Return to Innocence

Location: Pontian, Singapore
Picture taken on 10th Jun 2012
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I was on a trip visiting the west coast of Johore, Malaysia. Came to a small fishing village in Pontian and it was a time warp back to a time when things are simple and innocent...

Who are these strangers?

They say the eyes are but windows to the soul.

Silver Chariot Procession 2012

Location: Little India, Singapore
Pictures taken on 6th Mar 2012
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Part of the annual 10 day festival. Idol of Lord Murugan was carried in a silver chariot in a procession between Little India’s major temples along Serangoon Road as devotees offer flowers, incense and other offerings.

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

Children of Thaipusam

Location: Little India, Singapore
Pictures taken on 6th and 7th Feb 2012
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Life by the Sea

Location: Lagi, Binh Thuan province, Vietnam
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Three hours by bus from Ho Chi Minh city, La Gi is a District-level town of Bình Thuận Province. The area is also known as the "Vietnamese Riviera" due to its beautiful beaches and resorts and it connects all the way to the beaches of Phan Thiet a further 25km up along the coast. While the growing number of foreign visitors lay in the sun to enjoy the high life, it is interesting to look at the daily life of the local residents.

Boat crew gets a ride on the basket boat to shore and can't wait to go home.

Basket boat owner with his pride and joy.

Waiting at the shore for the goods to arrive.

How the goods are transported from the boats to the trailers.

Loading up.

Spartan living conditions.

100 year old resident.

Preparing for the next day.

Lost in Saigon

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Saigon, aka Ho Chi Minh City, is a playground for street photographers. You can simply walk and lose yourself in the streets and alleys. There is just so much to see and shoot that you just get lost in the ever flowing street life...

Catching up with the Street Shooter

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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This post is a tribute to Mr Tung, an exceptional artist and avid street photographer whom I have the honor of knowing and shooting with. He has taught me so much. Thank you sir!

Construction Worker on Break

Taken: 10th Nov 2011
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Winding through the alleys of Saigon, I came across this construction worker who is taking a break by a street stall in an alley. He is a handsome fella with little words. He smiled and nodded slightly at me when I picked up my camera to capture portraits of him. Even when I was done and said thank you, he did not speak a single word. Just smiled and nodded slightly. Cool as a cucumber.

Young Street Vendor

Taken: 10th Nov 2011
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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This young boy approached us at the bus station and asked if we wanted to buy some sweet pastry from him. I was amazed by his young age as he was with our cameras. He was all smiles as we took some portraits of him before his guardian (mother?) ran out and told us to leave. Most street vendors in big cities do not like their pictures taken. Maybe they are afraid that they will get into trouble.