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by Editor Jane Lyons
Edited and Published by Yvette Depaepe, the 4th of September 2026
“The Number 1” by Roland Weber
The power of one begins with selection.
By isolating a single subject, the photographer can decide what is important and eliminate any distractions.
Composition, staging, lighting and timing then determine how much presence the subject can command within the frame.
Without other subjects competing for attention, even the smallest detail can become significant.
A gesture, an expression, or the direction of the light can hold our attention and tell the story.
“My Hair” by Photo Argenta
“Alone with big clouds” by Nic Keller
“Zen Fox” by Roeselien Raimond
“Aging Storm” by Jake Olson
“Falling Up” by Kazuki Monzen
“Beautiful Morning Light” by Susan Beausang
“Orange Car on Dandelion by Thierry Dufour
A solitary subject does not necessarily have to fill the entire photograph. Sometimes its power comes from the space around it. A distant figure, a small animal, a single building or boat can hold our attention precisely because there is nothing else competing for it. The empty space becomes part of the photograph, giving the subject room to breathe and often making it seem more significant. Our eyes are drawn to it and, once found, keep returning to it.
“Desert Elephant” by Marcel Egger
“one step too much” by Christine von Diepenbroek
“The eyes” by Ilse Noordhof
“Dance” by Natalia
“Hey” by Jane Lyons
“Lonely” by Jay Satriani
“North American Porcupine” by Alex Zhao
“No 40. by Adirek M
The most memorable photographs often depend on something less controllable: the instant when gesture, expression, light and circumstance converge. While the photographer can prepare the frame, recognising that fraction of a second is what transforms a single subject into a story.
“Bat” by jimmy hoffman
“untitled” by Norbert Becke
“Witness of the Rainbow” by John Fan
“Scrutinising” by Luc Vandgindertael (la Grange)
“Lithuanian Gorgone” by Artur Politov
“untitled” by Elena Raceala
“A Soul Searching Journey” by Shenshen Dou
“The Gilded Horizon” by Yvette Depaepe
This series was designed to inspire current members, but it has also provided an opportunity to revisit the archives and rediscover some of the outstanding work that has been submitted over the past 19 years.
Many of these photographs deserve to be seen again, and I hope that revisiting them will inspire new work for years to come.
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 | Thierry Dufour PRO Stunning images, thank you very much Jane for choosing one of mine. Thanks also to Yvette for the editing. |
 | Roland Weber PRO A very strong article, greatly chosen photos.
My best congratulations to all photographer and off course, to Yvette and Jane.
Thanks for this. |
 | Yvette Depaepe CREW Such a fine article, Jane ... Lovely harmonious flow of images you selected. Congratulations to all authors. Cheers, Yvette |
 | Angelika Vogel PRO Some artistic, fantastic photos here! Congratulations to all artists here and thank you so much Jay for this Portfolio! |
 | Jay Satriani PRO Thanks again to my dear Angelika..I admire your beautiful gallery, regards |
 | Ralf Stelander FOUNDER Excellent selection Jane, very strong photos! Big thanks for all your hard work and efforts posting beautiful articles like this! |
| | Jay Satriani PRO My heartfelt thanks go to my dear friends at 1x.com—Yvette Depaepe and editor Jane Liosn—for once again showcasing my older work, "Loneliness," in *One Magazine*. To me, a piece of art never truly belongs to the past; it remains alive, discovers new meaning, and speaks again at the right moment. This is a significant honor and a deeply meaningful gesture in my journey as a photographer. Thank you, 1x.com, for being a part of that journey. Warm regards to all the outstanding artists at 1x. |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Dear Jay, I'm a long time admirer of your work and we are proud to showcase your work here. You're a great source of inspiration, dear friend. Warm regards, Yvette |