Day 10/365: A Record of Reality – Documenting Life When You're Sick
Day 10 documents a visit to the gastroenterologist in Kaohsiung. No creative focus, no artistic vision—just the reality of maintaining a 365 Project when you're too sick to do anything else.
Day 9/365 Zhongzi Reflections
Playing with reflections at Zhengyi Station in Kaohsiung, where glass surfaces create layered compositions that merge subject and urban landscape into a single frame.
# Day 8/365: Motion and Stillness in the Kitchen
The pot sits patient and still. Around it, hands blur in purpose—preparing, stirring, serving. This is the yearly Halloween tradition at my school's ginger duck hot pot dinner in Kaohsiung.
Day 7/365: Aerial Perspectives at Kaohsiung's Martyrs' Shrine | DJI Mini 3 Pro + Leica D-Lux 8
A visit to Kaohsiung's Martyrs' Shrine—a stunning example of classical Chinese architecture perched on Shoushan mountain. Shot with the Leica D-Lux 8 and aerial intro from the DJI Mini 3 Pro, this day explores the shrine's elegant symmetry, intricate details, and serene courtyard. Plus a bonus NotebookLM video on Digital Asset Management.
Day 6/365: I Let a Random App Tell Me What to Shoot
I'm using a random generator app with 19 different photography prompts. Each photo in today's video is the result of whatever the generator told me to shoot next—Color, Portrait, Shallow Depth of Field, and more. The featured image came from the final prompt: Decisive Moment. Two people sharing street food outside a bakery in Yangcheng, Kaohsiung—completely absorbed in their moment. Day 6 of my 365 photography project.
Day 5/365: Capturing the Photographer at Pier 2
One of my favorite moments from Pier 2: capturing a photographer capturing a family portrait with a beautiful Rolleiflex TLR camera. This image explores the layers of storytelling in photography—the photographer's focus, the family's joy, and the human connection between them. Day 5 of my 365 photography project.
Day 4/365: Ground-Level Perspective at Kaohsiung Exhibition Center
Sometimes the best perspective is the one closest to the ground. This low-angle composition near the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center uses Crocs as a foreground element to create depth and tell a story about scale, daily life, and modern urban landmarks. Day 4 of my 365 photography project.
Day 3/365: The Razor Blade Seller of Yangcheng
Behind every storefront in Taiwan, there's a story waiting to be told. Meet the gentleman who's been selling razor blades in Yangcheng for decades—his warm smile and genuine pride exemplify what makes Taiwan's local businesses so special. Day 3 of my 365-day photography project capturing the people and stories that give Taiwan its character.
Day 2/365: Urban Geometry at San Duo Shopping District | Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Looking up between the layers of Kaohsiung's urban architecture at San Duo Shopping District. This black and white composition captures the contrast between weathered residential blocks and modern structures—a visual dialogue about Taiwan's rapid transformation. Day 2 of my 365-day photography project documenting Taiwan's unique blend of tradition and modernity.
Day 1/365: Intersections at Central Park Station | Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Starting from above at Central Park Station in Kaohsiung, where thousands pass through daily but rarely notice the patterns they create. This black and white composition captures two strangers creating perfect visual balance in geometric space—emphasizing the interplay of light, shadow, and architectural lines. Day 1 of my 365-day photography project documenting Taiwan's streets, culture, and daily life.
Ricoh GRIII Review 2025: 8 Years of Street Photography in Taiwan
After 8 years and 10,000+ frames shooting Taiwan's streets, the Ricoh GRIII has become more than just a camera—it's a philosophy. This pocketable powerhouse disappears in your hand while delivering stunning 24MP images in the most challenging conditions. From Kaohsiung's night markets to Taipei's temple alleys, here's my unfiltered review of the ultimate street photography companion.
Daily Habits for Street Photographers
The secret to powerful street photography isn't magic, it's ritual. The masters, from Cartier-Bresson to Moriyama, knew this. Their code was simple: See the light first. Walk relentlessly. Be ready. Your work begins not with a flash of inspiration, but with the first step out the door.
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 Attention
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.