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It is not my fault that I am sloppy.
From a distance, taking blurry pictures can be beautiful and emotional. From a distance, everything is beautiful. Most photographers are rigorous in their pictures. While I appreciate rigor and seriousness, my own photography is not as strict. I forgive myself for sloppy composition, as it allows me to truly enjoy the art of photography.
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Local photography is more about mindset than location.
When you lift your camera, you cease to be a local. As a street photographer, I am frequently asked if I have visited the Grand Canyon or Nepal. Despite the assumption that I must travel extensively to capture my shots, I consider myself a local photographer. People are often confused by this term and wonder…
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LEICA 21mm f/3.4 LEITZ SUPER-ANGULON REVIEW
The Leica Super-Angulon 21mm design was originally developed by Schneider and later brought to Leitz. It can focus very close (0.4m), which is remarkable for a Leica M lens, and produces a bokeh. This lens is exceptionally sharp and produces beautiful images. Using a Super Angulon lens can instantly turn any photographer into Jeanloup Sieff.…
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Is street photography lazy or hardworking?
If changing your style of photography is diligence, I’m more like laziness. It is said that the key to street photography is not skill, but persistence. I don’t like to stick to one thing, but then again street photography never stops, photography for me is more like laziness that doesn’t want to change.
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Lonely Flowers on Valentine’s Day
I never realized how beautiful colors could be until Valentine’s Day. This photo was taken on Valentine’s Day, where mobile vendors were selling flowers everywhere. The flowers were the only things that stood out in the gray winter landscape of the north. However, the photo does not capture the moment when the lover sent the…
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Looking for natural moments among strangers
Typically, we take photos to share with family and friends, creating a sense of familiarity. However, these photos can often appear stiff and unnatural. The photographer and the viewer are both strangers, which creates a sense of unfamiliarity. Street photography is a unique way of life, as it involves constantly interacting with strangers. On the…
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Don’t waste every piece of film
Failure is the mother of success, but unsuccessful photos will not lead to successful ones. Each photo should give the photographer a sense of accomplishment so that it will last. Poor photos don’t lead to good ones; in most cases, they turn people into gearheads.
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Unraveling the mystery of street photography
requires courage. The key skill in street photography is overcoming cowardice. While it may be evident that there is no special moment to capture, it is important to press the shutter frequently to exercise both technical ability and courage. When the true ‘decisive moment’ arrives, you will be able to press the shutter with ease.…
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The photographer is not only an artist but also a poet
If you have a nagging feeling when you lock the door, as if you have forgotten something, you will always find out later that you have indeed forgotten something. It could be the batteries, or the memory card. Street photography also demands a sixth sense. When walking down the street, I often feel compelled to…