A Stroll Through the Torii Gates
I stood here waiting for ages for someone to walk through and this guy was the perfect subject after a while. This is the first photo in my Japan series on Insta cos I wanted it to be of the iconic Torii gates.
Cannes' Main Character
Shot in Cannes, France, where this guy was definitely not a paid actor to stand at such a great location. But maybe the bird was.
Classic Kyoto Tourist Photo
This is like a classic tourist photo in the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto. You run ahead to try and not get anyone else in the frame, and for this random guy I captured him as the main character in the moment. Pretty neat.
Framed by the Flowers
Love how the two ladies are framed between the branches and flowers but are still in focus, and how the shot captures how they were admiring the sakura in the moment.
Glow-fi Stream
Get it? Cos it's glowing... and it's a stream... and it's got a chill aesthetic... like lo-fi... Anyways, I absolutely love how much contrast there is in this photo and how the frame turned out. So cool.
Hong Kong's Balamory
Ma Wan was literally the Balamory of Hong Kong, it was so cool. Love the bright vibe of this shot and how the people match with the bright walls.
Kyoto's Main Character
I really like the framing and colours in this photo, it's one of my favourites from my Japan trip. If you're ever in Kyoto, you should 100% visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine.
Lights All Around
I love how the blues and reds stand out so clearly and it just captures this lady in the moment. I think that's what drives me to take photos - it's ones like this where I can just capture the moment and it reminds me of the word "sonder"
River Reflections by Day
People were waiting in line to take a picture on this bridge, and I can see why. The river reflection looks like a painting, and I love how the different trees and plants help to frame the bridge and the lady in the centre, while still creating a sense of depth.
Silhouette at Sunset
The glow on this is insane. The silhouette pops out so well and the shadow looks so cool the way it leads all the way to the bottom of the frame.
Someone'll Walk Past Eventually
There's a lot of patience required in street photography - sometimes you'll come across a really cool frame (like the two pillars) in great lighting, but no one will walk past to fill the frame. Thankfully this guy walked through after a while though.
Shadowy Torii
I quite like how the redness of the gates don't show as much here, because it draws attention to the subject walking through them, and in a way he kind of blends in with them.
The Guardian of the Ship
This security guard was standing perfectly in line with the red and yellow lines. I remember running to the front to beat the passenger crowd to capture this through the gates. He was the perfect character in frame.
Vibes from the Upside Down
I kid you not, the sky was genuinely this red at sunset. And I love how the lady was wearing red too. I snuck this photo from the other side of a fence which makes a great foreground frame.
Where's the Lamb Sauce
I really like how the lighting turned out here. The foreground is quite dark so it pulls your attention to the stall and the guy in the background. This is one of my favourite shots from Tokyo.
A Stroll Through the Torii Gates
I stood here waiting for ages for someone to walk through and this guy was the perfect subject after a while. This is the first photo in my Japan series on Insta cos I wanted it to be of the iconic Torii gates.
Cannes' Main Character
Shot in Cannes, France, where this guy was definitely not a paid actor to stand at such a great location. But maybe the bird was.
Classic Kyoto Tourist Photo
This is like a classic tourist photo in the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto. You run ahead to try and not get anyone else in the frame, and for this random guy I captured him as the main character in the moment. Pretty neat.
Framed by the Flowers
Love how the two ladies are framed between the branches and flowers but are still in focus, and how the shot captures how they were admiring the sakura in the moment.
Glow-fi Stream
Get it? Cos it's glowing... and it's a stream... and it's got a chill aesthetic... like lo-fi... Anyways, I absolutely love how much contrast there is in this photo and how the frame turned out. So cool.
Hong Kong's Balamory
Ma Wan was literally the Balamory of Hong Kong, it was so cool. Love the bright vibe of this shot and how the people match with the bright walls.
Kyoto's Main Character
I really like the framing and colours in this photo, it's one of my favourites from my Japan trip. If you're ever in Kyoto, you should 100% visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine.
Lights All Around
I love how the blues and reds stand out so clearly and it just captures this lady in the moment. I think that's what drives me to take photos - it's ones like this where I can just capture the moment and it reminds me of the word "sonder"
River Reflections by Day
People were waiting in line to take a picture on this bridge, and I can see why. The river reflection looks like a painting, and I love how the different trees and plants help to frame the bridge and the lady in the centre, while still creating a sense of depth.
Silhouette at Sunset
The glow on this is insane. The silhouette pops out so well and the shadow looks so cool the way it leads all the way to the bottom of the frame.
Someone'll Walk Past Eventually
There's a lot of patience required in street photography - sometimes you'll come across a really cool frame (like the two pillars) in great lighting, but no one will walk past to fill the frame. Thankfully this guy walked through after a while though.
Shadowy Torii
I quite like how the redness of the gates don't show as much here, because it draws attention to the subject walking through them, and in a way he kind of blends in with them.
The Guardian of the Ship
This security guard was standing perfectly in line with the red and yellow lines. I remember running to the front to beat the passenger crowd to capture this through the gates. He was the perfect character in frame.
Vibes from the Upside Down
I kid you not, the sky was genuinely this red at sunset. And I love how the lady was wearing red too. I snuck this photo from the other side of a fence which makes a great foreground frame.
Where's the Lamb Sauce
I really like how the lighting turned out here. The foreground is quite dark so it pulls your attention to the stall and the guy in the background. This is one of my favourite shots from Tokyo.