Up and close

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Getting up and close to scooter, Shenzhen, China, X100F

Close focus with the X100F in Shenzhen — getting inside the normal comfort zone to let the geometry of the scooter dominate the frame. The X100F’s fixed 23mm equivalent allows you to work this tight while keeping enough environmental context to place the subject. Converted to monochrome to strip the urban colour noise and let form and light speak for themselves. See the full article: China — Shenzhen Day 3 on IJM Photography.

A dust man’s wheels

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The dust man’s scooter, Shenzhen, China, X100F

The dustman’s scooter, loaded and parked — a working vehicle photographed with the respect it deserves. The X100F’s close minimum focus distance lets you get into the detail of the load without losing street context. Monochrome strips the hi-vis orange from the scene and leaves you with texture: the packed crates, the worn rubber, the practical chaos of a working day. See the full article: China — Shenzhen Day 3 on IJM Photography.