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Jon Lord
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"Ecken und Kanten /// Angles and Edges"

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"Ecken und Kanten /// Angles and Edges"

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This is an abstract black and white photo in portrait format of an enormous framework of bamboo scaffolding surrounding the west side of the Hong Kong Convention Centre in Wan Chai (2014). Filling the entire photo is this vast frame of multiple poles of bamboo attached to each other with lengths of plastic binding straps. The camera is set back from the structure by no more than ten metres and is angled directly at the frame. The base, sides and top of the scaffold are out of view outside the edges of the photo. The bamboo is fashioned into squares of about one metre in length and height. Each pole overlaps the next pole by about two metres with that area secured using numerous binding straps similar or identical to those used to wrap a large package. In view are thirteen horizontal lengths and eight vertical poles. Behind those lengths at the front is a vast matrix of further poles extending towards the building. Most of the bamboo is either vertical or horizontal, or stretching inw

#photography #travelphotography #city #photo #photooftheday #blackandwhite #monochrome #streetphotography #urbanphotography #fotovorschlag #street #cityscape #bnw #blackandwhitephotography #travel #abstract #asian #construction #china #abstractphotography #alttext #noai #nogenai #no2ai #potd #camelcase #asia #hongkong #photosuggestion #chinese #scaffolding #bamboo #bambooscaffolding

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Jon Lord
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Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

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Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

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This is a colour photo in portrait format of the front facade of a multi-floored, highly ornate and colourful, Buddhist temple located in Chinatown, Singapore (2012). Extending along the base of the photo is a string of multi-coloured, square flags that stretch from the left to the right edge of the photo, this is above the entrance which is out of view below. Above is a tiled, pitched roof that again stretches across the image. The roof is covered with glazed, grey, oriental tiles with a lintel that extends along the ridge of the roof with a large bright golden mythical figure head at each end of the ridge. Between the roof and the row of flags is a large rectangular plaque with a golden filagree surround and three large golden Chinese characters. The windows of the first floor are mostly obscured by the entrance roof. Above the first floor windows is a small roof leaning out in front of the building, one either side of the centre. These small roofs are again made from grey, glazed C

#photography #architecture #travelphotography #city #photo #photooftheday #streetphotography #urbanphotography #street #cityscape #travel #abstract #singapore #asian #abstractphotography #alttext #temple #fensterfreitag #windowfriday #noai #nogenai #no2ai #potd #camelcase #architecturalphotography #asia #chinese #buddha #buddhism #buddhist #buddhisttemple #singaporechinatown

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Jon Lord
@jonlord@mastodon.world
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Old Thong Chai Medical Institution, 舊同濟醫院

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Old Thong Chai Medical Institution, 舊同濟醫院

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Thong_Chai_Medical_Institution

This is a black and white: part abstract, part historic, part architectural photo in portrait format of a narrow covered walkway with square wooden pillars supporting a pitched roof with multiple Chinese lanterns suspended from the centre of the inside of the roof. Old Thong Chai Medical Institution, Singapore (2013). Extending away from the camera along both the left and right sides of the photo are two rows of square, tall, wooden pillars that are about two and a half metres tall and with the two rows spaced about by one and a half metres. The pillars converge slightly with increasing distance. The wood is a pale white in appearance, perhaps bleached, painted white or the elapse of time? At the base of the pillars are round stones with a flat top and bottom, identical to a wheel of cheese. The floor comprises of multiple paving stones that are not quite laid flat, again perhaps suffering the passage of time. On the top of the pillars is the inside of a narrow pitched roof. The roof

#photography #architecture #travelphotography #history #city #photo #photooftheday #streetphotography #urbanphotography #doorsday #street #cityscape #travel #abstract #throwbackthursday #singapore #asian #abstractphotography #alttext #noai #nogenai #no2ai #potd #camelcase #architecturalphotography #asia #historic #historical

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Jon Lord
@jonlord@mastodon.world
3 settimane fa

