關於 best mountain photographers ，我們在網路上蒐集到這些相關的討論、資訊與評價

Romain Jacquet-Lagreze 的美拍告訴大家：香港白泥其實沒有白土，卻有一片動人的藍。

要看香港更多戶外美景，按這裡： http://bit.ly/2hPZuU3

Beautiful reflection of the last shades of red sky on a mirror-like water... #MyBlueHour

Located in the Yuen Long district, northwest Hong Kong, Pak Nai is a wetland area with diverse nature landscapes surrounded by mountain ranges. As one of the relic site dated back to couple thousands years ago, Pak Nai is famous for its ecosystem which comes with rich biodiversity and rare species found offshore. The lower coastline of Pak Nai, Ha Pak Nai, boasts one of the best places for watching sunset in Hong Kong. A favorite among the photographers, the “mirror of the sky” shot can be achieved with the reflection of the setting sun and silhouettes on the calm water surface on a slow speed shutter.

#Hongkong #GreatOutdoors #DiscoverHongKong

另一個里程碑 - Timelapse 國際獎項 (English following)

今次葡萄牙之旅，主要是出席在塞新布拉舉行第四屆的Finisterra影展，幸運地，我的縮時影片 "Seen By My Eyes, Hong Kong" 也獲得了4個獎項 - 1st prize of Mountain Tourism , 2nd prize of the Best Timelapse, 2nd prize of Places in History 及 3rd prize of Nature and Wild，最令我喜出望外的就是1st prize of Mountain Tourism，證明了香港的山景不遜色於外地。
老實説，在香港我還沒試過以個人名義勝出過任何跟攝影有關的比賽，今次獲得這些國際獎項，除了證明自己的能力，還認識了來自不同國家的導演、攝影師、縮時攝影家等，都是精英中的精英，大家都在交流不同的資訊、技巧等，實在叫人興奮！

致此，要感謝啓發我拍攝縮時影片的Bevan Percival
器材提供: #Canon HK, #GitzoHK, #Skyler
山藝服飾提供: #Columbia
蘇大師父的電軌改裝，以及家人、女友及各方好友一直的支持，銘記於心！

BTW 記得買本《新假期》

Another milestone - Timelapse International Awards

The main objective of my Portgual trip is to attend the 4th Finisterra Arrábida Film Art & Tourism Festival. It’s very lucky that my timelapse video “Seen By My Eyes, Hong Kong” has achieved 4 international awards, 1st prize of Mountain Tourism , 2nd prize of the Best Timelapse, 2nd prize of Places in History and 3rd prize of Nature and Wild, I do feel surprised and unexpected for winning the 1st prize of Mountain Tourism, it proofs the natural and mountain scenes of Hong Kong is not worse then the other countries. Frankly, I haven’t won in any competitions related to photography in my own name before in Hong Kong. For winning in this international competition as this award is a recognition of my ability and achievement in filming and photography. More than that, I have known many film directors, photographers and timelapser from different countries. All of them are elites in the field. We have shared our experience and exchanged information in the ceremony. That’s definitely exciting and unforgettable!

In the end, I would like to give a big applause to the following people, Bevan Percival who inspires me to start the project of this timelapse; photographic equipment supported by, Canon HK, GitzoHK and Skyler; mountaineering apparel supported by, Columbia; my father’s help in modifying the motorized slider; and I would like to express my deepest graditude to my dear family, my girlfriend and all my friends, for their continued support and guidance to me. Thank you!

English translated by Candice Cheung

#sesimbra #franso #timelapse #finisterra #portugal #新假期

眾神護台灣專輯的設計師蕭青陽今天獲得美國獨立音樂獎（IMA）最佳包裝設計獎！

Thank you Congratulations to everyone！
謝謝大家！ 恭喜大家！

http://www.independentmusicawards.com/…/art…/qing-yang-xiao/

Responses to “Qing-Yang Xiao”
Gioia says:
One of the greatest designer I know. His album design works are something you can keep in your life. Every once a while you take out, they bring back to you all the memmories… 03/13/2012 at 7:35 pm


DESCRIBE YOUR NOMINATED WORK:
75 years ago, Macy’s grandfather left his family behind, boarding a boat in Keelung port in Taiwan heading for Osaka in Japan in pursuit of his dream as a jazz saxophonist, and he died there….75 years later, Macy, disappointed at her career as backup vocalist in Taiwan, decided to follow his grandfather’s footstep. She hopped on a plane, all alone, going to New York to pursuit her dream to make jazz music. Thus born the record After 75 Years. When I heard of this story, I realized this record is not just about music. It is also dream, memory, and passion. It is a journey across time and place, linked by family bond that was translated into 6 letters that travelled through the time and music. The envelops, stamps, papers, boats, pen handwriting, Japanese and Chinese characters, photos, and the last email. All of the proof that told the hidden secrets of the family touched me immensely and let me sink into deep thoughts. The one-year-and-half work was enjoyable, especially because it gave me a chance for the first time to fly from Asia to New York to bask in the soulful jazz music of local jazz bars. Only then did I realize the feeling of Macy’s grandfather when he embarked on that lonely trip chasing after his dream.

HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED WITH THIS PROJECT?
When Macy flew from New York to Taipei to talk to me, sharing the music and story with me, I suddenly realized that this time I would not be just a designer but a director to re-create those memories of dreams on printed paper. The process of patching different memories and stories into one whole piece once made me feel melancholy too. But the result gave me much more happiness.

WHAT WAS THE CONCEPT & PROCESS? DID YOU & THE BAND COLLABORATE?
In fact, Macy’s team had already done a design in New York. But one day, Macy accidentally saw an interview of me on TV talking about my works and ideals, she decided to engage me. She flew all the way from New York to Taipei and persuaded me into doing it. She has more confidence in me and myself, believing that I would translate the deep emotions and music of east and west into an artistic expression. The profound love and courageous pursuit of dream moved me so much that I decided to take this job. Without the same devotion and conviction, I couldn’t have made it cause my pay was already used up by the time I found the photographer and copywriter and flew to New York for the shooting!

WAS THE DESIGN/IMAGE YOU CREATED USED IN ANY OTHER PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS FOR THE ARTIST? PLEASE DESCRIBE:
Packaging design isn’t just sugar-coating. I always think that if one can express his heart through music, the packaging design should also deliver the emotions and thoughts of the music. It should touch people’s heart just like the melodies inside of it.

DESCRIBE WHAT IT WAS LIKE WORKING WITH THE MUSICAL ARTIST:
Each time I work with musicians, I feel like experiencing a different life. I enjoy listening and this has enriched my life.

WHAT OTHER INDEPENDENT MUSIC PROJECTS HAVE YOU WORKED ON?
Though I have always lived in the island of Taiwan I can listen to western music and the creative works via radio and other media. All these have become my nutrition and I always try to integrate various elements to create something new and unique. After 28 years in the business, the chance to always do something i haven’t yet done before keeps my passion alive and the opportunities to work with different talents are sheer pleasure to me. My works might seem more independent than independent. I did design for an album which features two grandmas from an indigenous tribe recording their tribe music in Spain. Another album features a children choir led by a principal at an elementary school located at a 1000-meter-high mountain in praise of God. Or a genius boy who hasn’t grown since the 5th grade flied from a small village on Taiwan’s east coast to Vienna to look for his dream. And there’re more…..Last time, I was very honored to receive the best packaging design from IMA for Island Story. To celebrate it, local government at my hometown held a press conference for me, allowing me to share my thoughts with the world. I made a vow there and then, saying that “I’d want to go farther into the mountains or the seaside to do the design. I want to contribute my skills and capabilities to those who still have dreams for music, even in the remote countryside.” The nomination of After 75 Years once again helped me realize my dream.

WHICH MUSICIAN’S WOULD YOU LIKE TO WORK WITH NEXT?
I’ve done it for 28 years in this island and now I’d like to work with musicians outside of my country. I haven’t done anything like reggae, punk, folk, world music, contemporary, blues, trance, break beat, big-beat, etc. As long as it’s something different, I’d like to give it a try.

WHAT ROLE WILL ALBUM ART/PHOTOGRAPHY PLAY IN A DIGITAL/STREAMING WORLD?
The age of digital music highlights the importance of physical texture of the packaging design. Like After 75 Years, if you haven’t touched it and flipped it though, you couldn’t have enjoyed it as much.

HOW HAVE CHANGES IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AFFECTED YOUR CAREER & ART?
From 80s to now, the world has gone from vinyl, cassettes, walkman, CD, to MP3 and more. The evolution from analogue to digital music as well as the device has also made me grow. But whatever the tool is, I think man is born to sing. That will not never change.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO SUBMIT TO THE 11TH IMAS?
My friend in the US helped me apply for the competition of last year and this year. I changed my mind of not wanting to venture out. Now I want to share my works with people all around the world.

WHAT PHOTOGRAPHERS/GRAPHIC DESIGNERS/ARTISTS INSPIRE YOU?
They have different antenna that transmits different message than I do. Collaborating with them help me develop imagination I never had before. I love working with those geeks. Each time, we make each other’s eyes wide open!

WHAT’S YOUR MOST MEMORABLE ACHIEVEMENT TO DATE?
In 1995, I was the first Asian ever to be dominated for packaging design at Grammy. Ever since then, I’ve started to promote those records that would have otherwise gone unnoticed.

FINISH THIS SENTENCE: THE MUSIC INDUSTRY IS… WHAT DO YOU HAVE IN THE WORKS FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR?
The music industry is about dream and passion. After finished the 2-year project of Story Island and one-year-and-an-half After 75 Years‘, I am now looking forward to meeting with musicians that share the same passion and dream as me.

WHERE CAN FANS FIND YOUR WORK?
My website: http://www.shout.com.tw
My blog: http://blog.yam.com/shoutstu
Mt FB: http://www.facebook.com/shout.cc
My emails: shoutstu@ms24.hinet.net shoutstu01@gmail.com
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