mirat – Mira Tang

May 5, 2026April 30, 2026

Geometry

Geometric modern building on street — 24mm, f4.6, ISO 125, 1/340

For the prompt of geometry, I chose to photograph this building on the streets of Japan because of its modern architecture that includes lots of geometric shapes and sharp lines. The angle I shot this image at emphasizes the strong lines present on the sides of the building. I further emphasized the lines and geometric shapes by increasing contrast using curves in Photoshop. I also used the rule of thirds to align the corner of the building in a place that draws the viewer’s attention immediately to said corner.

May 1, 2026April 27, 2026

Flowers

Close up image of cherry blossoms — 24mm, f2.6, ISO 125, 1/110

With this photo, I aimed to capture the beauty yet simplicity of flowers blooming in the spring. I chose to photograph cherry blossoms as they perfectly encapsulate the fleeting nature of springtime, as their season only lasts a mere two weeks, if that. Originally, I was unsure how I wanted to show the flowers, which made it was hard to decide whether to photograph a single blossom or an entire tree. I landed on a small group of them on a branch, with full trees blurred in the background to show detail yet still include the blossoms’ sweeping presence.

April 19, 2026April 30, 2026

Stranger

Man dressed in blue suit walking along street, faced away from viewing angle — 24mm, f3.0, ISO 125, 1/150

Strangers carry the reality of the unknown in daily life, so I wanted to capture the feeling of unknowing in this photograph. This man on the street is dressed in a suit with a briefcase, but from the outside we don’t know where he’s going, we can only guess. Maybe its work, maybe school or home. There is physical distance shown as the viewpoint is far from the subject, and the window the photo is taken behind becomes a barrier — a metaphor for the emotional distance between the subject and the viewer.

April 1, 2026May 4, 2026

Angles

Tokyo Tower seen from angle underneath looking up — 24mm, f5.0, ISO 125, 1/705

This shot of the Tokyo Tower is composed with a low angle, looking up from beneath the tower. I used this specific angle because it creates a more interesting shape to look at and draws the viewer’s eyes gradually to the top of the tower. This perspective also allows for more detail to be seen in the structure of the base, drawing more attention to the architectural design of this famous landmark.

March 25, 2026June 2, 2026

Aging

With this image I wanted to show the aging of cultures and how old traditions, beliefs, and values have been carried through the years. The statue at the Todaiji Temple in Nara Park represents the concept of aging through its enduring, centuries-long presence. This statue stands as a symbol of resilience and wisdom despite the weathering effects of time. People continue to worship as this statue and practice their traditions that have been passed on for generations. This represents the beautiful side of aging that can often be over looked by people and society who are conditioned to believe aging only exists as a negative process.

March 17, 2026May 5, 2026

Serenity

Osaka castle with blooming cherry blossom tree in front. — 24mm, f4.6, ISO 125, 1/330

For the prompt of serenity, my goal was to photograph peacefulness and the feeling of being untroubled. My experience in Japan, specifically at the Osaka Castle, was very reminiscent of these feelings. Traveling to a country I had never been to before and exploring cities without the weight of school or daily life pressures made me feel a kind of serenity I hadn’t experienced in a long time. While not the typical image associated with being at peace and untroubled, this photo captures my experience of serenity.

February 22, 2026May 26, 2026

Negative Space

Drone flying in sky carrying package, looking at it from underneath — 50mm, f5.6, ISO 100, 1/395

I incorporated negative space into a photograph by using the sky as a background behind a drone carrying a package. The simplicity of the background emphasizes the main focal point, the drone. The tops of the trees frame the bottom of the drone, illustrating the drone’s height and leading the viewer’s eyes to it. This image came from the in-person research I did for my documentary project where I photographed the drone delivery company, Matternet, based out of Mountain View, California.

February 4, 2026May 27, 2026

Golden Hour

The prompt of golden hour inspired me to capture the feeling of this time of day in my photograph. To me, the warm glow of golden hour feels nostalgic because it reminds me of my childhood, playing outside right before the sun goes down. To photograph this feeling, I wanted to find a place where the sun would make the entire place glow. At this location, I liked the way the sun bounced off the water and created a lens flare as, for some reason, it reminds me a lot more of childhood.

January 18, 2026May 4, 2026

Eyes

Baby deer looking into distance — 24mm, f4.3, ISO 125, 1/305

Given the prompt of eyes, I found inspiration in the eyes of the young. When you are young, you are seeing the world for the first time, and from a perspective different from anyone else. I think the idea of building your own perspective based on your own experiences and what you see is a beautiful concept. The photograph I landed on to capture this concept is one I took of a baby deer looking at its surrounding world with youthful wonder.

January 1, 2026April 30, 2026

Center Frame Portrait

The subject in this portrait is center aligned to demonstrate the concept of loneliness. The photo is framed with a lot of negative space, making the subject look isolated. I edited the exposure to brighten the subject and darken the background in order to further the feeling of loneliness, as the contrast between the subject and the background is increased.