Capturing Art

Melbourne
Leica M-E. Summicron-M 35mm


There are places where photography is prohibited, like in some concerts, museums, art galleries, and even some buildings (heard about the Eiffel Tower lately?).  

I was once stopped from taking pictures of an old structure at KLPAC by their security.  I wrote an email to them and I was told I could take the pictures if I were to pay a fee (they were talking thousands of Ringgit), as "it's private property".

Melbourne
Leica M-E. Summicron-M 35mm


Restrictions on flash photography in a museum/gallery/concert I can understand, but no photo taking at all is bad (don't get me started about KLPAC); isn't art is all about sharing?


*About Eiffel Tower, KLPAC.

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Burden

Kuala Lumpur
iPhone 5s

What made me shot this was what came into my mind the first instance, "Hey you are endangering others' lives!".  

I shot it, drove past him, and thought nothing about it until I opened up the photo later in the day.  The stuff he was carrying and the shadow in the picture somehow tell me he wasn't exactly enjoying his ride. It was a beautiful day on a Ducati perhaps but a day job carrying junk on a kapcai it became a long-hot-tiring day ahead.

He may be riding his overloaded bike this way illegally, but I'll give way every time I see him, and pray for his safety.

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Sunny Day

Work for Food

Kuala Lumpur

Ricoh GRV 18mm

Sunny day is nice on a holiday, a day out to take photos or people watching from a cafe.  But it may not be so nice if you have to work under the sun...

Kuala Lumpur
Fujifilm X100 Fujinon 23mm

Kuala Lumpur
Leica M-E. Summicron-M 35mm

... then again, an all-windows office (c/w air-conditioning, a desk-top PC, and a badge!) may not be all that bad?

Kuala Lumpur
Leica M-E. Summicron-M 35mm

Perhaps depending how one looks at it, a sunny day is a colorful day after all :)


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Halloween

Kuala Lumpur
HP IPAQ

The Echocardiography Room usually looks friendlier during the day. 

It was in the middle of the might, some years ago (notice the picture was shot with an IPAQ?). I was going through a scan to prepare for my surgery the next day.  Of course, I didn't forget to take some pictures before I was wheeled in.

And I survived the nightmare  :)

Sounds like Halloween eh? 



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Futile Proposal

Kuala Lumpur

Ricoh GRV 18mm

Despite being so strikingly 'dressed', it didn't seem enough to catch any attention  :(


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Attractions

Kuala Lumpur

Ricoh GRV 18mm

If you care to observe, you will find lots of interesting stuff around you while walkabout in the city, especially while people-watching. 

I saw this guy trying out his dashing pink suit in a tailor shop inside a mall... Hey how often do you spot a pink suit, not to mention on a big fella like him, in KL? So I couldn't resist and went into the shop and asked for a shot and he happily obliged. 

Kuala Lumpur

iPhone 5s

Have you ever found someone just possesses the 'power of attraction (or distraction)'? She walks into the right spot, and the lights and everything just fall into places and make heads turn?

Kuala Lumpur

Ricoh GRV 18mm

Or, rather they just KNOW where the lights are?

Kuala Lumpur
Ricoh GRV 18mm

The 'bandit look' got my attention.

Kuala Lumpur
Ricoh GRV 18mm

How can anyone ignore this fella?

Kuala Lumpur

Leica M-E. Summicron-M 35mm

Mr Spiky is definitely a distraction!

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Happiness in Colour

Kuala Lumpur
Leica M-E. Summicron-M 35mm

Happiness comes in the simplest form - sunshine, balloon and bubbles!

Melbourne
Leica M-E. Summicron-M 35mm

... or maybe a skateboard will be even better!

Melbourne
Leica M-E. Summicron-M 35mm

Warm colours (especially added with sunshine!) evoke feelings of happiness, optimism and energy not only to the subject of my pictures, but to myself taking the shots too!

:)


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Boots or Slippers?

Kuala Lumpur
iPhone 5

It looks like a beautiful pair of boots, but it may not be the most favourite footwear for this homeless...


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Who let the dogs out?

Kuala Lumpur
Leica M-E. Summicron-M 35mm

Ya I know, they drive a better car than mine... 

Kuala Lumpur
Leica M-E. Summicron-M 35mm

"OK, that's close enough!"


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Headless

Kuala Lumpur
iPhone 5

Which would you rather be - headless and shoeless (and probably soul-less) in a seemingly comfy enclosure, or out there enjoying the haze and weird weathers and all the worries comes free with everyday life (but not to forget the freedom to take pictures!)?


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A Good Day

Kuala Lumpur
Ricoh GRV 18mm

On a Sunday morning, sweating it out along a crowded corridor by the roadside and surrounded by 'garbages', these young girls' efforts put a lot of us to shame. 

They are part of Tzu Chi's regular volunteers, collecting recyclable materials from the neighbourhoods, segregate them into different categories, repack and sell them to the recycling centres to raise funds for charities. 

What a admirable noble deed to Go Green protecting the environment and help others in need at the same time! 


Ref: 
Tzu Chi & Others


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The Starbucks + Mamak Culture

Kuala Lumpur
Leica M-E. Summicron-M 35mm

Time to chillex... albeit in lesser 'style'.

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Panorama

Melbourne
Horizon Perfekt. Kodak Ultra Max 400

Ultra wide-angle shots are amazing. Seeing more in one shot, what can be more beautiful that that?

Kuala Lumpur
Horizon Perfekt. Lomography CN100

Although it's very easy to shoot digital pano-shots now with newer cameras and smartphones, it's always this indescribable feel of analog charm in films!

Melbourne

Horizon Perfekt. Kodak Ultra Max 400

Kuala Lumpur
Horizon Perfekt. Lomography CN100


Looking at a 120-degree picture is simply bewildering, either horizontally or vertically  ;-)

Bangkok
Horizon Perfekt. Lomography CN100


However, it doesn't mean a phone camera can't take as good a pano-shot though, even without setting it to panorama mode...

Kuala Lumpur
iPhone 5

All you need is a PAN, of course! :)


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Love

Kuala Lumpur
Leica M-E. Summicron-M 35mm

It seems just not too long ago, I was watching my little baby girl on her pram, sucking her thumb, holding tight to her soft toy and talked gibberish to me... and now I'm looking at this young teenager busy with her school works, and will probably grab her skateboard and out sweating the next minute, I'm feeling blessed and the love in the air!  

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On The Road

Kuala Lumpur
iPhone5

I drive a lot everyday, I'd say 80km or a little more on an average working day in the city. That's probably 3-4 hours I spend everyday sitting in the car.  Phone camera is my toy to kill the time stuck in the traffic...  Here are some of my collections - 

Kuala Lumpur
iPhone5

That's a beaten fellow road warrior.

Kuala Lumpur
Nokia E71

This dude has been on the road for so long he needs some fresh air!

Kuala Lumpur 
BlackBerry 9500

Isn't that an Ikea shoe rack?

Kuala Lumpur 
BlackBerry 9500

Mobile Banking redefined.

Kuala Lumpur
iPhone4

Of course there's always a lucky dude in front!


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