TITLE: I put a seashell to my ear and it all comes back

I Put a Seashell to My Ear and It’s All Come Back” is a quiet reflection on memory, transformation, and the raw poetry of the human body in nature. Shot on analog film, this photograph speaks to the invisible threads that connect us to the past—our bodies becoming vessels of emotion, time, and inner landscapes.

The image exists between vulnerability and strength, stillness and movement. It captures a moment that feels both intimate and universal—a return to something ancient, intuitive, and deeply feminine. Light, texture, and skin interact like fragments of a forgotten dream.

Rather than presenting the nude as an object, the photograph invites the viewer to feel—to listen, as one might to a seashell. What echoes back is not just sound, but a sense of origin, echo, and continuity.

AUTHOR: Tal Brushel (Israel)

Tal Brushel is an analog photographer and visual artist whose work bridges the worlds of fashion, portraiture, and documentary storytelling. Known for his cinematic use of light and sensitivity to detail, his imagery often explores the relationship between people and the natural world. Working primarily with medium format film, Tal approaches each frame as a quiet, emotional dialogue—rooted in intuition, atmosphere, and timeless aesthetics. His practice blends artistic intention with raw authenticity, aiming to create photographs that linger beyond the surface.