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My Choice : This is a potpourri of different genre of my photography which considered as some of my favourites . The great thing about photography is that everyone can have a favourite subject to shoot. Mine is a mishmash of messy images trying to cope up with God's limitless supply of His beautiful creation around us.

I am not interested in shooting new things - I am interested to "SEE THINGS NEW"......Ernst Haas
It takes a lot of looking before you learn to see the ordinary - David Bailey

A Passage of Time : I find seeking out artistic representations within the natural world demand more of a challenge. I try to assess my surroundings with a fresh perspective, always on the lookout for details that could be interpreted in an alternative way. In this gallery, most of the shots were taken with long exposure to create an art form, hence "A Passage of Time" is the period I spent in solitude after shuttle is pressed. Some pictures were blended in post processing.

Perhaps most intriguing of all is that it is possible to photograph what is impossible for the human eye to see, ie cumulative time. - Michael Kenna

These photos are created a zen-like feeling, very surrealistic atmosphere and mood. What I aim for is art – Joel Tjintjelaar.

A Passage of Time

Street (B/W) : I was so immersed by the works of Andre Kertesz that only in late 08, I took a serious liking in B/W photography. There and then I realised the gritty realism of monochrome images seems to speak more clearly than colour ever could with its tones and textures. Their works and many other great masters shall remain a source of inspiration for me to acquire further knowledge.

The choice in politics isn't usually between black and white. It's between two horrible shades of gray.” - Lord Thorneycroft

When you photograph people in colour you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in B&W, you photograph their souls! - Ted Grant

The most important lens you have is your legs - Ernst Haas

A good photograph is knowing where to stand - Ansel Adams

Street (Colour) : The most important lens you have is your legs - Ernst Haas

Street (Colour)

Portrait : This gallery captures the character or spirit of a person/creature in an original and memorable way.

The most difficult thing for me is a portrait. You have to try and put your camera between the skin of a person and his shirt - Henri Cartier-Bresson

It is more important to click with people than to click the shutter - Alfred Eisenstaedt

I firmly believe that perfect posing results in portraits that don't look posed - Steve Sint

Candid : I see no reason for recording the obvious - Edward Weston

Sometimes I do get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter - Ansel Adams

The most wasted day of all is that in which we have not laughed - Sebastien Roch Nicolas Chamfort

Artistic : Here, realism takes a back seat and the focus is totally on the artistic appeal of the pictures, either thru' post processing or natural.

There is nothing worse than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept - Ansel Adams
You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus - Mark Twain

Theatre Performances : Dance photography is a contradiction in itself, with the dance being movement and photography, stills. There is a tension between this motion and standstills - Dr. Ulrich Nowak

All photos taken with GH-1 (unless otherwise stated)

Dancing can reveal all the mystery that music conceals - Charles Baudelaire

Theatre Performances

Hairy Legs : These "beauties" that has more legs than us has given me endless photographic opportunities, including those that has died !!

Most of my shots are not captured macro as I believed it can be quite achievable with a macro lens and start firing flashes with a pre-determined settings. My preference is to include the background as part of my composition. That to me is a challenge.

If you sense the potential for a good photograph, you wait, you wait and you wait. Then in a fleeting instant, you grasp it like a predator and relish the moment - Marc Riboud

Chinese Opera (Back-Stage) : These were all taken at the back stage of a traditional Chinese Opera. Amenities such as air-con were almost non-existence, saved for a few incandescent bulbs and cooling oneself with personal fans. My attempt is to capture their portraitures in their natural working environment given the tantalizing dimly lit atmosphere that renders a special ethereal feel. It's a dying trade, almost always fail to attract any sizable crowd as seen from the last few photos. What a pity.

Chinese Opera (Back-Stage)

Architecture : An architect is one who drafts a plan of your house, and plans a draft of your money - Ambrose Bierce

No person who is not a great sculptor or painter can be an architect. If he is not a sculptor or painter, he can only be a builder - John Ruskin

Leaves : Leaves portraiture gives me immerse opportunity to stretch my imagination from all other fields. My approach is to show the small thing in nature, that most people would never see were it not for the camera. I feel so connected with nature when I am out photographing, and look to give this feeling of congruence to the person viewing my work.