Raffles, Singapore

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Raffles, Singapore

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This is a night time photo in portrait format looking along a deserted pavement with an ornate white facade lined with pillars on the left side and a row of palm like trees on the right. North Bridge Road, Singapore (2013). Extending away from the camera from the centre of the base of the photo into to distance and angled to the right is a dark, two metre wide pavement. Commencing along the left edge of the image and stretching away from the camera and again, to the right is the white facade of a restored historic building. The camera is placed two metres away from the front of the building and is angled along the facade so that the gaps between the pillars are visible but nothing can be seen inside those gaps. The facade is lined with ornate white and decorated pillars placed every few metres, the arched gap below allowing entry into the building, it's courtyards or the shops that are on the outside of the building. Above the pillars and arches is a tiered plinth that stretches the l

#photography #architecture #travelphotography #history #city #photo #photooftheday #streetphotography #urbanphotography #doorsday #street #cityscape #travel #abstract #throwbackthursday #singapore #asian #abstractphotography #night #alttext #nightphotography #noai #nogenai #no2ai #potd #camelcase #architecturalphotography #asia #historic #historical #dark

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Jon Lord
@jonlord@mastodon.world
4 settimane fa

The Morning After The Night Before

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The Morning After The Night Before

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This is a black and white street photo in landscape format of a middle aged + local man, lying asleep on a park bench. Rochor, Singapore (2013). Below the centre and centred in the photo is our sleeping man. The camera is slightly above the level of the park bench and about two metres away. Our slumbering man is viewed in profile is lying face upwards, head to the left, feet to the right and is filling most of the length of the image. He is lying on three pages of broadsheet newspaper. He has neat dark hair combed back, is wearing a white, short-sleeved shirt, denim trousers, white trainers and matching white socks. His arms are crossed over his stomach, while his right leg is elevated in an inverted 'V', his left leg is out of view, perhaps resting on the ground? The park bench does not have a back rest. Behind our man's head is the trunk of a medium sized tree. In the background, about five metres away, is a row of market stalls, closed and covered up: all heavily blurred out of fo

#photography #travelphotography #city #urban #photo #photooftheday #blackandwhite #monochrome #streetphotography #people #urbanphotography #silentsunday #street #bnw #blackandwhitephotography #travel #park #singapore #asian #candid #alttext #noai #nogenai #no2ai #potd #camelcase #asia #stillersontag #man #male #candidphoto

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Jon Lord
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"The Durian"

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"The Durian"

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This is an abstract black and white photo in portrait format of the exterior of a pineapple or durian like futuristic building with a palm tree in the foreground and a jet black clear sky above. Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Singapore (2012). In the foreground is the palm tree, the trunk rising up to the quarter up level and with scattered, well groomed, fronds extending in all directions and rising upwards to the three-quarters up level. The camera is angled upwards and a few metres from the tree. The fronds have a long and thin branch stretching outwards from the top of the tree's trunk with a fan like collection of long, thin and sharp leaves at the end. Through the palm fronds the outline of the building can be seen but any clear definition is obscured. The building is perhaps five metres beyond the tree. The exterior of the building is best described as a pineapple or durian cut in half lengthways and then with the flat side laid flat with the curved surface facing upwards. In

#photography #architecture #travelphotography #city #photo #photooftheday #blackandwhite #streetphotography #urbanphotography #street #cityscape #bnw #blackandwhitephotography #travel #abstract #singapore #asian #abstractphotography #alttext #fensterfreitag #windowfriday #noai #nogenai #no2ai #potd #camelcase #architecturalphotography #asia #futuristicbuilding #futuristic #modernbuilding

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Jon Lord
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North Point, 北角, 香港, Hong Kong

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North Point, 北角, 香港, Hong Kong

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This is an abstract street photo in landscape format of a dutch angle view (the camera is tilted away from the horizontal or vertical) of the slightly overexposed front of an older, mid-rise, mixed use building. North Point Hong Kong (2014). The entire photo is filled with the front facade of this building. While the camera is located in the street, angled along the front of the building from about 5 metres away and upwards, giving the appearance in viewing is that the building is tilting backwards, away from the camera, at an angle of 45º. The photo is slightly overexposed producing a mid-grey or silver look. The building's facade is continuous, extending for about 50m away from the camera and then out of view at the left edge of the photo. There is nothing uniform about the exterior of the building. In view are 8 floors with the ground floor hidden below the lower edge of the image. The upper floors are hidden above the top of the photo. Each floor is an untidy mess of non-matching

