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Stories from a box
These images trace journeys through Italy, Greece, and beyond. The dated frames suggest they were taken between 1964 and 1965 a brief window in time, captured in colour and preserved in slides.
Who was he or she?
Why were they travelling?
Who was waiting for them at home?
This section begins to imagine the life of a man, or woman in motion a traveller moving through landscapes, cities, and moments that once felt ordinary, but now feel cinematic and full of possibility.
Below, you’ll find the captions I’ve written to gently influence possible narratives each one entirely imagined.
01
1 Between Two Peaks
Where are we standing? Is this the beginning of a journey, or the end of one? Why stop here, between these mountains, with the mist closing in? Who chose to press the shutter at this exact moment and what were they feeling?
02
2 Parked on Sunday
Whose car is this? Has it just returned, or is it about to leave? Why does the house feel so still? Was this taken before something changed or after everything already had?
03
3 Last Stop
Where is this tram heading? Who is sitting inside, just out of sight? Is someone arriving in this city for the first time, or quietly leaving it? What happened after the doors closed?
04
4 Watchful Towers
Why photograph this building on this day? Who is the figure standing below it? Are they visiting, waiting, remembering? What brought them to this square at this exact hour?
05
5 The Crossing
Where is this boat travelling to? Is this a holiday crossing, or something more permanent? Why does the shoreline remain unseen? What waits on the other side?
06
6 Beneath the Arches
What drew them beneath these arches? Was something important exchanged here? Who chose this shop, this street, this afternoon? What did they carry away that we cannot see?
07
7 Cold Engine
Who is she thinking about in this quiet pause? Is she about to arrive somewhere important, or leave something behind? Why was this moment worth preserving instead of the destination? What changed once the car moved again?
08
8 Stone and Silence
Who walked up these steps just before this was taken? Is this building tied to celebration, routine, or something more serious? Why choose this angle, slightly shadowed and distant? What story unfolded inside these walls?
09
9 Beyond the Bend
Where does this stretch of water carry us? Is this a place remembered clearly, or only through fragments like this? Why stop to photograph something so still and open? What waited just past the curve of the river?
10
10 The Long Way Home
Who decided to take this road instead of another? Is this a familiar route or a first-time journey? Why capture the view through the windshield rather than the passengers? What were they hoping to find at the end?
11
11 Held by the Hills
Where exactly are we standing in this layered landscape? Is this a moment of rest or reflection? Why frame the trees against distant mountains like this? What feeling lingered after the camera was lowered?
12
12 Somewhere Between Here and There
Where are they going, home, on holiday, or just into town? Who leaned out of the car window, and what were they saying in that moment? Is the traffic frustrating, or part of the adventure? Did this journey feel long and ordinary at the time or like the start of something new?
13
13 across the water
Where are we watching this from? a balcony, a ferry, a hotel window? Is this the first evening here, or the last? Why did the photographer wait until the light turned this deep shade of blue? Who stood beside them, just out of frame?
14
14 Departures Lounge
Who chose the seat facing the runway instead of the wall? Are they waiting to leave, or hoping someone will arrive? Why take the photograph in this in-between moment, before boarding is called? What thoughts pass through someone’s mind when they’re suspended between here and somewhere else?
15
15 Number Four
Is this someone’s new home, or one they’re about to leave? Why photograph the outside instead of the people inside it? Who first walked up that driveway with keys in hand? What kind of life unfolded behind those windows?
16
16 Behind the Houses
Whose washing once hung across these lines? Is this an ordinary afternoon, or a day worth remembering? Why capture the view from the back rather than the front? What small routines filled these gardens each day?
17
17 Between Buildings
What brought them down this street work, errands, something important? Why stop the car to take this photograph? Is this a place visited often, or just passing through? What was happening just beyond the frame?
18
18 Through the Haze
Where exactly is that hill rising from? Is this a destination or simply something glimpsed along the way? Why photograph it even though it feels far off and slightly blurred? What did it look like up close?
19
19 Layers of Land
Are these fields familiar, or completely new? Who pointed out this view and said, “Look at that”? Why does the horizon feel endless here? What journey led to this overlook?
20
20 Passing By
Is this taken from a train, a bus, or the back seat of a car? Why photograph something mid-motion instead of waiting to stop? Who was sitting beside the photographer? What place were they leaving behind?
21
21 The Long Pavement Home
Who walks this road every day? Is this early morning, or just before dusk? Why does it feel so quiet and still? What stories are tucked inside each identical door?
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1 Between Two Peaks
Where are we standing? Is this the beginning of a journey, or the end of one? Why stop here, between these mountains, with the mist closing in? Who chose to press the shutter at this exact moment and what were they feeling?
