The beauty of a fleeting momentβa waterfall cascading into a mist, a celestial display in the night sky, or the iconic skyline of Los Angeles framed in unexpected waysβ is often something we fail to truly notice. Yet, for the past 15 years, photographer Brandon Yoshizawa has made it his mission to capture and preserve these extraordinary moments. A self-taught artist, Brandon possesses a rare ability to transform the familiar into something magical, combining technical mastery with an artistic vision that consistently leaves viewers in awe.
Through his lens, Brandon uncovers the hidden beauty of both natural and urban landscapes, finding fresh perspectives in even the most photographed locations. From the rugged grandeur of Yosemite to the urban sprawl of Southern California, his work celebrates light, composition, and storytelling in a way that feels deeply personal yet universally moving. His patience, preparation, and creative intuition allow him to document rare phenomena, turning fleeting events into timeless works of art.
As a pioneer in web3 photography, Brandon is not only redefining how we see the world but also how art and community intersect in the digital age. His journey is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to his craft.
In this interview, Brandon shares insights into his creative process, the challenges of chasing rare moments, and the personal meaning behind his awe-inspiring work.
A: Youβve described yourself as a self-taught photographer passionate about landscapes and cityscapes. What inspired you to begin your photography journey and what drew you to these subjects as your creative focus?
B: My passion for photography began in 2009 as a way to capture memorable pictures of my honeymoon trip to Australia and New Zealand. Seeing the beauty of these places made me want to capture the same beauty around my home in Southern California. With diverse landscapes ranging from the ocean to the mountains and everything in between, there were no shortages of subjects to photograph. It became a passion of mine to show off my home in a unique way under the best light and conditions possible.
A: Over 15 years, youβve perfected your craft as a self-taught artist. What were some of the most significant challenges you faced early on, and how did they shape the way you approach photography today?
B: With the adoption of digital cameras and smart phones, the landscape genre quickly became saturated over the past decade. Getting my name out there was (and still is) one of the hardest things to do. Photographing common areas around Southern California meant that there were already plenty of similar photographs by well established artists and I knew that setting myself apart was going to play a crucial role in my success in the industry. This mindset of bringing a unique angle or condition to a scene that may have already been shot thousands of times was the differentiator that shaped the way I approach my photography today.
A: Capturing rare moments, like cloud inversions or a Falcon9 launch, demands precise timing and preparation. How do you plan for these fleeting opportunities?
B: Preparation is only a piece of the puzzle but a critical one. Forecasting apps and studying weather patterns have helped my success rate tremendously with cloud inversion photographs; but the reality is that there are still more failed attempts as compared to successful ones. The web has a wealth of information, even for things such as planning the trajectory for a rocket launch which was helpful for planning the Falcon9 launch, one of my most successful photographs to date. No matter how well I plan, Mother Nature has the final say. The fog can end up being a few thousand feet higher and instead of being above it, I can be engulfed in it. Or the weather can be unfavorable for a rocket launch to be scrubbed. These factors usually lead me to have to re-visit the same exact location multiple times in order to capture that one truly rare moment.
A: In a city as vast and iconic as Los Angeles, finding fresh perspectives can be a challenge. Yet your Los Angeles collection on Foundation reveals unique vantage points. How do you scout locations and ensure distinctive takes in such a frequently photographed city?
B: Google maps is my best friend and has allowed me to scout many unique angles of the city I call home. Once I have an idea of the composition, I usually scout it before hand to ensure it all checks out. 3D satellite view allows me to align various points of interest with the skyline, ensuring a strong composition with many layers. Many of my photographs are taken from a far away distance, utilizing a telephoto lens to compress the elements of a scene for greater impact. You can see this in many of my photographs where I compress the skyline and the local mountains, or when I align a moonrise behind Los Angeles points of interest. These compressed telephotographs have caused a lot of interest and various discussions online as many people are quick to call them out as fake but at the same time they have allowed me to educate viewers and became one of the signature factors in my cityscape photographs.
A: Photographing rare phenomena often comes with unique challenges. Can you share a story about a particularly difficult shoot and the insights you gained from it?
B: βPurple and Goldβ has a special meaning to me as a Lakers and Kobe Bryant fan. The city announced that they were going to pay tribute to a legend by lighting up various city landmarks in purple and gold; one of them being the LAX pylons. A unique challenge of obtaining this specific photo is that this angle is only attainable from a specific hotel with only a few βcorner viewβ rooms facing this direction. A drone is out of the question as it is in a heavily restricted airspace near LAX. After a ton of research on finding the exact hotel and room, the difficult decision was having to spend money to book the room for the night just to be able to secure the location for the shot, not knowing if the city would cancel or postpone the memorial. Luckily I was able to capture the purple and gold pylons and on that night Mother Nature treated me to one of the most spectacular sunsets Iβve had a chance to witness. I was able to create two NFTβs in my Los Angeles collection (pictured below) and a timelapse of the event in my SuperRare collection (linked below). Sometimes getting the shot requires a bit of extra insights and resources; but given the meaning of this photo to me personally it was all worth it.
