Fabrice Lambert

@lamfa

Photos only, and all photos are my own. French Canadian 🇫🇷🇨🇦, French Army Veteran. 📍Quebec, Canada

138 Following433 Followers358 Posts

Bluesky

Is this your profile?Claim it and lamfa.dirty.social is yours.Claim profile

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· 22d

"Silhouette of Endurance". #photography #blackandwhite #monochrome #minimalism #nature #quebec #canada #eastcoastkin #mountainmonday

A black-and-white photograph captures the lower slope of a mountain, where dense coniferous trees and textured rock form a dark, diagonal mass rising from the bottom left. Above, a vast, smooth expanse of pale sky fills the upper two-thirds of the frame, creating a stark visual separation between earth and atmosphere. A few scattered evergreens cling precariously along the ridgeline, their silhouettes sharp against the muted heavens. One lone, bare tree stands slightly apart near the top left, introducing a fragile vertical accent. Light is soft and diffuse, with no direct sun or harsh shadows, lending the scene an air of quiet stillness and suspended time. The composition emphasizes asymmetry, depth, and the monumental presence of the land. The mood is meditative, suggesting solitude, endurance, and the unseen forces shaping the landscape. No people, water, or structures are visible—only the raw, unbroken forms of nature. The image invites reflection on what lies beyond the visible, especially the unseen summit and the space that surrounds it.

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· 22d

Week #29 of 52Frames: Distortion! “The Primal Kick”. #52frames #52frames_distortion #ICM #photography #blackandwhite #monochrome #minimalism #abstract #quebec #canada #eastcoastkin

This black and white fine art photograph captures a moment of intense, abstracted motion, rendered through intentional camera movement. In the lower left, a soccer ball rests with sharp, swirling clarity, a sphere of coiled potential energy against the dark, textured grain of the background. To its right, the running player's lower body is captured as a violent, diagonal blur of black and white. Superimposed over this movement, in the center of the frame, is the second player, frozen in a crouched, defensive stance. Only one of the defensive player's feet is visible, creating a momentary, ghostly barrier directly in the path of the runner. The background dissolves into soft, horizontal strokes, creating a sense of speed and disorientation that mirrors the high-stakes tension of the scene. The composition balances the perfect, stable circle of the ball against the chaotic, dissolving blur of the runner, while the sudden appearance of the second player introduces a complex narrative of pursuit, evasion, and the very real distortion of one player into another within a single, fragmented frame.

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· 24d

"Roots in Time". #Growing is a persistent, upward aspiration, we can find everywhere. #photography #color #landscape #minimalism #nature #quebec #canada #eastcoastkin #blueskyartshow

A shallow-angle landscape photograph captures a cluster of vibrant green grass in sharp focus in the immediate foreground, growing from dark earth. The blades are slender, with some showing subtle brown tips, suggesting resilience. Behind this textured foreground, the scene blurs into soft, out-of-focus layers: a muted grey-blue water body, followed by hazy, rounded landforms in shades of muted green and teal under a pale, overcast sky. The composition uses a very shallow depth of field to draw intense attention to the small patch of grass, making it the singular point of clarity and vitality against a dreamy, ethereal background. The overall lighting is diffuse and even, creating a calm, quiet atmosphere. The image feels grounded and intimate, with the small, focused grass contrasting with the vast, unfocused world beyond.

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· 26d

“The Keeper’s Vigil”. Pointe-des-Monts Lighthouse. #photography #color #landscape #nature #minimalism #lighthouse #quebec #canada #eastcoastkin

A long-exposure photograph captures a red-and-white striped lighthouse standing on a rocky shoreline. The 20-second exposure smooths the water into a glass-like surface, reflecting the soft, diffused light of an overcast sky. A small red-roofed building sits adjacent to the lighthouse, partially obscured by grass and rocks. The scene is dominated by muted tones—pale blues, grays, and whites—with the lighthouse’s stripes providing the only bold color contrast. The horizon blends seamlessly with the sky, creating a sense of vastness and stillness. Subtle textures in the water and rocks add depth without disrupting the image’s meditative quality.

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· 29d

Week #28 of 52Frames: In The Center! “The Arrow to Nowhere”. #52frames #52frames_inthecenter #photography #blackandwhite #monochrome #minimalism #quebec #canada #eastcoastkin

A single signalization arrow, its white lines worn but unmistakable, stretches across a near-abandoned parking lot, fading into the distance like a question without an answer. The asphalt beneath it is cracked and uneven, its surface etched with time—subtle shadows and textures that speak of passage, of journeys taken or left behind.

