Noealz

South Korea

Noe Alonzo (Noealz) is a digital artist and photographer based in Seoul, South Korea. He has been taking photographs as a child, and started taking photos with disposable cameras until he was old enough to afford a proper camera. He was an elementary school teacher for 14 years in the daytime while spending his evenings out photographing and editing his images. While he mostly focuses on photographing in the rain and snow at night, he also enjoys infrared photography during the daytime. His goal is to photograph the major cities around the world and visit the people who appreciate and collect his works.

Noe creates surreal digital artworks through photographic means. His stunning pieces have been exhibited in various art shows, galleries, and National Museums; his content frequently appears in print and on-air media outlets. Today, he is best known for his neon-noir, infrared, and anime-style photography.


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Tokyo Love Letter

It is no surprise to many that much of my photography takes place in Asia, particularly in cities like Tokyo, Seoul, and Hong Kong. I have not traveled since the pandemic began and I feel so restricted by that fact. My photography involves travel and exploration, and without the travel portion, I can feel as though something essential to my life and photography is being taken from me.

Therefore, I wanted to convey my love and remembrance of Tokyo. Tokyo holds a special place in my heart, and I want this piece to portray just how much this city means to me. I hope people will be able to look at this photograph and feel how much affection and adherence I have towards Tokyo. With some luck, looking at my piece will make you feel the same emotions I felt as I stood taking this photograph. Please feel the love and dedication I spent on this, I feel as though it is my personal best portrayal of Tokyo, Japan.

I took this image on the Helipad of Mori Art Museum. I daresay it has one of the best views of the city and is easily accessible for people to visit the observatory. This will remain the how I see and feel about Tokyo for the remainder of my life.

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landscape

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2022

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