I see the world through a lens of curiosity. Cities, animals, quiet moments, black and white stillness, the people who show up along the way. These are the images I couldn’t stop myself from taking. Browse by collection below, and check back as new sets are added.
All photos by Iris Derke unless otherwise noted.
Black and White
The world is full of color, so why is it that switching to black and white stops you in your tracks? Ten images that asked to be seen without it.
Cities
Urban. Cities. Views. Lives. New York City, Zagreb, and beyond. Ten images from the streets, parks, and corners that made me stop and look.
Animals
Mongolian horses. Croatian cats. A Hudson sunset companion. Seventeen images of the creatures that showed up and stayed in the frame.
People and Moments
Lincoln Center. Zagreb. Central Park. NYC social clubs and quiet mornings. The moments New York hands you when you’re paying attention.
Nature
185 feet below the surface. A Black Sea sunrise. The Mongolian steppe. Central Park at eclipse. Nature has been generous with the show.
New collections are added regularly. Each photo set lives as its own post so it can grow over time. If you have a favorite image or want to see more from a particular place or subject, leave a comment on the collection.
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