Dries Buytaert photos

Dries Buytaert photos Explore the most recent photos from Dries Buytaert. https://dri.es/photos Chicago rush hour https://dri.es/album/miscellaneous-2026/chicago-rush-hour https://dri.es/album/miscellaneous-2026/chicago-rush-hour Sun, 22 Mar 2026 01:43:19 -0400 Cars line up on a wide street in downtown Chicago, with tall buildings on both sides and the sun low between them.

Cars line up on a wide street in downtown Chicago, with tall buildings on both sides and the sun low between them.

Downtown Chicago traffic in the last light of the day.

]]> Chicago street performers https://dri.es/album/miscellaneous-2026/chicago-street-performers https://dri.es/album/miscellaneous-2026/chicago-street-performers Sat, 21 Mar 2026 23:27:07 -0400 Four men sit on a sidewalk in downtown Chicago and play drums on cheap plastic buckets.

Four men sit on a sidewalk in downtown Chicago and play drums on cheap plastic buckets.

Street performers in downtown Chicago.

]]> Reflection in ski goggles https://dri.es/album/chamonix-2026/ski-goggles-reflection https://dri.es/album/chamonix-2026/ski-goggles-reflection Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:55:23 -0500 Close-up of a skier wearing a helmet.

Ben grabbed my camera and used my goggles as a mirror to capture the mountains behind us.

]]> Ben the apres ski king https://dri.es/album/chamonix-2026/ben-apres-ski-king https://dri.es/album/chamonix-2026/ben-apres-ski-king Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:51:03 -0500 Smiling man in ski goggles relaxes in a lounge chair after skiing, holding a drink and bundled in winter layers.

Smiling man in ski goggles relaxes in a lounge chair after skiing, holding a drink and bundled in winter layers.

Ben's smile says it all.

]]> Skiing above the clouds https://dri.es/album/chamonix-2026/skiing-above-the-clouds https://dri.es/album/chamonix-2026/skiing-above-the-clouds Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:12:20 -0500 Skiers descend a wide snowy slope toward a thick bank of clouds, with mountain peaks behind.

Skiers descend a wide snowy slope toward a thick bank of clouds, with mountain peaks behind.

Skiers about to enter the clouds.

]]> Winter BBQ https://dri.es/album/chamonix-2026/winter-bbq https://dri.es/album/chamonix-2026/winter-bbq Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:01:05 -0500 Two men stand by a gas grill, smiling as they turn steaks and sausages with tongs during a winter barbecue on a snowy chalet deck.

Two men stand by a gas grill, smiling as they turn steaks and sausages with tongs during a winter barbecue on a snowy chalet deck.

It was the men's turn to cook, so we took over the grill behind the chalet and put together a proper winter BBQ: five kinds of meat and plenty of vegetables. For dessert, we whisked sabayon by hand, spooned it over ice cream, and finished it with raspberries on top.

]]> The Bochard summit https://dri.es/album/chamonix-2026/bochard-summit https://dri.es/album/chamonix-2026/bochard-summit Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:41:57 -0500 Person in orange helmet and ski boots stands on a snowy ridge at Bochard summit, photographing the Chamonix valley and surrounding snow-covered mountains.

Person in orange helmet and ski boots stands on a snowy ridge at Bochard summit, photographing the Chamonix valley and surrounding snow-covered mountains.

Bochard summit, with the whole valley of Chamonix below.

]]> Raclette night https://dri.es/album/chamonix-2026/raclette-night https://dri.es/album/chamonix-2026/raclette-night Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:38:28 -0500 Six friends sit around a table, melting raclette cheese and pouring wine, laughing while serving potatoes and meats from shared plates.

Six friends sit around a table, melting raclette cheese and pouring wine, laughing while serving potatoes and meats from shared plates.

The first day of skiing is in the books. Our legs are tired and our cheeks still glow from the cold. It's raclette night. The cheese melts slowly, the wine disappears a little faster, and with every refill the stories around the table seem to improve.

