Street scene in southern Taiwan bathed in warm afternoon light
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South Of Taiwan With Kodak UltraMax

Exploring southern Taiwan's cities of Tainan and Kaohsiung with the versatile Kodak UltraMax 400

Street scene in southern Taiwan bathed in warm afternoon light

One of my favourite shots in my film photography journey. I like how the red truck was stopped in front of the Confucius temple in Tainan.

Quiet alleyway with traditional Taiwanese architecture
Local neighborhood with motorbikes parked along the street

Walking around Tainan and Kaohsiung, two of the biggest southern cities in Taiwan

Weathered building facade with hanging laundry
Temple entrance with ornate decorations
Historic district street with colonial-era buildings
Street vendor setting up shop in morning light

Street vendors

Pedestrians crossing a busy intersection
Local market stall with fresh produce

In Kaohsiung I managed to find a 50mm f/1.4 lens which has become my favourite

Narrow lane between traditional shophouses
Elderly resident sitting outside a corner shop

On the way to Kaohsiung

Kaohsiung harbor view with industrial cranes
Motorcycle traffic flowing through an intersection
Colorful signage along a commercial street

After using the f/1.4 lens I did find a couple of shots with strange artefacts - a dark right side of the image. It seems my camera might have a sticky shutter at higher speeds.

Waterfront promenade with palm trees

I will always have a soft spot for the NSYSU campus

Urban skyline reflected in the Love River

Back to Tainan - Anping area

Street food stall with steam rising
Neon signs illuminating an evening street
Night market entrance crowded with visitors
Modern MRT station with commuters
City park with locals exercising

Anping old market street and surroundings are amazing for street photography

Traditional temple with incense smoke swirling
Residential street with potted plants lining the sidewalk
Local cafe with outdoor seating
Vintage shop window display
Sunset casting long shadows on a quiet street

Out and about

Children playing in a neighborhood plaza
Final glimpse of southern Taiwan as evening approaches
Old railway tracks converted to pedestrian path

Views from the Shangri-La hotel in Tainan

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