It takes a lot of looking before you learn to see the ordinary - David Bailey
A lot of people think that when you have grand scenery, such as you have in Yosemite, that photography must be easy - Galen Rowell

I want to know God's thoughts, the rest are details - Albert Einstein : You cannot open a book without learning something - Confucius

1 Cor 1:21 ..... it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe.

The Grace message
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYoXwPQDYoY&feature=related

I want to know God's thoughts, the rest are details - Albert Einstein

Hokkaido, Dec 2012 : Leaving behind our sweltering island, my family and I took a holiday to this snowy land. Occasionally my path was deviated from the rest of my family trail, in search for snowscape scenery.

When white becomes predominant, the creation and composing the subjects become more daunting. I seek to compose in a different form, with an emphasis the final print will stand out in monochrome.

Most of my shots here were influenced by the works of Michael Kenna which always remain a source of inspiration for my study.

To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place… I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them. – Elliott Erwitt

Hokkaido, Dec 2012

Xiapu. Fujian, Dec 2012 : I had an opportunity to exhibit 18 pieces of my photographs together with some notable well known photographers in the 4th Photography Festival at Fujian, Xiapu. We also had the opportunity to shoot the coastal on 3 occasions. I was told even you shoot for 10 years in this coastline is never enough to capture the full array of her beauty.

ABOUT XIAPU:
Xiapu has the longest coast line in Fujian and the largest mudflat in China. It is well known for its mudflat aquaculture and offers photographers for its unique coastal scenery. Due to the suitable temperature, Xiapu mudflats are rich in oyster, yellow croakers, kelp and laver. The shimmering rays of sunrise and sunset over the vast coast is breathtaking that gives out different tones and colours throughout the seasons.

Xiapu. Fujian, Dec 2012

Myanmar (Burma), Jan 2011 : Amongst all the countries I have been, this was the most challenging and demanding experience where we have to take a total of 4 internal flights (Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay and Heho) within a span of 8 days. But it was really worth the time traveling as each place present us a total new experience.

Initially I was quite adamant about joining this photographic trip in visiting this country as the itineraries covered too many temples which I was not game for it. But praise the Lord, He opened my eyes for an abundance of beautiful street shots that I can never imagined.

All shots were taken with GH-1 unless otherwise stated (which was Samsung Ex-1)

Jan 8, 2011.

Myanmar (Burma), Jan 2011

Sri Lanka, May 2011 : 13 May 2011, this my 2nd trip, my 1st begin almost 18 yrs ago which was known as Ceylon. Places of visits were the beaches, markets, the famous Kandy tea plantation, some ruins, cultural dance and several temples which I have the least interest. A night Vesak day procession with many dancings and drummings culminates our trip, but unfortunately failed to capture any shot due to fast action and poor lighting.

All pictures were taken with Panasonic GH-1.

Sri Lanka, May 2011

Vietnam, Dec 2008 and Jun 2010 and : These photos were taken mostly around Ho Chi Minh city and outskirt, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay and Sapa Valley

Vietnam, Dec 2008 and Jun 2010 and

Jiuzhaigou / Huanglong (China), Oct 2010 : Jiuzhaigou National Park (九寨沟); means "Valley of Nine Villages". It is known for its many multi-level waterfalls and colourful lakes and is home to nine Tibetan villages. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992 and the park joined the Man and Biosphere Conservation Network in 1997.

Huanglong (Yellow Dragon) is a scenic and historic interest area known for its spectacular travertine, karst formations and rimstone pools formed by calcite deposits. It was also declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992.

All pictures were taken with Panasonic GH-1 unless otherwise stated (which was Lumix LX-3)

15 Oct 2010

Jiuzhaigou / Huanglong (China), Oct 2010

Travel (Various) : This gallery consists assorted places that I travelled during my formative years in photography.

A good traveller has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving - Lao Tzu

Travel (Various)

Israel, Feb 2004 : Organised by New Creation Church. All photos were taken with Casio P&S EX-Z3. My first Israel trip, 3rd Jan 04

Israel, Feb 2004

Laundries : As we are staying in an urbanized country with the majority housing units built as flats, I find something worth recording given the ample opportunities about our "decorated" balconies (essentially our backyard).These images are my expression of the way laundries are sun in the balconies or corridors.

I see no reason for recording the obvious - Edward Weston
It takes a lot of looking before you learn to see the ordinary - David Bailey

Also God's Creation : Then God said, "Let the earth bring forth the living creature according to its kind: cattle and creeping thing and beast of the earth, according to its kind"; and it was so - Genesis 1:24

Also God's Creation

World's Largest Bird : The subject portrayed here essentially encompasses only 2 components - swan and water as "backdrop".