01
1 Between Two Peaks
Where are we standing? Is this the beginning of a journey, or the end of one? Why stop here, between these mountains, with the mist closing in? Who chose to press the shutter at this exact moment and what were they feeling?
02
2 Parked on Sunday
Whose car is this? Has it just returned, or is it about to leave? Why does the house feel so still? Was this taken before something changed or after everything already had?
03
3 Last Stop
Where is this tram heading? Who is sitting inside, just out of sight? Is someone arriving in this city for the first time, or quietly leaving it? What happened after the doors closed?
04
4 Watchful Towers
Why photograph this building on this day? Who is the figure standing below it? Are they visiting, waiting, remembering? What brought them to this square at this exact hour?
05
5 The Crossing
Where is this boat travelling to? Is this a holiday crossing, or something more permanent? Why does the shoreline remain unseen? What waits on the other side?
06
6 Beneath the Arches
What drew them beneath these arches? Was something important exchanged here? Who chose this shop, this street, this afternoon? What did they carry away that we cannot see?
07
7 Cold Engine
Who is she thinking about in this quiet pause? Is she about to arrive somewhere important, or leave something behind? Why was this moment worth preserving instead of the destination? What changed once the car moved again?
08
8 Stone and Silence
Who walked up these steps just before this was taken? Is this building tied to celebration, routine, or something more serious? Why choose this angle, slightly shadowed and distant? What story unfolded inside these walls?
09
9 Beyond the Bend
Where does this stretch of water carry us? Is this a place remembered clearly, or only through fragments like this? Why stop to photograph something so still and open? What waited just past the curve of the river?
10
10 The Long Way Home
Who decided to take this road instead of another? Is this a familiar route or a first-time journey? Why capture the view through the windshield rather than the passengers? What were they hoping to find at the end?
11
11 Held by the Hills
Where exactly are we standing in this layered landscape? Is this a moment of rest or reflection? Why frame the trees against distant mountains like this? What feeling lingered after the camera was lowered?
12
12 Somewhere Between Here and There
Where are they going, home, on holiday, or just into town? Who leaned out of the car window, and what were they saying in that moment? Is the traffic frustrating, or part of the adventure? Did this journey feel long and ordinary at the time or like the start of something new?
13
13 across the water
Where are we watching this from? a balcony, a ferry, a hotel window? Is this the first evening here, or the last? Why did the photographer wait until the light turned this deep shade of blue? Who stood beside them, just out of frame?
14
14 Departures Lounge
Who chose the seat facing the runway instead of the wall? Are they waiting to leave, or hoping someone will arrive? Why take the photograph in this in-between moment, before boarding is called? What thoughts pass through someone’s mind when they’re suspended between here and somewhere else?
15
15 Number Four
Is this someone’s new home, or one they’re about to leave? Why photograph the outside instead of the people inside it? Who first walked up that driveway with keys in hand? What kind of life unfolded behind those windows?
16
16 Behind the Houses
Whose washing once hung across these lines? Is this an ordinary afternoon, or a day worth remembering? Why capture the view from the back rather than the front? What small routines filled these gardens each day?
17
17 Between Buildings
What brought them down this street work, errands, something important? Why stop the car to take this photograph? Is this a place visited often, or just passing through? What was happening just beyond the frame?
18
18 Through the Haze
Where exactly is that hill rising from? Is this a destination or simply something glimpsed along the way? Why photograph it even though it feels far off and slightly blurred? What did it look like up close?
19
19 Layers of Land
Are these fields familiar, or completely new? Who pointed out this view and said, “Look at that”? Why does the horizon feel endless here? What journey led to this overlook?
20
20 Passing By
Is this taken from a train, a bus, or the back seat of a car? Why photograph something mid-motion instead of waiting to stop? Who was sitting beside the photographer? What place were they leaving behind?
21
21 The Long Pavement Home
Who walks this road every day? Is this early morning, or just before dusk? Why does it feel so quiet and still? What stories are tucked inside each identical door?
Travelling
01
1 The Moment Before Entry
Who are they waiting for inside those doors? Is this the beginning of something promised, or something required? Why does the light feel so heavy around them? What was said just before this moment?
02
2 An Afternoon in Bloom
Who suggested stopping here because the flowers looked too beautiful to pass by? Is this part of a planned outing, or an unplanned detour? Why did this particular patch of colour feel worth remembering? What were they talking about as they wandered along the path?
03
3 A Family Photo
Who insisted on taking this photograph right here? Is this excitement, obligation, or both? Why gather beside the car instead of inside? What changed after they walked through the doors?
