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Ying56 (very busy)'s photostream
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When I can feel the subject's presence on the street,
and I begin to feel that a photograph is inevitable,
I simply raise my camera and click. That's my method.
But I've begun this year to make photographs where the feeling of the photo is about what I cannot express
in words nor state with the sharpness of the lens. They are
glimpses of feelings inside me that I cannot categorize. If I could find a face or a composition that would do it, I would get a view camera and tripod and just make a huge negative, so that's certainly not it at all. For these glimpses, the simplest of cameras is sometimes more than sufficient (or not).
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- AT YOUR BEST IN BLACK AND WHITE, SEPIA OK (Admin. Invite Only) 4,378 photos, 367 members
- Pinhole 52,143 photos, 4,388 members
- Pinhole Photography 56,853 photos, 8,470 members
- Manga and Comic Creators 4,861 photos, 1,417 members
- Gundam 15,998 photos, 1,277 members
- Mecha Models and Art 3,953 photos, 380 members
- Patlabor the Mobile Police 203 photos, 32 members
- Smell the streets(STS) 288 photos, 596 members
- ~*~Atmosphere~*~ 102,109 photos, 4,066 members
- Atmosphere Symposium - Student Photo/Media Contest 2012 51 photos, 17 members
- Nostalgia 25,993 photos, 2,004 members
- FILM CAMERAS ONLY! 772,872 photos, 23,704 members
- Homemade Lens 3,965 photos, 1,549 members
- The Flickr Portrait Gallery 277,233 photos, 20,835 members
- Polaroid 229,945 photos, 19,933 members
- flickr street 35 2,430 photos, 67 members
- FAVOR THE BOLD 3,665 photos, 88 members
- The Gallery Of Fine Photography [No frames/signatures] 27,644 photos, 4,484 members
- Notebookism 30,989 photos, 2,327 members
- Moleskinerie 96,056 photos, 16,829 members
- iPhone Camera Shots 279,896 photos, 10,803 members
- What's in your bag! - Moleskine 201 photos, 564 members
- Chronodex 80 photos, 68 members
- Traveler's Notebook - Midori 1,849 photos, 675 members
- Fantastic Store Window Displays 4,647 photos, 585 members
- OUR ELDERLY 10,722 photos, 1,649 members
- Global Poverty 17,739 photos, 2,421 members
- Polaroid Camera Conversions/Modifications 386 photos, 641 members
- Hong Kong 香港 183,786 photos, 9,900 members
- 85mm Street Contest "Self-Portrait" 466 photos, 2,153 members
- subbuteo 128 photos, 72 members
- I Love Black and White! 704,358 photos, 37,779 members
- Zeiss Ikon 35mm Camera Group 4,320 photos, 494 members
- tarkovsky's shadow 8,211 photos, 810 members
- Just TOO Cute! ~ A Place for Children and Pets 41,860 photos, 5,574 members
- **E Ticket**(invited photos only) 13,672 photos, 1,401 members
- B&W 2,471,766 photos, 129,658 members
- *Skateboarding* 62,564 photos, 7,374 members
- Candid & Street Photography 503,186 photos, 17,745 members
- Night Images 787,210 photos, 95,877 members
- Flickr's Biggest Group 168,893 photos, 10,695 members
- RAW Street Photography 512,773 photos, 23,648 members
- Photos with moods 11,991 photos, 712 members
- mood/atmosphere 112,173 photos, 4,335 members
- Street photography & OBSERVATION of LIFE 1,771 photos, 59 members
- Group with experience 441,395 photos, 99,474 members
- Mordus de photos Monochrome 125,847 photos, 4,005 members
- Streets in Colo(u)r 8,453 photos, 1,384 members
- umbrella 9,553 photos, 3,074 members
- 9/11 NY & the world - A New York state of mind and spirit 3,649 photos, 777 members
Testimonials (12)
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Lincoln ~ says:
"Davi is one of the most innovative photographers in Flickr. He always modified his cameras in an unique way. "Huh, you can do that?" I asked myself many times while looking at his gears."
21st February, 2012
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Shachi Sitaram says:
"I don't quite remember when I first saw David's remarkable photostream, but I do know it made an instant impression. It made me look with new eyes at the world of street photography, a part of the photography universe I had always ignored. Whether David is capturing a candid moment in B&W with total clarity or allowing us a glimpse into another dimension through his grainy and moody images, what always stands out is his uncanny timing, his ability to see the interesting in the ordinary, and his capacity to juxtapose places and people to reveal their spirit.
