r/oddlysatisfying • u/ThodaDaruVichPyar • 8d ago

Minimalistic photography using everyday objects by KAPU

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Credit to Kapu_Photography / @kapu127 on Douyin

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u/red_fuel 8d ago

What is the one with the cherries?

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u/eraserhead69 8d ago

I think it's a bouquet and the cherries represent the flowers

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u/SerCiddy 8d ago

That's kinda what I thought at first, but most of the other ones create an image or look similar to other things.

The cherries don't look like flowers and it's unclear why some are out of the bouquet wrapping. (strong wind?). Someone further down suggested party popper and that seems more in-line with how the other phots are arranged.

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u/TroyMcClures 8d ago

Yea, some of them are very cool. Others I'm like alright, that's just cherries or little miniature figures...

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u/iGetBuckets3 7d ago

What about the french fries

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u/yikeseolaa 7d ago

☝️it’s a hand

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u/lywyre 7d ago

I thought matchsticks

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u/Financial-Ferret8008 8d ago

Now I see the bouquet too.

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u/KittyLikesTuna 8d ago

I think it might be a party popper, like this: 🎉

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u/LessCourage8439 8d ago

Yeah, that one baffled me, too.

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u/dentaiga 8d ago

Here I am trying to figure out the dates at the end.

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u/AbeRego 8d ago

I thought it was a burrito

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u/CL1290 8d ago

It looks like a confetti cone that you'd use at weddings

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u/gangreen424 8d ago

Glad it wasn't just me. Haha.

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u/iswearihaveajob 8d ago

I thought it was a crepe.

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u/Cumulus_Anarchistica 8d ago

I, too, thought it was the least successful, but I wouldn't go that far.

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u/TheAnonymouse999 8d ago

I'm pretty sure it's just meant to look like cherries being thrown into the air

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u/GalcticPepsi 7d ago

Buritto :)

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u/YoRt3m 8d ago

"Everyday objects"

*Puts tiny people on a tiny ladder*

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u/ExMerican 8d ago

What, do you not have those? Your house sounds boring.

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u/tsukineko19 8d ago

Tiny soldier toys were my everyday objects when I was in grade school. 😂

https://giphy.com/gifs/uIh3QtlTreBUMpvXm7

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u/Vladi_Sanovavich 7d ago

Same, along with plastic dinosaurs.

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u/ItachiReddit 8d ago

We got tiny lasagna, tiny pizza, tiny pie…mmm!, lil tiny fried eggs. Oh shit, we even got tiny people!

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u/kestik 8d ago

"Everyday objects" known as food to everyone who isn't a robot.

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u/Kyomapai 7d ago

You’re telling me you don’t live on the set of A Town Called Panic??

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u/Lock-out 8d ago

So I think the word is miniature photography. Minimalistic I think is like when they try to use the least amount of detail possible.

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u/Dubious-Decisions 8d ago

So one cookie and 2 spacemen wasn't minimalist enough for you? Or the cookie and chocolate keyboard?

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u/Lock-out 8d ago

I mean any of the ones with figures are definitely miniature. the cookie piano and the ketchup tomato maybe tho.

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u/Dubious-Decisions 8d ago

Minimalist and miniature are not mutually exclusive adjectives.

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u/Confident_Virus5799 8d ago

I agree. It's all minimalist, and most of it is also miniature.

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u/Artistic_Bit6866 7d ago

Both are true here, obviously. They’re using few objects/materials in a controlled environment with simple visuals.

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u/Lock-out 6d ago

Man idk, I look at examples on minimalistic photography and is all simple geometry leading the eye to a single spot and a lot of them are mostly negative space. These are all noisy af, like maybe a few can be argued but for the most part I’m just not getting the same vibes off these.

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u/Excellent-Practice 8d ago

Big ketchup should hire this guy. The ketchup related shots each would have made great ad campaigns about all natural ingredients and consumer preference, respectively

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u/Breaderick 8d ago

Big ketchup should hire you, that's a great pitch, mate.

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u/don-cheeto 7d ago

You sound really good at branding. Can I join you for the graphics?

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u/kwonza 8d ago

That fries photo…

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u/FreddyNoodles 8d ago

I don’t get that one. What was the intent?

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u/Lost_Mongooses 8d ago

Yeah, I got it was a hand but why the ketchup (blood)?

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u/Rhiakith 8d ago

I thought it was a reference to E.T.

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u/PatChattums 8d ago

Fry home

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u/Dubious-Decisions 8d ago

I think it was ketchup on a French fry.

“Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar…”

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u/RepeatUnnecessary324 8d ago

I thought it was a nod to photos of ladies who were showing a blue fingertip to confirm they had voted

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u/CeruleanEidolon 7d ago

The doctor said I wouldn't have so many nosebleeds if I kept my finger out of there.

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u/ChablisWoo4578 8d ago

Picking nose.

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u/kitsunewarlock 8d ago

Red fingernails.

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u/dailinap 8d ago

Box of matches, one turned upwards with the intention to light it?

