Ikigai | A Reason for being
Ikigai (生き甲斐) is a Japanese concept that means "a reason for being." The word "ikigai" is usually used to indicate the source of value in one's life or the things that make one's life worthwhile.

A selection of images taken over a three year period showing the nuances and insight to the Japanese way of life.
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Light / Mid / Dark
Light makes photography. Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography.
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