Taiwanese Opera

in Hsinchu, Taiwan

I'm a sucker for surprises.

I wander around for hours in Asian cities, just waiting to be surprised.

This raises a question... is it surprise if you're looking for it?

I don't know the answer, but I'm guessing 'yes'.

I was looking, but didn't know if I'd find anything.

When I did, it wasn't what I expected.

But it was what I wanted.
I grabbed a bowl of noodles at this temple, sat down with some locals, and took photos. An excellent night...

Lunagraphy I

Lungshan Temple, Taipei, Taiwan

If photography is 'light writing', then lunagraphy is 'moon writing'.

This is the first in a series of photos that I took by moonlight.

The image is of Lungshan Temple in Taipei. Lungshan Temple is a truly living temple - a place where religion, commerce, and politics thrive in close quarters. You'll see prayers, preachers, massages, and protests taking place here.

Places like Lungshan Temple are why I travel...