04
4 The House That Watched Us Grow
Who stood in this driveway ? Is this a farewell, or just another ordinary afternoon? Why capture the house and not the people inside it? is it a special day?
05
5 Just Before
Who is she thinking about in this quiet second? Is she calm, or simply composed? Why photograph her alone instead of surrounded by others? What did she feel when she finally stepped forward?
06
6 After the Vows
Who reached for her hand as she came down the steps? Is this relief, joy, or something softer? Why does the doorway seem larger than she is? What promise echoes longest after the crowd fades?
07
7 On the Steps
What are they discussing so seriously? Is it about the ceremony, or something entirely unrelated? Why pause here instead of joining the others? What decision was made in this small exchange?
08
8 All of Us
Who will we recognize first when we look back at this? Is this gathering rare, or something that once felt ordinary? Why arrange everyone so carefully on these steps? What stories connect them beyond this day?
09
9 Halfway Up
Where is he headed in such a hurry? Is he arriving late, or leaving early? Why was this in-between moment chosen instead of a posed one? What was waiting for him at the top?
10
10 Waiting for Something to Happen
Whose idea was it to stop here? When they look back at this, will they remember the taste of the food or just how it felt to be there together?
11
11 Before We Went Inside
Is this a special dinner, or just somewhere they always go? Who suggested taking the photo in front of the sign? Did the evening turn out the way they hoped?
12
12 can you take a photo of us
why did they want a photo? are they going somewhere? is it a celebration? what are they to each other?
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13 let me take a picture
Did they come here on purpose, or just follow the path because it looked beautiful? Who suggested stopping among the flowers for a photo? Was this part of a family outing, or just a quiet afternoon with nothing urgent to do?
14
14 Among the flowers
Did she plant these flowers herself, or are they someone else’s pride? Why stand so still among something so alive? Was this an ordinary afternoon made memorable, or a rare visit dressed up as one?
15
15 Standing Side by Side
Is this a mother and daughter, sisters, or friends? Who chose the matching dresses coincidence or careful planning? Why take the photograph here, in the middle of the garden path? What did they talk about once the camera was put away?
16
16 Hold Still
Who decided this was the right spot ? Was this meant to mark an occasion, or simply to capture everyone looking their best? Did the dog cooperate at the exact right second, making this the photo they kept?
17
17 almost gone
Are they heading somewhere, or have they just returned? Why pause on the pavement instead of inside? Who lives in this house, and what kind of day have they had? Did they know this small moment would outlast them?
18
18 are we going?
Are they leaving for the evening, or arriving home? Who decided to take the photo before the light disappeared? What conversation followed once the engine started? Did this mark a beginning, or an ending?
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1 The Moment Before Entry
Who are they waiting for inside those doors? Is this the beginning of something promised, or something required? Why does the light feel so heavy around them? What was said just before this moment?
01
1 The Moment Before Entry
Who are they waiting for inside those doors? Is this the beginning of something promised, or something required? Why does the light feel so heavy around them? What was said just before this moment?
02
2 An Afternoon in Bloom
Who suggested stopping here because the flowers looked too beautiful to pass by? Is this part of a planned outing, or an unplanned detour? Why did this particular patch of colour feel worth remembering? What were they talking about as they wandered along the path?
03
3 A Family Photo
Who insisted on taking this photograph right here? Is this excitement, obligation, or both? Why gather beside the car instead of inside? What changed after they walked through the doors?
04
4 The House That Watched Us Grow
Who stood in this driveway ? Is this a farewell, or just another ordinary afternoon? Why capture the house and not the people inside it? is it a special day?
05
5 Just Before
Who is she thinking about in this quiet second? Is she calm, or simply composed? Why photograph her alone instead of surrounded by others? What did she feel when she finally stepped forward?
06
6 After the Vows
Who reached for her hand as she came down the steps? Is this relief, joy, or something softer? Why does the doorway seem larger than she is? What promise echoes longest after the crowd fades?
07
7 On the Steps
What are they discussing so seriously? Is it about the ceremony, or something entirely unrelated? Why pause here instead of joining the others? What decision was made in this small exchange?
08
8 All of Us
Who will we recognize first when we look back at this? Is this gathering rare, or something that once felt ordinary? Why arrange everyone so carefully on these steps? What stories connect them beyond this day?
09
9 Halfway Up
Where is he headed in such a hurry? Is he arriving late, or leaving early? Why was this in-between moment chosen instead of a posed one? What was waiting for him at the top?
10
10 Waiting for Something to Happen
Whose idea was it to stop here? When they look back at this, will they remember the taste of the food or just how it felt to be there together?