#photography #architecture #travelphotography #city #photo #photooftheday #blackandwhite #streetphotography #urbanphotography #street #cityscape #bnw #blackandwhitephotography #travel #abstract #asian #china #alttext #fensterfreitag #windowfriday #noai #nogenai #no2ai #potd #camelcase #architecturalphotography #asia #hongkong #北角 #northpoint #dutchangle #香港

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All for Gardening
@afg@vive.im
1 mese fa

Take in photographer Art Wolfe’s inspired landscape on the West Seattle Garden Tour https://www.allforgardening.com/1930795/take-in-photographer-art-w

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Take in photographer Art Wolfe’s inspired landscape on the West Seattle Garden Tour https://www.allforgardening.com/1930795/take-in-photographer-art-wolfes-inspired-landscape-on-the-west-seattle-garden-tour/

Take in photographer Art Wolfe’s inspired landscape on the West Seattle Garden Tour

#photography #nature #photographer #japanese #gardening #asian #waterfall #garden #rocks #plant #pond #backyard #artwolfe #boulders #grow #japanesemaple #loreneedwardsforkner #pine #pinetrees #planting #pugetsound #west #westbackyardgarden #westbackyardgardening #westseattle #wpresize #zengarden

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Jon Lord
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1 mese fa

Doorway Into The Palace of Heavenly Happiness

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Doorway Into The Palace of Heavenly Happiness

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This is a simple colour photo of the two closed doors at the entrance to an old temple decorated with two large golden serpentine, dragon-like, mythical sea creatures facing each other. Thian Hock Keng Temple, Singapore (2012). The entire photo is filled with the two, tall and rectangular, closed doors. The hinges are out of view along the left and right edges of the photo with the gap between the two doors being in the centre of the image. Each door has an identical mythical sea creature, possibly made from gold leaf, either way, of a metallic gold appearance. At the top of the doors the creature's tail curls around in a loop with the snake like body curving down the length of the door and getting a little thicker (fatter) towards the centre. Three-quarters of the way up there is a paw with five claws. At the bottom of the door the body curves around and upwards with the dragon like head stopping just below the centre of the photo. The jaws are wide open revealing long rows of sharp

#photography #architecture #travelphotography #history #city #photo #art #photooftheday #streetphotography #urbanphotography #doorsday #street #cityscape #travel #door #doors #abstract #throwbackthursday #singapore #asian #abstractphotography #alttext #temple #noai #no2ai #potd #camelcase #architecturalphotography #asia #historic #historical #buddhist

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Ed van der Elsken
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Straatgezicht in Japan, mogelijk met politiebureau, Ed van der Elsken, 1959 - 1960

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Straatgezicht in Japan, mogelijk met politiebureau, Ed van der Elsken, 1959 - 1960

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-299-10-24

The image depicts a bustling street scene with multiple people walking and interacting in what appears to be an Asian urban environment, possibly Japan given the context provided. Prominently featured is signage for various establishments including restaurants or bars, indicated by Japanese characters on banners and awnings. The architecture has traditional elements mixed with more modern styles, suggesting this may be a historical district undergoing some degree of revitalization. The black-and-white tone captures details such as texture, shadows, and contrast vividly, highlighting the busy atmosphere with groups of people in various states of activity—some walking solo or together, others engaging near storefronts. Notably, there is no direct indication of specific brands or services due to language barriers; however, the overall impression suggests a snapshot from daily life within this cultural setting. The photograph carries an air of candid spontaneity and documentary style

#photography #fotografie #japan #edvanderelsken #japanese #asian #straatgezicht

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Ed van der Elsken
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Straatgezicht, Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1982

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Straatgezicht, Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1982

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-17-158

The image depicts a bustling street scene in Japan from the early to mid-1980s, as suggested by its style and clothing. The monochrome photograph captures several individuals crossing a zebra crossing; one prominently dressed in white appears to be holding an object above his head while walking across the crosswalk. Others are engaged with their surroundings: some seem to be vendors or shopkeepers standing near various signs that bear Japanese characters, potentially indicating businesses such as shops and eateries. Baskets filled with goods on wheels suggest a market environment. The background features typical urban elements like parked cars, street signage in both English and Japanese, and a mix of pedestrians including men, women, possibly indicative of the time period's attire for daily activities or work-related tasks. The photograph conveys a sense of everyday life within an Asian cityscape with its focus on pedestrian activity amidst commercial establishments.

