TEXT & PHOTO: PUTTIPONG NIPATUTIT
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“Whenever I walk past small corners of the city, I often see cats leaping with natural ease. Without preparation, without ritual, these brief moments capture a sense of simple living. Such glimpses become like quiet notes, reminding us that certain beauty is always hidden in the little things around us.”
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Puttipong Nipatutit (Amp) A passionate photographer and owner of a small digital print studio.
TEXT & PHOTO: RUMI ANDO
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I have fainted one or two times on the street every summer for a while since moving to Tokyo. Whenever I fainted, I couldn’t help but get scared imagining myself drowning in the crowds, the swirl of information, and heat of the city that seemed unable to escape from. At one point, those things inspired me to create the different landscape of Tokyo.
The work’s theme is to have the ‘fictional Tokyo’ appear in a photograph by digital photo editing. Based on the rules I set for my work, I remove conspicuous visual noise such as windows, electric poles, advertising, people, and trash. The act of removing visual elements that bother as much noise as possible seems to have Tokyo stripped down to its real figure = nude.
Today, humans’ sense of community has shifted to the online world. Under such circumstances, I felt some sort of nostalgia in the landscape of Tokyo outside the walls. This sense of nostalgia motivates me to make works.
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Rumi Ando is a photographer and retoucher. After graduating from Tokyo University of the Arts with a degree in Advanced Art Expression, she has been creating works mainly using photographic media. Incorporating image processing techniques, she produces photographs of urban landscapes that blend reality and fiction.
TEXT & PHOTO: KONGKIAT SAMANGSRI
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In Italy, hanging laundry is more than just a daily chore. It’s a visual ritual that captivates photographers.
Clothes fluttering between historic buildings, draped from windowsills or stretched across terracotta walls in cities like Venice, Florence, Siena, and Bologna, create an unassuming beauty. Some lines are perfectly arranged, while others are charmingly haphazard, yet all of them transform into unfiltered scenes full of color and warmth.
Outdoor laundry infuses life into narrow alleys and blank façades. Each garment on the line becomes more than just fabric. It tells a story of its owner, of families, of changing seasons, and of the quiet rhythms of community life.
Photographing these sunlit lines is a way to preserve authentic cultural detail. With nothing more than natural sunlight, a passing breeze, and the unstudied skill of Italian homemakers who hang each piece with care, these everyday moments become sources of inspiration, yielding images rich with atmosphere and meaning.
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Kongkiat Samangsri (Kong) is a pharmacist with a passion for travel and minimalist photography.
TEXT & PHOTO: PEERAPAT WIMOLRUNGKARAT
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If we’re being honest, most people heading to Expo 2025 Osaka probably have one main goal in mind: to see the pavilions they’ve been eyeing. Whether it’s out of curiosity about what each country will showcase or simply hoping their visit will be the lucky charm that finally wins them the lottery. Well, who doesn’t want a bit of good fortune?
But beyond the spectacle of each elaborate pavilion, there’s something else that absolutely deserves a mention: the Grand Ring, an enormous wooden structure officially known as the ‘Ring of Hearts.’ Walking into it for the first time, the only reaction that comes to mind is, “Whoa… it’s that big?” And it’s not just about the sheer size. It’s full of refined, unmistakably Japanese sensibilities. The interplay of light and shadow is stunning with every step. You don’t feel like you’re just looping around. You feel like you’re constantly moving through something new.
Now, all of that is impressive on its own. But what I really want to talk about today is… the restroom, folks!
Often overlooked, the restrooms here have been remarkably well thought out. Some are so beautifully designed they feel like miniature pavilions themselves. You might go in expecting to just do your business, but it turns into a bit of an architectural exploration. Some even have separate entrances and exits. It’s clever, though a little disorienting if you’re not used to it. A few people even got lost. But it’s the kind of lost that makes you laugh, not panic. More like, “LOL, wrong way out,” than anything serious.
But! One important warning:
Before heading in, check the signs carefully.
Some of these restrooms have design quirks, and if you’re not paying attention… you might end up with a very unexpected, unforgettable experience.
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Peerapat Wimolrungkarat (Add) is a photographer who loves capturing still moments that move within memory.
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TEXT & PHOTO: PHATSAKORN BUNDASAK
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“These Surreal Optical Illusions Will Change the Way You See Everyday Life”
This series of street photographs captures moments of coincidence, unique perspectives, and perfectly timed compositions to create images that feel ‘unreal’ — yet everything was captured exactly as it happened, with no staging or manipulation. Each image invites the viewer to pause, question, and see the ordinary world with new eyes. Whether through overlapping elements, deceptive shadows, or strange alignments, these illusions are not tricks of the camera — they are fragments of reality shaped by the lens of curiosity and intuition.
This is the charm of street photography that I love: Not just documenting what is, but revealing what could be seen when we pay attention — the surreal within the everyday.
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Phatsakorn Bundasak currently working as a graphic designer at an advertising agency. Street photography has been his creative outlet since 2019. During his free time, he walk the city streets searching for those unexpected moments where reality twists — even slightly — into something surreal. He’s particularly drawn to illusions and optical confusion, when everyday scenes accidentally transform into dreamlike visuals through timing, shadow, and perspective. These are fleeting moments — sometimes funny, sometimes strange — but always honest. And they remind me that even the real world can surprise us, if we know how to look.
