Women: Strong and Confident 2/3

The second set in the series. This set is dedicated to my mom. Thank you for everything you have done for me and for encouraging my artistic adventures.

Original Photograph: Yangon, Burma

仰光，缅甸

Pasted location: Kowloon City

At the age of 85, the tough years of living under one of the most repressive military juntas

in the world is revealed in the lines on her face. The lines on her face, the intensity of the

eyes and overall feel of the photograph hint at the life experience and wisdom that this

woman possesses.

生活在世界上最压抑的军政府的85 年来，艰苦的岁月在她脸上刻下了深深的痕迹。她脸上的线条，强有力的眼光和整体照片的感觉揭示了这个女人所拥有的经验和智慧。

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Original Photograph: Malaysia

照片取景: 马来西亚

Paste Location: Sheung Wan

Out of all the photographs in this series, this woman is the epitome of natural beauty.

While working her shop she was also looking after her two children. She was very friendly,

but it took a long time for her to feel comfortable enough for her to get a photograph taken

of herself. When I was finally able to take a photograph, I took a single shot and she was a

natural talent in front of the camera, producing this striking image.

这个系列的所有照片中，这个女人是自然之美的缩影。在掌管她的店铺的同时，她还照顾着她的两个孩子。她非常友好，但我花了很长时间让她能够放松，并自在的拍照。当我在终于能拍一张照片的时候，第一张照片就是绝美的图像，她拥有镜头前的天赋。

Original Photo: Manila, Philippines

照片取景：马尼拉，菲律宾

Pasted Location: Sheung Wan

As the day draws to a close this woman shows high spirits despite working over ten hours

separating garbage in one of Manila’s many garbage dumps that also functions as a home

for hundreds of people. Her outgoing personality and welcoming demeanor is something

quite common amongst Filipino women.

尽管工作了十几个小时，分离垃圾，这个女人仍然显示兴致很高。 这个垃圾场是马尼拉的许多垃圾场之一，同时也是数百人的家园。她开朗的性格和欢迎的言行举止在菲律宾妇女中相当普遍。

Original Photograph: Santa Marta, Colombia

照片取景：圣玛尔塔，哥伦比亚

Pasted Location: Lai Chi Kok

This mother and daughter take a quick break from the mid-afternoon heat to observe the

activity in the neighbourhood. Their body language and strong personalities is what drew

me to take a photograph of them. They are able to exhibit a tough exterior while still being

beautiful women.

这母女两在烈日下小息片刻，来观察附近的事物。 她们的坚韧性格从她们的肢体语言上表现了出来。在强硬的外表她们是美丽的女人。

Original Photograph: Esfahan, Iran

伊斯法罕，伊朗

Pasted Location: Lok Fu

With many artists and their expressions being suppressed in Iran, this young woman

defies the authorities and continues to produce her art. Through this she is able to express

herself and the frustration she experiences as a woman living in Iran. Being strong and

confident is something that essential when trying to express yourself and your feelings

inside an oppressive regime.
在伊朗，许多艺术家被压制。但这个年轻女子违抗当局，继续制作她的艺术。她通过她的艺术来表达她作为一个女子，居住在伊朗所经历的挫折。当生活在一个受压迫的政权里，你想要试图表达自己的想法和你的感受， 坚韧的毅力和自信是必不可少的。

Women: Strong and Confident 1/3

I have been very fortunate to interact with and photograph women from around the globe that exude confidence, who are determined to succeed and possess natural beauty. On any given day the majority of the images we see of women are ones that have been digitally manipulated, "enhanced" and somewhere along the line that natural beauty is lost. With these photographs, I have tried to capture their confidence and natural beauty while showcasing their strong personalities.

This series is dedicated to my mother, who showed me what hard work really is and has always encouraged me to believe in myself and keep my spirit free.

Location: Mid Levels

Original Photograph: Los Angeles, USA

照片取景： 洛杉矶，美国

I met this woman while exploring the streets of downtown Los Angeles. She is a poet, an

entrepreneur and the minute I saw the image that I captured I was immediately drawn to

the strength and confidence that she exudes in this photograph. This is one of the photos

that best sums up what this project is all about.

当我在洛杉矶街头闲逛的时候于上了这位女士。 她是一个诗人，同时也是一个创业者。 当我看见她的那一刹那，她的坚强和自信吸引了我。这张照片最好的总结了这个“坚强与自信的巾帼”项目的精髓。

Photograph: 4/15

Location: Sheung Wan

Original Photo: Mandalay, Burma

照片取景：曼德勒，缅甸

This young woman manages a smile despite long hours of labour with little pay. She and

her teenage friends carry bricks on their heads in the sweltering heat of a mid-summer

Burmese day. They haul dozens of loads of bricks up four flights of stairs and she is still

able to pause and pose for a photograph.

即使劳动时间漫长而工钱微薄的一天，她仍旧微笑着。她和她的朋友们在酷热的太阳下，整天用头顶着搬运砖块。 在停下拍这张照片之前，她已顶着一大箩的砖块上了四层楼。

Photograph: 2/15

Location: SOHO

Original Photograph: New York City, USA

纽约，美国

A graceful leap from a ballerina in the Lower East Side of Manhattan displays her

gracefulness and physical strength.

下东城曼哈顿，一个芭蕾舞演员优美的飞跃显示她的漫美和体力

Photograph: 9/15

Location: Shek Tong Tsui

Original Photograph: Esfahan, Iran

伊斯法罕，伊朗

With many artists and their expressions being suppressed in Iran, this young woman

defies the authorities and continues to produce her art. Through this she is able to express

herself and the frustration she experiences as a woman living in Iran. Being strong and

confident is something that essential when trying to express yourself and your feelings

inside an oppressive regime.
在伊朗，许多艺术家被压制。但这个年轻女子违抗当局，继续制作她的艺术。她通过她的艺术来表达她作为一个女子，居住在伊朗所经历的挫折。当生活在一个受压迫的政权里，你想要试图表达自己的想法和你的感受， 坚韧的毅力和自信是必不可少的。

Photograph: 13/15