Before I start today’s post, let me say thanks to the new visitors. WordPress.com has an awesome feature where they pick a blog to feature along with about 7-8 others on their front page. This has increased my traffic and made me thankful that I’m not running my own server! I learned that I was “freshly pressed” through a comment and checked my email. As of only 12 hours later, I have 546 hits today alone, and counting. This isn’t bad at all for a blog which usually averages 30 per day!
If you’d like, go ahead and subscribe. I post daily photos of my time in Taiwan and would love to see some more comments. Thanks to those of you who have commented in the past! If anyone with a photo or relevant travel blog is interested, I’m also always up for trading blogroll links.
Today’s post shows some street scenes from Taipei. Specifically, this is Ximending, a district known for its fashionable shops and plethora of advertising. It’s a pretty “trendy” district, and full of young people. Of course, because this is Taiwan, street food is still all over.
These shots were mostly taken using the new Nikkor 35mm f/1.8. In addition, I used the 70-300mm on some of these photos.
GREAT photos–so much energy! Nice.
Thanks! It’s hard for a city like Taipei not to be full of energy :)
The crowds. They are everywhere. Another great example of how “ordinary” life is photo-worthy.
This is your second time being freshly pressed, is it not?
Taiwan is a great place to just people-watch. One day I wish I had my camera out, I saw a bunch of “cosplayers” walk by. There’s always some kind of festival happening at some point.
And as to your question, unfortunately, no :) This was my first time being freshly pressed. I was kind of surprised by it, actually.
I lived in Taipei up until this past Feb. I miss it a lot. I love seeing your pics…they make me think I should move back :)
I also stumbled upon your website on “freshly pressed”. Awesome pictures! I worked in Taiwan a few years ago and absolutely loved it. Hope you’re enjoying your time there!
Thanks for the comment. I do love it here so far, even though my Chinese isn’t improving fast enough seeing as I teach English 8-5.
I remember having fried chicken from a chicken shop right outside/across from the station…i think it’s like a KFC of taiwan
I remember seeing a 2 or 3 story KFC in the area – that would make sense!