Resonate

v., -nat·ed, -nat·ing, -nates.

v.intr.

1. To exhibit or produce resonance or resonant effects.
2. To evoke a feeling of shared emotion or belief: “It is a demonology [that] seems to resonate among secular and religious voters alike” (Tamar Jacoby).
3. To correspond closely or harmoniously: “Symbolism matters, especially if the symbols resonate with the larger message” (William Greider).

v.tr.

To cause to resound.

After a lead in  like that I should go with something strong. This was from a trip down to ChienKuo Market, the main market area in Taichung close by the main train and bus stations, at the heart of the old city. Got lucky with the way the editing came together. This image resonates with me as does my good friend in it.

Not far from there is the old Computer/Electronics Alley which I still prefer over the newer,shinier Nova indoor mall. Maybe because I prefer outdoor shops to indoor ones or maybe just like the old school free wheelingness of this place it resonates! Driving scooter up to door of most shops is cool too. 

Not far from the train station I spotted this fellow going into this dark space. Something resonated with me like from an old movie or a detective novel. Here is how I interpreted that impression with the image captured.

Recently I was driving around looking for good night shots. This row of new luxury apartments/condos just had that special feeling. Kind of like Miami Vice in Taichung slick modern kind of feeling. I like the bunch of glowing eyes in the darkness flavor too.

This is the largest market in Taichung, Taiwan (Taiwan's 3rd largest city). It's insane-totally vibrant and busy and fun.

Got a bug in me to go and shoot some photos in some new spots or ones that I haven't covered that well. I was still within my favorite light/time band:early morning or late afternoon. Here are a few images that were fun to shoot and I feel came out fairly well. Hope you agree.

I've walked by and shot this fountain before but when I saw this recent addition of lone Water Lily, just had to have it. I did nudge it a drop to get a slightly better angle.

I've been to this temple before up in the hills of Dakeng, but didn't have good light. I did this session.

This was the first time I visited this temple in the fields opposite JiuShe Park. Love the upward angle with some blue sky against the bright temple colors.

I knew this was going to be good just from the "keyhole" archway.

I received a call on my mobile just as I was going over this bridge. As luck would have it, this fellow was doing some fishing.

Some of the classic colors and shapes of traditional Chinese temple roofs.

I love the markets in Asia-this one is Taichung's largest Chienkuo market. They are so alive and crazy and colorful and ASIAN! My photos all available here for viewing.