The photograph captures this scene in stark black-and-white, where contrast becomes both a guide and a barrier. The arrow stands out against the grainy, textured background, its precision highlighting the chaos around it. The lighting is even, with no harsh shadows, yet there’s a softness to the way light falls across the asphalt, as if the scene itself is holding its breath.

This image feels like standing at the edge of a decision, where every step forward is both an act of faith and surrender. The parking lot, once filled with movement, now lies still, its silence broken only by the arrow’s quiet insistence. It doesn’t promise an end—only that you must keep walking, even if the path leads nowhere.

There’s something haunting in this image, a tension between order and decay. The arrow is both a guide and a question mark, its message unclear, its destination unknown. It invites the viewer to project their own narratives onto it: Is this the right way? Or just another path that leads to emptiness?

The composition is simple yet powerful, with the arrow serving as a focal point that draws the eye through the image. The lack of color strips away distractions, leaving only texture and light—grainy, uneven, yet undeniably present. There’s a weight to it, a quiet ache that lingers in the way the arrow fades into the horizon, as if even its own purpose is uncertain.

It’s a meditation on signs, on trust, on the stories we tell ourselves to keep moving forward—even when the world around us has already stopped. It lingers in the mind like an unanswered question, leaving the viewer to wonder: What happens when the arrow points nowhere?

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· Jul 11

"Pause on the Edge". A #quiet moment at the summit. #photography #blackandwhite #monochrome #minimalism #nature #quebec #canada #eastcoastkin #blueskyartshow

This black-and-white photograph captures a moment of profound stillness atop a rugged summit overlooking the Fjord du Saguenay and Tadoussac. A solitary wooden bench sits on a rocky outcrop, its weathered surfaces inviting contemplation against the vast landscape. The bench serves as a quiet invitation to pause and reflect on nature's beauty.

The image is bathed in soft light with subtle contrasts between bright rock patches and deeper tree shadows. The stone beneath the bench adds texture, while the absence of human presence enhances solitude. An overcast sky adds introspection, creating a tranquil mood where time seems to slow down.

The composition balances the bench as a focal point against surrounding textures and shapes. Without color, the viewer focuses on light/shadow interplay and nature's patterns. This scene feels timeless and personal—a place for quiet reflection where one could sit for hours, emerging with renewed calm.

This photograph is more than an image; it's an experience of stillness that lingers. It speaks to solitude's strength, unspoiled landscapes' beauty, and the peace found in nature. The simple bench becomes a symbol of pause—a reminder to breathe and appreciate the world around us.

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· Jul 10

“The Grass Sings in Baie-Saint-Paul”. #photography #color #landscape #nature #minimalism #quebec #canada #eastcoastkin

A tranquil Baie-Saint-Paul landscape captured during a light walk from train station to beach, this photograph invites quiet contemplation. Tall grasses sway gently in the foreground, their slender stems reaching upward as if guided by an unseen force. Slightly blurred tips suggest movement, evoking the soft caress of wind through delicate blades.

The scene is a lush tapestry of green punctuated by small yellow flowers, creating subtle brightness against the verdant expanse. A softly focused background stretches toward a vast blue sky, unmarred by clouds, mirroring the stillness below and creating harmony between earth and heaven.

Natural light bathes the grasses with gentle illumination, casting subtle shadows that add depth to their textures. The even lighting avoids harsh contrasts, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in the plants' undulating forms without distraction. There's a sense of solitude here—not isolation but connection—to nature's rhythms, the quiet beauty often overlooked in everyday life.

This image captures more than landscape; it encapsulates emotion and time suspended. It feels as if one could stand right there, breathing in grass scents, feeling wind against skin, reminded of beauty found in simplicity. The composition masterfully uses depth of field to focus on textures while leaving the background softly blurred, creating vastness.

Colors are rich yet understated: greens and yellows complementing blue without overpowering it. There's an organic balance as if nature itself framed this scene. It celebrates small wonders—how light dances on grass, how wind shapes movement—and invites pause to find magic in ordinary moments.

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· Jul 10

“Wires Whispering to the Sky”. #photography #color #landscape #nature #mountain #industrial #minimalism #quebec #canada #eastcoastkin

A quiet dawn unfolds over a vast boreal forest, where towering evergreens stretch toward a sky painted in soft blues and scattered clouds. The air is still, carrying only the faintest hint of dew on the needles below. Dominating the left side of the frame are two slender power pylons, their lattice structures reaching upward like sentinels, their wires stretching taut against the horizon as if pulling the sky itself into a delicate balance.