A: Astrophotography is a key focus in your Shoot for the Stars collection. What draws you to the mysteries of the night sky, and what are the biggest technical or creative hurdles you face when capturing these celestial scenes?
B: Astrophotography has become a huge passion of mine over the last few years. I enjoy the mystery of the unknown and the fact that the universe is so vast. Iβm always amazed as I point my camera towards the dark sky and am able to expose a photograph of millions of stars. The technical difficulty that comes along with capturing a successful shot of the night sky was a huge challenge when I first dove into astrophotography. From being out in the middle of the night braving the elements, to trying to focus and compose a photograph in the pitch black, the technical ability to create a properly exposed photograph is much more difficult than a standard daytime photo and requires significantly more post processing techniques to master. Composition remains a key factor in astrophotography so aligning the Milky Way above a beautiful landscape or strategically placing star trails behind an interesting foreground element helps turn a good photo into a great photo.
A: With your work requiring so much patience and dedication, how do you stay motivated during long shoots or when conditions donβt go as planned?
B: For local shots, I am fortunate enough to be close enough to be able to drive out and back in a short amount of time. However, given that I rely on unique conditions, I find myself having to re-visit locations multiple times before capturing an envisioned photo. The motivation of documenting that one unique moment keeps me dedicated to come back to a certain spot until I am successful. When I do take trips, I already set my expectations that it will be a long outing and my mindset going into a shoot prepares me when I am out in the field. I will usually pack food, water, warm clothes and something to keep me occupied such as music when I am out in the wilderness in the middle of the night when I have little to no cell service. Turning my vision into a reality and capturing that specific moment in time and turning it into a photo that I can look back on forever gives me the fuel to withstand any hardships of capturing it.
A: Your photographs often evoke a deep sense of place and time. Has photography influenced the way you experience and appreciate the world around you?
B: Iβve never thought of myself as a creative person but photography has allowed me to express my creativity through my camera. Photography has helped me appreciate the world we live in, from the beauty of Mother Nature to the architectural elements of a city. It goes hand in hand with my love for experiencing new places and motivates me to document my travels. I find myself looking at the world through more of a focused lens, studying both light and compositional elements and picking apart various components of any given scene.
A: As someone who spends so much time exploring natural and urban landscapes, do you have a favorite place that holds special meaning to you, either for its beauty or the memories tied to it?
B: Yosemite National Park will always hold a special place in my heart. I visited this park as a kid, and took many camping trips here with friends even prior to diving into photography. Climbing Half Dome will always remain a highlight of mine; from preparing for the 16 mile hike months in advance, to being able to stand on the top with a 360 degree view of the valley below. Now, as a photographer and as a parent I get to bring my kids to this special place to witness everything Yosemite has to offer and photograph the same granite icons in different seasons. We enjoy coming up here in the winter when the park is treated to snow and being able to see the entire park covered in white is truly magical. I am fortunate that this park is not too far away and I am able to get up here at least once a year. I even have a dedicated collection to Yosemite that captures the best of the national park in all seasons.
A: Photography often involves a lot of solo time in nature or urban settings. Do you find this solitude to be a source of creativity, or do you prefer sharing these experiences with others?
B: I am an introvert by nature so I enjoy spending time alone unplugged and surrounded by nature. It allows me to do what I love to do and provides the βmeβ time I need to balance my life between my day job, my family and my photography passion. I am thankful to have a wife and family who are understanding and flexible to allow me to chase my dreams. While it is nice to share my photographic experience with other likeminded individuals, being alone helps me stay focused on my goals and ultimately allows me to be more flexible as needed by changing conditions/circumstances.
A: Is there a dream destination or bucket-list location that youβve always wanted to capture but havenβt had the chance to yet?
B: Iβm fortunate to have been able to visit a few countries already including highlights in Australia, New Zealand and being able to see Machu Picchu in Peru. My wife and I are planning a trip to Japan and Korea in 2025 which we are excited for. I think a dream photo excursion for me would be a safari in Africa. While I donβt dabble in a lot of wildlife photography, being able to witness the raw beauty of the animals is always something that is on my bucket list.
A: Since joining Farcaster in early 2024, what changes have you noticed in your connection with collectors? What role do you believe decentralized platforms will play in the future of art communities?
B: I took a leap into the crypto/NFT space late 2021 and got in at the tail end of the NFT craze which all quickly came crashing down as we moved into the beginning of the 2022 bear cycle. I moved all social activity from my main platform on IG to X where I had to start from scratch and build up my name/brand. I spent the next couple of years connecting with artists and collectors alike while learning as much as I could about web3 and while I can say I was fortunate to be able to have consistent sales over those years, I feel like there was a lot of noise on centralized platforms and we were also at the mercy of the heads that controlled the platforms.
Moving to Farcaster in February 2024 was a refreshing change of pace and with a smaller user base it allowed me to connect with peers on a deeper level. It also gave me a front row seat to all of the amazing things being built by users, free from centralized control. To date, I still believe many collectors remain on centralized platforms but the amount of artist collectors on Farcaster supporting each other continues to amaze me. For Farcaster to be the platform of choice for art communities, it would need to attract collectors and continue to cater to the needs of the artists to which I think Farcaster has done a great job over the past few months. Given we are still at the very early stages of SocialFi, the adoption will naturally come as it becomes more mainstream.
