Photography

May 12, 2016

100-Year-Old Photos Capture Authentic Daily Life in Japan

These rare shots of vintage Japan during 1908 are thanks to the acute artistic eye of Arnold Genthe. The German-born American scholar honed his photographic talent on the streets, spending his off-time roaming through his city with a partially hidden camera in attempts of recording memorable moments. This intriguing series was collected during a 6-month visit to Japan, during which Genthe managed to share his perspective of the vivid daily experiences of its local citizens.

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April 30, 2016

Fast-Paced Street Photographer Celebrates Candid, Fleeting Moments in Tokyo

With sleek monochromatic tones, Chulsu Kim strips away unnecessary distractions from his visually stimulating street photography, leaving behind just the candid expressions of the people he photographs. Originally from Yamaguchi, Japan, Kim has now become an expert at capturing human moments in the urban jungle of Tokyo. As he explained to Instagram Blog, he maintains a triple pronged rule set for taking exceptional street photos: “Go with your instincts. Take lots of photos.

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April 23, 2016

Astounding Bird’s-Eye View of Hong Kong’s Colorful Urban Jungle

Photographer Andy Yeung has called Hong Kong home since birth, but it took a trip away to spark the idea for Urban Jungle, his captivating series that captures aerial views of the city's jam-packed skyline. As he descended on the metropolis on a returning flight, he was struck by the staggering panorama of high-rises crammed up against one another.

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