Kostajnica (Republika Srpska/Bosnia-Herzegovina), 2025

There is often a divergence between what draws the photographer's eye and what the reality might be. The seductive romance of ruins. Though there are some signs of dereliction and war damage in Kostjanica, there is a sense that the town is more vibrant than its Croatian counterpart across the River Una. After all, for Bosnia this is the beginning of Europe whereas for Croatia this is the end of Europe. Divergent perspectives.