Kaohsiung Pier II art district, kaohsiung

'When sumo wrestlers moonlight as art installations!'

Walking through the Kaohsiung Pier II Art District at night is like stepping into a surreal art exhibit where sumo wrestlers have decided to take on the role of silent guardians. These colorful giants, adorned with intricate patterns, stand proudly against the backdrop of old industrial buildings. The soft glow of the lights highlights every crack and crevice of the weathered walls, giving the place an almost ethereal feel. It's a delightful contrast—the roughness of the past meeting the vibrancy of contemporary art. You can't help but wonder what these sumo sculptures are thinking as they stand there, seemingly lost in their own world. Perhaps they're pondering the absurdity of their existence, or maybe they're just enjoying the quiet of the night. Either way, it's a scene that makes you appreciate the unexpected beauty that can be found in the most unlikely of places.

Direction Walk 0.09 km or 1 mins north west from last photo
Location Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Info F 2.8 1/20 ISO 1600 with ILCE-6000 focus on 30 mm
Title Kaohsiung Pier II art district Keywords Asia, Scenery, Taiwan, Travel
City Kaohsiung State Kaohsiung City
Country Taiwan Date 2016:03:29 21:23:48
Make SONY Model ILCE-6000
Rating 4 Lens E 20mm F2.8
Flash Off, Did not fire Focal 20.0 mm
Focal-35mm 30 mm Exposure 1/20
F Number 2.8 ISO 1600
White Bal. Auto Metering Multi-segment
Program Aperture-priority AE Compensation 0
Hyperfocal 7.13 m Latitude 22.6192277777778
Longitude 120.285002777778 Altitude 1.445 m
File Size 5.8 MB
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