Looking through David’s photostream is more than just viewing photos. David is truly eclectic. He writes eloquently on matters of art and taste, and exploring his photo-essays means peering in at some of life’s more subtle pleasures in a manner that always feels unhurried. When I first came across his images, I was… Read more

Looking through David’s photostream is more than just viewing photos. David is truly eclectic. He writes eloquently on matters of art and taste, and exploring his photo-essays means peering in at some of life’s more subtle pleasures in a manner that always feels unhurried. When I first came across his images, I was drawn to the deep blacks and moody, Asian-themed grit which resonates through much of his work. His style elicits thoughts of Moriyama, though from the streets and alleys of Chinatown. Mood is paramount, supported by a vision which keeps one eye on the abstract, and where technical elements are ultimately secondary to the emotional reaction produced. (Oh, and he’s also the inventor of some of the wildest camera hybrids you will ever see…)

I don't quite remember when I first saw David's remarkable photostream, but I do know it made an instant impression. It made me look with new eyes at the world of street photography, a part of the photography universe I had always ignored. Whether David is capturing a candid moment in B&W with total clarity or allowing… Read more

I don't quite remember when I first saw David's remarkable photostream, but I do know it made an instant impression. It made me look with new eyes at the world of street photography, a part of the photography universe I had always ignored. Whether David is capturing a candid moment in B&W with total clarity or allowing us a glimpse into another dimension through his grainy and moody images, what always stands out is his uncanny timing, his ability to see the interesting in the ordinary, and his capacity to juxtapose places and people to reveal their spirit. Any street in any city anywhere in the world has its own character, but the way human life plays out on them is so similar no matter where you are. David's images bring this out beautifully. As for those photos he shoots with those weird yet wonderful contraptions he calls cameras... They are so ethereal and enigmatic, I am sure all of us look for hidden meanings and arrive at varying and fascinating conclusions. Keep shooting, David, and keep enthralling us.

David uses his talents to create new gear in a very innovative manner which I find incredibly awesome but even more than that David knows street photography. I am constantly inspired by his ability to capture an interesting moment in time in an artistic manner. I love street photography and David is outstanding in thi… Read more

David uses his talents to create new gear in a very innovative manner which I find incredibly awesome but even more than that David knows street photography. I am constantly inspired by his ability to capture an interesting moment in time in an artistic manner. I love street photography and David is outstanding in this challenging art.

David (Ying) has a very distinct style, harsch contrasts, unusual angles and strange crops. He has a good eye and appears not to be afraid of living on the edge. He's also somewhat of a magician when it comes to building and customising camera's and other weird contraptions to make photo's with. Interesting guy with… Read more

David (Ying) has a very distinct style, harsch contrasts, unusual angles and strange crops. He has a good eye and appears not to be afraid of living on the edge. He's also somewhat of a magician when it comes to building and customising camera's and other weird contraptions to make photo's with. Interesting guy with an interesting stream, allways a joy to see what pops up the next time

When I first stumbled upon David ( Ying)'s photostream, I first laid my eye on his peculiar technique. He is a true experimentalist who combines old and new and designs, making something unique from scratch. He is a photographer who not only loves to take pictures but one who dares to break though the barriers of photo… Read more

When I first stumbled upon David ( Ying)'s photostream, I first laid my eye on his peculiar technique. He is a true experimentalist who combines old and new and designs, making something unique from scratch. He is a photographer who not only loves to take pictures but one who dares to break though the barriers of photography as a medium that records people and events. Many of his photos require us, the viewers, to engage in a new vision, a seemingly blurred and unfocused photo may have thoughtful and deep meaning as a work with multiple layers that we have to peel off one after another. 

I am therefore glad to follow his work anxiously, to be surprised, and being in wonder about what could be his next contrivance

Every time I visit David (Ying56)'s photostream, I am amazed at how his point of view/shooting style changes from single photo to another. He could surprise you with his unique low angle (waist level, no looking at the LCD, maybe?) shots in a beautiful B&W street photo, and the very next day, he will surprise you once … Read more

Every time I visit David (Ying56)'s photostream, I am amazed at how his point of view/shooting style changes from single photo to another. He could surprise you with his unique low angle (waist level, no looking at the LCD, maybe?) shots in a beautiful B&W street photo, and the very next day, he will surprise you once again with his rather cinematic, mysterious color street shot with his beloved vintage cameras. It is just like opening a chocolate box, not knowing what flavor the next one will be, and I just love the pleasant surprises he brings to my Flickr life almost everyday! His passion towards the street photography and the vintage cameras is simply amazing and inspiring, to not just me, but anyone who share the same passion for either one of them. I am specially intrigued by his rather "traditional" street shots in which he compose everything so beautifully, and I am proud to say that I am one of the biggest fans of his works in that line. Even though we have completely different styles of shooting, I look forward to seeing his new works everyday, knowing they will surely make me excited, smile a little, and even jealous once in a while.

Photography is a form of expression. Ying shows us the way that he sees this world, in an expressive manner and with distinctive style, we get a understanding of what it is that catches our eyes in our society and in our world. His work never seems to be obtrusive or ill mannered, yet it allows the viewer to have a str… Read more

Photography is a form of expression. Ying shows us the way that he sees this world, in an expressive manner and with distinctive style, we get a understanding of what it is that catches our eyes in our society and in our world. His work never seems to be obtrusive or ill mannered, yet it allows the viewer to have a strong bond and understanding of the piece. Ying's work is invaluable and I am so glad to have found his stream and the chance to admire his sensational and brilliant photos!

Ying captures the movement of humanity in a way which is near-universal. Whether on the streets of HK or NYC, often using cameras of his own remarkable design and creativity, he captures the spaces between other people's recollections, sealing them into the passing glimpses we so often pay little attention to. His comm… Read more

Ying captures the movement of humanity in a way which is near-universal. Whether on the streets of HK or NYC, often using cameras of his own remarkable design and creativity, he captures the spaces between other people's recollections, sealing them into the passing glimpses we so often pay little attention to. His comments to other photographers are always worthwhile, and I learn from these as much as I do with his own work. A remarkable person.

"A careful look that manages to capture special moments with perfect timing. Look at his pictures means to try all the sensations that are felt on the street, surrounded by people. A great teacher of the kind of photography I would love to learn, the street. Absolutely and spontaneously voted to the observation of the… Read more

"A careful look that manages to capture special moments with perfect timing. Look at his pictures means to try all the sensations that are felt on the street, surrounded by people. A great teacher of the kind of photography I would love to learn, the street. Absolutely and spontaneously voted to the observation of the reality that surrounds him. It' s a real pleasure to be surprised by his photographic visions."

YIng has a knack for spontaneous characters of varying chance and encounters cleverly fitted together, a brilliant observer of art movements from the past centuries, it isn't difficult to find a hint of that in his spectacular works, accomplished in a short period of time. Be sure to bookmark his stream, you will not b… Read more

YIng has a knack for spontaneous characters of varying chance and encounters cleverly fitted together, a brilliant observer of art movements from the past centuries, it isn't difficult to find a hint of that in his spectacular works, accomplished in a short period of time. Be sure to bookmark his stream, you will not be disappointed in the near future!