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All Good Things Take Time This photo took me 7 hours to capture, but not in the way I expected it to happen. It was a chilling, windy night at the top of mount Bromo in East Java, Indonesia. The weather was forecasted to be lower than 15 degree Celcius. I was standing at the peak from 10pm all the way until sunrise at about 5am. 🥅 What’s my goal? To capture one of the most breath-taking photos in my amateur shutterbug endeavour. So it just made sense to also go for one of the most challenging photos to capture: astrophotography… AKA taking photos of stars. It must have been nice to be so young and ignorant. I had attended an astrophotography class, I practiced in Singapore’s warm, light-polluted night and I got all the imaginations of photographing at Nat Geo’s level. 🫵 But reality is a harsh teacher. Not only was it artistically and technically hard… the environment was no less forgiving either. Fighting the sleepiness after hours of plane flight and bus ride was no joke. And to fight the coldness that was felt to the bone, I needed to keep moving while clenching heat packs in my pockets. Then the photo capturing difficulty almost made me question my entire life choices. It was pitch black so the only way to compose a photo was to take slow shutter exposure for a minute then observe the result. It took me almost 2 hours just to find the right position, angle and composition. Then I messed up a lot of my camera settings that I wasted almost another 4 hours. So I only had more or less 1 hour before sunrise and not even one photo worth looking. ⭐️ But then it happened! I got the photo of a lifetime, right at the perfect moment. In that golden 40 minutes window, I got the hang of my camera settings and managed to capture the star trails followed by the glowing sunrise lighting up the sky. All good things really do take time. It doesn’t matter that I screwed up the previous 6-7 hours, when I saw the final result I knew I had immortalized a scenery that I can treasure for the rest of my life. 👊 Dare to fail! You can mess up most of the time, but as long as you keep trying, one great moment may be all you ever need. #DareToFail #KeepTrying #LifeLesson #Motivation

Discover the resilience of the human spirit through Keisuke Hirai's photography at the JICC, showcasing until March 13th. 📸 'The Shape of Happiness Through Keisuke Hirai's Lens: When Survivors Smile for the Camera' unveils the untold stories of resilience and joy amidst recovery in the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011. This special report, available in both Japanese and English, dives deep into Hirai's journey from volunteer to storyteller, capturing the smiles that shine through the aftermath of disaster. 💫 Discover how these captured moments offer a unique perspective on happiness and human connection, challenging us to find joy in the face of adversity. Read the full article and let's reflect on the strength found in community and the smiles that can light up even the darkest times. If you're nearby, don't miss this poignant display of healing through art. 🌍 [Link to article](https://lnkd.in/encqUGyM) #PhotographyForChange #Resilience #HumanConnection"

𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 Light and shadow are the fundamental building blocks of any photograph. But mastering their interplay can elevate your images from snapshots to captivating works of art. This week, I'm diving deep into the world of light and shadow photography. Here are a few key perspectives to consider 1.Light as a Sculptor 2.Embrace the Shadows 3.Playing with Contrast By understanding the power of light and shadow, you can unlock a new level of creativity in your photography. What are your favorite ways to use light and shadow in your photos? Share your tips in the comments below! #photography #lightandshadow #visualarts #creativity #photographytips Check out my Instagram page @lasy.jpeg

🕰️ Diving into history with Relume's snazzy new timeline component (timeline 11). And who better to time-travel with than Relume's component Queen (Maria Marin Muñoz), got the chance to work on this one together and we've basically invented a time machine for design. 🚀✨ Design maestros, if you could, what era of design would you time travel to for inspiration? For me it'd be japan in like 30 years, all that futuristic yet traditional style tech would be huge inspo to my designs🇯🇵🤖 Tags: #webdesign #websitedesign #websitedesigner #uidesign #redesign

📸 Looking to snag those shifts? Watch our latest video for top tips on snapping the perfect profile photo! Make that first impression count. #GoTu #JoinGoTu #GoTuCrew

Photography isn't just a hobby for Thai; it's his passion. But muscular dystrophy had almost put an end to his love for capturing moments. 📷 Thanks to our team of occupational therapists and volunteers, Thai is back in action! We co-designed a custom camera mount that attaches to his wheelchair, allowing him to take photos without the burden of holding a heavy camera. 🛠️ Since receiving his custom mount, Thai's quality of life has significantly improved. He's now an active member of photography communities and has even started his own online portfolio! 🗨️ "This camera setup has been truly transformative. I find myself going out more, engaging in social activities, and becoming an active member of communities I deeply appreciate. Words cannot describe how much this has changed my life." - Thai Read Thai's full story: https://lnkd.in/gfSCNrAd Request your own customised assistive technology solution: https://lnkd.in/gZdPdF9K #allabilities #Accessible #FreedomSolutions #unique #solutions #occupationaltherapy #ot #codesign #camera #photography #disability #musculardystrophy #story #freedom

“In Color In Japan: Selected and New Works” showcases the world through Shin Noguchi’s eyes, where the camera becomes an extension of the self, blending vision and reality into a singular expression of the moment. This revised edition invites you to engage with the world in its full spectrum, experiencing the unfiltered beauty of life and its myriad hues. Through a blend of single and multiple viewpoints, Noguchi crafts images that are both a reflection of reality and a window into the soul of a nation. " https://lnkd.in/eZtKTf6K

Ever wondered how whales catch their Z’s? It is surprisingly similar to what you see in freediving! Deep ocean photographers have captured the surreal phenomenon. Picture this: five to six behemoths floating completely motionless and fully upright in the water. Does it seem familiar? It almost is the same picture as Stig descending vertically in the water on a single breath. The key to breath holding and freediving is relaxation. The more relaxed you become, the less you move and need to breathe as your heart rate drops. The same techniques whales use to catch a little shut eye are the same that helps us find a little bit of nirvana in our lifetime. Note: Never practice breath holding underwater alone - do dry breath holds instead!

Visual Effects | Retouching | Compositing I composed the mascot created by a skillful 3D artist into the scene, along with numerous retouches and effects, like the merging of 3 subdivided apartment with a fake ceiling added, retouching/ replacing a number of objects shown in scenes and animating the superimposed elements created by a graphic designer