Leica Street Photography POV at Kaohsiung Port and Music Center
A ride through Kaohsiung’s port with a Leica, looking for the city’s quiet stories and small surprises.
Reflections of a Coming Typhoon - 來襲颱風的倒影
A rain-soaked Lingya crossroads captures the uneasy calm before Typhoon Danas sweeps into Kaohsiung.
15 Minutes at Tiangong Temple – Capturing Taiwanese Traditions with My f8 & Be There Preset
A 15-minute street photography challenge at Tiangong Temple using my custom f8 & be there preset. See how fast shooting and thoughtful editing can transform a scene.
POV Saturday Morning in Sanhe Market, Kaohsiung
A vibrant POV photo walk through Sanhe Market on a busy Saturday morning, capturing the energy of Kaohsiung’s streets.
Luzhu’s Quiet Streets Through My Leica
A quiet photo walk in Luzhu, Taiwan. I took the train, strapped on the Pocket 3 for a full POV shoot, and carried both the Ricoh and Leica—but only one made it out of the bag. Here’s what I saw.
Qijin’s Backstreets and the Bag That Carries It All
A day of street photography in Qijin’s quiet alleyways with the Leica, the Pocket 3, and the Wotancraft Pilot 7L.
How Fo Guang Shan Looks When You’re Really Paying Atten
Fo Guang Shan isn’t about grandeur—it’s about the quiet moments that reveal themselves when you pay close attention. A revisit in light, incense, and silent movement.
A Tea Mission in Jiuqutang (and a Surprise at Dusk)
What started as a simple trip to buy tea in Jiuqutang turned into something more — a quiet ride, a tucked-away shop, and the surprise of a night market at dusk. A slow day with Little Red, the Leica, and a few unexpected moments worth remembering.
Street Photography in 15 Minutes – Da Dong Arts Center, Kaohsiung
I challenged myself to shoot at Da Dong Arts Center with just 15 minutes on the clock. Clean lines, quiet compositions, and a hidden gem of a library made this quick visit worth every second.
One Camera for Everything? Testing the Leica D-Lux8 in Tainan
Can one compact Leica really handle both video and stills? I took the D-Lux8 on a full-day shoot through Tainan — from temple shadows to market chaos — and captured everything with just this one camera. Inspired by Illkoncept and finished with a Dehancer grade, here’s what I discovered.
Day 5 in Tokyo – One Last Walk in Ueno
On my final day in Tokyo, I stashed my gear, grabbed a camera, and wandered the streets of Ueno one last time — chasing the kind of moments only this city gives you.
Day 4 in Tokyo – New Faces, New Gear, New Streets
From Ikebukuro to Shinjuku and on to Yurakucho, Day 4 in Tokyo was about connection, gear hunting, and quiet street moments. I met a fellow photographer, found what I needed at Bic Camera, and let Tokyo unfold around me — one frame at a time.
Tokyo Day 3: Leica, Ricoh, and Lightroom in the Rain
Rain soaked Tokyo today, but I still hit the streets with my Leica and Ricoh. From Shibuya Scramble to Yodobashi Akiba, I shot carefully under an umbrella, then wrapped the day with a Lightroom Mobile tutorial. Slideshow starts at 3:59, tutorial at 5:50.
Day 2 in Tokyo – From Temples to Architecture
From quiet backstreets to the bold lines of Tokyo’s modern architecture, Day 2 was a walk through contrast. I explored Senso-ji, wandered Ueno, and ended the day at the Tokyo International Forum—where I met a fellow creator and found light in unexpected places.
Day 1: Tokyo in Motion
From Kaohsiung to the streets of Ikebukuro, Day 1 was all about movement. Trains, crowds, shifting light—Tokyo wasted no time showing its rhythm. I hit the ground shooting, capturing the city’s pace one frame at a time.
The Fishermen Return
As evening falls over Manzhou Township, the harbor comes alive with the return of local fishermen. Their boats glide into the quay under golden light, nets full and spirits high. It’s a timeless scene—one that captures the heart of coastal life in Pingtung County.
📷 Ricoh GR IV: Six Years of Waiting… for This?
After six years, Ricoh has finally unveiled the GR IV — but for street photographers like me, it’s a real letdown. Here’s why I think they missed the mark.
