48. CAPTURING THE URBAN ENERGY

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ALL CITIES HAVE their own energy and pace. Whether it’s the typical rush hours before and after work or a bustling weekend filled with shopping and sightseeing, photographing a location’s unique urban energy will help define a city’s atmosphere and personality.

To Freeze or to Blur?

Cities like Tokyo or New York immediately bring to mind images of constant movement and frenetic pace: crowded sidewalks and crazy traffic. There is something exhilarating about the urban hustle—the view changes from moment to moment and the photographic possibilities are endless. When I explore a new city, I like to visit the busiest ...

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