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Junku Nishimura in Bangkok, Thailand :: Black and White Film :: Street Photography ::

The artistic Japanese photographer Junku Nishimura went abroad for 72 hours, visiting Bangkok, Thailand with his Leica camera and rolls of black and white film.

Akha Woman

©Junku Nishimura 2008. All rights reserved. Published with permission.

Junku's captivating images were shot in the alleys and side streets, far removed from tourist haunts.

Elder Sister

©Junku Nishimura 2008. All rights reserved. Published with permission.

Junku Nishimura's film technique and the way he frames shots of people in his photographs seem to come from another time. His style is both cinematic and soulful.

Dog and Officer

©Junku Nishimura 2008. All rights reserved. Published with permission.

Junku's artistry encompasses the span from eery stillness, to gentle portraits of the elderly, to shots that barely contain the energy of the streets.

©Junku Nishimura 2008. All rights reserved. Published with permission.

To see more of Junku Nishimura's street photography as well as his masterful portraits: click here.

Gallery representation questions: Click here to contact Junku Nishimura.

Junku Nishimura - Modern Master of Black and White Film - Portrait Photography

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Photo © junku-newcleus

Junku has a discerning eye for composition, and the ability to capture the emotional essence of the scene before him. I wrote a brief post about him a few days ago. His brilliant images deserve a wide audience.

View more of Junku's images at JPG Magazine HERE.

Junku Nishimura has a photostream at Flickr under the name junku-newcleus. Click HERE to view it.

The Portraits of Junku Nishimura

Photo © Junku Nishimura.

Captioned: "always looks be fatigued,,,since i was a boy."

The black and white portraits in Junku's per sonare set are exceptional. Click on the embedded link to see more.

Junku Nishimura has a photostream at Flickr under the name junku-newcleus. Click HERE to view it.