You can find more about Brandon following these links:
The beauty of a fleeting momentβa waterfall cascading into a mist, a celestial display in the night sky, or the iconic skyline of Los Angeles framed in unexpected waysβ is often something we fail to truly notice. Yet, for the past 15 years, photographer Brandon Yoshizawa has made it his mission to capture and preserve these extraordinary moments. A self-taught artist, Brandon possesses a rare ability to transform the familiar into something magical, combining technical mastery with an artistic vision that consistently leaves viewers in awe.
Through his lens, Brandon uncovers the hidden beauty of both natural and urban landscapes, finding fresh perspectives in even the most photographed locations. From the rugged grandeur of Yosemite to the urban sprawl of Southern California, his work celebrates light, composition, and storytelling in a way that feels deeply personal yet universally moving. His patience, preparation, and creative intuition allow him to document rare phenomena, turning fleeting events into timeless works of art.
As a pioneer in web3 photography, Brandon is not only redefining how we see the world but also how art and community intersect in the digital age. His journey is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to his craft.
In this interview, Brandon shares insights into his creative process, the challenges of chasing rare moments, and the personal meaning behind his awe-inspiring work.
A: Youβve described yourself as a self-taught photographer passionate about landscapes and cityscapes. What inspired you to begin your photography journey and what drew you to these subjects as your creative focus?
B: My passion for photography began in 2009 as a way to capture memorable pictures of my honeymoon trip to Australia and New Zealand. Seeing the beauty of these places made me want to capture the same beauty around my home in Southern California. With diverse landscapes ranging from the ocean to the mountains and everything in between, there were no shortages of subjects to photograph. It became a passion of mine to show off my home in a unique way under the best light and conditions possible.
A: Over 15 years, youβve perfected your craft as a self-taught artist. What were some of the most significant challenges you faced early on, and how did they shape the way you approach photography today?
B: With the adoption of digital cameras and smart phones, the landscape genre quickly became saturated over the past decade. Getting my name out there was (and still is) one of the hardest things to do. Photographing common areas around Southern California meant that there were already plenty of similar photographs by well established artists and I knew that setting myself apart was going to play a crucial role in my success in the industry. This mindset of bringing a unique angle or condition to a scene that may have already been shot thousands of times was the differentiator that shaped the way I approach my photography today.
A: Capturing rare moments, like cloud inversions or a Falcon9 launch, demands precise timing and preparation. How do you plan for these fleeting opportunities?
B: Preparation is only a piece of the puzzle but a critical one. Forecasting apps and studying weather patterns have helped my success rate tremendously with cloud inversion photographs; but the reality is that there are still more failed attempts as compared to successful ones. The web has a wealth of information, even for things such as planning the trajectory for a rocket launch which was helpful for planning the Falcon9 launch, one of my most successful photographs to date. No matter how well I plan, Mother Nature has the final say. The fog can end up being a few thousand feet higher and instead of being above it, I can be engulfed in it. Or the weather can be unfavorable for a rocket launch to be scrubbed. These factors usually lead me to have to re-visit the same exact location multiple times in order to capture that one truly rare moment.
A: In a city as vast and iconic as Los Angeles, finding fresh perspectives can be a challenge. Yet your Los Angeles collection on Foundation reveals unique vantage points. How do you scout locations and ensure distinctive takes in such a frequently photographed city?
B: Google maps is my best friend and has allowed me to scout many unique angles of the city I call home. Once I have an idea of the composition, I usually scout it before hand to ensure it all checks out. 3D satellite view allows me to align various points of interest with the skyline, ensuring a strong composition with many layers. Many of my photographs are taken from a far away distance, utilizing a telephoto lens to compress the elements of a scene for greater impact. You can see this in many of my photographs where I compress the skyline and the local mountains, or when I align a moonrise behind Los Angeles points of interest. These compressed telephotographs have caused a lot of interest and various discussions online as many people are quick to call them out as fake but at the same time they have allowed me to educate viewers and became one of the signature factors in my cityscape photographs.
A: Photographing rare phenomena often comes with unique challenges. Can you share a story about a particularly difficult shoot and the insights you gained from it?
B: βPurple and Goldβ has a special meaning to me as a Lakers and Kobe Bryant fan. The city announced that they were going to pay tribute to a legend by lighting up various city landmarks in purple and gold; one of them being the LAX pylons. A unique challenge of obtaining this specific photo is that this angle is only attainable from a specific hotel with only a few βcorner viewβ rooms facing this direction. A drone is out of the question as it is in a heavily restricted airspace near LAX. After a ton of research on finding the exact hotel and room, the difficult decision was having to spend money to book the room for the night just to be able to secure the location for the shot, not knowing if the city would cancel or postpone the memorial. Luckily I was able to capture the purple and gold pylons and on that night Mother Nature treated me to one of the most spectacular sunsets Iβve had a chance to witness. I was able to create two NFTβs in my Los Angeles collection (pictured below) and a timelapse of the event in my SuperRare collection (linked below). Sometimes getting the shot requires a bit of extra insights and resources; but given the meaning of this photo to me personally it was all worth it.
