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chroma YEARONE ISSUE 1 C Z A R . D I G I TA L SPRING2017

Kazumi Nozaki Phoneographer C Z A R . D I G I TA L

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1. CHERRY POPPING SEASON, JAPAN!

From late March to mid-April or even early May, photographers around the world come to shoot the iconic cherry blossoms.

2. THE PROJECT

Australian photographer and martial artist talk about The HIV Book Project he is co-authoring, which will help support longtime HIV survivors.

3. EVOLUTION THE APES

Elinore Liebersohn Koenigsfeld, Nature Inverted and Cosmic Cat artist talk about the evolution of the APES.

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THE APES 1. EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL

It was all a dream! Editor-in Chief talks about the beginnings and future of CDN.

2. SHONAN PHONEOGRAPHY 15 Hanging out at Shonan Beach, with Japan-based Phoneographer Kazumi Nozaki, and gets schooled.

3. LIVINGS

Singapore-based photographer Stevy Cladia shot the iconic Rochor Centre band of colors before it was demolished!

4. CLASS OF YEAR TWO

New talent with an agenda-setting, market influencing swag!

5. A GIRL NAMED SUE

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Aussie photographer Sue Adorjan talks about the journey of patience and her search for the emotional factor her shots!

Avery Louis Richardson May 12, 2016, I created Art Photography Education & Support a.k.a APES, with the intention of developing a new, differentiated identity in the minds of artist and photographers based on a dream I had one May morning. Since that dream, the network has grown and rebranded twice. First, “APES” Photography” which did not require a professional level of skill to join. And now CZAR.DIGITAL NETWORKS, which is purely committed to bringing attention to its members Art Photography Education & Support through mediums like social media, film, digital, phoneography, photography, videos, and magazines.

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cherry poppin season

JAPAN

From late March to mid-April or even early May, photographers around the world come to shoot the iconic cherry blossoms.

From March to late as May in some parts of Japan, like far north Sapporo and Hakodate photographers from around the world travel the country, to the locations where they can shoot the renowned sakura cherry blossoms. Traditionally Japanese stroll the parks, and have picnics and parties to celebrate the coming of spring and “Hanami” flower viewing with friends, families, and nighttime lovers. I’ve traveled to many places in Japan, but my favorite is always to find hidden neighborhoods, parks temples, museums and castles near Nara prefecture. There are plenty of spot for capturing cherry blossoms and watch the beautiful ladies out for a stroll near these famous locations.

Ashikaga Flower Park, 150-year-old, Purple Wisteria “Ofuji” Photographer ©Takanori Moriya

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Nara Cherry blossoms season roughly starts Mid- March and end mid- to Late April.

One to mention is Nara-Koen Park with its sweeping cherry blossom trees and strangely occupied grounds with the presence of tame unafraid deer. I’m guessing the deer are docile because of the lack nature predators, and also constantly being handfed by the many visitors to the park. Nara-Koen Park is also near the famous Todai-Ji temple and across the road from the Nara National Museum, which holds a very lovely forest backdrop with beautiful ancient sculptures on display near the trees and Museum. Also, Nara Himuro-jinja shine southwest of the museum is another great spot for relaxing and enjoy “Hanami” and popping some cherries with your lens. Nara Cherry blossoms season roughly starts Mid- March and end mid- to Late April.

1. TINY BIRD BEHIND THE BLOSSOM Photographer ©Koji Kajikawa

2. GOLDEN STREET Photographer ©Takashi Nishiiri

3. BLOSSOMS SEASONS Photographer ©Koji Kajikawa

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Photographer Â©Avery Louis Richardson

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“I love creating and designing “Phoneographer hiking tours”.

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Photographer ©Kazumi Nozaki

Kazumi Nozaki - Phoneographer based in Shonan Beach Japan with a unique and colorful artistic aesthetic for composition. I’ve had the chance to interview the phonegrapher and here is the Q &A from that scenic hike. When do I go shoot? I go shoot anytime I have some free time. What’s in my bag? I use mostly iPhone camera. I need an extra battery and a cable always. My first camera? I used my father’s camera when I was an elementary school student. What would I like to do? I love creating and designing “Phoneographer hiking tours”. My most recent phoneography designer hiking tour was Enoshima, Japan. Which start with a monorail ride at West Kamakura station where I meet up with my phoneographer hiking participants before we start our 15km hike. We begin our hike into the Kamakura mountains, before resting by Meoto pond for lunch, Then end with our decent into Sasuke shrine, and then JR Kamakura station Memorable experience? Everyone can take beautiful photos at beautiful places, but there are lots of interesting moments in daily life, I find through the camera, this is the greatest experience as phoneography. An advice for starting out photographers? I try to shoot with eyes of your own heart. Which country I choose to shoot? It’s difficult to answer. There are too many countries I haven’t visited yet.

1. MONORAIL

2. CLIMB

3. POND FLOOR

The Shonan Monorail is the first of it kind in Japan, the suspended SAFEGE monorail is located in the cities of Kamakura and Fujisawa Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.