The road beneath them is narrow and winding, disappearing into the distance where it meets the forest’s edge, suggesting a journey—perhaps one that leads to the distant mountains or the source of the energy humming through those invisible currents. The pylons stand as silent witnesses to both time and industry, their presence a reminder of human hands shaping the land while nature remains untouched, resilient.

The light is gentle, casting long shadows that soften the edges of the scene, as if the world is just waking from sleep. There’s a sense of stillness here, a moment frozen between the rush of modern life and the timeless rhythm of the wilderness. The image feels like a breath held—neither too loud nor too quiet, but perfectly poised between motion and rest.

It’s a place where progress and preservation coexist, where the hum of electricity contrasts with the whisper of wind through pines. There’s no hurry here, only the slow unfolding of day over land that has stood for centuries, now crisscrossed by lines that carry power but also, perhaps, the weight of what it means to live in a world both wild and wired.

This is not just a landscape; it’s a quiet dialogue between earth and sky, where industry meets nature without conflict, only coexistence. The image lingers like a thought—beautiful, complex, and impossible to look away from without feeling something shift inside.

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· Jul 6

Week #27 of 52Frames: A New Technique! “Blur of Discovery: A New Way on Seeing”. #52frames #52frames_anewtechnique #photography #color #abstract #minimalism #quebec #canada #eastcoastkin

This is a deliberately abstract photograph captured using the “free lensing” technique, an artistic method where the camera lens is intentionally moved or focused in a way that creates intentional blur, bokeh, and lens flare. The image evokes a sense of discovery and wonder, as if peering through a veil into a new world. Soft, atmospheric blur dominates the frame, turning a badge reading “John Cooper Works” into an ethereal, dreamlike composition. The shallow depth of field and the warm, glowing lens flare, tinged with red and purple hues, suggest a moment of transition, of seeing something new through a new kind of eye. The blurred shapes, the ghostly grid of dots in the background, and the soft glow of the illuminated sign create a feeling of mystery and anticipation, as if the camera is not just documenting reality, but experiencing it. This image is not a mistake; it is a celebration of imperfection as art. It invites the viewer to question what is real, what is captured, and what is imagined. The “new technique” is not just in the camera’s movement, but in the viewer’s interpretation. The image becomes a portal, a mirror, a window into the experience of perception itself. The artist embraces the blur not as a flaw, but as a language, one that speaks to the beauty of uncertainty, the thrill of the unknown, and the power of the human eye to find meaning even in the most abstract of moments. The photograph is a meditation on the act of seeing, reminding us that sometimes, the most powerful images are not the clearest, but the ones that make us pause, wonder, and feel. This is not just a photo. Iit is an experience, a feeling, a new way of looking at the world through the imperfect, beautiful lens of creativity.

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· Jun 30

"Whispering Bones of the Sea". #photography #blackandwhite #monochrome #minimalism #nature #quebec #canada #eastcoastkin

A hauntingly beautiful black-and-white photograph capturing a massive, weathered driftwood tree lying on the windswept sands of Portneuf-en-Mer. Its gnarled, skeletal branches twist skyward in a silent, defiant gesture, as if reaching for a life that has long since slipped away. The tree’s once-vibrant form is now stripped bare. Bark peeling, wood bleached by salt and sun, roots and limbs fused in a chaotic, organic sculpture. It rests half-buried in the textured, wind-sculpted sand, a testament to time’s relentless erosion. Behind it, the muted horizon blurs into a pale, cloud-draped sky, offering no sun, no storm, only the quiet, indifferent expanse of sea and sky. The image evokes a profound stillness, a moment suspended between decay and endurance. There is no color here, only shades of gray that deepen the emotional weight: the melancholy of loss, the dignity of surrender, and the quiet resilience of nature in its final, sculpted form. The composition is minimalist, yet dense with narrative: the tree is both monument and memory, a fallen giant whispering secrets of the tides, the wind, and the passage of seasons. The viewer is left to wonder: was this tree a sentinel of the shore, a storm’s casualty, or simply the tide’s forgotten treasure? The photograph does not explain, it invites. It does not command, it holds. In its silence, it speaks volumes: about the beauty found in endings, the strength in surrender, and the quiet, eternal dance between land, sea, and sky. This is not decay to be mourned, but transformation to be revered. A raw, honest portrait of nature’s quiet, unyielding poetry.

