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Confluence of Patterns
Published on 2012-05-20 19:59:13
I'm still enjoying my "slow photo" experiments(becoming a norm actually). I'm hoping I'll adhere to the slower, waiting for the shot to compose itself approach with my newly acquired automatic lens(I've been using primarily manual prime lenses). Here I was taking my time walking around a local food fair and down the green parkway to [...] > read more
Lake Pavilion
Published on 2012-05-08 03:53:18
Today I watched a great interview with Garry Winogrand, a brilliant and unpretentious photographer that just truly loved taking pictures. The thing I appreciated the most was his joy in taking the pictures and how he didn't seek to over-analyze or intellectualize what he was doing. He also didn't place to much concern on technology [...] > read more
Orchidaceae
Published on 2012-05-03 02:10:39
There was a long period of time that I would have identified myself as a street photographer. There is nothing wrong with that classification or tag and do love that theme. The more I've gotten into photography the more I want to shoot anything that presents itself to me as a challenge to capture well [...] > read more
I Don’t Think You Get It!
Published on 2012-04-13 16:19:40
Sometimes we just don't! Nice father and son moment at the newly re-modeled ChingKuo Blvd., Taichung, > read more
Looking Towards a Brighter Future
Published on 2012-03-22 21:27:50
Back in the day when I was first listening to Brian Eno having been a listening fan of his (yes I mention this to clarify that I didn't wait backstage for him) since his Roxy Music stint. His first few albums are total masterpieces of synthetic pop music relying on tapes, keyboards , talented musician friends and his great [...] > read more
Twoosh
Published on 2012-03-15 16:16:02
One of many visual subjects that continue to fascinate me is Tai Chi-a martial art/exercise regime often practiced by middle aged and elderly folks. I guess it's the graceful range of motions or postures that are produced in it's practice. It's flow is very fluid almost like a street ballet if you > read more
Blue Boat
Published on 2012-03-12 17:37:51
For me the concept/image of floating gently encased in blue is verysoothing. OTIS REDDING: (Sittin' On) The Dock of theBay > read more
Dreamy Drops…
Published on 2012-03-05 04:29:49
Went through a dry spell of photos during a wet 4 days. This was during a brief window during that time. I love shooting rainy scenes-just cautious about getting camera equipment wet. This is the old electronics/computer center of Taichung, Taiwan: JiGuang St. Now it's moved further uptown to NovaMall. Cluster & Eno - Base [...] > read more
About to Morph
Published on 2012-02-29 01:06:09
It's been raining a lot here the last few days. I won't say it ruined a 4 day weekend but it made it less conducive for being outside photographing and more suitable for staying in doors. While indoors I got out some older photos and added some of my recent post-processing mojo...andvoila! Esperanza Spalding | LittleFly > read more
Sublimation
Published on 2012-02-20 06:55:14
A glimpse up the Damshui River on a short weekend trip to the big city. Stolen moment/frozen pixels...needed coffee to prepare me for many more frames to come that day. Some good ones atthat... Traffic & Jerry Garcia Mr DearFantasy > read more
You Always Know How to Make Me Cry…
Published on 2012-02-08 09:35:39
An overcast cool winter morning. Just a few minutes before a meeting. Camera in hand I wander. Not expecting much but finding some magic waiting for me among the mundane... J Dilla - Milk Money RIP-BigRespect! > read more
Until the Smoke Clears…
Published on 2012-02-03 16:15:15
Pop, pop, pa, pa, pab, pop! The firecrackers had just gone off seconds before on "Kai Gong" the designated auspicious day for business owners to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year for their business.This was happening all along the course I walked that day. When I looked and say the light/smoke layers I knew I [...] > read more
Same Place , New Year
Published on 2012-01-30 15:52:58
Some images are fairly iconic. Lacking description you either know exactly or fairly well who the subject is or what their significance is. These monks on the Chinese Lunar New Year are the equivalent of the Salvation Army Santa's in the west. Later on he struck up a conversation with me (in Chinese which I [...] > read more
Lukang- A Cultural Treasure
Published on 2012-01-25 21:52:41
Over 20 years ago when I first came to Taiwan I was living in the main city Taipei. It was quite a trying time for me and Taipei: I was going through culture shock-moving from the US to an Asian emerging nation and also from a small city-Tucson to a much larger city: Taipei. Taipei [...] > read more
Year of the Dragon
Published on 2012-01-21 16:19:41
So this year the 2nd New Year holiday rolls around early-got to love the Lunar calendar and it's 24 stages. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year. May you all find your muse and rock it! The Rolling Stones - Moonlight Mile Did you ever notice the lovely Chinese melody and feel of this great song [...] > read more
I Need a Catwalk
Published on 2012-01-18 09:39:12
I was feeling the color and edge...a little bit of cold steel...keeping fire held at bay Jimmy Smith Quartet - TheCat > read more
Feeling Epic
Published on 2012-01-16 01:46:06
Walking in the "Land of the Giants." Amazing what crouching can do for your street photo perspective. Freda Payne - Band OfGold > read more
The Swimsuit Competition
Published on 2012-01-12 09:01:19
There's always only one winner...but many attractive non-contestants...Like R.E.M. said, "Life's Rich Pageant." Iggy pop-The Idiot-Dum DumBoys > read more
Cluster
Published on 2012-01-10 15:18:27
First there was nothing, then a blur or a concept. It clarified and then dissolved back into the thin air it came from. Thelonious Monk - BlueMonk > read more
Like the Color of Her Lips…
Published on 2012-01-05 18:21:55
Like that famous starlet from the 40's that you stole a glance of...then vanished. Orson Welles and Hitchock both would have noticed... Without Your Love - Billie Holiday ft. LesterYoung > read more
Parasol Butterfly Glissando
Published on 2011-07-05 02:43:25
This time of year the local ladies take extra caution to keep El Sol off of their skin. Many carry parasols when out for a bit of shopping. A whole world of backgrounds in thoseparasols... Return To Forever-TheSorceress > read more
Lock it Up!
