Hello! I’m Yak, a photographer born on the roof of the world, also known as the Tibetan Plateau. I spent my days in China before 2023 and have been in Australia ever since.
As an amateur freelance photographer, my interests cover a wide range. I first got into photography by taking landscape photos and spent some time immersing myself in the astonishing beauty of nature.
However, things started to change with the COVID pandemic, as people were locked down in their local regions. Inspired by the stories unfolding around me and a call from deep within my heart, I shifted my focus to documenting everyday routines and moments that happened within my reach.
Gradually, as I delved deeper into the world of photography, my aesthetic pursuits grew stronger. Photography, to me, is not just about documentation but also about its visual and emotional appeal. More profoundly, it is a language that speaks between people — without vocal cords, but through sentiments.
My Tags: Photographer; Bamboo Flute player; Storyteller; Writer; Programmer; Linux Operating System Hacker; Born on the roof of the world;
About this site
This is a personal site that showcases my work and reflections on photography, but it is not limited to that. The boundaries blur when the subject matter touches on social issues or other unique contexts.
Instrument
There are many ways to interact with the world, including photography, reading, and of course, music. Since the start of the southern hemisphere’s winter in 2023, I have been playing the bamboo flute, a traditional Chinese instrument. It fills empty moments and frees me from endlessly wondering about the meaning of life.
Technical Side
This site is powered by the Hugo framework, an open-source Golang static site generator, and is hosted on Cloudflare Pages. Several pages, including this one, were designed with the help of AI.
Contact Me
If any of my photos or thoughts resonate with you, and you’d like to have a chat — with or without a cup of coffee — feel free to reach out!
Email: doug.su.au+nomadwest@gmail.com
I am currently based in Sydney, Australia, and I frequently travel back to China to reunite with my family. If you happen to be living in China or visiting temporarily, feel free to drop me an email as well.