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· Jun 29

Week #26 of 52Frames: Wabi Sabi! “Uneven, Still Standing”. #52frames #52frames_wabisabi #photography #blackandwhite #monochrome #minimalism #quebec #canada #eastcoastkin

A monochrome close-up of aged, textured wood, its surface etched with the quiet poetry of decay. Cracks, peeling paint, and deep grain lines tell stories of sun, rain, and seasons passed. The image captures the Wabi Sabi essence, finding profound beauty in imperfection, humility, and the gentle erosion of time. The boards run horizontally, but none align perfectly. Each plank carries a different history, visible in its texture, thickness, and wear. The upper boards are heavily weathered, their surfaces layered with peeling paint and long, shallow grooves that run like quiet currents across the wood. Some areas are lighter, where paint has thinned and lifted, while others sink into darker tones where age and moisture have settled.

At the lower right, a darker vertical plank interrupts the horizontal rhythm. It is nearly black, smoother, and more compact, absorbing light rather than reflecting it. This block of darkness feels heavier and more silent, like a pause in the composition. Below the central boards, a lighter plank shows cracked paint with rough, tactile scratches, suggesting repeated touch or exposure.

The image has a subtle darkening at the edges, drawing attention inward and giving the sense that the wall exists in its own enclosed time. There is no focal point in the traditional sense. Instead, the eye moves slowly across textures, seams, and imperfections. The photograph conveys endurance rather than decay, a quiet coexistence of differences, and the beauty of materials shaped by use, repair, and patience rather than perfection.

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· Jun 22

Week #25 of 52Frames: Just Breathe! “Above the Noise”. #52frames #52frames_justbreathe #photography #color #moon #sky #quebec #canada #eastcoastkin

A minimalist photograph of the Moon suspended in a vast, clear blue sky. The Moon appears in a partial phase, softly illuminated, its pale surface textured with faint craters and gentle tonal variations. It is positioned low in the frame, surrounded by an expansive field of uninterrupted blue that dominates the image. There are no clouds, no birds, no horizon, and no reference points to scale or place. The sky feels open, silent, and weightless.

The composition emphasizes negative space, allowing the eye to rest and drift rather than search for detail. The Moon does not command attention aggressively; it simply exists, distant and calm, detached from earthly urgency. The uniform color of the sky creates a sense of mental quiet, as if sound and movement have been temporarily removed. The image conveys a feeling of stepping outside daily pressure, of looking upward and finding relief in distance and stillness.

Emotionally, the photograph suggests calm through separation. Stress feels far away, left somewhere below the frame. The Moon becomes a quiet companion rather than a subject, inviting the viewer to pause, slow their breathing, and remain present in the moment. The overall sensation is one of silence, spaciousness, and gentle release, as if time itself has softened.

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· Jun 15

Week #24 of 52Frames: Blue Hour! “Between Day and Nothing Much”. #52frames #52frames_bluehour #photography #color #quebec #canada #eastcoastkin

A wide, horizontal photograph taken during the blue hour shows a quiet, nearly empty parking lot bordered by tall trees. The sky fills most of the upper frame, rendered in a smooth, deep blue that signals the end of daylight without yet becoming night. Below, the scene is lit by evenly spaced streetlamps whose warm yellow light contrasts gently with the cool sky.

Several trees of different shapes rise from the edges of the lot, their dark silhouettes and muted green tones softened by the low light. On the left and center foreground, a few parked cars sit motionless, their pale bodies reflecting the glow of the lamps. Slight motion blur in nearby branches suggests a light breeze, adding a subtle trace of movement to an otherwise still scene.

In the midground, a white utility van is parked near a low building, reinforcing the everyday, utilitarian nature of the location. The pavement stretches wide and unoccupied, marked only by faint lines and shadows cast by the lights. No people are visible.

The overall atmosphere is calm and unremarkable, capturing a transitional moment when the day has ended but nothing of note has begun. The image emphasizes ordinariness, routine, and pause, using the blue hour not to dramatize the scene, but to quietly reveal it as it is.

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· Jun 9

Week #23 of 52Frames: Triangular Composition!! “Permitted Light”. #52frames #52frames_triangularcomposition #photography #blackandwhite #monochrome #minimalism #quebec #canada #eastcoastkin

A black and white photograph dominated by darkness, where a sharp triangular opening cuts through the frame from left to right. The triangle reveals a bright exterior scene: a light colored modern building with horizontal siding and a row of narrow rectangular windows, partially obscured by a leafy tree whose branches spread into the opening. The tree’s textured foliage contrasts with the rigid geometry of the architecture behind it. Above and below the triangle, deep shadow fills the image, forming a heavy, enclosing shape that feels like an overhang or ceiling pressing down on the scene. In the upper dark area, a faint circular recessed light is barely visible, hinting at an interior space, while the lower edge shows a strip of ground and a narrow path receding into darkness. The triangular shape acts like a controlled aperture, allowing only a measured amount of light and detail to pass through. The composition feels tense and deliberate, with nature and architecture confined within strict geometric boundaries. The overall mood is quiet, restrained, and slightly oppressive, as if the viewer is standing in a shadowed place, permitted only a narrow glimpse of the outside world through a precise, angular cut.