Published on 2011-07-04 01:00:46
Kind of a surreal moment the other day as I was in the popular IZhong St commercial district the other day. This is a very popular spot with Taichung's young people being located near 2 universities and one high school with many cram schools, shops > read more
Standing Watch
Published on 2011-06-29 18:01:21
Stay hungry, stay hungry....pay attention, payattention... Talking Heads-StayHungry > read more
Bubble Gum
Published on 2011-06-27 15:22:23
Colorful, sweet andsticky... AWB-Pick Up thePieces-Live > read more
Dis-barred
Published on 2011-06-24 19:20:43
Some light, some shadow, some reflection, somemood Jean Paul Bourelly-MachineGun-Live > read more
Scatter Brain
Published on 2011-06-23 14:50:24
Windblown petals, early AM goldenlight... Jeff Beck-Freeway Jam/BlueWind > read more
Pit Stop
Published on 2011-06-22 16:03:54
When you got to go, don't break theflow... Phyllis Hyman-It Don't Mean aThing > read more
Avenue of Whatever He Wants
Published on 2011-06-21 19:26:17
Sometimes you spot someone that is so in his element that everyone else is just a a visitor at the least or an intruder at the worst. Observed with camera inhand. Talking Heads-Cities-Live > read more
Some Color
Published on 2011-06-20 15:45:11
The lotuses are in full bloom. A very interesting flower that grows from out of mud underwater... John McLaughlin-Ma NoPa > read more
Not a Lamp in Sight
Published on 2011-06-19 18:43:06
Father's dim, father's bright, ohh for a father to be insight... Happy Father's Day-here's to all of us loving our kids a littlebetter! Genesis-Watcher of theSkies-Live > read more
Day Walker
Published on 2011-06-16 15:09:34
Emerging from the background. Impressing but not flashy...shape shifting but not in a messy way...Energy just enough to dumb down my smartphone... Miles Davis-BlackSatin Miles is theMan! > read more
The Laughing Twins
Published on 2011-06-15 16:02:40
Need a good laugh-these guys will teach you. Don't hold back the smile! C'mon, c'mon-Hah-you're smiling now! Parliament-Give Up theFunk > read more
Speckles
Published on 2011-06-14 15:21:44
Sometimes it's hard to beat light, lines and some color. Shot in the garden of a Buddhist monasterynearby. Brian Eno-No OneReceiving > read more
Such a Spectacle
Published on 2011-06-13 19:00:53
Sunday after riding the second train we got off in FengYuan my earliest stomping grounds since moving to central Taiwan over 20 years ago. This was taken in the famous 廟東(Temple East Side)market. Sound Garden-Hands AllOver-Live > read more
Not Far Off Track
Published on 2011-06-13 01:56:58
Just entered train station with my son for beginning of a day trip and say this great scene with nice ambient light. The boy's grandmother was thrilled I shot his picture. They were all happy when I showed it to them in the viewfinder...A Sunday in > read more
Off the Rails
Published on 2011-06-10 20:34:47
Sometimes life just manages to go off the rails...It's the weekend. Time for derailment/re-alignment formany. The Derailers-The RightPlace > read more
Basket Case
Published on 2011-06-09 16:18:44
Seems like it's heating up all over. Summertime ishere... Loving Spoonful-Hot Town Summer in theCity > read more
The Singer
Published on 2011-06-08 16:25:49
Mr. Huang is a retired military officer from Szechuan, China. He loves singing Chinese film/show music in Old Community Park. He's a nice man with excellent baritone voice and he's got great energy and spirit for an 83 year old in myopinion > read more
Distracted by Design
Published on 2011-06-07 18:51:44
The stronger sun is causing a lot of the local damsels to carry parasols-they are afraid of sun on their skin. The local female folk believe that light almost pale skin is more beautiful...Well I like all kinds of skin tone and shades personally... > read more
Fire and Water
Published on 2011-06-06 16:49:08
The Ohio Players-Fire > read more
Gridlocked
Published on 2011-06-05 20:06:10
Sometimes we get that way in life. Could be from traffic or snags in relationships... Perspective is everything-we need to try and maintain ours above allelse... Traffic-Low Spark of High HeeledBoys-Live > read more
Plans Within Plans
Published on 2011-06-03 17:23:34
Had a good little run at one of my favorite markets. This was probably my favorite shot of the day-don't know what this guy was lost in thought abiout but that moment was like some old movie in my mind. He reminds me of an Asian aged Belmondo > read more
Keeping it Holstered
Published on 2011-06-02 18:36:35
Not an allegory for anything. I've been spending much more time on the Bet mainly in Flickr groups. Seems everyone would benefit from restraint and "keeping it holstered." It seems the Net is the home of letting it rip and sorting through the debris > read more
An Apple Among the Orchard
Published on 2011-06-01 19:10:55
Just the little bit of red among all the nice green. Thought I was done shooting until I stumbled upon this one. Some of the best just thatway... John Cale-Fear is a Man's BestFriend > read more
