在科技发达的今日，每个人随手都可以拍照。那么，摄影究竟还具有何种独特意义呢? 就摄影师谭嘉杰的经验，这个意义来自于影像所传达的故事力，以及与摄影对象 (人、物或者鸟类)间长期互相陪伴的心意。谭嘉杰，是槟城艺文活动的熟面孔，总是在繁忙工作之馀，从事他喜爱的摄影，尤其以槟城的艺文活动，及鸟类摄影为主。长期辛勤的拍摄，他的摄影俨然为乔治市艺文空间、艺术活动呈现难得的跨时间记录。而他生动的文字能力，总是为摄影呈现背后的故事。就让我们一起进入嘉杰的摄影世界，及之中所发生与人与鸟类交会的有趣故事。
In today’s technologically advanced world, everyone can easily take photos. So, what unique significance does photography still hold? According to photographer Thum Chia Chieh, this significance comes from the storytelling power conveyed by images and the heartfelt connection through long-term interaction with photography subjects (whether people, objects, or birds). Thum is a familiar face in Penang’s arts and cultural events. Despite his busy work schedule, he always engages in his beloved photography, mainly focusing on Penang’s arts and cultural activities, as well as bird photography. Through his long-term diligent efforts, his photography has become a rare cross-temporal record of George Town’s artistic spaces and events. His vivid writing skills always bring out the stories behind his photos. Let’s step into Thum’s world of photography and explore the interesting stories of encounters between people and birds.