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
Street vendor setting up shop in morning light

Most of these shots were made with the 35-105mm zoom lens that came with the camera

Historic district street with colonial-era buildings
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
Colorful signage along a commercial street
Motorcycle traffic flowing through an intersection
Kaohsiung harbor view with industrial cranes
Waterfront promenade with palm trees
Urban skyline reflected in the Love River

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.

Street food stall with steam rising
Night market entrance crowded with visitors
Neon signs illuminating an evening street
Modern MRT station with commuters
City park with locals exercising
Traditional temple with incense smoke swirling
Residential street with potted plants lining the sidewalk

The last few shots are from Anping, a must see if you are in Taiwan. A great historical location with lots of food to try.

Local cafe with outdoor seating

The old market street and surroundings are amazing for street photography

Vintage shop window display
Sunset casting long shadows on a quiet street
Children playing in a neighborhood plaza
Old railway tracks converted to pedestrian path
Final glimpse of southern Taiwan as evening approaches

All shots were made around August-September 2021.

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