“Chasing Shadows: The Geometric Dance in Ömer F Kuranli’s Captivating Phone Photography”

Ömer F Kuranli characterizes Istanbul’s Levent-Nispetiye area as a “skyscraper-filled commercial center housing a cluster of independent properties, home to multiple dynamic startups.”

He mentions that the day he captured this image began rather unremarkably. “I had been caught up in my typical routine, but around noon I ventured out with a friend to meet some corporate leaders and discuss a project we were collaborating on. It’s quite normal for people here to take a break from the office hustle and find relief through lunchtime sports. At the venue where we gathered, a startup had established a basketball and tennis court to unite their employees and spark social interaction.”

Kuranli reflects that when he initially started using a camera in 2013, he often felt unsatisfied with the outcomes. “I was enthusiastic about documenting everything I encountered until one day I pondered: what really inspires me?” Gradually, this inquiry naturally directed him toward minimalism. “What fascinated me,” he states, “crystallized around geometry, hue and abstract shapes defined by repetition. Now my vision is perpetually attuned to identify these elements.”

On this bright afternoon, something captivating drew his attention: “A flawless balance of commanding geometry, contrasting hues, human presence and the dance of shadows.”