11
11 Before We Went Inside
Is this a special dinner, or just somewhere they always go? Who suggested taking the photo in front of the sign? Did the evening turn out the way they hoped?
12
12 can you take a photo of us
why did they want a photo? are they going somewhere? is it a celebration? what are they to each other?
13
13 let me take a picture
Did they come here on purpose, or just follow the path because it looked beautiful? Who suggested stopping among the flowers for a photo? Was this part of a family outing, or just a quiet afternoon with nothing urgent to do?
14
14 Among the flowers
Did she plant these flowers herself, or are they someone else’s pride? Why stand so still among something so alive? Was this an ordinary afternoon made memorable, or a rare visit dressed up as one?
15
15 Standing Side by Side
Is this a mother and daughter, sisters, or friends? Who chose the matching dresses coincidence or careful planning? Why take the photograph here, in the middle of the garden path? What did they talk about once the camera was put away?
16
16 Hold Still
Who decided this was the right spot ? Was this meant to mark an occasion, or simply to capture everyone looking their best? Did the dog cooperate at the exact right second, making this the photo they kept?
17
17 almost gone
Are they heading somewhere, or have they just returned? Why pause on the pavement instead of inside? Who lives in this house, and what kind of day have they had? Did they know this small moment would outlast them?
18
18 are we going?
Are they leaving for the evening, or arriving home? Who decided to take the photo before the light disappeared? What conversation followed once the engine started? Did this mark a beginning, or an ending?
People
01
1 Waiting by the Water
02
2 Beneath the Tree
03
3 on the fence
04
4 Captured Moment
05
5 Afternoon Light
06
6 Sat Waiting
07
7 Spring Day
08
8 Before the Jump
09
9 Peaceful Day
10
10 Working Horse
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11 On a Ride
12
12 Almost Caught
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13 Ripples in Water
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14 Hello Duck
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1 Waiting by the Water
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1 Waiting by the Water
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2 Beneath the Tree
03
3 on the fence
04
4 Captured Moment
05
5 Afternoon Light
06
6 Sat Waiting
07
7 Spring Day
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8 Before the Jump
09
9 Peaceful Day
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10 Working Horse
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11 On a Ride
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12 Almost Caught
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13 Ripples in Water
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14 Hello Duck
Abandoned photos
These images trace journeys around the world, discovered in an abandoned box of slides with no names, no dates, and no explanation.
Below, you’ll find the titles I’ve written to gently influence possible narratives. Each one is entirely imagined. They are not attempts to recover truth, but invitations to consider what could have been.
Animals
01
1 Cold Tropics
02
2 Crash Landing
03
3 Take the Picture
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4 Its Calm Here
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5 Waiting for Something
06
6 Outdoors Yoga
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7 Surrounded By Snow
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8 Join the Parrade
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9 Who is Going Next
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1 Cold Tropics
01
1 Cold Tropics
02
2 Crash Landing
03
3 Take the Picture
04
4 Its Calm Here
05
5 Waiting for Something
06
6 Outdoors Yoga
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7 Surrounded By Snow
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8 Join the Parrade
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9 Who is Going Next
People
01
1 The Last Lift of Winter
02
2 Watching the Horizon
03
3 Above a Frozen World
04
4 Long Walk by the Harbour
05
5 Carriage Through the Pines
06
6 Good Morning Mountain Village
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7 Among the Ruins
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8 The Forest That Fell Silent
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9 Crooked House on the Hill
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10 A Building Out of Place
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11 The Quiet Valley
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12 Still Water, Waiting
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13 Shadows Beneath the Arches
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14 Where the Sun Meets the Sea
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15 The Walk To Where
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16 The Gate to the Old City
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17 Weight of Winter
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18 Fountains After Dark
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19 The Frozen Falls
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20 Lights in the Snow
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21 Harbour Under Grey Skies
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22 The Striped Pavilion
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23 A Town Once Visited
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1 The Last Lift of Winter
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1 The Last Lift of Winter
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2 Watching the Horizon
03
3 Above a Frozen World
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4 Long Walk by the Harbour
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5 Carriage Through the Pines
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6 Good Morning Mountain Village
07
7 Among the Ruins
08
8 The Forest That Fell Silent
09
9 Crooked House on the Hill
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10 A Building Out of Place
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11 The Quiet Valley
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12 Still Water, Waiting
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13 Shadows Beneath the Arches
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14 Where the Sun Meets the Sea
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15 The Walk To Where
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16 The Gate to the Old City
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17 Weight of Winter
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18 Fountains After Dark
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19 The Frozen Falls
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20 Lights in the Snow
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21 Harbour Under Grey Skies
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22 The Striped Pavilion
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23 A Town Once Visited
Places
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