softly blurred by long exposure, with wet pavement reflecting light and trees visible in the background.

January 1, 2026 at 12:33 AM

Ken Gibson

@kengibsonphotography.com

The Pagoda at Point Defiance Park. Christmas Day. Tacoma, WA Mia Mezzaluna 66. Iilford HP5. Rodinal 1+25.
#pointdefiancepark #tacoma
#selfportrait
#pinhole
#blackandwhitephotography
#photography #mediumformat #filmphotography

Black and white pinhole photograph of the Pagoda at Point Defiance Park in Tacoma. The brick building with a tiled roof sits in a quiet courtyard after rain, with wet pavement reflecting light. A lone figure holding an umbrella appears softly blurred by long exposure, emphasizing stillness, motion, and atmosphere.

December 31, 2025 at 5:34 AM

Ken Gibson

@kengibsonphotography.com

Japanese Garden at Point Defiance Park. Christmas Day. Tacoma, WA Mia Mezzaluna 66. Iilford HP5. Rodinal 1+25.
#pointdefiancepark #tacoma
#selfportrait
#pinhole
#blackandwhitephotography
#photography #mediumformat #filmphotography.

Black and white pinhole photograph taken at the Pagoda in Point Defiance Park in Tacoma on Christmas Day. A winding path runs through a Japanese garden with bare trees, stone lanterns, and fallen leaves. A distant figure holding an umbrella appears softly blurred by long exposure, creating a quiet, atmospheric scene.

December 30, 2025 at 6:07 AM

Ken Gibson

@kengibsonphotography.com

Japanese Garden at Point Defiance Park. Christmas Day. Tacoma, WA @mia_pinhole_cameras Mezzaluna 66. Iilford HP5. Rodinal 1+25.
#pointdefiancepark #tacoma
#selfportrait
#pinhole
#blackandwhitephotography
#photography #mediumformat #filmphotography

Black and white pinhole photograph taken at the Pagoda in Point Defiance Park on Christmas Day. A Japanese garden with shaped trees, stone paths, and a wooden gate appears softly blurred by long exposure. A faint, ghosted figure holding an umbrella— the photographer—stands within the scene, partially dissolving into the landscape, suggesting self-portraiture, motion, and impermanence.

December 29, 2025 at 5:44 AM

Ken Gibson

@kengibsonphotography.com

Christmas Day at Old Town Dock. Tacoma, WA. @miapinholecameras.bsky.social Mezzaluna 35 6x6.
#oldtowndock
#tacoma
#pinholephotography
#blackandwhitephotography
#longexposure
#photography
#pinhole

Black and white pinhole photograph taken at Old Town Dock in Tacoma on Christmas Day. A wooden pier stretches into calm water under an overcast sky, with a bench on the left and railings on both sides. The long exposure creates soft blur and subtle ghosting, emphasizing stillness, emptiness, and the passage of time.

December 28, 2025 at 6:43 AM

Ken Gibson

@kengibsonphotography.com

#postalley
#pikplacemarket
#icm
#streetphotography
#grsnaps
#photography
#blackandwhitephotography

Black and white intentional camera movement photograph taken in Post Alley at Pike Place Market in Seattle. Three figures walk down a rain-soaked cobblestone alley between tall brick and concrete buildings. The people and surroundings are softly blurred by motion and rain, emphasizing movement, texture, and the fleeting nature of the moment.

December 27, 2025 at 6:27 AM

Ken Gibson

@kengibsonphotography.com

Transience through space and time. People and objects ebb and flow, appear , disappear, and reappear throughout the day, months, and year in this space. Always changing, yet predictable.
#pikeplacemarket #seattle #icm #neon #photography #intentionalcameramovement #bnw

Black and white intentional camera movement photograph of a crowded indoor market aisle beneath glowing neon signs and hanging lights. Faces and bodies blur together as people move through the frame, with streaks of light and layered motion suggesting the ebb and flow of time, movement, and transience within a busy public space.

December 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM

Ken Gibson

@kengibsonphotography.com

Wings of liberation. Córdoba Pride 2025. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that our second evening in Córdoba, Argentina back in November was the culmination of the city's annual Pride celebration. Pride is universal.
#icm #grsnaps #pride #argentina #photography

Black and white intentional camera movement photograph from Pride 2025 in Córdoba, Argentina, showing a blurred figure in motion amid a crowd. Light and fabric streak across the frame, suggesting movement, energy, and celebration without distinct facial details, conveying the dynamic atmosphere of the event.

December 24, 2025 at 7:03 AM

Ken Gibson

@kengibsonphotography.com

Rain never stops people from going about their days in the Pacific northwest. Post Alley at Pike Place Market. Seattle, WA.
#pikeplacemarket #seattle #icm #cycling #rain #icmphtography #bnw #photography