#photography #fotografie #japan #edvanderelsken #japanese #english #asian #straatgezicht

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Ed van der Elsken
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Twee vrouwen voor een café, in Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1959 - 1960

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Twee vrouwen voor een café, in Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1959 - 1960

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-299-10-26

The image depicts two women standing in front of a café entrance. The setting suggests an older, perhaps mid-20th-century Japanese urban environment based on the architectural style and attire. On the left stands a woman wearing glasses, a dark coat with a lighter patterned scarf or collar, and dark skirt. She has her hands clasped together at waist level while looking directly into the camera with a composed expression. To her right is another woman in similar attire—a darker-colored striped coat over a matching dress—and she too gazes forward but with a slightly softer demeanor compared to the first. They are positioned beside a door, which appears narrow and traditional. Above it hangs what seems like a straw hat or decorative piece tied together at the top, possibly part of Japanese cultural decor. To their left is an A-frame signboard written in Asian characters—likely Japanese given context—and numerals indicative of prices, suggesting this café may offer food or drin

#photography #fotografie #japan #edvanderelsken #japanese #first #asian #coffee

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Ed van der Elsken
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Man kijkt naar een aankondiging van een samoeraifilm, Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1959 - 1960

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Man kijkt naar een aankondiging van een samoeraifilm, Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1959 - 1960

-WorldWarII

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-17-45

The image depicts a black and white photograph of an individual standing in front of a poster display. The person appears to be examining the posters closely, which are variously illustrated with images related to Japanese movies or events featuring actors and historical figures depicted as samurai warriors. Notably, there's text on some of these posters that is not legible due to image resolution constraints but suggests they might contain titles or descriptions in Asian script. The scene captures a moment from the cultural life likely set during Japan’s post-World War II era, reflecting an interest in local cinema and history. The individual has dark hair visible at their head's edge, dressed in what seems like typical attire of that period with dark clothing. They are standing on a sidewalk beside a storefront or stall dedicated to these promotional posters. The image is part of the collection from "Man kijkt naar een aankondiging van een samoeraifilm" (translated: Man looking

#photography #fotografie #japan #edvanderelsken #japanese #asian #post

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Ed van der Elsken
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Portret van een onbekende jonge vrouw met zonnebril en T-shirt, Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1988

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Portret van een onbekende jonge vrouw met zonnebril en T-shirt, Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1988

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-242-15-29

The image is a black and white photograph featuring an Asian woman with glasses smiling at the camera. She wears a casual outfit consisting of dark clothing, including what appears to be a dress or jacket over her shoulders, along with sunglasses on her face. The most striking aspect of this photo is her T-shirt adorned with bold lettering that reads "SEX AND DRUGS and ROCK 'N' ROLL" in white text against a black background, punctuated by stars around the word "DRUGS." This attire suggests she may be attending or participating in an event related to music culture. The woman carries a shoulder bag on her left side as she stands among other individuals who are partially visible in the blurred urban backdrop. Her joyful expression and distinctive outfit make this image memorable, captured by photographer Ed van der Elsken during his travels in Japan around 1988.

#photography #fotografie #japan #edvanderelsken #asian #portretvaneen #rockn

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Ed van der Elsken
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Twee mensen op straat in Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1959 - 1960

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Twee mensen op straat in Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1959 - 1960

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-242-3-35

The image depicts a young Asian man and woman standing on what appears to be a street or sidewalk. The photo is in black and white, suggesting it could be from an earlier time period. Both individuals are dressed casually; the man wears a light-colored long-sleeve shirt and dark pants with boots, while the woman has her arms crossed, wearing a dark sweater over a lighter top paired with darker bottoms and shoes that look like sandals or flip-flops. The background is somewhat blurred but shows an urban setting with architectural elements indicative of buildings. The street appears to be made up of large blocks, possibly cobblestone or paving stones commonly found in older city centers. There's no specific context provided for the photograph; it captures a candid moment between two individuals on a public space without any clear indication of their relationship or purpose for being there.