Swans form monogamous pair that bonds for many years, and in some cases they can last for life. In our Botanical Garden, there are 2 pairs swans. Though they are considered the largest duck in the world under the Anatidae family, they can be graceful in their pose.

These pictures not only portray their elegance in their mist of courtship, but equally capable of showing sign of aggression or jeolousy by the male with the familiar busking pose with wings arched backs to wade of intruders.

Stoking with different times of the day and wind conditions, it allowed me to demonstrate a variety of mood and tones, added with an interesting assortment of water formation that had it transformed into an array of fanciful coloured patterns and texture that come all together as almost magical and an expression as though they are living in a heavenly lake.

These pictures were a culmination of about 4 months work.

All these are Mute Swans (one of the world's largest flying bird), so-called because, compared to other kinds of swans, they make very little noise.

All shots using Panasonic GH1

World's Largest Bird

F1 : Sorry, no F1 cars photo to show. Its not my style to shoot or mimic what everyone else shoots. Magazines have better coverage. Instead, this gallery contains pictures that were taken around the F1 circuit, all glam up in a carnival atmosphere, accompanied by glittering parties, extravaganza, candid moments and capturing some vintage cars exhibits.

A Hair-Rising Experience : WARNING: These images contained some gruesome scenes and could be a little overwhelming if you have a weak stomach. There are some video footage towards the end of this gallery. All photos were taken with Panasonic GH1

Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by Tamil community on the full moon somewhere in Jan/Feb. The festival commemorates the birthday of lord Murugan (the Tamil god of war). It is a sacred occasion to carry out acts of penance in fulfillment of vows made to the deity,

Every devotee wishing for something takes a vow to participate in the Thaipusam for one, three, five or even seven years in succession if his or her wish has been granted. Not honoring this vow is considered bad luck. Many devotees also participate because they want to repent for past sins. Devotees will shave their heads to undertake a pilgrimage along a set route while engaging in various acts of devotion, notably carrying various types of kavadis (burdens). At its simplest this may entail carrying a pot of milk, but piercing of the skin, tongue or cheeks with skewers has become rampant and fashionable.Some of them will go into a trance during the piercing stage. Here in Singapore, devotees carrying the kavadis walked a distance of 4km from one temple to another.

For those carrying the Vel Kavadi (essentially a portable altar up to 2 meters tall), a total of 108 spikes pierce through various parts of the body. It also appears the more elaborated the kavadi, the more resolute is one’s devotion. Some devotees, however, choose to believe that the only way to salvation is to endure a penance of pain and hardship. The greater the pain the more god-earned merit. This is a quaint evolution of the celebrations down the years. It’s origins are lost in antiquity and the celebrations are mostly adorned with festive extravaganzas.

A good snapshot stops a moment from running away - Eudora Welty

A Hair-Rising Experience

Rhythmic Gymnastic : Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport in which individuals or teams performed different routines with the use of five apparatus: rope, hoop, ball, clubs, and ribbon. These were taken in the world's 1st Youth Olympic Games held in Singapore 2010.

All photos were captured with GH-1 (14-140mm)

Rhythmic Gymnastic

Windows, Doors, Staircases : It takes a lot of looking before you learn to see the ordinary - David Bailey

Windows, Doors, Staircases

UFO : These kites are remote controlled and has tiny LED lights attached and fly like a plane. It is seldom seen in other parts of the world and is truly a Singaporean invention. It can hover, roll, loop, inverted fly, axle roll and stall turn. Every night without fail, it attracts flocks of curious local visitors and tourists admiring the large “fire flies”. The light paths are so varied that you can never have enough in attempting to capture the best streaks. Kinda wanted to go back there again and again.

The 2nd series of pictures consist streaks of cable car lights. Camera was set on tripod, and with the aid of black card blocking the lens arbitrary during long exposure, hence capturing unimaginable endless trail of light patterns that can resemble some sort of flying objects.

Our Pets : We started with a pair of silky terriers, Russ (male) and Jazz (female). Russ has acknowledged my daughter as his master and Jazz reckoned me. Unfortunately, Jazz has fallen ill and has left us. Wherever I went, whether taking a shower, feeding the fish or at the computer, she will faithfully wait outside the shower door or sit next to me waiting for me to finish my chores. Dogs are such faithful animals !!

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