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· Jun 1

Week #22 of 52Frames: On The Ground! “At Rest Between Games”. #52frames #52frames_ontheground #photography #color #monochrome #minimalism #quebec #canada #eastcoastkin

A worn white soccer ball sits motionless on a rectangular stone slab embedded in a lawn. The camera is placed low, almost at ground level, so the ball appears solid and present, slightly left of center. Its surface is scuffed and marked, showing scratches and dirt that suggest long use rather than freshness. Around it, thick green grass grows unevenly, dotted with small yellow dandelion flowers. The stone slabs form a path that recedes gently into the background, becoming softer and blurrier with distance due to the shallow depth of field. The foreground stone is also out of focus, framing the ball in a narrow plane of sharpness. There are no people in sight, no sense of immediate action. The scene feels quiet and paused, as if play has ended or has yet to begin. The ball rests where it was left, grounded both physically and emotionally, evoking a moment of stillness, memory, and abandonment at the level of the earth.

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· May 25

Week #21 of 52Frames: Water! “Rules for a Vanishing Shore”. #52frames #52frames_water #photography #blackandwhite #monochrome #minimalism #landscape #quebec #canada #eastcoastkin

A black and white photograph of a warning sign standing alone in the St Lawrence River at high tide. The sign reads “Baignade interdite,” meaning swimming forbidden, and is mounted on a short post that disappears into the water. The river fills the entire frame, with no visible shoreline, horizon, or sky, creating an abstract and almost infinite space. The water appears smooth and mist-like due to a long exposure, erasing waves and surface detail. The sign remains sharp and legible, contrasting strongly with the soft, blurred surroundings. Its small size within the frame emphasizes isolation and vulnerability, as if it is being slowly swallowed by the river. The image conveys a quiet tension between human authority and natural forces. The warning feels both practical and symbolic, suggesting limits imposed by people in a landscape that does not acknowledge them. The mood is calm but unsettling, with water presented not as movement or reflection, but as a silent, enveloping presence that slowly overtakes everything in its path.

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· May 18

Week #20 of 52Frames: Meaningful Location! “Before the Beginning”. #52frames #52frames_meaningfullocation #photography #blackandwhite #monochrome #minimalism #abstract #quebec #canada #eastcoastkin

A black and white photograph shows three silhouetted sculptures of sailing ships mounted along the edge of an observation deck. The ships are simplified, angular forms with tall masts and sails, rendered entirely in dark silhouette against a pale, open sky. They appear aligned in a row, each slightly different in shape, suggesting a small fleet frozen at the moment of departure.

The sky to dominate the composition. Soft, scattered clouds drift in the distance, providing subtle texture without competing with the stark outlines of the sculptures. The ships seem to rest on a solid, dark base that anchors them to the land, even as their forms imply movement toward the unseen horizon.

The absence of detail and scale makes the ships feel symbolic rather than literal. They evoke the idea of leaving, abandonment, and uncertainty rather than heroic exploration. The surrounding emptiness amplifies a sense of quiet and suspension, as if time itself has paused at the instant of departure.

These sculptures stand at the Cartier-Roberval archaeological site, marking the departure of Roberval from the Cap-Rouge colony in 1543. The image reflects a moment of historical failure that nonetheless foreshadows future beginnings, including the eventual founding of Quebec City. Through silence, negative space, and restraint, the photograph transforms a historical location into a meditation on endings that unknowingly prepare the way for what comes after.

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· May 16

#Morning, before the first footstep at the observation deck of the Cartier-Roberval archaeological site, Quebec City. #photography #blackandwhite #monochrome #eastcoastkin #minimalism #quebec #canada #blueskyartshow

A black and white photograph shows a long, narrow observation deck seen from a low, centered viewpoint. The wooden planks of the floor run straight ahead, their grain sharply defined by early morning side light. Tall, smooth panels line both sides of the walkway, forming a quiet corridor that guides the eye toward a distant opening and a pale horizon beyond.

