There is a saying that photography can “turn a moment into an eternity”, meaning that the camera can capture the scene in a split moment. For a while I was fascinated by this saying. If you cut a second into hundreds, thousands, or even ten thousandths of a second; each moment will be different, and…
I must admit that this idea came from “Pushing the Envelope“. Often conceptual inspiration comes to my mind without warning; other times it comes from the challenge of others, stimulating the creative juices. As far as “Pushing the Envelope” was concerned; I accepted the challenge of putting a seemingly fragile bubble and a blazing flame…
The model in the picture would be over 100 years old if she were alive. She is not a professional model; she owned a small stall selling traditional snacks. The old lady treated me very well. Whenever I went to the stall for breakfast, she often gave me an extra egg or some snacks at…
My career in photography began with shooting still life. Many photographers do not care about this kind of subject matter. They considered it to be child’s play and not in the grand scheme of things. Photography for them is about shooting models, landscapes, and other subjects. In reality, shooting still life holds a lot of…
The shackle for criminals dated hundreds of years ago in China inspired me to do this shot. The lock was made in such a way that 3 holes were cut open on a board with only the head and hands could pass through. Chains were used later to secure the board. It was strong and…