A black and white photograph of a skateboarder performing a trick on the side of a bridge.
A black and white photograph of a person walking down a narrow, sunlit street flanked by tall buildings.
A black and white photograph of a surfer carrying a surfboard along a Rio beach with waves and a mountainous background.
A black and white photograph of a person riding a motorcycle on a foggy, rural road.
A black and white photograph of birds perched on multiple electrical wires against a cloudy sky.
A black and white photograph of hot air balloons floating over a landscape with ancient temples and pagodas.
A black and white photograph of a skateboarder performing a wall ride.
A black and white photograph of a bicycle leaning against a wooden railing overlooking a serene river.
A black and white photograph of a person walking on a narrow pathway beside a body of water, with a large, old structure in the background.
A black and white photograph of two small sailboats grounded on a muddy shore with a landscape in the background.
A black and white photograph of a person wearing a hat and coat, descending an escalator in a subway station labeled "Beurs."
A black and white photograph of a vintage car parked in front of a historic building with domes and a tall minaret.
A black and white photograph of a person sitting on a cart pulled by a donkey, parked in front of a large metal door.
A black and white photograph of two boys grappling against a wall with an old Yamaha motorcycle parked nearby.
A black and white photograph of Rio with high-rise buildings and mountains in the background, taken from a cable car with visible cables in the foreground.
A black and white photograph of the rear of a vintage car parked in front of an ornate doorway with decorative ironwork.
A black and white photograph of a silhouetted palm tree with numerous bats flying in the sky around it.

Goovaerts' work is characterized by a strong emphasis on contrast, utilizing black and white tones to highlight the interplay of light and shadow. This choice of monochrome not only adds a timeless quality to the images but also draws attention to the textures, shapes and emotions within each scene.

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