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February 7, 2026

‘The photo we want to take is closer than we think’: Dominic Dähncke’s best phone picture

Cooped up during Covid, the Spanish photographer found inspiration in a broom … and a nail in the wall

‘The photo we want to take is closer than we think’: Dominic Dähncke’s best phone picture

TL;DR

  • Dominic Dähncke captured a photo of a broom standing upright on his rooftop in El Médano, Tenerife.
  • The photo was taken during a Covid lockdown in 2021, using his phone.
  • The broom was propped against a nail already in the wall, creating the illusion of telekinesis.
  • Dähncke suggests that photographic inspiration is often closer than people think, discouraging the belief that one must travel to major cities for street photography.
  • He emphasizes cultivating a curious and childlike perspective to discover interesting subjects in everyday environments.
  • The experience taught him to appreciate small things and led him to realize he doesn't need much.

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