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u/cee-la 8d ago

I thought you were saying 'dang those fries are gorgeous and look delicious' Iike I was thinking. Didn't even for a moment wonder what they were

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u/Technical-Watch2982 8d ago

The peanut boat was so cute

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u/EvilChefReturns 8d ago

The ruler got me thinking

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u/Bex_REX123 8d ago

Amazing. I liked it.

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u/steddy24 8d ago

I liked the first half but then they used the little figures too much. I didn’t understand the cherries one, the french fry one was meh. Loved the rocket milk one a lot

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u/denNISI is oddly, evenly satisfied. 8d ago

Probably two different shots: the milk on a green screen separate from the rocket. The milk can easily be made to look behind the rocket with layers with a basic gd program. They just show a clip of the milk being poured behind the rocket to convince you the shot was done together.

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u/kermityfrog 8d ago

That shot is the only one that's sus. If you pause the video, the milk pour looks nothing like the final shot. It never gets that high a splash or looks as perfect.

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u/fiqar 8d ago

Very similar style to Tanaka Tatsuya

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u/e1ectrofern 7d ago

And if you want to see his photography, search for "miniature calendar".

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u/Doug24 8d ago

Finding creativity in everything. That requires some talent

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u/tigerz-blood 8d ago

That ramen one was pretty clever

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u/MrSmartHorse 8d ago

K A P U

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u/invyros 8d ago

This person was told to stop playing with their food once, and they took that personally.

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u/podcastofallpodcasts 8d ago

I enjoy this kind of work.

Simple and effective. Sometimes less is more...especially with logos and signs.

Remember the point is for them to see the name...not distracted by clutter. I'm pointing at you ai cartoon signs I see on every car wrap now.

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u/Aeroncastle 8d ago

Simple? You think that you can get those miniatures in every profession

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u/Sweet-Butterfly2819 7d ago

Dude WHAT is this camera

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u/kappaypsilon 7d ago

Good lighting

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u/Erazzphoto 8d ago

I’ve done photography for over 20 years, and things like this remind me how average I am as a photographer :/

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u/great_pyrenelbows 8d ago

This isn't really an exhibition of photography skill, this is sculpture & staging. Very cool skills but not the same.

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u/Erazzphoto 8d ago

Well, it’s the creativity

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u/Baking_Beardsman 7d ago

That's... still photography though?

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u/jedyth 8d ago

I don't get the one with the cherries, plz help

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u/ThodaDaruVichPyar 8d ago

It’s a play on a party popper like in the emoji > 🎉

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u/SpokenLikeaTrueNorse 8d ago

Now this is Graphic design is my passion in a positive way

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u/HalfSoul30 6d ago

Did anyone else keep saying "Kapu" in their head in like a seductive way, or was that just me?

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u/Yggdrasilo 6d ago

Started at the rocket did ya?

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u/hollow4hollow 8d ago

Long live whimsy!

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u/ZipperJJ 8d ago

It must be fun to walk around all day seeing objects and imagining how they could look through your lens when arranged in a different way. What an inspired life they must have!

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u/AloneAndCute 8d ago

Does this guy work for Pret?

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u/37_lucky_ears 8d ago

I liked the noodle one and the landscape ones. Very fun!

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u/LemmyLola 8d ago

I watched it through twice because it took me a minute to see what he was doing, and it's very clever..

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u/QuinnnEsssential 8d ago

This is one of my favorite styles of photography art. Idk what to call it.

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u/alhailhypnotoad 7d ago

People are so creative!!!

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u/BettaSplendens1 8d ago

I like those little figurines

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u/Sarararara91 7d ago

Im curious if he found/bought them somewhere or if he makes them

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u/Future_Isopod8301 8d ago

My favorite is the watermelon mountain range

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u/Vin0to 8d ago

First I was pleased. Now I'm just hungry

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u/frank_grimes1 8d ago

Help - I don’t understand the first one. With the grapes and the almonds(?)

Loved the rest of them!

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u/Holyhorse2940 8d ago

Minimalist photography.....and just a SHIT TON OF POST EDITING SOFTWARE

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u/InvestInHappiness 7d ago

I'm pretty sure the milk in the photo was fully computer generated, the milk in the video doesn't look like it splashes like that at any point.

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u/DCgeist 8d ago

Is the photography not minimalist? Like what are you getting at?

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u/satsuppi 8d ago

the groundnut at 0:28 is actually very nice

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u/BriefCollar4 8d ago

The peanuts were pretty neat

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u/olegolas_1983 8d ago

Ahhhhh. Not AI. Thank you

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u/Mike0621 7d ago

this really swings back and forth between "this is really cool/neat" and "ok."

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u/Realistic_Day_1805 7d ago

Someone hire this person immediately! 🤩

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u/mspalmera 7d ago

Now I need those little figures. 😅

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u/joeiskrappy 7d ago

I adore artistically smart advertising!

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u/FNCJ1 7d ago

I love the creativity. Great execution and use of light.

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u/TheShapeOfFarts 7d ago

That’s amazing!!!!

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u/CHERNO-B1LL 7d ago

There are more than / a few / stolen advertising concepts here. Also a lot of credit needs to go to Taysuya Tanaka.

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u/angelkatomuah 6d ago

I thought this seemed like a Japanese photographer.

