While walking in New York's China Town, I came across these lanterns. I find the contrast of the drab dilapidated buildings with rusty fire escapes combined with the colourful lanterns interesting. Special to see two cultures fused together like this. The colourful lanterns with the Chinese characters among all those typical New York flats give this neighbourhood a wonderful contemporary feel.
Besides a busy job in education, I started developing myself in the field of photography. I am completely self-taught but I like to be inspired by other photographers. The freedom in subject choice and location particularly appeal to me! My photos are therefore very diverse... Read more…