Edas Wong, a renowned street photographer from Hong Kong and an alumnus of UMIST in Manchester, is back onBored Pandawith his mesmerizing yet amusing photographs.Famous for finding the extraordinary in everyday scenes, Wong captures the vibrant life of the city streets in a way that’s both fascinating and thought-provoking. What makes Wong stand out is his ability to catch the perfect moment, even in the chaos of city life.More info:Instagram|Facebook|flickr.comThis post may includeaffiliate links.
Edas Wong, a renowned street photographer from Hong Kong and an alumnus of UMIST in Manchester, is back onBored Pandawith his mesmerizing yet amusing photographs.
Famous for finding the extraordinary in everyday scenes, Wong captures the vibrant life of the city streets in a way that’s both fascinating and thought-provoking. What makes Wong stand out is his ability to catch the perfect moment, even in the chaos of city life.
More info:Instagram|Facebook|flickr.com
This post may includeaffiliate links.
Discussing his early days and the evolution of his craft, Wong credits the diverse and talented community of photographers he encountered in online groups for expanding his understanding of street photography:“There were many good photographers there, and I learned a lot of concepts from them. I didn’t admire any specific photographers.”
Discussing his early days and the evolution of his craft, Wong credits the diverse and talented community of photographers he encountered in online groups for expanding his understanding of street photography:
“There were many good photographers there, and I learned a lot of concepts from them. I didn’t admire any specific photographers.”
Wong talks about the significance of having a reliable camera that acts as an extension of the photographer, capturing the envisioned details and moments, while also highlighting the paramount importance of observation in his work, “Yes, observation is key. The camera is our partner, and it needs to be reliable and able to reproduce the effect you expect. I am using Leica Q3, which captures all the details I want.”
He shares a tense moment that underscores the ethical and practical challenges of street photography, especially when capturing images of strangers without intrusion or conflict: “Sometimes bravery is needed. I remember once, after I took a photo in the subway, two guys approached me, pushed me to the wall, and asked me to delete the photo because they were in the frame. In the end, I deleted the photograph…”
The photographer also provides insight into his post-processing routine, revealing that he spends a minimal amount of time on this phase, focusing primarily on cropping to enhance the composition and draw attention to the subjects. “Less than 10% of my time. That time is mainly spent on ‘cropping’ to emphasize the targeted objects.”
On the topic of inspiration, Wong dismisses common misconceptions, attributing his creative spark to a state of heightened observation and mental clarity, rather than to forced thinking or external stimuli, “Inspiration does not come from thinking or drugs. It comes from concentrated observation. When the mind is empty and highly concentrated, creativity will then boom.”
He candidly discusses the unpredictable nature of capturing compelling street photographs, where preparation meets opportunity, and the elusive ‘perfect shot’ often hinges on serendipity, “Capturing a good street photo is very complicated. You need creative ideas and coincidental moments… The answer is that it is NOT impossible to ever happen and completely depends on luck!”
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