Beyond Color: Thedarkquem
Welcome to Thedarkquem.
There's nothing like monochrome to bring out the colours of the soul.
Through images, explore Abidjan and beyond, through these shades of grey that give life to emotions and the timeless.
Each photograph tells a story without words, a kind of silence, a moment captured in the mix of light and shadow.
Most of these photos were taken with my mobile phone.
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