]]> Selfie on the ski lift https://dri.es/album/chamonix-2026/ski-lift-selfie https://dri.es/album/chamonix-2026/ski-lift-selfie Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:57:26 -0500 Four friends take a smiling selfie on a ski lift, wearing helmets and goggles, holding ski poles while riding above snowy mountain slopes.

Four friends take a smiling selfie on a ski lift, wearing helmets and goggles, holding ski poles while riding above snowy mountain slopes.

Stefaan, Ben, Klaas and I have known each other for 30 years, and this is our first time skiing together. Worth a selfie.

]]> Stefaan https://dri.es/album/chamonix-2026/stefaan https://dri.es/album/chamonix-2026/stefaan Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:30:19 -0500 Man leans back on a sunny deck chair, hands clasped, sunglasses on his head, beside a small table with a beer bottle.

Man leans back on a sunny deck chair, hands clasped, sunglasses on his head, beside a small table with a beer bottle.

Some afternoons don't need an agenda.

]]> Toddler at restaurant https://dri.es/album/saint-gervais-2026/toddler-at-restaurant https://dri.es/album/saint-gervais-2026/toddler-at-restaurant Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:14:19 -0500 A young toddler with blond hair gazes upward in wonder at a waitress.

A young toddler with blond hair gazes upward in wonder at a waitress.

Dining out can feel like the whole world is happening above your head.

]]> Alpine chalet https://dri.es/album/saint-gervais-2026/alpine-chalet https://dri.es/album/saint-gervais-2026/alpine-chalet Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:49:43 -0500 A snow covered wooden alpine chalet glows with warm interior light against a dark purple winter sky.

A snow covered wooden alpine chalet glows with warm interior light against a dark purple winter sky.

Somewhere inside, a bottle of red wine is open, ski gloves are drying by the wood fire, and the day is slowly winding down.

]]> Toddler birthday candles https://dri.es/album/saint-gervais-2026/toddler-birthday-candles https://dri.es/album/saint-gervais-2026/toddler-birthday-candles Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:14:06 -0500 A young child leans over birthday cupcakes ready to blow out the candles.

A young child leans over birthday cupcakes ready to blow out the candles.

A year of waiting, now right in front of him.

]]> Alpine village https://dri.es/album/saint-gervais-2026/alpine-village https://dri.es/album/saint-gervais-2026/alpine-village Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:16:41 -0500 A snow covered stone water trough with a running spout sits in a snowy alpine village.

A snow covered stone water trough with a running spout sits in a snowy alpine village.

The Alpine village of Saint-Gervais sleeps under snow, while a small stream keeps its course.

]]> Snow crew clearing Boston sidewalk https://dri.es/album/miscellaneous-2026/snow-crew-clearing-boston-sidewalk https://dri.es/album/miscellaneous-2026/snow-crew-clearing-boston-sidewalk Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:52:32 -0500 Four workers in hooded jackets shovel snow along the curb.

Four workers in hooded jackets shovel snow along the curb.

The job starts in the storm, not after.

]]> Boston Paramount theater winter storm https://dri.es/album/miscellaneous-2026/boston-paramount-theater-winter-storm https://dri.es/album/miscellaneous-2026/boston-paramount-theater-winter-storm Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:36:40 -0500 An empty street in downtown Boston during a snowstorm, lit by the orange Paramount Theatre sign.

An empty street in downtown Boston during a snowstorm, lit by the orange Paramount Theatre sign.

We walked through downtown Boston in a big snowstorm. It felt like we had the city to ourselves.

]]> Inside looking out https://dri.es/album/miscellaneous-2026/inside-looking-out https://dri.es/album/miscellaneous-2026/inside-looking-out Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:36:26 -0500 View through a window of snow-covered trees and a house across the street

View through a window of snow-covered trees and a house across the street

Looking out at the fresh snow before starting the day.

