Given the chance, Bored Panda reached out to the photographer with some questions. When asked how his interest in tramspotting transitioned into atmospheric cityscapes, Jenő reflected, “What started as tramspotting quickly evolved into a profound exploration of mood, light, and emotion, shaping my now signature dark and moody aesthetic. I look for beauty in often-overlooked environments, from foggy mornings to deserted streets, searching for allure in the shadows most people avoid.”
His approach to photography remains refreshingly unplanned, guided only by intuition and the natural environment he encounters each day. When discussing the organic nature of his routine, Jenő shared, “My creative process is refreshingly organic—usually just me going for solo walks with music in my ears, guided only by the weather and light. I let the conditions lead me, whether it’s a perfect foggy morning or a compelling night scene, and I capture whatever resonates with that moody style I love.”
That moody style often demands early wake-ups, especially when aiming to catch a cityscape draped in fog. When asked about the challenge of getting up at such hours, he admitted to us, “Early wake-ups for perfect foggy shots are a personal challenge for me, but I manage them through determination—and, yes, naps! Some of the best opportunities for that moody atmosphere happen when most people are still asleep, so I push myself. The reward is always worth it.”
Ultimately, his work stands as a love letter to life’s quieter corners. Asked about the message he hopes to convey through his images, Jenő explained to Bored Panda, “It’s a love letter to the melancholy: even in the darkest moments, there’s a beauty waiting to be seen. Whether it’s quiet streets, subdued light, or a lonely tram, I want people to see that so-called ‘dark’ places can be filled with depth, texture, and a sense of wonder.”