A: Astrophotography is a key focus in your Shoot for the Stars collection. What draws you to the mysteries of the night sky, and what are the biggest technical or creative hurdles you face when capturing these celestial scenes?
B: Astrophotography has become a huge passion of mine over the last few years. I enjoy the mystery of the unknown and the fact that the universe is so vast. Iβm always amazed as I point my camera towards the dark sky and am able to expose a photograph of millions of stars. The technical difficulty that comes along with capturing a successful shot of the night sky was a huge challenge when I first dove into astrophotography. From being out in the middle of the night braving the elements, to trying to focus and compose a photograph in the pitch black, the technical ability to create a properly exposed photograph is much more difficult than a standard daytime photo and requires significantly more post processing techniques to master. Composition remains a key factor in astrophotography so aligning the Milky Way above a beautiful landscape or strategically placing star trails behind an interesting foreground element helps turn a good photo into a great photo.
A: With your work requiring so much patience and dedication, how do you stay motivated during long shoots or when conditions donβt go as planned?
B: For local shots, I am fortunate enough to be close enough to be able to drive out and back in a short amount of time. However, given that I rely on unique conditions, I find myself having to re-visit locations multiple times before capturing an envisioned photo. The motivation of documenting that one unique moment keeps me dedicated to come back to a certain spot until I am successful. When I do take trips, I already set my expectations that it will be a long outing and my mindset going into a shoot prepares me when I am out in the field. I will usually pack food, water, warm clothes and something to keep me occupied such as music when I am out in the wilderness in the middle of the night when I have little to no cell service. Turning my vision into a reality and capturing that specific moment in time and turning it into a photo that I can look back on forever gives me the fuel to withstand any hardships of capturing it.
A: Your photographs often evoke a deep sense of place and time. Has photography influenced the way you experience and appreciate the world around you?
B: Iβve never thought of myself as a creative person but photography has allowed me to express my creativity through my camera. Photography has helped me appreciate the world we live in, from the beauty of Mother Nature to the architectural elements of a city. It goes hand in hand with my love for experiencing new places and motivates me to document my travels. I find myself looking at the world through more of a focused lens, studying both light and compositional elements and picking apart various components of any given scene.
A: As someone who spends so much time exploring natural and urban landscapes, do you have a favorite place that holds special meaning to you, either for its beauty or the memories tied to it?
B: Yosemite National Park will always hold a special place in my heart. I visited this park as a kid, and took many camping trips here with friends even prior to diving into photography. Climbing Half Dome will always remain a highlight of mine; from preparing for the 16 mile hike months in advance, to being able to stand on the top with a 360 degree view of the valley below. Now, as a photographer and as a parent I get to bring my kids to this special place to witness everything Yosemite has to offer and photograph the same granite icons in different seasons. We enjoy coming up here in the winter when the park is treated to snow and being able to see the entire park covered in white is truly magical. I am fortunate that this park is not too far away and I am able to get up here at least once a year. I even have a dedicated collection to Yosemite that captures the best of the national park in all seasons.
A: Photography often involves a lot of solo time in nature or urban settings. Do you find this solitude to be a source of creativity, or do you prefer sharing these experiences with others?
B: I am an introvert by nature so I enjoy spending time alone unplugged and surrounded by nature. It allows me to do what I love to do and provides the βmeβ time I need to balance my life between my day job, my family and my photography passion. I am thankful to have a wife and family who are understanding and flexible to allow me to chase my dreams. While it is nice to share my photographic experience with other likeminded individuals, being alone helps me stay focused on my goals and ultimately allows me to be more flexible as needed by changing conditions/circumstances.
A: Is there a dream destination or bucket-list location that youβve always wanted to capture but havenβt had the chance to yet?
B: Iβm fortunate to have been able to visit a few countries already including highlights in Australia, New Zealand and being able to see Machu Picchu in Peru. My wife and I are planning a trip to Japan and Korea in 2025 which we are excited for. I think a dream photo excursion for me would be a safari in Africa. While I donβt dabble in a lot of wildlife photography, being able to witness the raw beauty of the animals is always something that is on my bucket list.
A: Since joining Farcaster in early 2024, what changes have you noticed in your connection with collectors? What role do you believe decentralized platforms will play in the future of art communities?
B: I took a leap into the crypto/NFT space late 2021 and got in at the tail end of the NFT craze which all quickly came crashing down as we moved into the beginning of the 2022 bear cycle. I moved all social activity from my main platform on IG to X where I had to start from scratch and build up my name/brand. I spent the next couple of years connecting with artists and collectors alike while learning as much as I could about web3 and while I can say I was fortunate to be able to have consistent sales over those years, I feel like there was a lot of noise on centralized platforms and we were also at the mercy of the heads that controlled the platforms.
