People is the genealogical foundation for everything. Contextual projection of one’s emotion on their faces is most intriguing trigger for raising the lens
People are the most intriguing subjects for photography while traveling to or hiking in places.
Some welcome to be photographed while some explicitly express displeasure. Every frame raises wonder and curiosity what’s on their minds.
Images in this page were taken while traveling Korea and Japan.
Seoul, Korea
Seoul, Korea
Okinawa, Japan
Nagoya, Japan
Gyangyang, Korea
Seoul, Korea
Seoul, Korea
Seoul, Korea
Seoul, Korea
Seoul, Korea
Seoul, Korea
Seoul, Korea
Seoul, Korea
Seoul, Korea
Seoul, Korea
Seoul, Korea
Hokkaido, Japan
Nagoya, Japan
Kansai, Japan
Sapporo, Japan
Kyodongdo, Korea
Seoul, Korea
Yangpyung, Korea
Yangpyung, Korea
Hurano, Hokkaido, Japan
Nagoya, Japan
Kyoto, Japan
Nagoya station, Japan
Otaru, Japan
Gwangyang, Korea
Kyoto, Japan
Ilsan city, Korea
Tongyoung, Korea
Bongpyung, Korea
China has high degree of ethnic diversity and the diversity produces contrasting difference in appearance, diet, wardrobe, housing and religion, the culture.
Chinese from two regions (southwest and northeast) are in this page.
Lijiang old city, China
Beijing, China
Forbidden city, Beijing, China
Beijing, China
Forbidden city, Beijing, China
Beijing, China
Beijing, China
Beijing, China
Futong, Beijing, China
Lijiang, China
Lijiang, China
Lijiang, China
Lijiang, China
Lijiang, China
Lijiang, China
Lijiang, China
Lijiang, China
Gucheng, Yunnan, China
Gucheng, Yunnan, China
Gucheng, Yunnan, China
Gucheng, Yunnan, China
Lijiang, China
Lijiang, China
Gucheng, Yunnan, China
Gucheng, Yunnan, China
Gucheng, Yunnan, China
Old horse-tea trail, Yunnan, China
Folks and communities in southeast asia are humble and genuine.
And, it is not too difficult to sense these good emotional attributes from their smiles and gentle engagement through their facial expressions.
This is probably the reason for me to love framing the images of these folks in S.E. Asia.
Chiang mai, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
Bali, Indonesia
Munduk, Bali, Indonesia
Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Suthep, Chiang mai, Thailand
Chiang mai, Thailand
Chiang mai, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
Chiang mai, Thailand
Chiang mai, Thailand
Chiang mai, Thailand
Chiang mai, Thailand
Chiang mai, Thailand
Chiang mai, Thailand
Chiangmai, Thailand
Chiang mai, Thailand
Chiang mai, Thailand
Chiang mai, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, Thaliand
Bangkok, Thailand
India is big country and has highly diverse environments and the images provide the glimpse into the diversity by their outfit and wardrobe.
Most locals are culturally well trained to conceal their emotions well and are conservative to share internal and true emotion but not rude nor aggressive.
All images are from Jaipur, India at the time of publication. Additional images from different part of India are to be added in future.
These two students are moving after the school. I was wondering how stuffy and uncomfortable during hot and humid India climate.
He was kind and attending while having a lunch in a restaurant at a local hotel in Jaipur
Thinking and observation appear to be this monk’s strength and trade knowledge. He sat in his seat and no motion was made for several minutes.
A thought came to mind.. how hot is he feeling in a 40c humid climate.
After school marching of brother and sister by a mother.
Acquaintance with Sazid had begun as colleague and transcended to good and long-time friend over many years
150 Rupee ride in the city of Jaipur. Powered by the pedaling made me feel awkward to be in the seat. The driver was tired and feeling the pain.
After a successful ride through the city and got the fare..
People in Europe are substantially alike in sense of social matters and completely different from the perspectives of what’s right for them.
The way expressing what’s on their mind is uncommonly different and I was always amused by it, especially when observing them in restaurants.
Modena, Italy
This gentleman enjoys his solitude accompanied by his own music, singing the OST of the movie “God Father”. [Venice, Italy]
Venice, Italy
Venice, Italy
Modena, Italy
Modena, Italy
Modena, Italy
Haarlem, Netherlands
Haarlem, Netherlands
Haarlem, Netherlands
Milano, Italy
Sotheby’s held auction for Bowie’s assets [London, England]
Premier shopping district in May Fair district [London, England]
Hyde Park, London, Egnland
Under COVID-19 pandemic assault on all of us throughout 2020, people are scared, confused, and lost.
Parking attendant in late afternoon in San Francisco (09-2020)
Keeping social distance while waiting for opening time of the immigration office
The street is virtually vacant and empty as all is work from home
Retail stores boarded up while social and political unrest was in progress in SF
I did not know how to make this scene. A chair was placed in the corner.
Thanksgiving weekend in Georgia despite the Covid Pandemic (2020)
Completely tuned out with what’s surrounding this young man.. I often need this skill…
Piedmont Park in Atlanta