Any street in any city anywhere in the world has its own character, but the way human life plays out on them is so similar no matter where you are. David's images bring this out beautifully. As for those photos he shoots with those weird yet wonderful contraptions he calls cameras... They are so ethereal and enigmatic, I am sure all of us look for hidden meanings and arrive at varying and fascinating conclusions.
Keep shooting, David, and keep enthralling us."20th February, 2012
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AnotherSaru says:
"David uses his talents to create new gear in a very innovative manner which I find incredibly awesome but even more than that David knows street photography. I am constantly inspired by his ability to capture an interesting moment in time in an artistic manner. I love street photography and David is outstanding in this challenging art."
16th February, 2012
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Daan L says:
"David (Ying) has a very distinct style, harsch contrasts, unusual angles and strange crops. He has a good eye and appears not to be afraid of living on the edge. He's also somewhat of a magician when it comes to building and customising camera's and other weird contraptions to make photo's with.
Interesting guy with an interesting stream, allways a joy to see what pops up the next time"15th February, 2012
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David Mor says:
"When I first stumbled upon David ( Ying)'s photostream, I first laid my eye on his peculiar technique. He is a true experimentalist who combines old and new and designs, making something unique from scratch. He is a photographer who not only loves to take pictures but one who dares to break though the barriers of photography as a medium that records people and events. Many of his photos require us, the viewers, to engage in a new vision, a seemingly blurred and unfocused photo may have thoughtful and deep meaning as a work with multiple layers that we have to peel off one after another. I am therefore glad to follow his work anxiously, to be surprised, and being in wonder about what could be his next contrivance"
13th February, 2012
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Mamoru Yasuda says:
"Every time I visit David (Ying56)'s photostream, I am amazed at how his point of view/shooting style changes from single photo to another. He could surprise you with his unique low angle (waist level, no looking at the LCD, maybe?) shots in a beautiful B&W street photo, and the very next day, he will surprise you once again with his rather cinematic, mysterious color street shot with his beloved vintage cameras. It is just like opening a chocolate box, not knowing what flavor the next one will be, and I just love the pleasant surprises he brings to my Flickr life almost everyday!
His passion towards the street photography and the vintage cameras is simply amazing and inspiring, to not just me, but anyone who share the same passion for either one of them. I am specially intrigued by his rather "traditional" street shots in which he compose everything so beautifully, and I am proud to say that I am one of the biggest fans of his works in that line.
Even though we have completely different styles of shooting, I look forward to seeing his new works everyday, knowing they will surely make me excited, smile a little, and even jealous once in a while."13th February, 2012
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*kayin says:
"Photography is a form of expression. Ying shows us the way that he sees this world, in an expressive manner and with distinctive style, we get a understanding of what it is that catches our eyes in our society and in our world. His work never seems to be obtrusive or ill mannered, yet it allows the viewer to have a strong bond and understanding of the piece. Ying's work is invaluable and I am so glad to have found his stream and the chance to admire his sensational and brilliant photos!"
11th February, 2012
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momentspause says:
"Ying captures the movement of humanity in a way which is near-universal. Whether on the streets of HK or NYC, often using cameras of his own remarkable design and creativity, he captures the spaces between other people's recollections, sealing them into the passing glimpses we so often pay little attention to. His comments to other photographers are always worthwhile, and I learn from these as much as I do with his own work. A remarkable person."
30th January, 2012
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Caitriona.Reed says:
"The thoughtfulness of this work, the innovative spirit behind the technology this photographer is creating and using, and his natural eye and innate sense of framing, all contribute to this stunning, surprising and brilliant photography!"
18th November, 2011
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Arianna_M(away) says:
""A careful look that manages to capture special moments with perfect timing. Look at his pictures means to try all the sensations that are felt on the street, surrounded by people. A great teacher of the kind of
photography I would love to learn, the street. Absolutely and spontaneously voted to the observation of the reality that surrounds him. It' s a real pleasure to be surprised by his photographic visions.""6th November, 2011
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Connate says:
"YIng has a knack for spontaneous characters of varying chance and encounters cleverly fitted together, a brilliant observer of art movements from the past centuries, it isn't difficult to find a hint of that in his spectacular works, accomplished in a short period of time. Be sure to bookmark his stream, you will not be disappointed in the near future!"
27th October, 2011
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ontoshiki says:
"a budding photographer with passion and enthusiasm for the street, he likes to shoot in motion and has a lot of potential. keep shooting and i hope u find the camera of yours choice. looking forward to seeing a gradual change in your style in the future!"
2nd August, 2011
- Name:
- C+D
- Joined:
- June 2011
- Currently:
- New York, US
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