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Basking In The Sun

Taken in Jardine Luxembourg - Paris, France.  The original can be seen here.
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Fohawk Lady of Mong Kok Market

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This picture was taken on a trip to Hong Kong in the Mong Kok market which was full of of people doing their morning shopping for fruit, veggies, meat, and fish. The light was perfect that morning and I snapped a few lucky candid shots as I walked through the crowd.

Mong Kok Market in Hong Kong is a sensory overload in the best way possible—a vibrant, chaotic, and utterly fascinating slice of city life that never seems to sleep. Nestled in one of the most densely populated districts in the world, Mong Kok is home to a mix of traditional street markets, modern shops, and neon-lit chaos that captures the spirit of Hong Kong like nowhere else.

From the famous Ladies’ Market, where you can haggle over everything from clothes and accessories to quirky souvenirs, to the colorful Flower Market and the chirping bustle of the Bird Garden, Mong Kok is a maze of contrasts. The air is thick with the scent of street food—think curry fish balls, egg waffles, and skewers sizzling on open flames—while the sounds of Cantonese chatter, bargaining, and traffic blur into the neighborhood’s endless rhythm.

It’s not just a market—it’s a living, breathing culture hub where old meets new. Whether you’re on the hunt for knock-off sneakers, rare vinyl records, or just out to soak in the electric atmosphere, Mong Kok delivers an unforgettable hit of raw, unfiltered Hong Kong.

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Guerilla Flowerpots in Tokyo’s Public Spaces

Tokyo Wall Scene, originally uploaded by cjw333.

Guerrilla flowerpots in Tokyo are a quiet, beautiful form of urban rebellion—unexpected bursts of nature tucked into the city’s dense, concrete sprawl. These aren't part of official beautification projects, but rather the work of anonymous individuals or small groups who plant flowers, herbs, and even tiny gardens in public spaces where greenery isn’t typically found. You'll spot them in cracks in sidewalks, at the base of utility poles, on forgotten stairwells, or nestled beside vending machines—little acts of defiance against urban monotony.

In a city as meticulously organized as Tokyo, these humble pots and planters stand out not because they’re loud, but because they’re so gentle. They reflect a quiet love for the city and a desire to humanize the landscape, adding warmth and life where there was none. Some are playful—brightly painted or accompanied by tiny figurines—while others are simple and serene. They're part public art, part protest, and part care-taking, reminding everyone who walks by that even the smallest acts can shift the feeling of a place.

PingMag provides an overview of guerilla flowerpots in Tokyo, Japan

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Palo Alto Smoke Shop Indian

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The "Indian smoke shop statue" is a familiar and often controversial figure seen outside tobacco shops, particularly in the United States. This one was outside a Smoke Shop on UNiversity Ave. in Palo Alto, CA.

These statues are typically carved from wood and depict a Native American man—often in a feathered headdress or traditional attire—standing tall and holding cigars, pipes, or simply posed as a sentinel. Historically, they served as advertising figures for tobacconists, especially in the 19th and early 20th centuries, when literacy was less common and shopkeepers relied on visual symbols to represent their trade.

While some view these statues as nostalgic Americana or folk art, others criticize them for perpetuating stereotypes and reducing Indigenous identity to a commercial mascot. Today, they exist in a gray space—part kitsch, part cultural artifact, and part painful reminder of how Indigenous cultures have been misrepresented and commodified. Whether seen as collectibles or as outdated symbols, these statues invite deeper conversations about representation, respect, and the evolution of cultural imagery in public spaces.

damon soule dunny

damon soule dunny, originally uploaded by cjw333.

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