Vagabond Collage 2025
Gouache, 35mm film A4
film camera settings: f4 1/60 FD f1.4 50mm Kodak Ultramax 400
Taken at Adashino Temple, this bamboo grove shares many similarities with the more renowned Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, located just 10 minutes away. I noticed the fencing and pathway could serve as the base of the composition, acting as leading lines to guide the viewer's gaze toward the bamboo in the background. A low aperture was chosen to enhance depth, compensating for the absence of a main subject and adding an extra layer of intrigue to the image. (*Gabriel Cheung, photographer, 2025)