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Photographer, studying Chinese, love to photograph daily life.
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Techno fascism: Social media platforms are designed to maximize engagement; sensational or polarizing content fuels that engagement. The result: an environment where conspiracy theories, outrage, and extreme viewpoints thrive. Platforms algorithms should be independently audited.
February 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Kashgar, China : Woman buying figs at the Kashgar market
An elderly woman wearing a blue headscarf, a leopard-print jacket, and a red skirt arranges small yellow fruits on makeshift tables covered with large green leaves at an outdoor market in Kashgar, China. A male customer in a striped polo shirt and dark pants reaches out to make a purchase while holding plastic bags of produce. Behind them, a bustling street scene unfolds with pedestrians, motorbikes, and storefronts with colorful signage in Arabic and Chinese.
February 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Kashgar, China - Preparing fresh ice-cold yoghurt drink at the Kashgar bazaar.
A large metal bowl filled with ice and a milky yogurt drink sits at a vendor’s stall in the Kashgar bazaar. A person wearing a gray suit jacket reaches for a plastic cup filled with the chilled beverage, which has a green straw. Nearby, two tall glasses containing the same yogurt drink rest on a glass surface. A metal ladle is partially submerged in the mixture, ready for serving.
February 5, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Shanghai, China - cook preparing food in a large wok in a Shanghai restaurant kitchen
A professional chef wearing a white uniform and a tall paper chef’s hat is focused as he cooks with a wok over a high flame in a commercial kitchen. Thick steam rises from the pan as he stirs the ingredients with a metal spatula. The stainless steel countertops are lined with various cooking utensils, pots, and pans, while another chef in the background is also busy preparing food. The kitchen is illuminated by warm lighting, highlighting the intensity of the cooking process.
February 4, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Urumqi, China : Cook holding pepper in the restaurant carriage of the Urumqi - Kashgar train
A chef wearing a white uniform, striped apron, and a traditional white chef’s hat stands inside a train’s dining car, smiling and presenting a curved red chili pepper toward the camera. In his other hand, he holds a bunch of similar chili peppers. The train’s interior features blue curtains, lace tablecloths, and warm lighting, with passengers visible in the softly blurred background.
February 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Tokyo, Japan - Two bowls of freshly prepared matcha tea served on a decorative tray with traditional Japanese paper and sweets.
Two dark ceramic bowls filled with vibrant green matcha tea are placed on a round, ornate wooden tray. Under each bowl, there is a piece of traditional Japanese paper with calligraphy and floral illustrations, accompanied by small, delicate flower-shaped sweets. The tray rests on a wooden table, and in the softly blurred background, there is a lush, moss-covered garden with curved bamboo elements.
February 2, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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Shanghai - China : Preparing dumplings in a small restaurant in the city centre.
February 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Tokyo, Japan - woman selling drinks in a small stall on the Tokyo streets in the Ginza district.

#Japan #travel #streetphotography
Tokyo, Japan, May 5th, woman selling drinks in a small stall on the Tokyo streets in the Ginza district. Tokyo, Japan, May 5th, woman selling drinks in a small stall on the Tokyo streets in the Ginza district
January 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Shanghai, China: Crowds gather at the grand opening of a new Mc Café situated in the foreground of the historic Jing'an Temple, an interesting combination of modern commercial culture and ancient tradition in Shanghai.

#streetphotography #China #travelphotography
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January 30, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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Changsha, China -: A food delivery rider speeds through a bustling street in Changsha, delivering meals efficiently across the city, characteristic of the popular Baidu/Meituan service.
#streetphotography #China
Changsha, China : A food delivery rider speeds through a bustling street in Changsha, delivering meals efficiently across the city, characteristic of the popular Baidu/Meituan service. Streetphotography. Travel photography. China. Food. Food delivery.
January 29, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Changsha, China - A street vendor offers snacks under a large red umbrella, a common sight in Chaozhongjie district.
street photography, travel photography, Changsha, China - A street vendor offers snacks under a large red umbrella, a common sight in Chaozhongjie district’s bustling streets.
January 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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January 27, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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This is what we all should remember.
January 27, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Seoul - South Korea : Dried fish tied in bundles are displayed at a market stall in Seoul, South Korea. These preserved fish are commonly used in traditional Korean cuisine and are a staple in many local dishes.
January 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Seoul, Korea - Baguettes in a Korean bakery, there is a thriving artisanal bread movement in Korea, often with a Korean twist, different fillings such as Cheese, Olives or fruits.

#Seoul #SouthKorea #Food #travel #travelphotography
January 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Seoul, Korea - Cherie (who has her birthday today on January 25), getting ready to dig in to a wonderful sweet breakfast.

#Seoul #SouthKorea #Food #travel #travelphotography
January 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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Yantai, China - Snacks in this colourful cart: 冰糖葫芦, Candy fruit stick, 生煎包 (pan fried buns), 炸串 (fried skewers potato chips and 老北京雪梨汤, "Beijing style snow pear soup" aptly named in the Chinese tradition of not giving away anything about the taste..

#中国 #小吃
January 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Tongren, China - Weighing a bag of sweet potatoes on a small market.

#中国 #china #food #travelphotography #travel #streetphotography
January 23, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Shanghai, China - Jiaozi on a rainy day. Man holding an umbrella passing a Jiaoze （饺子 stand, selling dumplings filled with meat and vegetables.

#Shanghai #china #jiaozi #饺子 #上海 #中国 #小吃 #streetfood #streetphotography
January 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Shanghai, China - people enjoying lunch in small streetside restaurant.

#Shanghai #china #food #travel #streetfood #streetphotography
January 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Peppers a market in Malaysia.

#travel #travelphotography #food #spicy
January 20, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Qinghai, China - Large stack of steamy Baozi (steam buns) in front of a restaurant in a small village along the endless roads in Qinghai province.

#青海 #中国 #包子 #travel #streetphotography #travelphotography #food
January 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Festive vibes with a classic Dutch treat! This ‘tulband’ cake, adorned with powdered sugar and holiday decorations, brings warmth and tradition to a Dutch Christmas table.

#christmas #food #travel #travelphotography #the netherlands #netherland
January 18, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Shanghai, China - Steaming Baozi, ready for the breakfast crowd near Fuxing park. I guess the Baozi come in two variations, one vegetable and one spicy meat.. both are delicious, especially during a cold morning on the street.
#中国 #上海 #china #Shanghai #streetphotography
January 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM