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Eric Seidner

Eric Seidner

Faith, Flares, and Fortune

A costumed deity pushes through a wall of smoke during a Youshen (游神) parade in Fujian, China. This “wandering gods” ritual sends deities through the streets to bless villages and dispel evil. Villagers ignite flares just inches from the painted face, believing the sparks drive away misfortune.

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About Artist

Eric Seidner

Eric Seidner is an award-winning American photographer based in China, specializing in travel and documentary photography. Over nearly two decades in Asia, his work has earned accolades from numerous international competitions and publications such as Smithsonian Magazine and National Geographic, and has been exhibited at Christie’s London. Eric’s distinctive style blends cultural storytelling with thoughtful composition, capturing vivid photographs of landscapes, architecture, and the shared experiences of humanity.

Eric Seidner

Photographic Areas of Focus

Aerial, Architecture, Landscapes, Nature, People, Travel

Location

China

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