Check out this recent review of my high fantasy indie novel, Sins of a Dying Empire, part of Below the Heavens!
The first two books are available for free (as well as the currently publishing, serialized third book) in web novel form on Royalroad, found in my bio!
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The most striking feature is that they have a bag slung over their shoulder, which could imply travel or commuting. There’s also something protruding through the top of this bag; it looks like rolled-up material, possibly documents or clothing items.
A notable detail is that the person appears to be wearing a mask covering the lower half of their face, suggesting an awareness or response to air quality concerns, such as pollution or dust storms common in certain urban environments. The lighting and shadows suggest either early morning or late afternoon sunlight piercing through what could be foggy conditions given the hazy atmosphere.
The background features traditional architectural elements with curved eaves typical of East Asian buildings, possibly indicating that this scene is set in Japan or another part of Asia where such architecture is prevalent. This setting contrasts with modern urban life and may reflect a blend of old-world charm within contemporary cityscapes.
Overall, the image seems to tell a story about daily life, perha [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/210/312/372/486/175/original/121baefb686ed684.jpeg "This black and white photograph captures a solitary figure, likely an urban pedestrian in the midst of walking. The individual is seen from behind, suggesting movement away from the viewer's perspective. They are wearing what appears to be casual attire with dark trousers and boots, suitable for city streets or mild weather conditions.
The most striking feature is that they have a bag slung over their shoulder, which could imply travel or commuting. There’s also something protruding through the top of this bag; it looks like rolled-up material, possibly documents or clothing items.
A notable detail is that the person appears to be wearing a mask covering the lower half of their face, suggesting an awareness or response to air quality concerns, such as pollution or dust storms common in certain urban environments. The lighting and shadows suggest either early morning or late afternoon sunlight piercing through what could be foggy conditions given the hazy atmosphere.
The background features traditional architectural elements with curved eaves typical of East Asian buildings, possibly indicating that this scene is set in Japan or another part of Asia where such architecture is prevalent. This setting contrasts with modern urban life and may reflect a blend of old-world charm within contemporary cityscapes.
Overall, the image seems to tell a story about daily life, perha [...]")
![The image portrays a grand traditional Chinese palace complex with multiple tiers and ornate architecture. The main building, centrally located in the composition, features a tiered roof adorned with green tiles and intricate wooden structures characteristic of classical East Asian design. Flanking this central edifice are additional buildings with similar architectural elements.
In front of these palatial structures is an expansive set of white stone steps leading up to what appears to be an entrance gate or courtyard, enclosed by tall, carved stonework railings that exhibit traditional Chinese motifs and patterns. The area around the palace complex seems serene, with lush greenery enveloping its base, suggesting a secluded setting.
The sky above is partly cloudy but bright, indicating fair weather conditions during what could possibly be early morning hours or late afternoon light given the softness of shadows cast on the ground. There's an overall sense of historical significance and cultural richness conveyed by this image captured around the turn of the 20th century as per its probable creation date in Zürich.
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In front of these palatial structures is an expansive set of white stone steps leading up to what appears to be an entrance gate or courtyard, enclosed by tall, carved stonework railings that exhibit traditional Chinese motifs and patterns. The area around the palace complex seems serene, with lush greenery enveloping its base, suggesting a secluded setting.
The sky above is partly cloudy but bright, indicating fair weather conditions during what could possibly be early morning hours or late afternoon light given the softness of shadows cast on the ground. There's an overall sense of historical significance and cultural richness conveyed by this image captured around the turn of the 20th century as per its probable creation date in Zürich.
This photograph, identified with a unique reference number (18802), is part of a collection from Peking and showcases architectural styles that are reflective of imperial Chinese heritage. The detailed craftsmanship evident in every element—from the tiled ro [...]")
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The architecture of the buildings is indicative of early 20th-century commercial structures, possibly businesses catering to Chinese American residents, given their presence in Chinatown. Each building has signage with East Asian characters written vertically along its façade, which could represent shop names or advertisements relevant at that time.
A hanging lantern and a bench can also be seen beside the payphone booth where an individual is standing. The person appears male wearing what looks like period-appropriate clothing including a coat, trousers, and possibly a hat with a brimmed cap visible on his head, which could suggest he was dressed in typical American working-class attire of that era.
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The architecture of the buildings is indicative of early 20th-century commercial structures, possibly businesses catering to Chinese American residents, given their presence in Chinatown. Each building has signage with East Asian characters written vertically along its façade, which could represent shop names or advertisements relevant at that time.
A hanging lantern and a bench can also be seen beside the payphone booth where an individual is standing. The person appears male wearing what looks like period-appropriate clothing including a coat, trousers, and possibly a hat with a brimmed cap visible on his head, which could suggest he was dressed in typical American working-class attire of that era.
The photograph conveys historical context through its depiction of architectural elements, signage language, street life captured within an urban environment characterized by human presence. The overall tone is sepia-toned as it appears to be a vintage photo printed on photo [...]")