Moving to Farcaster in February 2024 was a refreshing change of pace and with a smaller user base it allowed me to connect with peers on a deeper level. It also gave me a front row seat to all of the amazing things being built by users, free from centralized control. To date, I still believe many collectors remain on centralized platforms but the amount of artist collectors on Farcaster supporting each other continues to amaze me. For Farcaster to be the platform of choice for art communities, it would need to attract collectors and continue to cater to the needs of the artists to which I think Farcaster has done a great job over the past few months. Given we are still at the very early stages of SocialFi, the adoption will naturally come as it becomes more mainstream.
You can find more about Brandon following these links:
@jesse.base.ethβs talk about the @base.base.eth flywheel and how we can spin it faster got me thinkingβour ecosystem is moving fast! So much popping up daily π So, builders, what are you working on? Drop your projectsβIβd love to try them. And fellow farcasters, what apps/frames are you into right now? Share below, Iβm curious to check them out! Iβll start with mine in the comments π
Currently addicted to /farcade, /farville, and @stephancillβs YO game. Tried them for fun, now I can't stop playing and yoβing π Publishing on @paragraph has been a game-changer β¨ Articles look fantastic in-frame and are so easy to read (example: my interview with @bay-photography in link below) π Obsessed with @openrankβs new channel leaderboards and tokens feature, constantly checking where I rank in my favorite channels πͺ Also loving the @pods frame! Regularly tuning into @gmfarcaster and really enjoyed the Cura series on @cryptosapiens.eth pod π https://paragraph.xyz/@beams/lens-of-wonder-capturing-the-extraordinary-with-brandon-yoshizawa?referrer=0x570124A4f149724E8eA7e99BEEc4491FeCB28C95
Did you see the new /farcade game????
Thereβs so much going on here. Cant keep up with all the exciting things. And appreciate what you do with paragraph. That article came out amazing
Truly fascinating
Im addicted to base game
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BMπ be based π
βPhotography has helped me appreciate the world we live in, from the beauty of Mother Nature to the architectural elements of a city. It goes hand in hand with my love for experiencing new places and motivates me to document my travels. I find myself looking at the world through more of a focused lens, studying both light and compositional elements and picking apart various components of any given scene.β β @bay-photography Discover below how a passion for light, perspective, and patience transforms familiar scenes into sublime masterpieces π https://paragraph.xyz/@beams/lens-of-wonder-capturing-the-extraordinary-with-brandon-yoshizawa
Wowwo so good, @bay-photography is really amazing
'Beams' is a really welcome series in this space. Congratulations on this initiative and for all the hard work. 300 $DEGEN
This is a really good read
Bookmarked. I'll read it with coffee tomorrow morning. π€β€οΈ
Thanks, fam! It's really fascinating to dive into Brandon's creative process and discover the effort that goes into each piece. I guess that's how they become masterpieces! π π
This year I built: β’ Beams: My @paragraph publication spotlighting Web3 artists and their craft. Four interviews so far with the incredibly talented @marcelonada, @adacrow, @ozlem, and @bay-photography. Links are below if youβre looking for some inspiring holiday reads π β¨ β’ Diptych Curation Competition: A celebration of creativity, curation, and community. With almost 100 entries across all editions, over 15k DEGEN, and more than 60 artist Fan Tokens awarded, this competition has been an absolute joy. Watching the community come together to honor art has been incredible! π«Ά β’ Collecting: Added over 500 artworks to my digital art collection on Zora and Rodeo. Piece by piece, embracing the digital art revolution π€© β’ Creating Onchain: Launched my own Rodeo and Zora collections. Canβt wait to grow both even further in 2025! π Always building, always inspired. β¨ https://paragraph.xyz/@beams/layers-of-creation-marcelo-terca-nada-on-art-code-and-cultural-expression
Aw yes LFG
Joy to be part of this storyπ
You are awesome dear Asha!π«Ά
My Best Builder of 2024! πΌοΈ π Based
Fantastic work Asha! These are really in-depth and worth reading or bookmarking!
