Pavel Gospodinov’s photographs of Balchik in Bulgaria use mist and long exposures to simplify boats, piers and harbor buildings. His original statement follows, then the restored gallery.

“Fine Art Photography is my current passion. I am attracted to the black and white long exposure photography, because it is very close to the photographic impressionism, minimalism and surrealism, I admire so much. I love shooting water, clouds and buildings using long exposures but recently started to create images with people involved as well.

These photos were taken in Balchik, a Black Sea coastal town and seaside resort, about 42 km northeast of Varna. The town sprawls scenically along hilly terraces descending from the Dobruja plateau to the sea.”

Fishing boats along a foggy shoreline in Balchik.Save

Long pier disappearing into thick fog over calm water.Save

Small boats along the shore with cranes faintly visible through fog.Save

Three fishing boats collecting their nets in the Port of Balchik, BulgariaSave
Three fishing boats collecting their nets in the Port of Balchik, Bulgaria

Harbor boats and a pier reflected in foggy water.Save

Cranes on a harbor shore reflected in pastel-colored water.Save

The pier at the Port of Balchik, BulgariaSave
The pier at the Port of Balchik, Bulgaria
Тhe Port of Balchik in fogSave
Тhe Port of Balchik in fog
A narrow harbor breakwater and small figure in pale morning mist.Save
Тhe Port of Balchik in fog
Empty stone pier disappearing into fog with railings on both sides.Save
The pier at the Port of Balchik, Bulgaria
Boats on shore in front of distant harbor cranes obscured by fog.Save
Тhe Port of Balchik in fog
Sailboats reflected in glassy water beneath dense fog.Save
The pier at the Port of Balchik, Bulgaria
A small pink fish-shaped object on a sandy beach beside misty water.Save
The pier at the Port of Balchik, Bulgaria
A boy painting the sea at Port Balchik, BulgariaSave
A boy painting the sea at Port Balchik, Bulgaria

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