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Dear friend and visitor, 各位朋友,
Welcome to my site. The galleries on display here belong to the category of documentary photography. The main subject area is China and that country's rather rapid transformation from a rural to an urban-centered society. Taken together, these galleries constitute a visual archive that for the most part is meant to capture and to preserve information (or "evidence of certain developments" perhaps). Only sometimes are these photographs speculative or interpretive. And although I do not claim to aspire towards the highest degree of objectivity (or "truth") embodied in the image as such, I do claim a certain amount of authority over and understanding of the subjects treated in this visual fashion.
As of spring 2008, specific themes prevalent in these galleries are:
1. Urbanization and architecture (both historical and modern);
2. Sacred sites, sacred mountains, and contemporary religious "theme parks";
3. The city of Tianjin (formerly known as Tientsin);
4. Impressions of Tibet (scanned photographs from my visit in 1986).
5. Historical photographs of China (from 1870 up to ca. 1955).
6. Images and impressions from the Cultural Revolution, 1966-1976.
7. Visual excursions into the Fingerlakes Region and upstate New York in general.
Thank you for your interest.
Thomas H. Hahn, May 3rd, 2009
Welcome to my site. The galleries on display here belong to the category of documentary photography. The main subject area is China and that country's rather rapid transformation from a rural to an urban-centered society. Taken together, these galleries constitute a visual archive that for the most part is meant to capture and to preserve information (or "evidence of certain developments" perhaps). Only sometimes are these photographs speculative or interpretive. And although I do not claim to aspire towards the highest degree of objectivity (or "truth") embodied in the image as such, I do claim a certain amount of authority over and understanding of the subjects treated in this visual fashion.
As of spring 2008, specific themes prevalent in these galleries are:
1. Urbanization and architecture (both historical and modern);
2. Sacred sites, sacred mountains, and contemporary religious "theme parks";
3. The city of Tianjin (formerly known as Tientsin);
4. Impressions of Tibet (scanned photographs from my visit in 1986).
5. Historical photographs of China (from 1870 up to ca. 1955).
6. Images and impressions from the Cultural Revolution, 1966-1976.
7. Visual excursions into the Fingerlakes Region and upstate New York in general.
Thank you for your interest.
Thomas H. Hahn, May 3rd, 2009
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10.天恩(non-registered)
Thank you, thank you, thank you for scanning the old photos of Taiwan. Having grown up in Kaohsiung, it is wonderful to see pictures of my hometown. The oh-so-familiar mountains at the harbor entrance, missing the dense covering of houses that I'm so used to, took my breath away. I've passed the link onto family and friends who still live there, and I'm sure they'll also enjoy it.
One thing unsettles me, however. The gallery is under the heading "Historical photographs of China." Regardless of the modern political status of Taiwan, it was not a part of China in 1896. Perhaps my upbringing in the southern stronghold of Taiwanese nationalism has made me extra sensitive to this distinction, but if nothing else, the distinction seems important to point out.
One thing unsettles me, however. The gallery is under the heading "Historical photographs of China." Regardless of the modern political status of Taiwan, it was not a part of China in 1896. Perhaps my upbringing in the southern stronghold of Taiwanese nationalism has made me extra sensitive to this distinction, but if nothing else, the distinction seems important to point out.
Wonderful galleries and information! The composition is great especially those of the Red and Grey/BW photo series!
I adapted your division of Chinese cities for a Wikipedia project assignment for university. I referenced your site and provided a link to your website; please note I have not used any of your images without your explicit permission. However, if you would like to add a photo/s or contribute/edit information to expand the article your experience and or photography would probably be greatly appreciated by anyone who ends up on the pages.
Best of Luck! University of Melbourne Post Graduate Student
I adapted your division of Chinese cities for a Wikipedia project assignment for university. I referenced your site and provided a link to your website; please note I have not used any of your images without your explicit permission. However, if you would like to add a photo/s or contribute/edit information to expand the article your experience and or photography would probably be greatly appreciated by anyone who ends up on the pages.
Best of Luck! University of Melbourne Post Graduate Student
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