Lonely figures in a black-and-white world: mesmerizing images by a Japanese photographer

Lonely people wandering in unusual, surreal surroundings, all in black and white—this is the hallmark of Japanese street photographer Junichi Hakoyama. A stunning interplay of light and shadow is evident in each photograph. Looking at his work, it becomes clear that the best photographs are simple yet incredibly sincere.

In his works, Junichi Hakoyama immortalizes silhouettes in urban environments, plays beautifully with contrasts, and reminds us of the beauty of the unbreakable rules of composition.

The photographer skillfully captures each image with his Leica M Monochrom rangefinder camera, placing a solitary figure within a certain part of the frame. The compositional style will particularly impress lovers of geometric designs.