Taiwan - Larry Photo Journal

Sleeping Guardians on the Cliffs – The Grandeur and Serenity of Dongju’s Dongyang Mountain Trail

Larry / 11/07/2025

In October 2025, I joined a National Geographic photography workshop to Dongju Island’s Dongyang Mountain Trail and experienced the best weather of our four-day journey. When the military fortress on the cliff came into view, I was deeply moved—it stood like a sleeping giant, quietly guarding the coast. The trail wound through magnificent bay terrain, where giant rocks, waves, hiding goats, and tiny figures of distant travelers together created an unforgettable journey of dialogue with history and connection with nature.

Street PhotographyTaiwan

Lukang Memories in Golden Hour – A Wandering Through Light and Shadow

Larry / 07/04/2025

On June 22nd, 2025, I chose to explore Lukang Old Street during the golden hour, waiting for the crowds to gradually fade away into peaceful moments. The clear sky allowed the setting sun to pour generously into the ancient alleyways, where light filtered through traditional architecture, creating beautiful patterns of light and shadow on both

Documentary PhotographyTaiwan

TSG Hawks vs CTBC Brothers – My First Photography Experience at Intercontinental Stadium

Larry / 06/30/2025

On June 30th, 2025, at 5:10 PM, I visited Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium to watch the exciting match between TSG Hawks and CTBC Brothers. Though this wasn’t my first time at a baseball stadium, this visit had a different purpose – I came to accompany my cousins who are Brothers fans, and also to practice

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Travel Footprints, ArchitectureTaiwan

Faith Carved in Stone and Light – An Afternoon at Lukang Longshan Temple

Larry / 06/25/2025

I visited Lukang Longshan Temple on an afternoon in June 2025, capturing the play of light and shadow across this historic site. From the Qing Dynasty stone lions at the main gate and eighteen arhats, to the dragon pillars inscribed with “Second year of Xianfeng,” and the expressive Eight Immortals sculptures above the five-gate hall, every detail showed remarkable craftsmanship. Surrounded by rising incense smoke, I felt the devotion of worshippers and tried to capture through my lens the moments where traditional architecture and faith culture meet.

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Photography Genres, LandscapeTaiwan

Clouds Weaving Dawn Light, Mirror Lake Reflecting Glow – A Sunrise Morning at Sun Moon Lake’s Chaowu Pier

Larry / 05/22/2025

On the early morning of April 21st, I waited for the sunrise at Chaowu Pier. I arrived at the scene around 4:30 AM, quietly waiting for the sky to change. Close to 5 o’clock, the sky had already turned from the darkness of night into a soft blue color. The lake surface had gentle ripples,

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Photography Genres, WildlifeNatureTaiwan

Morning Encounters at Tianchi – A Quiet Day in Siaosyueshan

Larry / 05/20/2025

On April 17th, 2025, I spent a peaceful morning photographing at Siaosyueshan Tianchi. Under soft morning light, I captured images of a Coal Tit, a Flamecrest, and had a memorable encounter with a Formosan Reeves’s Muntjac near Ruixue Pavilion. Through careful observation at a respectful distance, I experienced a delicate moment of trust between human and wildlife.

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Photography Genres, NightAstro, WildlifeNatureTaiwan

A Night of Fireflies and Starlight – My First Firefly Photography Journey

Larry / 05/18/2025

In mid-April, I embarked on my very first firefly photography adventure. I chose several renowned firefly viewing spots in Taiwan: Dongshi Forest Garden, the Water Alley of Sun Moon Lake, Sansheng Yuan Area, and Changyuan Canal Ecological Trail. These locations not only offered abundant firefly populations but also provided open views to capture the starry

Photography Genres, ArchitectureTaiwan

Lukang Moments – An Unexpected Reunion at the Folk Culture Museum

Larry / 05/14/2025

In this spring April, I followed my photography class back to my hometown, Lukang. On April 12th, the sky was draped with a light gray veil – overcast but not oppressive, as if adding a touch of mystery to the ancient buildings. The Lukang Folk Culture Museum, a place I had never set foot in

Photography Genres, Architecture, NightAstroTaiwan

A Night at Fengle Sculpture Park

Larry / 05/12/2025

On a quiet evening in March, I joined my photography classmates and teacher on a visit to Taichung’s Fengle Sculpture Park for a unique nighttime photography adventure. The sky was clear that night, dotted with stars, and there weren’t many visitors in the park, providing an excellent environment for photography. My camera captured the various

Photography Genres, ArchitectureTaiwan

Architectural Beauty Under Gray Skies – Asia University in Taichung

Larry / 05/10/2025

On a cloudy weekend of March 15th this year, I stepped onto the campus of Asia University in Taichung. Though the sky lacked the brilliant blue backdrop, this weather condition gave me the perfect opportunity to try out new techniques my photography instructor had taught us: using special filters to enhance the expression and tension