Flat But Not Wrecked

ι When shapes lose colour and clarity sets in

[Looking up into sky at the Singapore Botanic Gardens as I was waiting for the subjects to change into their next outfit.]

Rock The Gardens

ι And what is this foundation we daily tread upon

[The rocky pavements at the entrance of the Singapore Botanic Gardens outside the souvenir shop.]

Today is one busy day. The afternoon was pretty interesting doing a mini fashion shoot for an upcoming mini magazine. The venue was Botanic Gardens, which holds many fond memories for me because I used to go there very often when I was a kid with my grandparents for morning exercises and breakfasts.

一人一半

Just watched 881 and the theme song is nicely sad. I’ve got exactly a month left before I leave for London. Going to keep a checklist of my emotions because there’s no time to be sad now. Time, such precious time. And yesterday, was a weak day. No more time for more weak days. It’s funny how emotions control thoughts that control what new projects I want to take photos of over time and yet it is time that determines these emotions.

一人一半，感情不散
一人一素故，感情才会久
时光累积，安静的泪滴
一心去追，爱那么可贵
这样的人，这样地等
无非是等个回应眼神
为爱翻滚，不急伤痕
甘心为你一生都浮沉
这样的人，别笑我蠢
傻傻地心痛也不觉疼
就算残忍，就算天冷
等你想起这没用的人

一人一半，感情不散
已经找到爱，为何要离开
时光累积，安静的泪滴
一心去追，爱那么可贵
这样的人，这样地等
无非是等个回应眼神
为爱翻滚，不急伤痕
甘心为你一生都浮沉

这样的人，别笑我蠢
傻傻地心痛也不觉疼
就算天冷，就算残忍
等你想起这没用的人

一人一半，感情不散
已经找到爱，为何要离开
已经找到爱，为何要离开

Benches And Talks

ι One of many late-night talks + Frolick yoghurt sessions

[An empty shop window that reflected the benches where we usually sit along Jalan Merah Saga. If you look closely, you can see both of us in the window reflections.]

The Starting Tree

ι 冷了以后看见自己够傻

[The palm tree at the start of the bridge at Hort Park. The night is really something else in photography, thanks to long exposures.]

Hort Park Night Walk

ι To tread upon a diamond

ι Cause you never know where the next step takes you

ι Space or boundary

[The suspended bridges at Hort Park where I took a night walk with a friend on Sunday.]

Just caught the movie 12Lotus. It’s a local production directed by Royston Tan. I thought the singing was quite good but it’s generally a sad show. I am such a happy-ending person that I get slightly unsettled by sad shows. Hence, I decided to post some of the more emotionally-heavy photos I took on a night walk just three days ago.

Happy Photography Workshop

Last Monday, I had a great time teaching my first official basic photography workshop to Jonny and Shermeen. We had a theoretical lesson, a practical hands-on session around Haji Lane/Arab Street, and finished the afternoon up with critique and feedback, plus all other questions. Jonny and Shermeen are such a talented couple and I had such a delightful time spending the afternoon with them. Jonny is a very experienced emcee and Sherms is a fantastic designer. Do check out Sherms’ blog if you can. It has some pretty fascinating posts.

It was indeed a different way to approach my passion for photography. Instead of being behind the camera, I got to be in front of the camera mostly. Also, instead of just fiddling with the camera on my own, I had to put all my usual actions and conceptualization into words such that it was easy for my students to grasp the concepts. All in all, I had fun and I would definitely do it again. Activities are just so awesome when they entail something you truly love and enjoy.

ι The fabulous learners

ι Jonny’s shot of me

ι Sherms’ shot of me

NDP Red Smokin’ Parachutes

ι Tipsy-turvy

[Parachuters/skydivers on their descent during the National Day Parade Preview on 02 August. This is the view from our awesome central seats in the orange sector.]