After shooting the bull race, we went back home. The bull racing was exciting and we had a lot of fun photographing the action. On the bus, the group couldn’t get enough of it, and they were talking about it fervently. On the way to the hotel, the local guide suddenly noticed a group of…
We have a lot of fun creating this composition. When I told the kids about my concept, they listened with great interest. They can participate, but only if I can paint their hands white. They looked at me with wide eyes and all of them jumped at the chance to try. How could they refuse…
It is said that there is always a child living in the heart of every adult, who never grows up. I must admit that shooting the “Hand and Eyes” series has awakened that child in me. My strange and quirky ideas obviously originated from him. Come to think of it, sports or games always involved…
Besides being famous for its bull racing, subject-wise, Padang, Indonesia is also rich in human interests. Not far from our hotel, there are countless small fishing villages. The villagers are simple and friendly, to photograph them; all you have to do is just smile, point to your camera and communicate with them; you will usually…
In the beginning of the year, a flock of pigeons were found in front of my house. Every morning, when the sun rises, I find them standing in a line on the cable. I was curious as to why they were there. On a whim, I grabbed a handful of rice and scattered them. The…
Wuchuan City is located in the southwest of Guangdong Province, where there is a long coastline of about 70 kilometers. The coastal economy of Wuchuan is mostly based on fishing. What is interesting is that some fishermen still use very traditional fishing methods. First of all, they let their boats go out to sea with…
If I can only choose a few shooting spots on the mainland, Sichuan will undoubtedly be included in the top five. There is a wealth of photographic material here, with majestic snow-capped mountains, such as Gongga and Yala, and beautiful landscapes, such as Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong. Cultural and subjects of human interest; the Tibetans and…
“Pacu” in Indonesian, but more precisely, Minangkabau language means “racing” while “Jawi” means “bull”. Padang is located in Indonesia, west of Sumatra Island. Every year after the rice harvest, the villagers hold a series of festivals, among which the PacuJawi is the most exciting and popular. The history of bull racing dates back hundreds of…
Yuan Yang, a county south of Kunming in Yunnan Province, China is renowned for its spectacular rice terraces. During winter, farmers will flood the paddy fields with water. I was inspired by the light reflected upon these paddy fields, which will transform into colourful terraces, creating an abstract piece of art. My photographic expeditions in…
When I read novels as a child, I always read about the place called “The Western Region”. The author describes that the people here also look different. The men were lanky; the women were tall, with blue eyes and blond hair, and their faces had deep contours. They rode camels, lived in tents in the…