#photography #fotografie #japan #edvanderelsken #asian

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Ed van der Elsken
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Rechter fragment van een foto van barpersoneel in Osaka, Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1959 - 1960

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Rechter fragment van een foto van barpersoneel in Osaka, Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1959 - 1960

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-242-3-10

The image depicts a black and white photograph of an individual who appears to be bar staff, standing behind a counter in what looks like a bar or restaurant setting. The person is wearing glasses, a bow tie, suspenders over the shoulders, and has a neat hairstyle typical for that era's fashion sense. In the background on shelves above the counter are various bottles labeled with prices and Japanese characters, indicating an Asian locale likely from Japan given historical context. The individual appears to be in their mid-twenties or early thirties, suggesting they could have been quite young at the time of this photograph which is dated between 1959-60. The attire and setting suggest a formal yet approachable working environment typical for that period's service industry professionals.

#photography #fotografie #japan #edvanderelsken #japanese #asian #osaka #rechter

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Ed van der Elsken
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Linker fragment van een foto van barpersoneel in Osaka, Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1959 - 1960

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Linker fragment van een foto van barpersoneel in Osaka, Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1959 - 1960

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-242-3-9

This black and white photograph captures a moment inside what appears to be an Asian-style bar. Two women stand in the foreground, with one on each side of the frame. The woman on the left wears a long-sleeved dark top; her expression is neutral as she looks towards the camera. Beside her stands another woman dressed in a sleeveless garment that reveals multiple bracelets or bangles adorning both arms and wrists, adding a touch of elegance to her attire. Her gaze also meets the lens with an enigmatic look. Behind them lies an array of bar paraphernalia including bottles labeled "Hermès," glasses on what appears to be a glass shelf, and various indistinct items that could possibly include cocktail-making equipment such as shakers or mixers given their shapes and silhouettes. There's visible text in Japanese characters suggesting price tags above the counter; however, no specific prices are clear due to resolution constraints. The background is slightly blurred but indicates a typi

#photography #fotografie #japan #edvanderelsken #japanese #asian #osaka #hermes

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Ed van der Elsken
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Twee beelden, Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1959 - 1960

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Twee beelden, Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1959 - 1960

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-45-28

The image depicts a black and white photograph featuring two prominent statues with stern expressions. The statue on the left appears to be wearing traditional headgear, possibly indicative of an ancient figure or deity in Asian cultures, while the one on the right has exaggerated facial features resembling a mask commonly used in theatrical performances. They are set against a backdrop that suggests an interior space, potentially a shrine or museum setting, with wooden elements and natural light filtering through what could be openings above them. Below these statues is a pedestal upon which various objects rest, including what seems to be traditional footwear and possibly ceremonial items like bracelets or rings of gold. The composition evokes themes of cultural heritage, ritualistic practices, or historical commemoration, captured in monochrome tones that enhance the gravity and solemnity of the scene.

#photography #fotografie #japan #edvanderelsken #asian

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Jon Lord
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Amoy Street

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Amoy Street

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This is a cityscape photo in portrait format of a long row of historic, colonial-era terraced buildings in the foreground and a modern high-rise office block in the background. Amoy Street, Singapore (2012). In the foreground is that row of old but restored colonial-era terraced buildings that start along the left edge of the photo and extend away from the camera for ten to fifteen metres before curving around to the right and then out of view. The location is a quiet and pleasant area of the city with mostly restored historic low- rise buildings, some residential, but mostly businesses and cafes. The camera is positioned about a metre to the right of the buildings (standing in the road) and aligned viewing along it's length. The buildings are a mix of two and three floors with the ground floor deep in shadow and mostly out of view with what is the pavement covered by the overhang from the first floor of the building, as was so common in that era to protect pedestrians from the tropic

#photography #architecture #travelphotography #history #city #photo #photooftheday #blackandwhite #streetphotography #urbanphotography #street #cityscape #bnw #blackandwhitephotography #travel #singapore #asian #alttext #fensterfreitag #windowfriday #noai #nogenai #no2ai #potd #camelcase #architecturalphotography #asia #historic #historical

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