Sunlight enters from the left, casting elongated, parallel shadows across the floor and partially up the panels, creating a strong rhythm of light and darkness. The left side remains mostly in shade, while the right side glows softly, emphasizing contrast and texture. Subtle reflections appear on the vertical surfaces, hinting at trees and sky without clearly revealing them.

No people are present. The space feels still and suspended, as if time has paused just before movement begins. The perspective draws the viewer forward, suggesting passage rather than destination. The overall mood is quiet, introspective, and restrained, evoking early morning as a moment of awareness and anticipation rather than activity.

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· May 11

Week #19 of 52Frames: Slow Shutter! “The Impossible Hour”. #52frames #52frames_slowshutter #photography #color #monochrome #minimalism #abstract #quebec #canada #eastcoastkin

A frontal, tightly framed photograph of a white oven control panel in calm, even light. At the center, a green digital clock displays the impossible time “7:88,” sharply glowing against a dark background. The image is still, quiet, and visually simple, with no human presence and no sign of activity.

The photograph was made using a long exposure of more than fifty seconds, allowing the segmented digits to accumulate into the repeated “88” shape. To achieve this, the oven timer was set so seconds advanced like minutes, accelerating time in a subtle, playful way. The result is an intentional visual error rather than a malfunction.

The image carries a light touch of humor while remaining restrained. An oven clock is usually trusted as a symbol of routine, accuracy, and domestic order. By showing a time that cannot exist, the photograph quietly undermines that trust. Time appears stretched, distorted, and unreliable, turning a familiar object into a small paradox. The scene evokes waiting, slowness, and a gentle disorientation, as if the moment has slipped just beyond the rules we expect to govern everyday life.

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· May 4

Week #18 of 52Frames: Fast Shutter! “Unfiled”. #52frames #52frames_fastshutter #photography #blackandwhite #monochrome #minimalism #abstract #quebec #canada #eastcoastkin

A black and white photograph showing several sheets of local tax documents suspended in midair against a deep black background. The papers are caught at the exact moment of falling, frozen sharply by a fast shutter. They form a diagonal flow from the upper left toward the lower right of the frame. The upper group appears heavier and layered, with visible creases and printed text, while a single sheet has separated and drifts lower, increasing the sense of distance and pause.

The lighting is directional and controlled, revealing the texture of the paper and the fine lines of printed text without allowing the whites to become harsh. The surrounding darkness is vast and uninterrupted, creating strong negative space that outweighs the physical presence of the documents. No hands or human figures are visible, yet the gesture of release is implied, as if the papers have just been let go.

The image conveys a quiet suspension of time. Gravity seems momentarily denied, transforming ordinary administrative documents into abstract shapes caught between obligation and release. The mood is restrained and contemplative, with a subtle irony. What should fall, settle, and be filed instead hovers in silence, emphasizing interruption, detachment, and the brief relief of letting go.

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· Apr 28

Week #17 of 52Frames: Inspired By A Photographer! “Visual Echo”. Inspired by the words of Alex Kilbee. #52frames #photography #blackandwhite #monochrome #minimalism #abstract #quebec #canada #eastcoastkin

A black and white photograph composed of two distinct yet visually related elements. In the upper portion of the frame, the curved edge of a parasol hangs into view. Its fabric shows a repeating floral pattern, softly textured, with light passing through the weave. The parasol is cropped so that only its edge and underside are visible, turning it into an abstract shape rather than a recognizable object.

Behind it, occupying the lower half of the image, a dark hedge stretches horizontally across the frame. The hedge is out of focus, rendered as a dense silhouette of vertical forms that resemble a repeating pattern of soft spikes or brushstrokes. Though natural, it reads almost graphic, echoing the rhythm and repetition found in the parasol fabric above.

The shallow depth of field separates the two planes while visually linking them. The parasol appears light and suspended, its curved edge floating against the sky, while the hedge feels heavy and grounded, anchoring the image. Despite their different origins, one man-made and one organic, both elements mirror each other through pattern, density, and repetition.

There is no visible human presence. The photograph invites slow looking, encouraging the viewer to notice how unrelated forms can briefly align. The overall mood is calm and contemplative, focused on structure, visual rhyme, and the quiet order that can emerge when attention is paid to shape rather than subject.

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· Apr 20

Week #16 of 52Frames: Portrait (Of A Stranger)! “The Other Self”. #52frames #52Frames_portraitofastranger #photography #blackandwhite #monochrome #minimalism #quebec #canada #eastcoastkin

A black and white portrait of a man shown from the chest up, positioned to the left side of the frame and surrounded by deep black negative space. He wears a wide brimmed gaucho style hat and a simple vest, garments that suggest a role or identity rather than everyday attire. The hat casts a strong shadow over his eyes, hiding them completely and preventing eye contact with the viewer.

