A day spent in Kyoto was devoted to visiting several historic temples in observation of the intricate architecture that influenced many prominent figures, including Jørn Utzon with regard to certain elements of his Sydney Opera House. Ending the day at nightfall with a casual stroll through the district of Gion, I captured two iconic images instantly added to my “Other …
Author: Kurt Arnold
A Glimpse of Osaka
Two days and three nights positioned in the Namba Ward of Osaka presents a first taste of Japan for the Sniper. Prior to arriving I did some legal research and was surprised to learn the public domain in Japan is subject to strict privacy laws – giving anyone the right to (a) refuse to have their photo taken in public; …
Intro to Social Studies
The open public would serve as the most promising grounds I prowl for new prey, but my people-watching antics does persist in other ways. Behind closed doors; at open or private events; within personal circles or perhaps random acquaintances. For these occasions I’ve created a new category called “Social Studies” Here you’ll find candid photographs taken within social venues or environments — and …
Enter the Dragon
Perfectly fitting that the year of the Dragon would also mark the end of the world (as we know it) – with the Mayan Calendar predicting an evolved and enhanced state of spiritual awareness – at least for those who haven’t found themselves “third-eye-blind”. Whether the end of 2012 will also bring change to the world “as I see it” …
The Sydney Festival
Sniper’s Log – 2012-01-07: Happy New Year. I attended part of the Sydney Festival together with masses of folks excited to see several world-renowned artists perform live at Hyde Park. But somehow, I was more particularly excited to see the endless sea of interesting people I could Snipe. And so I Sniped, and Sniped – until I ran out of light, or …
Centenary Celebration
A few snaps I took at CBA’s Centenary Celebration – how’s that for an “office party!”
Singer Songwriter Series
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Back Shots
Arguably the best position to approach from in certain situations – but the rear view of a subject less often becomes the target of my lens. Nonetheless, looking back at some of those rare occasions I have shot someone in the back, the images tend to identify with static postures; mood; motion; contrasty lighting; or fashion – while I usually …
Singer Songwriter Series
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Occupy Wall Street
Eleven photographs captured during the eleventh hour of the day, on 11-11-11, at Occupy Wall Street, NYC. It was pure coincidence the only opportunity I had to attend the protest turned out to be at this precise time, while I could only spare about an hour before heading to the airport to catch my flight. And thanks to Gogo In-Flight …