Love u and your way β€οΈβπ₯
This is huge Asha π€ congrats
These past few days were truly memorable as we celebrated art and the launch of Beamsβ 4th Edition βa @paragraph publication that celebrates the brilliance of Web3 artists! π This edition features the phenomenal @bay-photography with a captivating interview that takes you inside his creative world. From the challenges of capturing fleeting moments to the deeply personal stories behind his stunning imagery, itβs a must-read for art enthusiasts! β¨ β¨ As usual, to make things more exciting, we held a Diptych Challenge: pair one of Brandonβs works with an artwork of your choice. The creativity you all brought to the table was nothing short of extraordinary! A huge thank you to everyone who participatedβyou truly blew us away! π«Ά π€© π«Ά β¨ Explore the diptychs and share your favorite pair in the comments! π https://powered-by.percs.app/frames/28d15b7e-2487-475a-bd74-960be9c4950b/1
Dive into the full interview with @bay-photography and subscribe to Beams to stay tuned for more inspiring future editions: https://paragraph.xyz/@beams/lens-of-wonder-capturing-the-extraordinary-with-brandon-yoshizawa
Huge gratitude to @anemale.eth and @alleytac for your amazing supportβthis wouldnβt have been possible without you! Absolute legends! πβ¨ π«Ά And to everyone who participated in the competition, youβre all incredible! πβ¨
So awesome Honored to be a part of it all
Thank you again 500 $DEGEN
What an unforgettable day celebrating art and creativity! Itβs been truly inspiring seeing so many incredible entries pouring in and witnessing the outstanding talent from this amazing community. A true exercise in creation, curation, and community building π«Ά And now, the moment weβve all been waiting forβhere are the winners! πππ π₯1st place - @eduxdux with an outstanding diptych pairing βInto the Mistβ by @bay-photography and βThe Harvest #52β by @perkwerk Huge congrats Edu! π 2000 Degen from @anemale.eth and 3 of Brandonβs Fan Tokens are on their way to you! β€οΈ π 1/ https://warpcast.com/eduxdux/0x552510f7
π₯2nd place - @marcelonada with a stunning diptych pairing βFoggy Dubaiβ by @fdilekyurdakul and βNuclearβ by @bay-photography Congratulations Marcelo! π 1000 Degen and 1 Fan Token coming to you! β€οΈ π 2/ https://warpcast.com/marcelonada/0x0124891e
π₯3rd place β @arago with an unexpected diptych pairing βEcliptic Driftβ by @deconstruct and βDriveβ by @bay-photography Congratulations!! 500 Degen from @alleytac and 1 Fan Token are on their way to you! β€οΈ π 3/ https://warpcast.com/arago/0x499c9f0f
Honorable mentions go out to these talented creators, each rewarded with 1 Fan Token for their stunning contributions: @maryamm13, @alistarphoto, @arol, @negar-sepehr, @dani-art, @nasimghanizade, @samhorine, @erikx, @victoresteves.eth and @mercury60 πβ¨ Your beautiful pairs truly deserve the spotlight! π€©π 4/
A massive thank you to everyone who entered the competitionβyouβve all been absolutely AMAZING! β€οΈ Seeing the community come together to celebrate art is truly inspiring and reminds us why this space is so special. Huge shoutout to @bay-photography, @anemale.eth, and @alleytac πβabsolute LEGENDS who made this all possible! β€οΈ And to everyone who liked, replied, and shared the competition, endless gratitude. You are the heart of this community, and you make this space shine brighter! β€οΈ 5/
Yes! Amazing news!!! Tysm β¨
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Congrats again, Eduuu! β€οΈ π An incredible and unexpected pair, both spectacular and deeply resonant. A true testament to the power of art to transcend styles and connect us all! π«Ά π«Ά Sending the fan tokens later tonight π
congrats on the win @eduxdux & @perkwerk -- these are amazing! super bummed i missed this! it's been a hell of a month!
There will be other opportunities, fam! I'm organizing a competition after publishing each interview I take for Beams π Here's the one featuring Brandon, it's an awesome dive into his creative process and super interesting to read π€© https://paragraph.xyz/@beams/lens-of-wonder-capturing-the-extraordinary-with-brandon-yoshizawa
It was a game with excellent submissions that resulted in outstanding content. From this vantage point, everyone wins. Thank you @asha, @anemale.eth, and @bay-photography for the opportunity to participate in this.
The best kind of game and I love that everyone wins a day of pure art joy! Preparing the frame with all the entries, hope I can cast it today. It's been a crazy day irl and I'm behind schedule π Much love, mfer. And thank YOU!! β€οΈ β€οΈ β€οΈ
Congrats @eduxdux, @marcelonada, @arago & all the winners!
Amazing !Congrats to the winners! Love to see these cool interpretations. β₯οΈ β₯οΈ
@jesse.base.ethβs talk about the @base.base.eth flywheel and how we can spin it faster got me thinkingβour ecosystem is moving fast! So much popping up daily π So, builders, what are you working on? Drop your projectsβIβd love to try them. And fellow farcasters, what apps/frames are you into right now? Share below, Iβm curious to check them out! Iβll start with mine in the comments π
Currently addicted to /farcade, /farville, and @stephancillβs YO game. Tried them for fun, now I can't stop playing and yoβing π Publishing on @paragraph has been a game-changer β¨ Articles look fantastic in-frame and are so easy to read (example: my interview with @bay-photography in link below) π Obsessed with @openrankβs new channel leaderboards and tokens feature, constantly checking where I rank in my favorite channels πͺ Also loving the @pods frame! Regularly tuning into @gmfarcaster and really enjoyed the Cura series on @cryptosapiens.eth pod π https://paragraph.xyz/@beams/lens-of-wonder-capturing-the-extraordinary-with-brandon-yoshizawa?referrer=0x570124A4f149724E8eA7e99BEEc4491FeCB28C95
Did you see the new /farcade game????