Sasuke Inari Shrine is reached by climbing steps that passing through the red flags and Torii gates that ascend to the hidden shrine.

A wooden suspended walkway located in Meoto-ike park, just above a shallow pond leafy environment where you can still hear the sound of birds singing.

4. SURF STATION East Asian palaces style southern terminal entrance of Katase-Enoshima Station Odakyu Enoshima Line, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan.

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Photographer ÂŠKazumi Nozaki

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Photographer ÂŠKazumi Nozaki

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Photographer ÂŠKazumi Nozaki

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Photographer ÂŠKazumi Nozaki

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“I had this shot called ‘suicide’, it was just perfect for me and this photos doesn’t really stand out at first. After few times looking at it then I feel like it connected.

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Last View Singapore-based photographer Stevy Cladia shot the iconic Rochor Centre band of colors before it was demolished!

Shot in Analog120mm Portra 400 with Bronica ETR Photographer ÂŠStevy Cladia

1. Court Yard Rochor Centre community shops, local grocery stores, and Singaporean coffeeshops.

2. City Connetion Local buses and rodes near Rochor Centre were centrally connected.

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Photographer Â©Stevy Cladia

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Photographer Â©Stevy Cladia

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Photographer Â©Stevy Cladia

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EVOLU THE A

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1. ARTIST

2. SEEDS

3. WEED

4. LEAF

5. FLOWER

Elinore Koenigsfeld Inversed Series

A dandelions, with a purple leaf that’s white inversed

A strange weed, with a purple leaf that’s green inversed

A green leaf, that’s purple inversed

A flower, that’s purple and blue inversed

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UTION APES “APES”--different in a good way from the other photography groups I had checked out. Different atmosphere. A bubbling sense of creativity, of acceptance of exploration of different ways of seeing, different goals in expression.

I first “met” Avery’s photographs on the National Geographic “Your Shot” site. We commented on each other’s images and became FaceBook friends; both of us felt too confined by the Nat.Geo. environment. Avery collected various friends, digital and otherwise, and started “APES”--different in a good way from the other photography groups I had checked out. Different atmosphere. A bubbling sense of creativity, of acceptance of exploration of different ways of seeing, different goals in expression. As more people joined, I was wondering if this could be maintained; no fear--it was widened and increased. I think Avery’s ideas and constant change of everything--name, banner, goals, members keeps the excitement, the sense of evolution. And where are we going? I don’t know, but somewhere good. Good for the site, the magazine, us, the photographers, and for the people who enjoy our work, our insight, our shared slice of our soul. What’s great is that more is more. The site is more than the components of the parts. Congrats, all (especially Avery), the baby is only one years old, and obviously very special.

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CLASS OF YEAR TWO

On May 12, 2017, Avery Louis Richardson-Editor-in-Chief launched CDN “CZAR.Digital Network” which starts with this magazine “chroma YEAR ONE”. CDN is social media driven and will produce digital content, such as magazines, books, videos, blogs, training, tours, shows, and more in the coming future. We will focus on photographers, art, cultural enlightenment and new talent with an agenda-setting, market influencing swag! YEARONE issue of chroma magazine illustrates the hard work, dedication, and passion of a growing community of artist, and photographers from around the world. This issue of chroma magazine also highlights the photography of artist from -

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“CLASS OF YEAR TWO” Yuka Hosono, Alberto Angelici, Suree Tunti, Eria Okayama, Jim Tulip, Subaru Hosi, Koomari Sayaka, Ahmed Ghazal, Takashi Nishiiri, and Takanori Moriya.

Photographer Ahmed Ghazal, Pharmacy student in Mansoura university in Egypt’ and street photographer.

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Photographer ÂŠSubaru Hosi

Yuka Hosono, photographer and photo style artist from Tanabe, City Wakayama, Japan. Mother of identical twins.

Photographer ÂŠEria Okayama

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A GIRL NAMED When you go for a shoot, what is in your camera bag? Canon 6d body; lens 24-70mm and 50mm prime and wide angle 17-40mm; cleaning cloth and brush; filters; release cable and mozzie spray and spare plastic bags. Were you inspired by other successful photographers? Ansel Adams, David Moore What was the first camera that you used? Minolta which was stolen and then a Nikon. Do you have any projects that you currently doingâ€Ś.or would like to do? I donâ€™t have a current project but I would like to create a book on my Namibian experience and on street art in Melbourne. What has been your most memorable experience in photography? My Namibian trip in 2015, opened the doors to chasing the light of the amazing sand dunes and photographing the Himba tribe. The result was opening of my eyes and viewing the world in a different way. Do you have any words of advice that you would give to someone just starting out in photography? Believe in your work; explore and be flexible; and use other photographers as inspiration.

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What is the photograph that your most proud of – and why? I won a Canon Light Award 2016 Theme No Place like Home. This captured the morning light on the waves and then on the lifeguards that were training. It captured the Aussie summer – water, sun and lifesavers. It was a decisive moment image. If you could only choose one country to photograph in, where would it be? Australia – we have the coasts, mountains, inland, deserts and cities that is made magical regardless of the seasons.

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