His head is slightly bowed, the face turned downward in a quiet, introspective posture. Light falls selectively across his cheek, nose, beard, and part of his mouth, revealing texture and age while leaving the upper half of the face unreadable. The expression is neutral, restrained, neither smiling nor tense, suggesting contemplation rather than emotion.

The background is entirely dark, offering no environmental context. This absence isolates the subject and reinforces the sense of distance and anonymity. The clothing appears intentional but not theatrical, as if the man is trying on a version of himself rather than fully becoming someone else.

The overall mood is calm, introspective, and distant. The image conveys the idea of a stranger not as an unknown person encountered in the world, but as an unfamiliar version of oneself. The portrait feels less like an introduction and more like a quiet observation of an identity that exists at the edge of possibility.

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· Apr 13

Week #15 of 52Frames: Red! “Red Under the Door”. #52frames #52frames_red #photography #color #minimalism #quebec #canada #eastcoastkin

A dark interior scene seen at floor level. The frame is divided horizontally. Most of the image is swallowed by deep shadow, with a matte black or very dark wall occupying the upper portion. Along the bottom edge of this wall, a thin, intense line of red light leaks out from beneath a closed door. The light is narrow but vivid, glowing sharply against the surrounding darkness.

Below the red line, a wooden floor stretches toward the viewer. The wood grain is visible but subdued, its natural browns muted by low light. The red glow spills softly onto the floorboards, creating a faint reflection and a gradual fade into darkness. The light feels controlled and intentional, not chaotic, as if carefully sealed behind the door.

There is no visible handle, hinge, or opening, only the suggestion of a barrier and what lies beyond it. The absence of detail behind the door heightens tension. The red light evokes danger, warning, and secrecy, while also recalling the subdued glow of a photographic darkroom. The overall mood is quiet, uneasy, and anticipatory, suggesting something hidden, forbidden, or unresolved just out of sight.

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· Apr 6

Week #14 of 52Frames: What Is It?! “Forced Proximity”. #52frames #52frames_whatisit #photography #color #minimalism #quebec #canada #eastcoastkin

A highly magnified macro photograph at a 1:1 scale showing an unidentified object rendered in intense red and orange tones. The frame is filled edge to edge with curved surfaces and dense perforated patterns, resembling a grid of small circular holes. The material appears synthetic, smooth in some areas and finely textured in others. The shallow depth of field brings one perforated section into sharp focus while adjacent forms fall into softness, creating a sense of visual pressure rather than clarity. Strong, saturated color dominates the image, eliminating any neutral space and preventing a calm or contemplative reading. The object cannot be immediately recognized at this scale, shifting the experience from identification to sensation. The bold chromatic choice and close framing create an impression of heat, intrusion, and confinement, as if the viewer is pressed against the surface with no distance to retreat.

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· Mar 30

Week #13 of 52Frames: High Key! “Suspended Control”. Extra Challenge: SOOC. #52frames #52Frames_highkey #photography #color #monochrome #minimalism #quebec #canada #eastcoastkin

A high key photograph showing the back view of a modern video game controller, centered and perfectly symmetrical against a nearly pure white background. The controller appears to float, detached from any visible surface. Its white shell blends softly into the surrounding brightness, while the darker triggers and shoulder buttons define the form with gentle contrast. The analog sticks rise subtly from the top, their rounded shapes emerging from the luminous field like small islands. A faint violet glow spills beneath the left and right trigger areas, adding a restrained hint of color and depth without breaking the overall whiteness. Fine details remain visible despite the extreme brightness, including the contours of the grips, the seams of the casing, and the small charging port at the center. The composition feels quiet, balanced, and minimal, transforming a familiar object associated with action and noise into something calm, suspended, and almost clinical. The image emphasizes stillness, control, and potential energy held in reserve, using light to erase context and reduce the scene to form, symmetry, and silence.

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· Mar 23

Week #12 of 52Frames: Low Key! “Dormant Interface”. #52frames #52Frames_lowkey #photography #blackandwhite #monochrome #minimalism #quebec #canada #eastcoastkin

A black-and-white photograph of a PlayStation 5 game controller resting on a dark, textured surface. The controller is positioned diagonally, emerging from deep shadow rather than being fully revealed. Only selected highlights define its form: the rounded grips, the subtle sheen of the plastic, the tops of the analog sticks, and the faint outlines of the face buttons. The background dissolves into near-black, with no visible environment, creating a strong sense of isolation and stillness.

