Why does photography captivate us? For me, it’s the way it sharpens our awareness. The search for the right angle, the perfect moment, the gentle balance of light and shadow forces us to notice what we might otherwise pass by. Through the lens, the familiar becomes new again.
In this photo album, I want to share some of the aspects of modern cities that I captured over the past few years. I choose to use black-and-white to filter out the jumble of colors that prevails in many cities and instead focus on the beautiful geometry of the different elements.
< Adelaide Railway Station
Shapes are everywhere in cities. From basic triangles and circles to complex twisting atriums, geometry brings structure, order, and a quiet sense of beauty to the spaces we move through.
^ Lize SOHO Tower, the tallest atrium in the world
Our cities are constantly evolving, yet traces of the past remain. These surviving pieces of history stand in contrast with modernity, reminding us how tradition and progress coexist in the same space.
^ Sydney, Australia
Every year, Sydney Harbor pull off one of the best fireworks display in New Year’s Eve, attracting tourists from around the world to see the show.
^ Sydney Harbor, 1st January, 2023
Urbanization rapidly transforms the landscapes around us. With these changes come new forms of beauty and unexpected moments of wonder.
^ Jiangsu Province, China
What role do people play in cities? As we build and reshape our surroundings, we change along with them. Cities create new opportunities for many, while others face challenges as urbanization continues.
Sydney, preparation for the opera ‘Madama Butterfly’
Sydney Central, Australia
Romantic moment at Mrs Macquaires Park, Sydney, Australia
Taking a group photo at Royal Botanical Garden, Sydney, Australia
Under the Victoria Bridge, Brisbane, Australia
Why does photography captivate us? To me, it’s a unique skill that helps us pay attention. As I put this page together, I found myself revisiting the emotions and thoughts I had while taking these photos. Through photography, I not only learned to notice the small, fleeting moments around me, but also found a way to preserve them forever.
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