2014-04-22

The Cosplay’s the Thing


Few photographers in Taiwan can resist the call of the cosplayer: that aficionado of the fantastic who dons eye-catching costumes and draws cameras. The events at which the cosplayer appears are some of the most lively gatherings in pop culture. In Taiwan these events provide a perfect opportunity to get better acquainted with your community and your camera. When that professional model or friend has a full calendar, count on the cosplayer to ride to your rescue, plastic lasergun drawn and turquoise hair streaming.

Watch this post for a discussion, revised from an earlier feature, about cosplay and photography. We’ll get a sense of the phenomenon, then talk about making pictures. See you soon.

Alton’s Images
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2014-04-18

Pietà


National Museum of History
Taipei, Taiwan
台灣 台北 國立歷史博物館
2013.05.06
© Alton Thompson 唐博敦

Exhibit: 
Life and works of Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni  (1475–1564)
Pietà  (1498–1499)
plaster cast from marble original


2014-04-03

Great Brahma


Great Brahma Urban Shrine
New Taipei City
Taiwan
台灣 新北市 
四面佛
2013.07.18
© Alton Thompson 唐博敦

Great Brahma is known in Taiwan as 'the four-face Buddha'. This roadside shrine serves a community of Thai immigrants.