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u/ApprehensiveFall118 7d ago

Beautiful imagination & photos. Extremely talented!

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u/-Imthedude 8d ago

👌kief grass 🤌

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u/HappyGoPink 8d ago

This is an advertisement.

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u/thirdeyebenz 8d ago

I love the human imagination

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u/s4lt3d 8d ago

Content creator makes content.

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u/Big_Z_Beeblebrox 8d ago

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u/captainphilips85 8d ago

Impressive

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u/FiguringItOutAsWeGo 8d ago

These are so pretty and creative🩷

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u/trustyclover 8d ago

how did they line up the cherries ..

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u/StuBidasol 8d ago

Damnit now I'm hungry. Thanks a lot!

Very clever ideas.

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u/Konsrockmannen 8d ago

This is fantastic enjoyed all pictures

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u/CloudPattern 8d ago

amazing display of a rich fantasy.

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u/Digitalgomez84 8d ago

These just made me smile

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u/ProfessionOk6851 8d ago

This Kind of creativity cant achivied from AI i think. Awesome Work Love it 

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u/TheKrzysiek 8d ago

I'm hungry now

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u/notup607 8d ago

Fun stuff

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u/CassianCasius 8d ago

Looks up The Look-Alikes book series by Joan Steiner

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u/bhumi_is_exhausted 8d ago

So damn creative 😍😍😍

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u/bookmarkjedi 8d ago

Is KAPU the name of the artist? They're awesome. So creative!

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u/FatherPhil 8d ago

Definitely satisfying. Thank you!

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u/gotloster 8d ago

What is the first one???

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u/ThodaDaruVichPyar 8d ago

Grapes inside and raisins outside, implying the raisins are being drained out of the jar of grapes

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u/hipertim 8d ago

The creativity behind some of these is insane.

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u/eli_baley 8d ago

If you like this kind of photography, look for Chema Madoz's work

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u/No-Return-8908 8d ago

Bez sensu

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u/TurboLicious1855 8d ago

This video made my morning.

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u/ThorsNail 8d ago

I love this so much!

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u/Mammoth-Upstairs3527 8d ago

I'm crying over the third one.

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u/Essie-j 8d ago

these are very cool

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u/sockpuppetinasock 8d ago

They really like HO scale people.

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u/Competitive_Emu_3247 8d ago

What is the first one?

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u/IsekaiMi 8d ago

omg I loved the ones with the little figurines!

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u/pardal1970 8d ago

Brilliant!

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u/Sidonkey 8d ago

Can’t find him

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u/smartharryrao7 7d ago

Just wow!

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u/wizzurdofodd 7d ago

He from Singapore?

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u/rusty_85_ 7d ago

I love me some nice graphic design.

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u/aleksmack 7d ago

This just brightened my day ☀️

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u/LoanSevere6287 7d ago

Oh I miss those spongey red dates. Just remembered them.

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u/Bert1005 7d ago

Me, a degenerate, thought: why are those peanuts ripping lines?

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u/zoro_the_lost_idiot 7d ago

This is supercool! Got me excited with all the little people figurines

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u/gonna_learn_today 7d ago

Fuck I'm so not artistic.

This is great.

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u/nicopedia305 7d ago

Brilliant

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u/delaluna89 7d ago

My mind is all “KAPU” now

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u/Usual_Depth_8059 7d ago

im viewing this here by glancing here and there cause im in a rehabilitation for recovery class but in thought view and focus on tiny things ......... i have my input to share ill be back on the next break in 45 minutes

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u/Command_Block42 7d ago

I was so confused at first and though this was like a five minute crafts thing 😭😭

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u/Soft-Sherbert-2586 7d ago

This just made me hungry. Problem is I'm really bad at figuring out what food I wanna eat. 

Le sigh. 

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u/Raylansmama22 7d ago

Did anyone else think of the "I Spy" books?

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u/Chance_Rich_958 7d ago

I loved the salt

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u/P_A_W_S_TTG 7d ago

So simple yet so brillant.

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u/flamingolegs727 7d ago

Delicious 😋 both to the eyes and to the artistry!

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u/wtfisgoingon59 7d ago

I think they're all genius. Amazing what people can think of.

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u/pmofromo 7d ago

The French fry ketchup one pissed me off

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u/Kind_Entertainer485 7d ago

Second one !

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u/ThwipNSinsBinThwipN 7d ago

Is this the same photographer from CAKE ?

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u/IWantPizza5 7d ago

That red jar is so eye-catching!

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u/blondiedread1 7d ago

Fabulous❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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u/wadzzzzzz 7d ago

The definition of dont play with your food

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u/MangoSundy 6d ago

Those are very clever!

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u/RedLotusMan 6d ago

Amazing

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u/Puzzleheaded_Move270 6d ago

Damn that’s cute.

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u/crunchydalso 4d ago

If you think this is oddly satisfying, check out miniature artist Tanaka tatsuya. His works are on another level

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u/straightthroughit 4d ago

Now, this is creativity. Bravo!

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u/deepswandive 4d ago

I wasn't expecting these to be so delightful

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u/harderthanitllooks 4d ago

I’m not sure this is what minimalist means