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Photoessay: Seeing "Wimmelbild" in George Town, Penang
“Seeing Wimmelbild” in George Town is about noticing dense, layered moments where every corner of the frame carries meaning. In George Town’s lively streets, this approach turns everyday scenes into rich compositions filled with sub-moments and visual depth. This excerpt explores how resolution, structure, and an anchor subject help transform busy environments into intentional wimmelbild photographs.

yzhensiang
Nov 262 min read


Photoessay: White Wash Project 2
The White Wash Project continues to document the rapid whitening of George Town’s heritage buildings, revealing how colour is being stripped away in the name of modernization and commercial appeal. This essay highlights the growing loss of identity, the impact of standardization, and the few examples where careful restoration still protects the city’s original character.

yzhensiang
Nov 254 min read


Photoessay: Esplanade Penang Reflections
The newly refurbished Esplanade Penang has quickly become my favourite hangout spot. What makes it special isn’t just the upgrades but how nature has been preserved and seamlessly integrated with the surrounding heritage architecture. In this photoessay, I capture why I believe it’s the most well-preserved part of Penang. I’ve also created a captioned POV-style video under my 1 Minute Behind the Lens series, sharing my thought process during the shoot.

yzhensiang
Sep 92 min read


Photoessay: Forgotten Tram Tracks, the Hidden History Beneath Penang Road in Front of the George Hotel
Beneath Penang Road lies a hidden history—tram tracks unearthed in 2004, revealing a forgotten past of George Town’s transport system.

yzhensiang
Mar 201 min read


Photoessay: Seeing George Town Using the Rollei-HFT 135mm F/2.8 Sonnar Lens Paired With Fujifilm GFX50s.
Seeing George Town with a new set of eyes by slowing down with Fujifilm GFX50s and Rollei-HFT 135mm F/2.8 Sonnar 1972 vintage lens.

yzhensiang
Mar 42 min read


Photoessay: Nostalgic Scenes From the Past.
Major scenes in Penang from the past that are no longer the same today as a result of major construction. In frame Dec 2022 and April 2014.

yzhensiang
Feb 271 min read


Photoessay: Embracing Shadow
I guess now I like the idea of how shadow throws an image into ambiguity. You see it but you don't.

yzhensiang
Feb 151 min read


Photoessay: Atypical Observation in Hong Kong
Atypical Observation in Hong Kong shot with Leica CL and Canon 5D IV and post processed with the latest technique.

yzhensiang
Feb 131 min read
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