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Visit to 古奇峰 (Guqifeng), Hsinchu
Guqifeng, which translates to “ancient peaks,” is sort of hard to describe. Its most obvious mark is a huge statue of Guang Gong, the god of war. In addition, a statue garden and museum are also on the grounds and … Continue reading
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Out and About on New Year’s Day
These were taken on January 23, the day which Chinese New Year began on this year’s lunar calendar. It was a bit early for this year, but I didn’t mind having a week off to relax and take a photo … Continue reading
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Life at 18mm (Single Shot)
I know I haven’t posted ANYTHING yet this year. The reason for this is because of a few personal changes that made me pretty busy mixed with some absolutely nasty weather here in northern Taiwan. Nasty weather makes it hard … Continue reading
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Ten Shots from 2011
I decided to put together ten shots from 2011, mostly based on popularity of posts, but also including shots that I really grew with as a photographer and just plain old like. Let me know what you think. I’ve linked … Continue reading
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Crab-Eating Macaque
This shot was taken at the Hsinchu Zoo quite a while ago and to be honest, I’m not sure why I didn’t post it. It’s very sharp and shows off my 70-300 lens’ capability. It was an easy shot, taking … Continue reading
Single Shot: Lion and Scooters
This was taken a few months ago in Hsinchu. This is near a larger temple in an area of the city I’m not too familiar with – perhaps something to explore on an upcoming weekend…
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Daily Life in Black and White
This post is a mix of Jiufen, Hsinchu, Taipei, and Lukang. The main thing that these all have in common is my black and white processing. While digital just doesn’t have the same feel as film, it is fun to … Continue reading
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More from Ghost Month/Yimin Festival
These shots are from the past few weeks during Ghost Month and Yimin Festival. Ghost Month recently ended (and yes, I think I got the date right this time!) which usually signifies the beginning of the school year and the … Continue reading
Textures
Something a bit different for today. While I get weird looks for taking photos of walls, I couldn’t resist these textures and colors. Both were taken with the P7000, and the shallow depth of field helps in making sure all … Continue reading
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Confucius Temple, Hsinchu
Temples dedicated to Confucius are common in most major Taiwanese cities and have a much more calm demeanor than the standard Taoist/Chinese temples. Continue reading
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