Empty streets of Dubrovnik Croatia | Limited Edition of 10
Dubrovnik Old Town Street Scene in Black and White
Walking the streets of Dubrovnik in January is an entirely different experience than being here in the height of summer. When the cruise ships are docked and the walls are overflowing with visitors, it can be hard to imagine the city at rest. Yet in winter, as I discovered on this particular morning, the city empties out. The old stone passageways echo with silence, the air is cooler, and you feel like the city belongs only to you.
This image captures that rare moment — a deserted street in the heart of Dubrovnik’s Old Town, its limestone blocks polished to a soft shine after years of footsteps, rain, and sun. The garlands strung between buildings hint at the season just passed, but the mood here is more than festive; it’s contemplative. Black and white brings out the character of the stonework, the worn texture of the walkway, and the geometry of lanterns and arches that define this medieval cityscape.
As a photographer, I’m always searching for places where they reveal their most authentic selves. For Dubrovnik, that time isn’t when the postcards are made in July or August. It’s in January, when the tourists are gone, the shop shutters are half-closed, and the city whispers its history without interruption. That’s why this piece feels more than documentary — it’s a portrait of place and mood, pared down to essentials.
Every print I make is hand-signed and produced using archival materials, so the richness of the tones remains intact. This isn’t a computer-generated scene or a stock image — I was there, waiting for the right moment when the light struck the pavement and no one else entered the frame. That honesty is what I strive to convey in all my fine art photography.
If you’re drawn to imagery that evokes stillness and timelessness, this piece belongs on your wall. It’s not just about Dubrovnik as a destination — it’s about the universal experience of walking through a place steeped in history, yet quiet enough to let your thoughts wander.
For those interested in exploring more images from this region, you’ll find additional works in my Croatia Photography collection. You can also discover more imagery with a similar enduring quality in my Timeless Photography collection.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2020
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
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This paper offers a balanced surface that enhances tonal depth, preserves fine detail, and reduces glare under typical indoor lighting conditions.
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