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Chin Han Lee

Chin Han Lee

The Tempest of Faith

Captured by a 16-year veteran firefighter, this image freezes a "Shen-Tong" guardian charging through a firecracker storm in Taiwan. Amidst chaotic red embers and grey smoke, the vibrant deity colors symbolize the intense power of faith and purification.

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Color Photography Contest

2026

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People

Non Professional

The Tempest of Faith

Captured by a 16-year veteran firefighter, this image freezes a "Shen-Tong" guardian charging through a firecracker storm in Taiwan. Amidst chaotic red embers and grey smoke, the vibrant deity colors symbolize the intense power of faith and purification.

About Artist

Chin Han Lee

Chin-Han Lee is a professional photographer and a veteran firefighter with 16 years of service in New Taipei City, Taiwan. This dual identity grants him a unique vantage point to witness the raw interplay between fire, faith, and human resilience. Specializing in cultural documentary, he is dedicated to capturing the chaotic yet sublime beauty of traditional Taiwanese festivals. In 2026, his work achieved international acclaim with 9 awards at the Best Photography Awards (BPA), including the prestigious "Photo of the Season." His photography serves as a bridge between the intense reality of fire and the profound depths of local heritage, freezing moments of cultural endurance in their most vivid forms.

Chin Han Lee

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Event & Wedding, Landscapes, Nature, People, Photojournalism, Sports, Still Life, Street, Travel, Wildlife

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Taiwan

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