Assorted photos of Cambodia & Angkor Wat. -2008 & 2009
"Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Friday, February 05, 2010
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thaipusam Festival
Thaipusam Festival: "
Believe me. Thaipusam Singapore-style is one Festival that can give you goosebumps. No where else will you see people piercing themselves with so many types of sharp objects.
It is extremely spectacular, but a little overwhelming if you have a weak stomach. For me, it is a fascinating festival to watch. Thaipusam usually falls in January or February. If you are visiting during this season, be sure to see the Thaipusam Singapore Festiva!
Meaning of Thaipusam Thaipusam actually celebrates the birthday of the Hindu deity Subramaniam. On this occasion, Hindus show the sincerity of their faith. It is a time for making and fulfilling vows. Devotees pray for divine help and make vows. When their prayers are answered, they fulfil their vows.
To do this, a devotee would pierce his cheeks, tongue, face or other suitable body parts with sharp objects. Next his friends or relatives load a *kavadi on his shoulder. Finally, in a trance-like manner, he goes on a 4km journey of faith.
New Zealand
New Zealand: "
New Zealand
Jan 2010
Just a few of the 1000s of shots we took on this two week trek over the New Year's Holiday. More to come soon!
Fishing Port - West Africa
Fishing Port - West Africa: "
August 2009
Takoradi, Ghana
Some small JPEGs from the road. I'll update with some better versions once I get back to my real computer.
Water Drops
Water Drops: "
Playing with water droplet photography, via the Srtobist website.
Try the Slideshow!!
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2009/05/how-to-photograph-water-drops-with-one.html
Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong, China: "
Hong Kong, China
May 2009
Hong Kong was a good trip. We had a fabulous hotel with a great view of the harbor and Hong Kong Island. (Langham Place Hotel, which I highly recommend). We only stayed 4 days and spent much of that time shopping in the street markets, along with a little big-ticket shopping… cell phones, cameras, and earrings.
My overall impression of Hong Kong is fantastic! This is defiantly one of my top 10 cities. It is a much cleaner city than Shanghai and doesn’t have the same “Red Book” feel of Beijing. The Chinese call it “One Government, Two Systems”. Hopefully as the 50 year transition plan ticks away, Mainland China will become more like Hong Kong and not the other way around. Being an ex-British colony, (only ten years have past), it was very easy to negotiate local transportation. Most of the cab drivers (and everyone else) spoke English, and the subway system is top notch.
The photography was a bit challenging at times. Heavy smog and pollution was the order of most days, which made for bright gray & yellow skies. The locals will tell you the pollution is all blown in from the mainland. Whatever the case, it made panoramic landscapes imposable without some creative editing.
Taste of Asia - Updated
Taste of Asia - Updated: "
Based in Singapore
July 2008 - Current
Here are a few shots from Singapore and a few other select shots of our journeys so far. I'll try to keep this updated with a few shots from the Travel Galleries as they are posted.
Our goal is to visit the following places!
• Australia - Visited Sept. 2008
• Brunei
• Cambodia - Visited Dec. 2008
• Fiji
• Indonesia - Visited Nov. 2008
• Japan - Visited 1982 return planned
• Kiribati
• North Korea
• South Korea - Visited 1983 return planned
• Laos
• Malaysia - Visited July 2008
• Marshall Islands
• Federated States of Micronesia
• Nauru
• New Zealand - Visited Jan. 2010
• Palau
• Papua New Guinea
• Philippines - Visited 1983 return planned
• Samoa
• Singapore - Home Base 2008
• Solomon Islands
• Taiwan (Republic of China)
• Thailand - Visited April 2009
• Timor-Leste
• Tonga
• Tuvalu
• Vanuatu
• Vietnam - Visited Oct 2008
• Mainland China - Visited Sept. 2008
• Hong Kong - Visited May 2009
• Macau
• United States Territories-
• American Samoa
• Guam
• Northern Mariana Islands
Read more about them HERE.
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