2 Plus…
Published on 2011-05-31 20:47:52
When I arrived in Taiwan over 20 years ago I started getting involved in manufacturing. During my factory visits,duty,etc. I met many men usually around 10 years or more older than me missing one or more digits. The back story I got on this was t > read more
Billy Red Hat
Published on 2011-05-30 18:43:54
OK-I doubt this guy is called Billy...who knows though, maybe Bill Lee? However, he caught my eye for several reasons-rocking the red hat, the Hawaiian shirts, his lively unpretentious manner...He actually reminds me of a Chinese Red Buttons... > read more
Passing Through Pixel Territory
Published on 2011-05-29 18:53:01
Yeah I mostly shoot people-that's right. Why? Well people are the most consistently fascinating subject and the most readily available without running the risk of being too repetitious. How many times can you shoot teh same building or styreet c > read more
Pair of Jacks, King High
Published on 2011-05-28 17:47:23
This past week I've been doing little shooting due to rainy weather or having a head cold. Finally, yesterday was partly, sunny but with good tail of a nearby-typhoon winds whipping around. Made it fun and challenging as the market booths were blow > read more
Ever Walking, Never Arriving
Published on 2011-05-27 17:25:20
This is the 2nd time I've shot at local government building downtown. This is actually the first time I've shot this neighboring building and companion sculpture. It's a fun angle and plays some good eye tricks I think. This is probably the best > read more
Snake is Moving
Published on 2011-05-26 17:46:13
When I spotted TaiChi man by the lake I was quite happy. I love watching the forms, lines, and motions of people practicing TaiChi. This guy had the addition of wearing traditional Chinese robe style clothing and being next to dock by Taiwan's pre > read more
Lone Boatman
Published on 2011-05-25 18:11:23
I recently had the privilege of staying a few days at one of Taiwan's best known natural(tourist) attractions: Sun Moon Lake. I had been there many times before but never stayed over night there so never had the opportunity to do some break of da > read more
Wearing Color Like Nobody’s Business
Published on 2011-05-18 16:28:59
Color vs. Black and White. I'm always thinking about this dynamic. Here are my most recent thoughts. In this image obviously there are some strong and fairly complimentary colors so it is a no brainer. If there were many colors in the background th > read more
V for
Published on 2011-05-17 09:25:45
Interesting day today. More rain so no shooting today. My hand feels empty without camera in it. Never sure what I'll record with it. It is a faithful tool becoming more and more obedient to my eye and hand coordination. Now only if my eye listened m > read more
Ever Walking, Never Arriving
Published on 2011-05-16 01:52:49
Gonna try something new for a while. I'm going to post one image a post more often and actually blog a little bit more too. Lately here in central Taiwan we've been going through a minor dry spell. The last few days we've been getting some much n > read more
In the Shadows of…
Published on 2011-05-04 20:25:39
Form the shadows to the light, from colors exploding to monochrome chilling. Mood after mood pick one then throw it away, pick another, then... Pick a fight...Pick acard... Weather Report-3rd Stone From theSun > read more
United Colors of BBluesmanaton
Published on 2011-04-29 17:32:12
Spring is definitely starting to hit here and in a blink it'll be summer. So off with the heavier more interesting silhouettes of winter clothing and on with the brighter thinner more wearer revealing summer clothing. Here in today's post you > read more
Skynet H8L8G8
Published on 2011-04-21 06:35:49
No the robots haven't come for me yet,how about you? Some did end up on my page-they were jamming out at a cultural center in Nantou, that we visited last weekend. Don't look like the Terminator bunchthough. Jeff Beck-Where WereYou > read more
Sometimes I Say Things…
Published on 2011-04-12 02:56:09
Wire-French FilmBlurred > read more
Can Always Get There From Here
Published on 2011-03-31 16:09:48
What's up photo viewing friends? having a good week I hope? This post is kind of a hodgepodge of some recent stuff. Still shooting, still learning, still living, stillloving... Buzzcocks-FastCars > read more
Aliens Get The Coolest Gadgets
Published on 2011-03-24 20:30:25
So much has been in the news lately and it echos so loudly-quakes,tsunamis, radiation,war...it all reminds me of a song by the Normal-TVOD The Normal-TVOD > read more
Discovering Japan
Published on 2011-03-16 17:01:21
All these images were taken in Taiwan. Japan used to be a colonizer here. There is kind of a love hate relationship but much more love. Japan did much good for Taiwan getting it started on its industrial course. Personally I have much love and re > read more
That Was Fun-Oh What’s Your Name?
