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Cybel Martin ASC @cybelmartinasc.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you. Often they’re in their own world and don’t notice me.

Cybel Martin ASC @cybelmartinasc.bsky.social · 9d

Subway Street Photography is my first love.

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Cybel Martin ASC @cybelmartinasc.bsky.social · Aug 16

Being able to photograph twins or friends “twinning” gave me an adrenalin rush.

There were many of those opportunities in Korea.

Shot on 35mm #Aerocolor #film

Two girls perhaps twins walking in Korea

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Cybel Martin ASC @cybeldp.bsky.social · Aug 5

#TodayInHollywood

Smiling Black man selling colorful parasols in Hollywood.

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Cybel Martin ASC @cybeldp.bsky.social · Jul 29

Breaking down the #SquidGame S3 Promotion seen in #Bangkok. Image shot on 35mm #film. The statue is almost 40 feet tall. The two men working on dismantling it can give you a sense of scale.

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Cybel Martin ASC @cybelmartinasc.bsky.social · Jul 26

The Umbrellas of Luang Prabang. #Laos 2025

A line of Buddhist monks line up to receive alms. Each carrying an umbrella. Each has a black umbrella except the first monk whose umbrella is a pale
Yellow

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Cybel Martin ASC @cybelmartinasc.bsky.social · Jun 20

Tea & Dim Sum @ Lockcha Teahouse in #HongKong

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Cybel Martin ASC @cybelmartinasc.bsky.social · Jun 19

Beautiful

Cybel Martin ASC @cybelmartinasc.bsky.social · May 8

How pretty!

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Cybel Martin ASC @cybelmartinasc.bsky.social · May 3

Pom Back Pack #Seoul #SouthKorea. Of all the countries I’ve visited so far, S Korea has the most Poms Per Capita.

Black and white photo of a woman in South Korea with a Pomeranian in her backpack. They’re riding the subway #blackandwhite #streetphoto

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Cybel Martin ASC @cybelmartinasc.bsky.social · May 1

Late Night Munchies @ Linjiang Night Market #Taipei #Taiwan. Shot with my #SonyFX3

Black and white photo in Taipei of food street vendor at the night market

Entrance to the night market in Taipei. Motorcycle driving by. Black and white photo

I Black and white photo in Taipei of food street vendor at the night market

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Cybel Martin ASC @cybelmartinasc.bsky.social · Apr 21

Easter Parade Warm Up
#GwanghwamunSquare #Seoul #SouthKorea.

Shot on my #SonyFX3

Young K-pop dancer Troup dances in front of large yellow chick for Easter parade

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Cybel Martin ASC @cybelmartinasc.bsky.social · Apr 19

These are all beautiful

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Cybel Martin ASC @cybelmartinasc.bsky.social · Apr 18

Tim’s Kitchen #Seoul #Korea. Tim Horton Donuts are the must have snack. It’s wonderful to be back.

Young Koreans sit at a Tim Horton Donut cafe

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Cybel Martin ASC @cybelmartinasc.bsky.social · Apr 13

A joyous moment from the French Quarter Festival opening parade on Bourbon Street. #NewOrleans

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Cybel Martin ASC @cybelmartinasc.bsky.social · Apr 5

La Delice Bakery #NYC. Another from my “Early to Work” series of people at work in my neighborhood before sunrise. I haven’t been in years but this spot used to have the perfect apple turnover.

Shot on my Minolta #35mm. #film

Black and white photo. Silhouette of man with another man further back in the kitchen working. #streetphoto #streetphotography #documentary shot on film. #blackandwhite

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Cybel Martin ASC @cybelmartinasc.bsky.social · Apr 2

Cell Reception. Inside the #BlueMosque aka #SultanAhmedMosque. #Istanbul #Turkey shot on #35mm film. Taken 10 years. I had a few magical days in Turkey on my way back from a shoot in Ethiopia.

Black and white photo of two women inside the mosque checking a cell phone. #streetphoto #streetphotography #documentary

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Cybel Martin ASC @cybelmartinasc.bsky.social · Apr 1

Uniform #Arashiyama #Japan

Taking photos on subways, buses, trams etc is my happy place. This was taken as Japan was (carefully) coming out of the pandemic and admitting tourists.

Three girls sitting on a tram looking at their phones. Each girl has a white scarf, a white facial mask and their hair pulled back.

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Cybel Martin ASC @cybelmartinasc.bsky.social · Mar 31

Dog Tango #Paxos #Greece.

If those boys weren’t there to hold them back, would the dogs fight? Play? In my mind I imagine an elaborate dance.

Two young men on the beach hold their dogs back. Almost looks like the dogs are hugging. #greece #paxos #beachlife #dogs #travel #Mediterranean

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Cybel Martin ASC @cybelmartinasc.bsky.social · Mar 28

Beautiful

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Cybel Martin ASC @cybelmartinasc.bsky.social · Mar 28

Shot on #SonyFX3.

Cybel Martin ASC @cybelmartinasc.bsky.social · Mar 28

Moments in #Havana. #Cuba. Two years ago, friends and I spent Thanksgiving in Cuba. I took LOTS of photos, of course. These when we first landed. I’ll post more later from this incredible experience.

Man leans out of window in Cuba. For rent sign on side of the building #streetphoto #streetphotography #documentary

Solidarity man sits by large door looking out on to the street. Shot from overhead looking down.

Yellow cab / van sits outside of the La Guarida restaurant in Cuba #LaGuarida

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Cybel Martin ASC @cybelmartinasc.bsky.social · Mar 26

Small Wonder #CentralPark #NYC. I wonder if artists change. Hopefully evolve? I took this when I was about 16. I still compose shots the same way. The impulse behind the image is still what drives my #streetphotography. Taken with my Minolta X700. Same camera I still use now when I shoot #35mm.

Small young girl looks delighted watching different artists drawing portraits in Central Park #streetphoto #artist #newyorkcity #blackandwhite #analog #shootfilm

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Cybel Martin ASC @cybelmartinasc.bsky.social · Mar 25

Mi Amor Y Mi Perro #Antigua #Guatemala

#documentary #latinamerica #travel #streetphoto #streetphotography #blackandwhitephoto #sonyfx3

Black and white photo of young couple kissing on a park bench. Their dog is lying down in front of them

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Cybel Martin ASC @cybelmartinasc.bsky.social · Mar 23

Very nice