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I get to travel a good deal, sometimes for work, sometimes for leisure, and I enjoy taking photos along the way.
I love using old Leica R lenses handed down from my dad with modern camera bodies (SL2-S, EOS 50D).
I get to travel a good deal, sometimes for work, sometimes for leisure, and I enjoy taking photos along the way.
I love using old Leica R lenses handed down from my dad with modern camera bodies (SL2-S, EOS 50D).
Creators handprints
The pewter factory of Royal Selangor in Kuala Lumpur commemorates their employees' long service by turning their handprints into art. Golden hands are awarded for 40 years of service.
#photography #travel #Malaysia #artisans
The pewter factory of Royal Selangor in Kuala Lumpur commemorates their employees' long service by turning their handprints into art. Golden hands are awarded for 40 years of service.
#photography #travel #Malaysia #artisans
December 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Creators handprints
The pewter factory of Royal Selangor in Kuala Lumpur commemorates their employees' long service by turning their handprints into art. Golden hands are awarded for 40 years of service.
#photography #travel #Malaysia #artisans
The pewter factory of Royal Selangor in Kuala Lumpur commemorates their employees' long service by turning their handprints into art. Golden hands are awarded for 40 years of service.
#photography #travel #Malaysia #artisans
Malaccan walkways
The streets of the old town of Malacca breathe its unique mix of cultures everywhere.
#photography #Malacca #Malaysia #travel #mundane
The streets of the old town of Malacca breathe its unique mix of cultures everywhere.
#photography #Malacca #Malaysia #travel #mundane
December 27, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Malaccan walkways
The streets of the old town of Malacca breathe its unique mix of cultures everywhere.
#photography #Malacca #Malaysia #travel #mundane
The streets of the old town of Malacca breathe its unique mix of cultures everywhere.
#photography #Malacca #Malaysia #travel #mundane
The #1 movie from when you were 10 years old is how your 2026 will go.
I'm getting mixed messages, depending on whether I look at the global box office or the local where I grew up. Let's focus on both having a happy ending, shall we?
I'm getting mixed messages, depending on whether I look at the global box office or the local where I grew up. Let's focus on both having a happy ending, shall we?
December 21, 2025 at 5:58 AM
The #1 movie from when you were 10 years old is how your 2026 will go.
I'm getting mixed messages, depending on whether I look at the global box office or the local where I grew up. Let's focus on both having a happy ending, shall we?
I'm getting mixed messages, depending on whether I look at the global box office or the local where I grew up. Let's focus on both having a happy ending, shall we?
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
Neither Star Wars nor Star Trek... Time for a rewatch actually.
Neither Star Wars nor Star Trek... Time for a rewatch actually.
December 8, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
Neither Star Wars nor Star Trek... Time for a rewatch actually.
Neither Star Wars nor Star Trek... Time for a rewatch actually.
If you see this, post your black & white artwork. Yes, b/w photography counts.
#photography #b&w #abstract
#photography #b&w #abstract
November 27, 2025 at 5:54 PM
If you see this, post your black & white artwork. Yes, b/w photography counts.
#photography #b&w #abstract
#photography #b&w #abstract
Looking for the Gondor can now...
November 26, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Looking for the Gondor can now...
Morning mists rising
Arabian Ranches Golf course morning scenery
#photography #landscape #mundane #sunrise #golf
Arabian Ranches Golf course morning scenery
#photography #landscape #mundane #sunrise #golf
November 22, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Morning mists rising
Arabian Ranches Golf course morning scenery
#photography #landscape #mundane #sunrise #golf
Arabian Ranches Golf course morning scenery
#photography #landscape #mundane #sunrise #golf
Tokyo Dreaming
Layered night cityscape combining a normal in focus shot with a bokeh shot of the same scene.
#photography #cityscape #Tokyo #Japan #doubleexposure #travel #bokeh
Layered night cityscape combining a normal in focus shot with a bokeh shot of the same scene.