No, what's the new game? 1xπ«
Omg, we got Blocks!!! π π π
Thereβs so much going on here. Cant keep up with all the exciting things. And appreciate what you do with paragraph. That article came out amazing
It came out amazing because of your insights and beautiful pics π π And yes, so hard to keep up with everything going on now. And it will probably get even more intense soon π₯ π
Truly fascinating
Indeed! And it's just the beginning π
Im addicted to base game
Which ones are you playing?
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BMπ be based π
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βPhotography has helped me appreciate the world we live in, from the beauty of Mother Nature to the architectural elements of a city. It goes hand in hand with my love for experiencing new places and motivates me to document my travels. I find myself looking at the world through more of a focused lens, studying both light and compositional elements and picking apart various components of any given scene.β β @bay-photography Discover below how a passion for light, perspective, and patience transforms familiar scenes into sublime masterpieces π https://paragraph.xyz/@beams/lens-of-wonder-capturing-the-extraordinary-with-brandon-yoshizawa
Wowwo so good, @bay-photography is really amazing
Indeed, he is! One of a kind in this space π β€οΈ π€©
Thanks my friend
'Beams' is a really welcome series in this space. Congratulations on this initiative and for all the hard work. 300 $DEGEN
Thanks, Sunny!! Means a lot coming from you, what you're doing to support art and artists in this space is outstanding! β€οΈ β€οΈ
Yall doing amazing things too
This is a really good read
Thank you! So happy you enjoyed the read, Brandon is incredible! β€οΈ β€οΈ
Awesome!
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Bookmarked. I'll read it with coffee tomorrow morning. π€β€οΈ
Thanks, fam! It's really fascinating to dive into Brandon's creative process and discover the effort that goes into each piece. I guess that's how they become masterpieces! π π
It definitely is β€οΈβ€οΈ
Just as good of a read the third time around. Inspiring.
Thanks my man
You're welcome π
This year I built: β’ Beams: My @paragraph publication spotlighting Web3 artists and their craft. Four interviews so far with the incredibly talented @marcelonada, @adacrow, @ozlem, and @bay-photography. Links are below if youβre looking for some inspiring holiday reads π β¨ β’ Diptych Curation Competition: A celebration of creativity, curation, and community. With almost 100 entries across all editions, over 15k DEGEN, and more than 60 artist Fan Tokens awarded, this competition has been an absolute joy. Watching the community come together to honor art has been incredible! π«Ά β’ Collecting: Added over 500 artworks to my digital art collection on Zora and Rodeo. Piece by piece, embracing the digital art revolution π€© β’ Creating Onchain: Launched my own Rodeo and Zora collections. Canβt wait to grow both even further in 2025! π Always building, always inspired. β¨ https://paragraph.xyz/@beams/layers-of-creation-marcelo-terca-nada-on-art-code-and-cultural-expression
https://paragraph.xyz/@beams/exploring-new-horizons-ada-crow-on-art,-technology,-and-the-inner-journey
https://paragraph.xyz/@beams/framing-humanity-ozlems-journey-through-disappearing-cultures
https://paragraph.xyz/@beams/lens-of-wonder-capturing-the-extraordinary-with-brandon-yoshizawa
Aw yes LFG
Let's go, Brandon!! Always higher, always together! To the moon and beyond!! π π₯ β€οΈ π β¨
Joy to be part of this storyπ
The joy is all mine, Marcelo! Iβm forever grateful that you were the first to trust me with your words. π«Ά You have no idea how much it means to me. It marked the start of a beautiful journey! β¨
You are awesome dear Asha!π«Ά
Thank you so much, Treb! It's been a wild year, can't wait to see what 2025 brings to the table π β€οΈ π π
My Best Builder of 2024! πΌοΈ π Based
Aww thank you, Ane!! π β€οΈ It was a great year and the building continues! Higher together! π π«Ά π
Wonderful work Asha ππ
Fantastic work Asha! These are really in-depth and worth reading or bookmarking!
Thank you so much, Manu! Really happy you enjoyed the articles, this makes my heart sing β€οΈ β€οΈ β€οΈ 300 $DEGEN
I have only read Ozlems and Marceloβs so far. Great interviews!
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Thank you, fam!! Same, much love to you! β€οΈ β€οΈ
This is huge Asha π€ congrats
Thank you so much Sheena! It's been a wild year and I have a feeling 2025 will be even wilder! β€οΈ β€οΈ
Congratulations!
