Nyilam
San Francisco, CA · 37.77°N 122.42°W

Nyi · two    Lam · path

Nyılam

Streets, stupas and quiet ruins of the Himalaya — moments found along two paths.

Biography

Tenzin — shotbytenz

Tenzin (shotbytenz) is a Bay Area–born Tibetan photographer who captures street photography, scenery, and landscapes through his Fujifilm X-S20. His work focuses on finding beauty in everyday environments—from city streets and architecture to natural landscapes, people, and spontaneous moments that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Growing up in the Bay Area has influenced Tenzin’s approach to photography, giving him an appreciation for the contrast between urban life, nature, and different cultures. Through shotbytenz, he uses photography as a way to document the places he visits and the moments he experiences.

His photography spans street photography, landscapes, travel, architecture, and everyday life, with an emphasis on natural moments, interesting compositions, lighting, colors, and atmosphere.

As shotbytenz, Tenzin continues to develop his photography and build a visual archive of the world around him—one photograph, one street, and one landscape at a time.

shotbytenz — seeing the world through a different frame.

Selected work

Wings Over BoudhaGiveon I don't know if it was fireworks or gunshots, but the birds is in the air
Three Friends, One BenchCould be strangers, could be friends
Morning, WrappedI hope he's well to this day
Four at the ShutterPosted up at Boudha
Under the Chinatown TunnelEvery step echoes down here
The Fruit KeeperHe knows every mango by name
Waiting on PacificWaiting on a bus that's never on time
Balloons, Looking UpSomebody's birthday, somebody's sky
Common CourtesyHeld the door, got a nod back
The Wheel TurnersSpin one, pray one, keep walking
Behind the GlassCouldn't tell who was watching who
The Eyes Keep WatchFelt seen the whole time I was there
La PaixJust a quiet corner and some peace
Last OrderLast call and nobody's in a rush
Rue St-François, Light FallsThe light hit just right for a second
The Window BetweenTwo worlds, one pane of glass
AshcanEven the trash has a story
Circle of RuinWhat's left still stands in a circle
Below Hotel ReginaLooked up and the whole block was glowing
Enjoy YourselfThe sign said it so I listened
Passing New DelhiCaught it on the way through
Between the FansStayed cool between the fans
Stairs to NowhereNever found out where they lead
Loyal CompanyHe waited the whole time, good boy
Aisle of Small WantsA little bit of everything on these shelves
Two Bicycles, One ReflectionTwo rides parked, one reflection
Bear Territory, After HoursThe city goes quiet after dark
Crossing in Winter SunCold air, warm light, everyone moving
Painted PillarsColors that have been here longer than me
Long Blue Coat That coat carried the whole frame
Concrete HillsideThe hill keeps building itself up
Road GuardiansThey've been guarding this road forever
Lanterns in the GridLights hanging all over the block

Guestbook

Leave a trace on the path

“Papi chillllll”

karma · ca

“BURP”

Tsephel · MN

“thigua~~~”

Nangsa · MN

“im guuuuuddddd”

tenchoe · cali

“i <3 25tenz”

Samten · CA

“hi hi hi ”

fdsji · god

“Hey welcome to my website and portfolio!”

25tenz · San Fran

“Two paths lie before you. Only one becomes yours.”

NyılamContact · Prints

TWO PATHS · ONE CHOICE