Before I went to Central Saint Martins and Ravensbourne, I saved up some money working in London to travel around Asia for three and half months. The experience was simply fantastic the diversity of culture contrasted so drastically with European culture, every moment of it was refreshing and exciting.
Thailand, Hong Kong, China, Tibet autonomous region of china and Japan were the five places which I traveled to.
Each place contrasted with the next, each one had its own story and they all left a powerful imprint in my memory.
Some of the photos will be from other places around the world. All of these photos unless stated otherwise were taken with a standard kit Cannon Lens 18-55mm.
Stunning Thailand Koh Phi Phi Island.
Hong Kong Harbor, Sampan Boat.
I thought The old Chinese Sampan looked stunning against the futuristic neon paradise which is Hong Kong.
Yangshuo, China.
Yangshuo is the type of place which some people think of when you say China mystical mountains, vast rivers and ancient traditions, a truly wonderful place to visit.
Yangshuo, China.
Yangshuo, China.
Girls dressing up in tradition clothes
Longsheng, China.
Yangshuo, China.
Yangshuo, China.
Girls dressing up in tradition clothes
Longsheng, China.
Another spectacular place, here you can see the rice fields situated high in the mountains, cloud and mist would fall around you turning everything white, I couldn't believe I was here.
All the following Pictures were taken in Lijiang China.
Student dressed up in traditional Naxi clothes. The Naxi people are an ethnic minority which mainly live in the South West regions of china.
In this close up, you can admire the decorative art within the silver headdress.
When taking this shot, I wanted to capture the rustic and truly authentic look of this very traditional kitchen. All three people here are Naxi.
I was concerned with capturing the shire authenticity of this place, notice the vibrants silk of their clothes and very old painting on the wall.
Three of my pictures have featured of the A4ID website which is a charitable company please check the website http://www.a4id.org/
This woman was as tough and strong as an Ox.
I met a bunch of students on my journey who were such characters, they were all from various parts of rural China. I couldn't believe how independent and mature they were. All of them had left their families to seek education, they would return in time but not for few years, they had become family to one another.
Naxi Ancient Musicians, I remember hearing about these guys in a documentary back in England It was great to watch them perform.
Chengdu China, Monks sitting on the Edge of a temple.
Chengdu China Panda Reserve.
Chengdu China.
Chengdu China.
It felt as if you were going to walk of into an animators sketch pad, everything was white around the mountain.
From China To Lhasa, Airplane Shot Tibetan Plateau.
Stepping into an outworldly place known as Tibet.
Jokhang Temple Lhasa.
All the following Pictures were taken in Lijiang China.
Student dressed up in traditional Naxi clothes. The Naxi people are an ethnic minority which mainly live in the South West regions of china.
In this close up, you can admire the decorative art within the silver headdress.
When taking this shot, I wanted to capture the rustic and truly authentic look of this very traditional kitchen. All three people here are Naxi.
I was concerned with capturing the shire authenticity of this place, notice the vibrants silk of their clothes and very old painting on the wall.
Three of my pictures have featured of the A4ID website which is a charitable company please check the website http://www.a4id.org/
This woman was as tough and strong as an Ox.
I met a bunch of students on my journey who were such characters, they were all from various parts of rural China. I couldn't believe how independent and mature they were. All of them had left their families to seek education, they would return in time but not for few years, they had become family to one another.
Naxi Ancient Musicians, I remember hearing about these guys in a documentary back in England It was great to watch them perform.
If you would like more information on these fine ladies and gentlemen please check http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/yunnan/lijiang/naxi_music.htm
Chengdu China, Monks sitting on the Edge of a temple.
Chengdu China Panda Reserve.
Chengdu China.
It felt as if you were going to walk of into an animators sketch pad, everything was white around the mountain.
From China To Lhasa, Airplane Shot Tibetan Plateau.
Stepping into an outworldly place known as Tibet.
Jokhang Temple Lhasa.
Tibetans are people of devout faith, Here a monk is practising the act know as prostration. The man will stand up, put his hand above his head in prayer then fall to his knees eventually his whole body will lay flat on the ground then he will continue to repeat these action until he has reached his goal. Tibetans will some times do this around holy temples or from their home to a holy temple. The act takes great concentration and endurance.
The Sera Monastery at the foot of Tatipu Hill, Tibet.
If you ever travel to Tibet please take the time to witness Monks debating, I had never seen anything quite like it. Usually Monks remain very composed quite, and calm, think the opposite and this is what you will witness. They erupt in flamboyant had gestures smacking their hands together challenging one another on the ancient texts of Buddhism.
Lhasa children gambling young.
Lhasa children gambling young.
Prayers ascending to Heaven.
In Tibet you will find Prayer flags almost everywhere, the Tibetan people have a wonderful belief that the prayers will answered by ascending to heaven.
To the foot hills of Everest.
Tibet is an extreme country from freezing temperatures to scorching sun light and the sky looks the most rich of blues.To the foot hills of Everest.
Mighty Everest
A truly mighty mountain.
The Great Wall Of China Snaking like a giant dragon across the landscape.
It took Me and my friend 5 hours to do a walk across a relatively small section of the wall in comparison to its grand scale.
Shanghai, Neon Paradise.
I felt like I had been transported into the future.
Unwelcome in Beijing.
Japan Tokyo Samurai.
The Samurai one of the most talked about warriors to this day,
Tokyo Akasaka Temple, Japan.
Please cleanse your hands before entering the temple.
Snow In An English Park.
Never to old to enjoy the snow.
Taken In Universal Studios, Florida USA.
Posing at a Wedding.
All Smiles.
Man on stilts strikes a pose. Universal Studios, Florida, USA.