The lighting is deliberately low key, with controlled reflections that sculpt the controller’s curves while leaving much of its body in darkness. This restrained illumination transforms a familiar high-tech object into a quiet, almost abstract presence. The absence of hands or any sign of use suggests inactivity, a moment of suspension before interaction begins.

The image emphasizes contrast, negative space, and silence rather than action or play. By presenting a modern gaming controller in a subdued, minimalist visual language, the photograph invites reflection on control, potential, and latency. The object appears less as a toy and more as an interface waiting to be activated, bridging the tension between advanced technology and visual restraint.

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· Mar 21

"Assembled Weight". Each different #Stone is carefully placed to compose a structure holding together since many decades. #photography #color #monochrome #eastcoastkin #quebec #canada #blueskyartshow

$A tightly framed photograph of a dry stone wall fills the entire image, leaving no sky or ground visible. The wall is built from irregular stones of varying sizes and colors, fitted together without visible mortar. Large slabs occupy the lower portion, their surfaces rough and uneven, showing subtle fractures and granular textures. One stone is bluish gray, another pale beige, another warmer and sandy, each carrying a distinct mineral character. Above them, smaller stones are stacked in denser layers, their shapes less regular, creating a rhythm of compression and balance. The joints between stones form narrow, dark gaps that suggest depth and weight. Thin vines and dried stems creep across the upper left portion of the wall, casting delicate shadows and hinting at slow natural reclaiming. The light is natural and directional, revealing fine details in the stone surfaces, from grain and erosion to slight discolorations caused by time and weather. Nothing moves, yet the image conveys long duration, human effort, and geological patience. The photograph invites close inspection, encouraging the viewer to read the wall as a record of assembly, endurance, and quiet coexistence between human construction and natural decay.$

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· Mar 16

Week #11 of 52Frames: Roll Of 24! “Miniature Mountain”. #52frames #52frames_rollof24 #photography #blackandwhite #monochrome #minimalism #quebec #canada #eastcoastkin #abstract

A black and white photograph shows a compact pile of ice blocks resting on the ground, lightly dusted with fresh snow. The ice is stacked unevenly, forming a small, rugged structure that resembles a miniature mountain range. Broad, flat slabs sit on top of thicker, irregular chunks, creating layered planes that suggest geological strata rather than a man-made pile.

Sunlight from the upper left strikes the ice directly, causing the snow crystals to glisten and the surfaces to glow softly. The light reveals subtle textures: granular snow on top, smoother and denser ice beneath. Shadows collect in the lower areas, especially in a hollow near the center of the pile, where a dark cavity opens like a small cavern. This recess adds depth and a sense of interior space, contrasting with the bright exterior planes.

The background is largely absent, rendered as a dark, unfocused field that isolates the subject and removes any clear sense of scale or location. Without contextual markers, the ice reads less as winter debris and more as a condensed landscape, shaped by chance, gravity, and time. The overall mood is quiet and contemplative, emphasizing stillness, temporary form, and the fragile solidity of frozen matter under clear daylight.

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· Mar 15

"Horizontal Witness". #photography #blackandwhite #monochrome #eastcoastkin #quebec #canada #stunday #landscape

$A black and white photograph structured in strong horizontal layers along the shore of the St. Lawrence River in winter. In the foreground, broken slabs of ice pile against one another, their sharp, irregular edges catching the light and creating a dense, tactile texture. The ice appears heavy and unstable, as if recently fractured by pressure and cold. Just beyond this jagged field, the river becomes a wide, pale band rendered smooth by long exposure. The movement of water and drifting ice is blurred into soft horizontal streaks, erasing individual forms and transforming motion into a calm, abstract surface. This central layer feels suspended between solid and liquid, suggesting time passing rather than a frozen moment. In the distance, across the river, a narrow strip of shoreline holds a row of small houses and leafless trees. The buildings are still and sharply defined, quietly observing the river without interacting with it. Dark trunks and rooftops form a subtle contrast against the lighter tones of snow and water. Above them, the trees create a thin, dark horizon line that closes the composition. The overall mood is silent and contemplative, emphasizing contrast between sharpness and blur, stillness and movement, human presence and natural process.$

Fabrice Lambert@lamfa· Mar 14

"Measured Passage". When the #Horizontal lines create a rhythm that the eye cannot escape. #photography #blackandwhite #monochrome #eastcoastkin #quebec #canada #blueskyartshow