#photography #cityscape #Tokyo #Japan #doubleexposure #travel #bokeh
October 19, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Tokyo Dreaming
Layered night cityscape combining a normal in focus shot with a bokeh shot of the same scene.
#photography #cityscape #Tokyo #Japan #doubleexposure #travel #bokeh
Layered night cityscape combining a normal in focus shot with a bokeh shot of the same scene.
#photography #cityscape #Tokyo #Japan #doubleexposure #travel #bokeh
Arteries of Urban Space
Tokyo night cityscape of the Arakawa river bridges
#photography #cityscape #Tokyo #Japan #travel #night
Tokyo night cityscape of the Arakawa river bridges
#photography #cityscape #Tokyo #Japan #travel #night
October 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Arteries of Urban Space
Tokyo night cityscape of the Arakawa river bridges
#photography #cityscape #Tokyo #Japan #travel #night
Tokyo night cityscape of the Arakawa river bridges
#photography #cityscape #Tokyo #Japan #travel #night
I honestly expected a Kaiju to appear any moment when I took this shot.
#photography #Japan #travel #Fujisan #Tokyo #mundane #Skytree #cityscape #bluehour
#photography #Japan #travel #Fujisan #Tokyo #mundane #Skytree #cityscape #bluehour
October 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I honestly expected a Kaiju to appear any moment when I took this shot.
#photography #Japan #travel #Fujisan #Tokyo #mundane #Skytree #cityscape #bluehour
#photography #Japan #travel #Fujisan #Tokyo #mundane #Skytree #cityscape #bluehour
September 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
September 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Lantern Glow
The lanterns spread a festive yet solemn atmosphere throughout the ground of Yasukuni Shrine.
#photography #travel #Japan #Tokyo #Yasukuni
The lanterns spread a festive yet solemn atmosphere throughout the ground of Yasukuni Shrine.
#photography #travel #Japan #Tokyo #Yasukuni
September 21, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Lantern Glow
The lanterns spread a festive yet solemn atmosphere throughout the ground of Yasukuni Shrine.
#photography #travel #Japan #Tokyo #Yasukuni
The lanterns spread a festive yet solemn atmosphere throughout the ground of Yasukuni Shrine.
#photography #travel #Japan #Tokyo #Yasukuni
September 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Sumo Practice - Nagoya
In preparation for the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament several of the competing sumo stables hold public morning practice sessions that are free to attend. Truly impressive to see these athletes wrestle up close.
#photography #travel #Japan #Sumo #Nagoya #culture
In preparation for the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament several of the competing sumo stables hold public morning practice sessions that are free to attend. Truly impressive to see these athletes wrestle up close.
#photography #travel #Japan #Sumo #Nagoya #culture
September 14, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Neon reflections - Mirai Tower Nagoya
Vertical panorama created from 2 photos taken with a 21mm Super Angulon wide angle lens - which wasn't wide enough to take the tower and its reflection in a single frame.
#photography #Japan #Travel #Nagoya #architecture #reflection
Vertical panorama created from 2 photos taken with a 21mm Super Angulon wide angle lens - which wasn't wide enough to take the tower and its reflection in a single frame.
#photography #Japan #Travel #Nagoya #architecture #reflection
September 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Neon reflections - Mirai Tower Nagoya
Vertical panorama created from 2 photos taken with a 21mm Super Angulon wide angle lens - which wasn't wide enough to take the tower and its reflection in a single frame.
#photography #Japan #Travel #Nagoya #architecture #reflection
Vertical panorama created from 2 photos taken with a 21mm Super Angulon wide angle lens - which wasn't wide enough to take the tower and its reflection in a single frame.
#photography #Japan #Travel #Nagoya #architecture #reflection
Chubu Electric Power Mirai Tower in Nagoya
Nagoya's viewing tower in the heart of Sakae.
#photography #Japan #travel #architecture #Nagoya
Nagoya's viewing tower in the heart of Sakae.