Thank you, Sunny! It's been a wild ride this year! π π«Ά
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These past few days were truly memorable as we celebrated art and the launch of Beamsβ 4th Edition βa @paragraph publication that celebrates the brilliance of Web3 artists! π This edition features the phenomenal @bay-photography with a captivating interview that takes you inside his creative world. From the challenges of capturing fleeting moments to the deeply personal stories behind his stunning imagery, itβs a must-read for art enthusiasts! β¨ β¨ As usual, to make things more exciting, we held a Diptych Challenge: pair one of Brandonβs works with an artwork of your choice. The creativity you all brought to the table was nothing short of extraordinary! A huge thank you to everyone who participatedβyou truly blew us away! π«Ά π€© π«Ά β¨ Explore the diptychs and share your favorite pair in the comments! π https://powered-by.percs.app/frames/28d15b7e-2487-475a-bd74-960be9c4950b/1
Dive into the full interview with @bay-photography and subscribe to Beams to stay tuned for more inspiring future editions: https://paragraph.xyz/@beams/lens-of-wonder-capturing-the-extraordinary-with-brandon-yoshizawa
Huge gratitude to @anemale.eth and @alleytac for your amazing supportβthis wouldnβt have been possible without you! Absolute legends! πβ¨ π«Ά And to everyone who participated in the competition, youβre all incredible! πβ¨
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So awesome Honored to be a part of it all
The honor is all mine, Brandon! β€οΈ Your photographs were such an incredible inspiration for everyone! An amazing experience, we broke the record for number of entries πͺ π π«Ά
LFG love to see it
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And thank YOU for agreeing to the interview and supporting the competition, LEGEND! You absolutely rock! π π«Ά β€οΈ
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What an unforgettable day celebrating art and creativity! Itβs been truly inspiring seeing so many incredible entries pouring in and witnessing the outstanding talent from this amazing community. A true exercise in creation, curation, and community building π«Ά And now, the moment weβve all been waiting forβhere are the winners! πππ π₯1st place - @eduxdux with an outstanding diptych pairing βInto the Mistβ by @bay-photography and βThe Harvest #52β by @perkwerk Huge congrats Edu! π 2000 Degen from @anemale.eth and 3 of Brandonβs Fan Tokens are on their way to you! β€οΈ π 1/ https://warpcast.com/eduxdux/0x552510f7
π₯2nd place - @marcelonada with a stunning diptych pairing βFoggy Dubaiβ by @fdilekyurdakul and βNuclearβ by @bay-photography Congratulations Marcelo! π 1000 Degen and 1 Fan Token coming to you! β€οΈ π 2/ https://warpcast.com/marcelonada/0x0124891e
π₯3rd place β @arago with an unexpected diptych pairing βEcliptic Driftβ by @deconstruct and βDriveβ by @bay-photography Congratulations!! 500 Degen from @alleytac and 1 Fan Token are on their way to you! β€οΈ π 3/ https://warpcast.com/arago/0x499c9f0f
Honorable mentions go out to these talented creators, each rewarded with 1 Fan Token for their stunning contributions: @maryamm13, @alistarphoto, @arol, @negar-sepehr, @dani-art, @nasimghanizade, @samhorine, @erikx, @victoresteves.eth and @mercury60 πβ¨ Your beautiful pairs truly deserve the spotlight! π€©π 4/
A massive thank you to everyone who entered the competitionβyouβve all been absolutely AMAZING! β€οΈ Seeing the community come together to celebrate art is truly inspiring and reminds us why this space is so special. Huge shoutout to @bay-photography, @anemale.eth, and @alleytac πβabsolute LEGENDS who made this all possible! β€οΈ And to everyone who liked, replied, and shared the competition, endless gratitude. You are the heart of this community, and you make this space shine brighter! β€οΈ 5/
Very cool!
OMG THIS IS SOOO COOL! WOW
π Wow, tnx so much. Didn't expect to be in top 3. It's such a surprise! Congrats to all the winners!
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Congrats again, Marcelo!! β€οΈ π Fabulous pair of cities engulfed in magic mist! Both special on their own and incredibly powerful together π π 1000 $DEGEN from me and sending the fan token later tonight π«Ά π«Ά
Congrats to winners
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Nice work epic stiff man congrats @marcelonada
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Love the pairing! π
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Congrats again, Eduuu! β€οΈ π An incredible and unexpected pair, both spectacular and deeply resonant. A true testament to the power of art to transcend styles and connect us all! π«Ά π«Ά Sending the fan tokens later tonight π
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congrats on the win @eduxdux & @perkwerk -- these are amazing! super bummed i missed this! it's been a hell of a month!
There will be other opportunities, fam! I'm organizing a competition after publishing each interview I take for Beams π Here's the one featuring Brandon, it's an awesome dive into his creative process and super interesting to read π€© https://paragraph.xyz/@beams/lens-of-wonder-capturing-the-extraordinary-with-brandon-yoshizawa
awesome! thx for sharing! am always interesting in anything that pertains to our farcaster artists :) will def give it a read! 300 $degen π π π
It was a game with excellent submissions that resulted in outstanding content. From this vantage point, everyone wins. Thank you @asha, @anemale.eth, and @bay-photography for the opportunity to participate in this.
The best kind of game and I love that everyone wins a day of pure art joy! Preparing the frame with all the entries, hope I can cast it today. It's been a crazy day irl and I'm behind schedule π Much love, mfer. And thank YOU!! β€οΈ β€οΈ β€οΈ
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Congrats @eduxdux, @marcelonada, @arago & all the winners!
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Amazing !Congrats to the winners! Love to see these cool interpretations. β₯οΈ β₯οΈ
We had some absolutely incredible entries, all so beautiful! π π
Yeah, great turnout and it must have been difficult choosing the winners. I dont envy that job!
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Congrats dude! I really liked this very unique great job!