The typical life of a Tourist in Bangkok. Not having a
full persepective of culture, and the only places I
have been are just the streets, the touristy places
and also trying my best to find the cheapest bargains,
and the cheapest street food I can find :)

One blurry morning. This is taken out of accident,
but I still like the effect of it.

The next series from Bangkok will be on shopkeepers.
It features the everyday life of a business individual,
from all walks of life, in the streets of this colourful city.
Titled in the series called, "Bangkok Keepers".

Bangkok Keepers

I will start with the first series from Bangkok, Thailand.
They are called the stares. Suprisingly these people never
demanded that their photos to be deleted.

The Stares

Finally, back from Bangkok. I've gotten some interesting street shots taken while I was there for a short 3-day trip. I will edit them and compile them up in series for uploading soon.

I have certainly been slacking in taking street shots lately.
This is due to the hectic schedule at work. Hopefully
in the next few days I will be in Bangkok again.
So,... I do expect to take a few frames to update this blog.
Here is one to get the ball rolling. Even if it is
a crappy one :( Sigh.

Hug Me

Will be working on a set, capturing
the essence of people, waiting.

The Waiting

The younger generation are so detached from reality these days.
Completely dependent on technology, hence changing the form of
communication in our lives.

When Human Communication Fails

I like the effects on this one. Motion blur on slower shutter speeds.

Rush Hour

Distressed Calls

The Citi Police

Reminiscing the times when I was younger, living in
a place surrounded by kampungs that looks like these,
back in Malaysia. The feel, the memories, it's something that
can not be simulated back again. All because the course of
development has taken over all these gems, from the times of old.
I have finally found something like it (but never similar)
in this island city.

Some thoughts ran through my mind when I
spotted this yesterday on a west-bound MRT ride.
Why are the elderly in Singapore doing these more often
these days? Are these signs of protests? Or are
they just wanting to get back to the simple life? Old habits
die hard? Or just plain wanting attention?

Singapore as many other major city of the world are also
facing an increase of elderly in society. With less benefits
or social services provided for these people as demand increases,
more and more of these elderly folks are forced into
a continuous chase for income to make ends meet.
The gold in cities like this,... often lacks the shine.

The Balancing Act

Digging Up Old Stuff

Dug up some old stuff. Also taken from the street walks I had sometime back.

Lady : Ahyoyo,... sniper lah.
Man : Where? where?

Bow With Me

Peace & Security

It's All Smells

Christmas Shooters.
Yes they are already out.

B : Born To Kick Ass!
Something the feminist will agree.

I got the priviledge to test drive the Olympus PEN E-P1. I must thank Olympus for the short stint in taking this camera out to the streets and testing it out. What did I find out about this camera? All I can say is, it has allowed me to be more confident in taking street photography with a digital camera, other than the Panasonic Lumix LX3 that I own.

I know I only have taken B&W so far, but I am trying to bring back the basics back into photography (composition and story-telling). It felt robust in the hand, compact enough to be less noticeable and it is solid metal body is well built. Though I would love to try this camera out with my M lenses, but I would have to purchase an M-mount to Micro 4/3 adapter for it first.

The B&W tones in the camera is a tad bit disappointing though. I am not sure if it is purposely done (with such wide mid-tone range) for the sake of increasing dynamic range? Only Olympus designers will be able to answer that. But I must say the grainy film art filter seems to be a regular fixture for me. This time, though lacking in mid-tones in the art filter, it is still easily fix with aperture and photoshop when shot in RAW format.

Well,... I am not sure how the new E-P2 will fair in the short test stated above, but the E-P1 is still one camera worth having for street photography. A tad bit noisy on the shutters, but I guess in an urban landscape, it is easily drowned by the city din. The relationship was good while it lasted, and thank you once again Olympus.

My last 2 photos from this little wonder. It's time to return it.

The Last Bill
Mum, I miss the E-P1 :(

Get Back To Sleep City

The result of vandalism

Men At Work

The Matrix II

Firemen Access Only

I must say this is the best shot I took last night.
I saw this while I was dining with my mates last night
at a restaurant here in Singapore. I just had to take the shot.
The guy sitting beside it, smile after I took the shot.
Goldilocks' Bear

Distressed Soldier

A Fashion Assassin's Favourite Weapon

Up In Smoke
It looks like Orchard area is up in smoke from this view. But it is actually a storm cooking up. It has been a really wet few weeks. I guess you will see me shooting more in the rain soon.

Tired Of His Work (Literally)
Singapore has this work policy that allows older citizens to work even after their retirement. Sometimes, I wonder if these older folks still work to fill their time, or just to make ends meet.

Angels
Sometimes we see angels, like this man, helping the poor.