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Believe it or not - I hadn't actually seen such wave breakers until I arrived in Amalfi, Italy. I had all kinds of theories as to why these things were on the beach and around the piers, but thinking about them now ... Anyway, I am glad they were there and I got the chance to incorporate them into this shot. -Phillip
New Yorks Flatiron Building has been seen in countless movies, pictures, postcards (which are also pictures I suppose)... And rightfully so! Even though I saw it very often in print, it still looked odd to me when I was standing in front of it. So... flat! Anyway, in front of it, there was a little art installation - some metal pipes that were arranged in what resembled a beehive (apologies to the artist if I misinterpreted this hehe). I thought why not using the chance and capture the building together with a little of what is happening right in front of it! That is the result - art in art. -Phillip
One thing I love about Japan is the often visible collision between old and new - especially when it comes to buildings! Take this scene for example. I am standing in a park here that is clearly meant for relaxation. A tiny river, trees, old traditional buildings (though they are just for show) - but in the background, you have giant office buildings that look over the tree crowns as if they were planning to just march over. Of course, this is a great exaggeration, but you know what I mean. Old and new! -Phillip