]]> Trying on sweater https://dri.es/album/miscellaneous-2025/trying-on-sweater https://dri.es/album/miscellaneous-2025/trying-on-sweater Thu, 25 Dec 2025 11:17:35 -0500 A young man pulling a new sweater over his head, mid-motion.

A young man pulling a new sweater over his head, mid-motion.

Axl trying on the sweater he just got for Christmas. Just a small moment, but I somehow like this photo a lot.

]]> Unexpected laugh https://dri.es/album/miscellaneous-2025/unexpected-laugh https://dri.es/album/miscellaneous-2025/unexpected-laugh Sun, 07 Dec 2025 18:22:44 -0500 A woman laughing as she hangs an ornament on a Christmas tree.

A woman laughing as she hangs an ornament on a Christmas tree.

I didn't expect my joke to make her laugh this much.

]]> Ornament snack https://dri.es/album/miscellaneous-2025/ornament-snack https://dri.es/album/miscellaneous-2025/ornament-snack Sun, 07 Dec 2025 16:12:30 -0500 A woman playfully pretending to eat a Christmas tree ornament.

A woman playfully pretending to eat a Christmas tree ornament.

This is what happens when decorating the Christmas tree becomes an excuse to goof around.

]]> Great torii gate https://dri.es/album/japan-2025/great-torii-gate https://dri.es/album/japan-2025/great-torii-gate Sun, 23 Nov 2025 03:53:58 -0500 Large red torii gate stands in the water near a boat carrying people, with mountains and buildings in the background.

Large red torii gate stands in the water near a boat carrying people, with mountains and buildings in the background.

The great torii gate on Miyajima Island marks the entrance to the shrine's sacred area. It's one of Japan's most recognizable landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I would love to come back one day to photograph it at sunrise or sunset.

]]> Osaka in Dotonbori by night https://dri.es/album/japan-2025/osaka-dotonbori-by-night https://dri.es/album/japan-2025/osaka-dotonbori-by-night Sat, 22 Nov 2025 18:15:43 -0500 A large crowd walks through a brightly lit street in Dotonbori at night, surrounded by restaurants and colorful signs.

A large crowd walks through a brightly lit street in Dotonbori at night, surrounded by restaurants and colorful signs.

A busy night in Dotonbori, the famous entertainment and street food district in Osaka.

]]> Peace memorial museum with schoolchildren https://dri.es/album/japan-2025/peace-memorial-museum-schoolchildren https://dri.es/album/japan-2025/peace-memorial-museum-schoolchildren Sat, 22 Nov 2025 08:14:10 -0500 Visitors, including schoolchildren in yellow hats, look at a photograph of an injured child at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.

Visitors, including schoolchildren in yellow hats, look at a photograph of an injured child at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.

Inside the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in Hiroshima, visitors look at a photograph of a child hurt in the atomic bombing. The yellow hats belong to schoolchildren on a field trip. I wondered what goes through their minds in such a heavy place.

]]> Atomic bomb dome in Hiroshima https://dri.es/album/japan-2025/atomic-bomb-dome-hiroshima https://dri.es/album/japan-2025/atomic-bomb-dome-hiroshima Sat, 22 Nov 2025 06:32:01 -0500 People walk near the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, a damaged building that survived the 1945 atomic explosion.

People walk near the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, a damaged building that survived the 1945 atomic explosion.

We visited the A-Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, one of the few buildings that survived the 1945 atomic blast. Everything around it for more than a mile was destroyed, but the Dome remained standing because the bomb exploded almost directly above it. They left it unrepaired so the damage would speak for itself.

]]> Mochi rush https://dri.es/album/japan-2025/mochi-rush https://dri.es/album/japan-2025/mochi-rush Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:07:45 -0500 A crowd gathers outside a busy mochi shop in Nara, Japan, where workers in aprons hand out fresh rice cakes to waiting customers.

A crowd gathers outside a busy mochi shop in Nara, Japan, where workers in aprons hand out fresh rice cakes to waiting customers.

A small crowd in front of a popular mochi shop in Nara, Japan, where fresh rice cakes are made on the spot.

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