© Hersley-Ven Casero
Series Finalist · Open Call 2022
Hersley-Ven Casero
Dumaguete City, fondly referred to as ‘The City of Gentle People,’ is home to islanders whose cultural identity is deeply intertwined with the salt and water of their surroundings. This close-knit community has a profound connection to the sea, relying on it for nourishment, respite from the scorching tropical sun, inspiration, and abundant enjoyment. The ocean’s vibrant life is mirrored in the dynamic scenes unfolding along its shoreline, where time seems to ebb and flow with the rhythm of the tides. In this leisurely setting, the community members find ample opportunities for play and revelry. Every day, the sea beckons them to indulge in its delights, and every moment of joy is worth capturing.
In the photographic series “The Gentle People that Live by the Sea” by Hersley-Ven Casero, the photographer invites viewers to explore the ever-changing world and uncover the magic hidden within the mundane aspects of daily life. With a keen eye for detail, the photographer captures the essence of this gentle community and the boundless possibilities it offers. As the images reveal, the magic of Dumaguete City extends from the horizon to the depths of the sea, serving as a testament to the extraordinary beauty that can be found in the ordinary moments of life by the sea.
This is the tenth issue of Eyeshot Magazine always in limited edition of 500 copies, showcasing the thoughtful and creative photographs of the 70 talented photographers who have been selected as the winners, jurors’ picks and finalists of the Eyeshot Open Call 2022. The artworks were chosen from over 6000 photographssubmitted from more than 100 different countries, making this a truly global showcase of street and documentary photography.
Eyeshot Magazine #10
The first Eyeshot Open Call, a reading of contemporary street and documentary photography across continents and approaches. Issue #10 collects seventy photographers selected from over six thousand submissions across one hundred countries. The works move between street observation, documentary practice, intimate portraiture, and political witness, presented as an annual reading of what photography is doing now.
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Open Call 2026
The next edition of the Eyeshot Open Call. Submissions open annually. Single images and series are welcome from photographers working in street and documentary photography.
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Each edition is read by a different international jury of photographers, editors, and curators. The full list of jurors who have read for Eyeshot is on the past jurors page.
OPEN CALL 2022
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The 2022 reading's first selection. Six awarded works across single and series.
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The 2022 reading image after image. Fifty single photographs read by the jury.
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The 2022 reading in long-form sequences. Twenty photo essays read by the jury.