#photography #Japan #travel #architecture #Nagoya
September 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Chubu Electric Power Mirai Tower in Nagoya
Nagoya's viewing tower in the heart of Sakae.
#photography #Japan #travel #architecture #Nagoya
Nagoya's viewing tower in the heart of Sakae.
#photography #Japan #travel #architecture #Nagoya
Tonight's lunar eclipse taken with my Leica, doing what I could to counter light pollution and atmospheric haze.
#photography #bloodmoon #lunareclipse #astronomy
#photography #bloodmoon #lunareclipse #astronomy
September 7, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Tonight's lunar eclipse taken with my Leica, doing what I could to counter light pollution and atmospheric haze.
#photography #bloodmoon #lunareclipse #astronomy
#photography #bloodmoon #lunareclipse #astronomy
Kin Shachi of Nagoya Castle
Geometric order and function create the unique roof architecture of Japanese castle. Shachihoko are traditionally considered as protectors of the castle against fire.
#photography #japan #travel #architecture #Nagoya #Shachihoko
Geometric order and function create the unique roof architecture of Japanese castle. Shachihoko are traditionally considered as protectors of the castle against fire.
#photography #japan #travel #architecture #Nagoya #Shachihoko
September 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Kin Shachi of Nagoya Castle
Geometric order and function create the unique roof architecture of Japanese castle. Shachihoko are traditionally considered as protectors of the castle against fire.
#photography #japan #travel #architecture #Nagoya #Shachihoko
Geometric order and function create the unique roof architecture of Japanese castle. Shachihoko are traditionally considered as protectors of the castle against fire.
#photography #japan #travel #architecture #Nagoya #Shachihoko
Inside the reconstructed Honmaru Palace, Nagoya
Representation in feudal Japanese style.
#photography #travel #architecture #Japan #Nagoya #Honmaru
Representation in feudal Japanese style.
#photography #travel #architecture #Japan #Nagoya #Honmaru
September 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Inside the reconstructed Honmaru Palace, Nagoya
Representation in feudal Japanese style.
#photography #travel #architecture #Japan #Nagoya #Honmaru
Representation in feudal Japanese style.
#photography #travel #architecture #Japan #Nagoya #Honmaru
Honmaru Palace gable - a beautiful example of traditional Japanese carpentry craftsmanship
#photography #travel #Japan #Nagoya #architecture #craftsmanship
#photography #travel #Japan #Nagoya #architecture #craftsmanship
September 2, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Honmaru Palace gable - a beautiful example of traditional Japanese carpentry craftsmanship
#photography #travel #Japan #Nagoya #architecture #craftsmanship
#photography #travel #Japan #Nagoya #architecture #craftsmanship
Guarding the Honmaru Palace, Nagoya
The castle donjon stands tall and in harmony above the reconstructed palace.
#photography #Japan #architecture #Nagoya #travel
The castle donjon stands tall and in harmony above the reconstructed palace.
#photography #Japan #architecture #Nagoya #travel
August 31, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Guarding the Honmaru Palace, Nagoya
The castle donjon stands tall and in harmony above the reconstructed palace.
#photography #Japan #architecture #Nagoya #travel
The castle donjon stands tall and in harmony above the reconstructed palace.
#photography #Japan #architecture #Nagoya #travel
Nagoya castle's majesty revealed.
Built not only as a defensive bulwark but also to project power and the feudal lord's right to rule, I'd say the architects succeeded.
#photogprahy #travel #Japan #Nagoya #architecture
Built not only as a defensive bulwark but also to project power and the feudal lord's right to rule, I'd say the architects succeeded.
#photogprahy #travel #Japan #Nagoya #architecture
August 31, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Nagoya castle's majesty revealed.
Built not only as a defensive bulwark but also to project power and the feudal lord's right to rule, I'd say the architects succeeded.
#photogprahy #travel #Japan #Nagoya #architecture
Built not only as a defensive bulwark but also to project power and the feudal lord's right to rule, I'd say the architects succeeded.
#photogprahy #travel #Japan #Nagoya #architecture