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Pro member Publish Not your original work? Add source There's a saying that if you let a monkey write random stuff, eventually it will write Shakespeare's Hamlet. If you transfer the analogy to photography, it would be something like this: if you see tons of random stuff, you'll eventually see something that might look intentional, sublime, and even brilliant. While most photographers rely on perfect planning of their shots, others, like Edas Wong, just trust their luck and instinct. He just roams the streets and tries to find something that might catch his eye. Even though his shots could be called "accidental," they're no less brilliant. It just blows my mind how a lucky perspective can create a metaphor, a juxtaposition, and can flow like visual poetry. It just goes to show that some things are best left in the hands of fortune. More info: Instagram This post may include affiliate links. #1 edaswong Report Final score: 132points POST James016 James016 Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago "Mine" 24 24points reply View More Replies... View more comments The artist told the peculiar details of this kind of photography and his life to Bored Panda: ""I am from Hong Kong. I grew up in HK; however, I had been in the UK 2 years for university and Stockholm 11 years for work as an R&D engineer. Actually, I started my street photography journey when I was in Stockholm." I started photography when I met my wife. Like other couples, we took up photography to record daily life. In 2011/2012 (when I was in Stockholm), I found an interest in street photography and became serious about it. I've been a street photographer for about 10 years." #2 edaswong Report Final score: 122points POST boredpanDaman boredpanDaman Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago po-po bus! gotcha 11 11points reply View more comments "The reason why I chose this particular type of photography as opposed to any other is quite simple, actually. I didn't need to learn an advanced technique or have expensive gear; just my small camera. Ideal for a beginner. At the beginning, I learnt the concepts from other photographers… However, afterwards, I found out this type of style which is more suitable for me… It is about creation, not capturing." #3 edaswong Report Final score: 118points POST Vic Vic Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago It's all cool.. as long as it's not a n emergency exit, then he's in trouble 24 24points reply View More Replies... View more comments "When I go out on the streets, I just watch every detail in front of me. If the coincidences are with objects, it's easy. However, if they aren't, I'll also need luck. Sometimes I wait a while to register the right moment." The last part makes me wonder if he had to wait for a few hours to catch one of these shots. And he answered! "Yes, 'sometimes' I need to wait for the perfect moment… but not always. The longest waiting time was several months. I repeatedly went back to that targeted location and waited, re-observing and re-imagining." #4 edaswong Report Final score: 116points POST karl briggs karl briggs Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago Accidental? I think not. 23 23points reply View more comments Edas believes, that his success comes from a specific kind of mindset. "My style is really simple. Just keep concentrating to observe everything around me on the street. Then use my imagination to re-form the interesting objects. I always say that emptiness of mind will then have infinity of creativity. In order to take a memorable street photo, I try to empty my mind as much as possible and really concentrate on the street itself." He also told about his dreams for the future: "I made a photobook two years ago. Maybe it could be good to have a solo exhibition… I also want to spend my ways of thinking and creativity to help others, e.g. workshop…" #5 edaswong Report Final score: 112points POST Night Owl Night Owl Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago (edited) How Trump got the idea for his hair-style 61 61points reply View More Replies... View more comments You might be surprised, but this type of photography even has a name. It's called Accidental Photography, a name which is pretty self-explanatory: they're unintentional and unscripted, and rely heavily on chance, but they can also offer an interesting perspective and a piece of "reality" and candidness which staged shots just can't provide. It's also a good way to practice attentiveness and creativity for photographers. #6 edaswong Report Final score: 110points POST Scooter Scooter Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago Speed skating down the escalator 14 14points reply View More Replies... View more comments #7 edaswong Report Final score: 110points POST Titas Burinskas Titas Burinskas BoredPanda Staff • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago Now that's what I call flashing 66 66points reply View More Replies... View more comments Accidental Photography has gained popularity over the years, and some speculate that it's probably because of the prevalence of digital technologies, which have enabled people to take photos at any place and any time, provided you have a smartphone. The place is another important factor: metropolises, cities that have millions and millions of people, are often crowded and bustling, creating loads of opportunities for a keen eye to capture. #8 edaswong Report Final score: 106points POST Loki’s Lil Butter Knife Loki’s Lil Butter Knife Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago She'll certainly win the long jump--there's no doubt about that. 22 22points reply View more comments #9 edaswong Report Final score: 103points POST Sue Lynn Chan Sue Lynn Chan Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago A miracle..... 25 25points reply View More Replies... View more comments Looks familiar? That's because you've probably seen the first part here on our website. And if you're up for more similar posts, we're here to provide. Take, for example, this post, where people accidentally took photos that are reminiscent of renaissance paintings. Or, if you want to see a really rare accidental shot, check out how one photographer took a photo of a meteor during an eruption of a volcano. #10 edaswong Report Final score: 99points POST DUN DUN DUN DUN Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago (edited) They got some big tires 13 13points reply View more comments #11 edaswong Report Final score: 98points POST Titas Burinskas Titas Burinskas BoredPanda Staff • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago Cyberpunk 2021 35 35points reply View More Replies... View more comments #12 edaswong Report Final score: 87points POST Vic Vic Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago Okay listen to me, bird-brain!! 13 13points reply View more comments #13 edaswong Report Final score: 87points POST Sam Chilton Sam Chilton Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago How are any of these accidental? This one is clearly made for this perspective. 14 14points reply View more comments #14 edaswong Report Final score: 87points POST DUN DUN DUN DUN Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago This manual says to cut the bottom braches...hmm... 5 5points reply View more comments #15 edaswong Report Final score: 83points POST Londo Cotto Londo Cotto Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago The great and powerful fleet of the Flouricons has arrived and have unleashed their deadliest weapon: a few ships will begin flickering at random times and a persistent buzz will drive us all to a distracted sense of annoyance . . .it's just a matter of time before we give up just to have them turn off . . . .we are eventually doomed. 21 21points reply View more comments #16 edaswong Report Final score: 82points POST James016 James016 Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago Ouch 12 12points reply View more comments #17 edaswong Report Final score: 81points POST Scooter Scooter Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago That model is disturbing to me for some reason. Maybe the fist? 58 58points reply View More Replies... View more comments #18 edaswong Report Final score: 79points POST Box Knight Box Knight Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago y e l l o w 18 18points reply View More Replies... View more comments #19 edaswong Report Final score: 78points POST DUN DUN DUN DUN Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago And here I thought Disney made unnatural head to body ratio! 20 20points reply View more comments #20 edaswong Report Final score: 77points POST DUN DUN DUN DUN Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago Sky is no longer the limit! Fly away!! 12 12points reply View more comments #21 edaswong Report Final score: 75points POST Young Minami Kotaro Young Minami Kotaro Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago Woof..! 10 10points reply View more comments See Also on Bored Panda Woman Shows How "Harry Potter" Characters Were Supposed To Look According To Book Descriptions (35 Pics) 50 ‘Weird Facts’ About The World That Might Give You A Fresh Perspective #22 edaswong Report Final score: 73points POST DUN DUN DUN DUN Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago (edited) Beautiful Asian Rapunzel!!! 13 13points reply View more comments #23 edaswong Report Final score: 71points POST Kona Pake Kona Pake Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago Stop… i’m getting dizzy. 15 15points reply View more comments #24 edaswong Report Final score: 71points POST James016 James016 Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 year ago Lady: "I think I left the stove on." 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