What does it mean to *truly see* the spaces we inhabit?
In her powerful series, “I Imagined It Empty”, artist Ruth Lauer Manenti (@lauermanenti) turns her 1940s Catskill home into a canvas of memory, loss, and quiet beauty. When Ruth first saw the house, others had overlooked it, but she envisioned a sanctuary — a place where light and simplicity could hold traces of loved ones long gone.
Through her lens, she captures these fleeting, delicate moments of life in her projects “I Imagined It Empty” and “Engravings”, each frame paying tribute to the legacies we hold close. For Ruth, a home is more than walls; it’s a vessel for memory, meaning, and the beauty of letting go.
🌄 Step into Ruth’s world and discover the poetry of everyday spaces.
@patrickleehubbard @steve.bisson @urbanautica #ImaginedItEmpty #RuthLauerManenti #PhotographyArt #MemoryAndLegacy #CatskillMountains #ArtInEveryday #QuietMoments #HomeAsSanctuary
Thank you @al_brydon for the beautiful print. An upcoming guest on The Urbanaut Podcast. There is great story behind this print and I am looking forward to the upcoming release.
Known for capturing the intersection of human infrastructure and nature, Scott Conarroe’s large-format landscapes are visual time capsules. 🌅🚂
From documenting North American railways in By Rail to coastlines in By Sea, Scott’s long-exposure photography reveals the beauty, fragility, and history within our everyday surroundings. His work invites us to pause, observe, and reflect on the spaces we often take for granted. 🌍📸
🔍 Dive into the delicate balance of the natural world and human intervention through Scott’s lens. Like, share, and follow for more inspiring stories from the world of photography!
🎧 Listen to his full episode on The Urbanaut Podcast. [Link in bio]
#ScottConarroe #LandscapePhotography #ByRail #BySea #PhotographyReel #TheUrbanautPodcast #DocumentaryPhotography #LongExposure #VisualTimeCapsule #NorthAmericanLandscapes #PhotographyInspiration #urbanautica
Through the lens of Joel Redman (@joelredman1), we’re taken to the edges of the world—where fragile landscapes and ancient cultures collide. From the deserts of North America to the icy expanses of the Arctic, Joel’s photography tells the powerful stories of the Sámi people fighting to protect their land and culture from industrial threats. His projects, like Stray from the Path and Resistance, go beyond beautiful scenery—they reveal the delicate balance between humanity and nature.
Joel’s work leaves us with a compelling question: Can photography inspire us to take action as both our environment and cultures face unprecedented challenges? 🌍📷
🔗 Check out his work: www.joelredman.com
Newsletter: open.substack.com/pub/joelredman
#JoelRedman #PhotographyLovers #EnvironmentalPhotography #StrayFromThePath #Resistance #IndigenousRights #VisualStorytelling #TheUrbanautPodcast #ArtAndActivism #ClimateChange #Urbanautica
Meet Thero Makepe, a Botswana-born photographer whose work explores identity, memory, and activism. From honoring a heroic pilot in Fly Machine to paying tribute to his blind jazz musician grandfather in Music From My Good Eye, Thero’s photography challenges us to reflect on the power of memory and the stories we carry. 📷🌍
Curious to hear more? Dive into his inspiring journey and discover how he blends personal and national narratives into powerful art. 🎧 Don’t miss this one!
🔗 Listen now via the link in bio! 🎙️
#TheroMakepe #Photography #VisualStorytelling #CulturalIdentity #ArtAndActivism #NewEpisode #Podcast #ListenNow
Ep 43 Insights from Patrick
📸✨ Storytelling Through Walking ✨📸
Meet British photographer Paul Walsh (@paulwalshphotography), whose creative journey began with a single step. From the post-industrial canals of Birmingham to the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, Paul’s work explores the deep emotional connection between memory, place, and time. 🌍🚶♂️
Through his lens, ordinary landscapes transform into profound visual narratives, capturing the forgotten, the transient, and the deeply personal. His project “Walking with Strangers” takes us through his 1,700-kilometer journey across Spain, where every step tells a story.
🔗 Check out his work: paulwalshphotography.co.uk
🎧 Watch our full episode with Paul on YouTube and Spotify: Link in the Bio
@patrickleehubbard @steve.bisson @urbanautica
#PaulWalsh #PhotographyLovers #WalkingWithStrangers #CaminoDeSantiago #VisualNarrative #ArtisticJourney #urbanautica #TheUrbanautPodcast #PhotographyDiscussion
Meet Martin Cregg, an acclaimed Irish photographer and educator whose work goes beyond documenting places—it’s about uncovering the deep connections between memory, identity, and environment. From his long-term project “Midlands”, showcasing the transformation of rural Ireland, to the deeply personal “A Fading Landscape”, Martin’s photography tells powerful stories of change, heritage, and history. His project “The Plot” takes us through the streets of Dublin, retracing the steps of the Irish War of Independence.
Martin’s message to creatives? 🌱 Embrace the slow process. Let the land and the stories speak. Meaningful work takes patience, personal connection, and an openness to history.
🎥 Watch now to discover the roots of his inspiring work.
https://youtu.be/kzbP3n2uM4U
#MartinCregg #IrishPhotography #TheUrbanautPodcast #Midlands #AFadingLandscape #ThePlot #VisualStorytelling #IrishHistory #DocumentaryPhotography
Weekly discussion about the episode.
Ever wondered what makes a photographer switch from covering world-famous events like Wimbledon to capturing the complex realities of wildlife conservation? 📸🌍
In this clip, award-winning photographer David Chancellor shares the turning point that changed everything. Disillusioned by the commercial side of sports photography, David took a bold step and followed his passion for deeper, more impactful storytelling—leading him to Africa for his transformative project, “Elephant Story.” 🐘🌿
Want to hear the full story behind how David uncovered the controversial practice of hunting elephants to fund conservation? 🎧 Dive into our latest episode of The Urbanaut Podcast and explore how he found his true calling in the wild.
🔥 Watch now: [Link in Bio]
🎙️ Full episode: [Link in Bio]
🦁 Follow: @chancellordavid for more stunning wildlife photography
🔗 Don’t miss it! Tap the link in bio for the full episode and let us know how this story resonates with you! 👇
@patrickleehubbard @steve.bisson @urbanautica #DavidChancellor #TheUrbanautPodcast #ElephantStory #WildlifePhotography #ConservationMatters #PodcastReel #DocumentaryPhotography #DiscoverMore #BehindTheLens
Ep. 41 - David Chancellor, Discussion with Patrick
Nausicaa is a documentary photographer whose work explores the intersections of faith, identity, and death. In our latest conversation The Urbanaut Podcast, she shares her journey from Italy to New York and beyond, diving into powerful projects like “Ordination”, documenting women priests excommunicated by the Vatican, and her latest project, “Death is a Photograph”.
🌿 What’s Inside:
- Exploring religious disobedience and gender inequality in “Ordination”
- Reflecting on life, death, and photography in “Death is a Photograph”
- Nausicaa’s creative process and the power of analog photography 🎞️
🔗 Head to the link in bio to watch the full episode!
@nausicaagiuliabianchi @patrickleehubbard @steve.bisson @urbanautica
#NausicaaGuilaBianchi #TheUrbanautPodcast #DocumentaryPhotography #FaithAndIdentity #DeathAndArt #PhotographyExploration #WomenInReligion #PodcastLife #Urbanautica #VisualStorytelling
