{"id":42564,"date":"2025-09-19T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muse.international\/?p=42564"},"modified":"2025-09-17T02:59:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T02:59:09","slug":"once-on-the-edge-inside-yuanfeng-mao-award-winning-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muse.international\/index\/once-on-the-edge-inside-yuanfeng-mao-award-winning-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Once on the Edge: Inside Yuanfeng Mao\u2019s Award-Winning Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Yuanfeng Mao is an architectural photographer with a keen eye for the interplay of light, geometry, and urban form, capturing the unique rhythms of New York City\u2019s skyline. His award-winning work, including the Category Winner \u201cOnce on the Edge,\u201d reflects a meticulous blend of engineering precision and artistic vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yuanfeng Mao Q1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m deeply passionate about architecture, cityscapes, and the interplay between light and structure. With a background in engineering, I approach architecture from a geometric and organised perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I bought my first camera in 2017 with the simple intention of documenting my travels, but over time, I became captivated by the unique character of New York City\u2019s urban landscapes. What began as casual documentation has now evolved into a serious pursuit\u2014chasing the extraordinary rhythms of light and form that define the city\u2019s buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am honoured to have been awarded Category Winner with my photo \u201cOnce on the Edge\u201d. The Edge is the tallest observatory in New York City. When I was on the deck taking pictures of the streets and skyscrapers, I couldn\u2019t help but wonder how people on the ground were looking back at me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That thought inspired me to plan for a moon alignment with the Edge. Eventually, I was lucky enough to capture it under a crystal-clear sky. There are so many amazing photographers and incredible image entries, so I am truly honoured and excited to be awarded as a category winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I keep a collection of my personal favourite photos on my hard drive. When preparing for a competition, I start by selecting the category and then ranking the images that are most relevant. Before submission, I carefully evaluate each photo against the EPA\u2019s criteria: Originality, Creativity, Technical Execution, Subject Matter\/Relevance to the Category, and Overall Impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I bought my first camera in 2017 with the simple intention of documenting my travels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m deeply passionate about architecture, cityscapes, and the interplay between light and structure. With a background in engineering, I approach architecture from a geometric and organised perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My camera setting is adaptive. For architecture, I usually prioritise Aperture mode, as it allows me to control depth of field while adapting naturally to changing light conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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