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Here’s a quick guide on how to capture natural street images.
You’ll need to be more discreet as a street photographer. Don’t draw attention to yourself, avoid continuous shooting, and don’t engage with people. The goal is to blend in and not stand out as a photographer.
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Cigarettes and hair: a philosophy
A cigarette can’t be too long because it has to remind you that time is short. In China, we all have black hair, and when it turns white, we are old. It’s a different concept than cigarettes, which are originally white, and when they turn black, they burn to the head.
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You’ll shine again
I took your picture, but I wasn’t trying to get to know you. I just want you to keep your spirits up when you’re feeling down and remember that there was once a street photographer who was taken with your charm. There was charm once, and there will be again in the future.
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Temporary barber store
It’s a makeshift barbershop on the side of the road. There’s no fixed store, just a chair and a pair of scissors. But it’s open for business! Sometimes it’s on the left side of the road, sometimes on the right. A hundred years ago, Chinese men wore their hair long. It would be disrespectful to…
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Shutter at unexpected distance
There must be someone in this world who watches your every move, captures your natural expressions without you noticing, from a distance you don’t expect. I, with my camera, am that someone.
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Leica D-Lux Type 109, it’s Leica, not Panasonic
Back in the day, when cell phone photography was still new and the camera market was booming, checking out new products was fun. The Leica D-Lux Type 109 is Leica’s first 4/3-format camera, and the image quality has really improved. I was really excited to buy it ten years ago. I find the 4:3 format…
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Scooters of childhood
Hey there! How long has it been since you felt like this? Looking forward to the sun going down early on a crisp fall afternoon because your dad promised to come back from a business trip with a new toy for you? Your scooter was parked in front of the school and the sun was…
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Leica D-Lux5
While organizing some old photos, I came across some amazing images captured by the classic Leica D-Lux5. They brought back so many memories and made me feel all kinds of emotions! I’d love to take this chance to share my thoughts and experiences with you about using this wonderful machine. It’s already fall harvest season!…
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The shutter is faster than the brain
Photography is about using your eyes and your mind together. But is it better to think first, then take a picture, or to take a picture first, then think? I don’t always have time to think, just like a dog owner who doesn’t always have time to control their dog. My shutter always runs before…
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I’m passionate about photography and poetry. I sometimes even think they’re one and the same.