TEXT & PHOTO: SANTAWAT CHIENPRADIT
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Buildings, temples, parks, and other structures are created by humans for a reason. Temples used to serve as the community center, not only for ceremonies but also to celebrate festivals such as Songkran, auspicious occasions or even New Year’s Day. The temple of each commune took on the role of the key organizer who brought these ceremonies and celebrations to life.
Over time, the number of people in the community has grown. A lot of people move into the city, often in search for good business opportunities . The big, tall buildings started to overshadow the trees on the ground. There will no longer be one business building but there will soon be more neighboring buildings that will have the same function too, along with train stations and shopping malls. Then, all of a sudden you’re surrounded by tall buildings.
Another change in many buildings nowadays are the design function and the way facilities are used. The buildings need to be designed to stand out or maybe have hybrid functions. While the aged buildings stand still, keeping the neighborhood’s old sense.
What you will see around you might be a shopping mall building along with a business building with office spaces. The British Council Building (1980) is an example of this – it has been transformed into a fashion warehouse and is now surrounded by new buildings. The Temple is now nestled between a bustling city and the park is also surrounded by high-rise buildings.
Look around and see for yourself. There are many things that are often unnoticed. Every little detail is next to you, hidden in plain sight.
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Santawat Chienpradit is an emerging photographer with an interest in architectural and still life photography.
TEXT & PHOTO: MARCEL HEIJNEN
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When Dutch photographer Marcel Heijnen moved to Hong Kong in 2015, he was delighted to find that many of his neighbours were of the feline variety. It was only natural for him to make friends with the local shop cats and their owners, taking photos as he went. And this series is the charming result.
Against a background of Hong Kong ’s bustling dried goods trade, dusty shelves groaning with traditional products, the beloved cats either stand out as shop mascots or magically melt away behind boxes and jars. Marcel aims to capture a world in which it seems that time stood still, a reminder of simpler times, ongoing warm stories not far from Hong Kong’s glistening skyline. A place where a true symbiotic relationship between human and animal still thrives.
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Dutch photographer Marcel Heijnen lived in Asia for 3 decades. He now divides his time between Europe and Asia. At any one time he is working on a number of photo series, from feline to fine art and everything in between, capturing different aspects of street life in Asia against a background of urbanisation and impermanence. When it comes to cats and their many layers of meaning, we suggest you to see his ‘Chinese Whiskers’ series via Instagram.
TEXT & PHOTO: KRID KARNSOMDEE
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Splitting Perspective is a photo series about seeing everyday places in a new light. I discovered that by changing the angle of my camera or lining up shapes and lines in the frame, even the simplest scene can look like something much more interesting—almost like a photo with multiple layers.
Taking these photos made me pay more attention to my surroundings. Places I used to walk past every day started to feel special, just by viewing them from a different point of view. It became fun to explore and find new ways to see the ordinary.
I hope this series sparks your curiousity too. Try shifting your perspective—you might be surprised by how fun and exciting the world around you can become.
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Krid Karnsomdee is a Co-founder and Director of Photography at Casper House. He enjoys photographing in various styles, but his favorite is minimalist street photography.
TEXT & PHOTO: KRONGRAT JINDAPOL
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I enjoy capturing scenes from my workplace because they offer a sense of calm, relaxation, and beauty—a brief escape from the fatigue of daily life. I’m drawn to the connection between people and nature, to subtle oddities worth noticing, and to the possibilities of reimagining and interpreting these moments through photography.
Shrimp farming is filled with pressure and uncertainty. We monitor the ponds around the clock, never knowing what the next day will bring. This photo series reflects a shrimp farmer’s perspective during the workday—the unexpected turns brought by changing weather, daily tasks, or even fluctuating emotions.
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Krongrat Jindaphon (Ong) is currently a white shrimp farmer. He began photographing scenes from his farm in 2021 and enjoys street photography and documenting emotional narratives from everyday life as a personal pursuit.
TEXT & PHOTO: WARUNTORN KAEWKEEREE
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The word ‘pattern’ is one we encounter often—an idea woven in the fabric of daily life, familiar and instinctively understood. At its core, a pattern is an arrangement of elements that share a similar form, whether through geometric repetition or the orderly placement of objects. Even the most mundane compositions, when aligned with intention, can become patterns in their own right.
A closer look at our surroundings reveals that patterns are everywhere—woven into the architecture of buildings, etched into the streets we traverse. Each of these visual configurations possesses its own character, shaped by the designer’s vision and the context of its placement.
Whenever I set out with my camera, I’m drawn to these subtle repetitions—the hidden alignments waiting to be uncovered along the way. For me, photographing patterns is a way of capturing what I call the beauty of simplicity. It’s a practice that brings joy to my photographic journey, deepens my connection with the visual world, and often informs other photographic styles I explore.
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Waruntorn Kaewkeeree is a private-sector professional who carries a camera almost everywhere. He is drawn to minimalist photography, finding inspiration in the quiet order of his surroundings. For him, photography is both a form of rest and a means of emotional restoration.
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