Published on 2011-03-09 15:14:45
There was a discussion the other day on naming photographs-"how do you come up with the title?" There were various answers of course-mine was,"I vary between random association, colloquialisms, song titles,song lyrics, etc." On one photo judging > read more
What’s Inside a Hotbox?
Published on 2011-03-01 12:13:00
Well in this case it is a bunch of cool and not so cool photographs depending on your taste. Hotbox Uncensored is a voting group on Flickr that features some of Flickr's best photogs including Thomas Hawk-the guy that's determined to post 1,00 > read more
The Blah Blah Discussion
Published on 2011-02-21 19:14:28
I've read so many street photography blogs with opinions on how to shoot and not to shoot and not to ask permission and to ask permission. Well whatever-as usual everybody is right, and everybody is wrong! If it's outside of the ten commandments-make > read more
Must of Been the Right Time
Published on 2011-02-13 18:58:53
Have I told you lately how photography brings me joy? Well my explanation is in the images above-you feel me? Traffic-Glad > read more
Collide-a-Scope
Published on 2011-01-31 20:27:05
I am both invader and theinvaded... Golden Palominos-ClusteringTrain > read more
Still Life/Wild Life
Published on 2011-01-24 17:32:39
Even though I focus mainly on people I still enjoy taking shots of interesting inanimate objects. We are in preparation mode for upcoming Lunar(Chinese) New Year. This will be the Year of the Rabbit. Time to get my Bugs Bunny on Iguess. Rob > read more
The Girls Want to be With the Girls
Published on 2011-01-10 15:35:51
Sometimes that's just the way itis... Talking Heads-The Girls Want to Be With the Girls Live'77 > read more
I’ve Learned Little So Far…
Published on 2011-01-03 16:56:33
Food Pusher-Loved her profile as she pushed cart across thestreet. You Untie Me Right Now Gladys!-Who knew... Feeling Slightly Tweaked Today-many of the market workers are former gangboys. Raining Umbrellas-Kind ofmeta,no? What have > read more
Ring in the New!
Published on 2010-12-27 16:51:47
Devotion Puts Motion in the Ocean-Some very special vibe/energy when peoplepray... A Jungle is a Dangerous Place-better caption than "Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!"??? Light Saber Disconnect-Obviously not one of theSkywalkers... Ant > read more
Picture Me This!
Published on 2010-12-16 18:03:48
2 Bags, 1 Path-I'll never forget the first morning walking around shortly after arriving here in Taiwan and seeing little school kids in uniform with their dauntingly large book bags and their hats. My son is now part of that system (already in high > read more
Another Fine Mess You’ve Gotten Us In!
Published on 2010-12-08 15:32:44
Into the Ether We Go-A little bit of serendipity here. The Pentax 18-55 kit lens is really good for a kit lens just a little slow. In the early morning now-wintertime the light comes a little later. This shot caused shutter to drag just enough > read more
Let’s Go Wide!
Published on 2010-12-01 19:36:31
I just completed a monthly competition called Single in November-parameters were that we use only 1 lens (A.Schacht Travenar 90) and submit one image per day. I had a great time but decided it would be nice to use a wide angle lens for a bit just > read more
Three People-A Bitter Suite
Published on 2010-11-23 17:01:20
Many of the people that recycle here in Taiwan are elderly people with homes and families. That's right-it's granny out collecting stuff to sell for extra spending money. I know quite a few are a little embarrassed by it but in fact I salute them U > read more
From the Land of LiYu Lake
Published on 2010-11-15 14:56:56
While the weather was rainy the mood and spirit of the Pazeh people and guests at the LiYu Lake,SanYi, Taiwan Pazeh New Year celebration was quite warm and sunny. There were performances from several Pazeh groups, Saisiyat, other PingPu and H > read more