Rest In Peace

This post is in memory to my rabbit of 11 years, who left us last week. He did not leave us in the way we expected him to, though we can certainly sure that he taught us one of life's most important lessons:

To fight for yourself, till the very end, against all odds.

I got him as a present from my tuition teacher when I was 6 years old, and it managed to defy all odds by surviving a magnificent 11 years. Rest in Peace Hutch. Though quiet, you will most definitely be remembered.

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Mummy's Silhouette

My mother strikes a casual pose while I take an unexpected shot of her. One of the things I love about life is the spontaneity it gives. Its the unexpected surprises that truly make life worth living. Taken with my Canon SX 10IS.

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The KLCC Park @ Night

KLCC Park on a clear night. This long exposure shot was taken at the beginning of the Chinese New Year holidays - from opposite Chinoz. My apologies for the long absence, as it has been a busy past few weeks. I took this photograph with my Canon SX 10 IS.

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Light in the Dark

The lanterns hanging outside BSC for Deepavali this year are truly amazing, especially at night. Fortunately I had my camera with me to snap some shots of them as they blew in the wind. What a wonderful sight it was.

Wishing all of you, especially my Hindu friends, a Happy Deepavali.

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Chasing Cars

Lets waste time chasing cars, around our head.

This photograph is a long exposure photograph of Solaris Mont Kiara on a Saturday night. I've always had a thing for long exposure photography, and this was one of the rare opportunities I had to practice it. Taken with my Canon SX10 IS

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Defining Lara Price

As a project for our class noticeboard, all students were required to draw a caricature/take a picture of a classmate. My muse was a girl named Lara Price. Being an avid lover of photography, my mission was to interpret Lara's personality through photography. In the end, my choices boiled down to these three photos:

Lara Take #1 - A black and white portrait photograph of Lara, with an increase in brightness, compared to the original.

Lara Take #2 - A landscape photograph of Lara with a yellow tint and a glow.

Lara Take #3 - My final decision, a landscape photograph of Lara with a sepia tone.

My interpretation of Take 3 is that the subject, Lara, smiles candidly to show a genuine personality - which is accentuated by the sepia tone that shows warmth. The monochromatic colour scheme alludes to the fact that she is easy to understand and get along with. The subject's position in the photograph makes reference to the fact she is soft-spoken, and her outward gaze is a reference to her determination and active participation in the community.

This project with Lara has inspired me to come up with a collection of photographs, where I plan on depicting a person's personality through photography. More pictures to come soon...when I'm not as swamped with work.

Cheers,

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The Golden Years

Yesterday, my dad celebrated his 50th Birthday. The picture above was taken a year ago as he was standing right in front of the place of his birth - House Number 77 (as he calls it). Wishing my dad a very Happy Birthday, and many more wonderful years to come. Taken with my Canon SX 10IS in Ipoh, Perak - he doesn't look 50, doesn't he?

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Give it 2 Me

Don't stop me now, don't need to catch my breath - I can go on and on and on. Give it to me, no one's gonna show me how.
The theme of addiction, photographed with my Canon SX10 IS. Inspired by Madonna's song.


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Brianand and Picasso

This picture was inspired by the recent 'Pink Panther' style art theft in Paris recently, whereby €100 million worth of art - including works by Picasso and Matisse were stolen. The backdrop used is a Picasso piece entitled 'Le Pigeon aux petit pois'- which hangs in my room. Taken with the Canon SX10 IS.


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Searching my Soul

One by one, the chains around me unwind. Every day now I feel that I can leave those years behind. I've been searchin' my soul tonight, I know there's so much more to life. Now I know I can shine a light to find my way back home. Taken with my Canon SX10 IS. Kudos to Hanis for helping me.


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Who's That Girl?

Behind that hand and the hair, is a girl. Just like any other ordinary girl, she has a name, she goes to school, she is of a certain age and has her own teenage life story. Anyone care to guess more? Taken with my Canon SX10 IS.


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Lost

I just got lost
Every river that I've tried to cross
And every door I ever tried was locked
Ooh-Oh, And I'm just waiting till the shine wears off...Taken with my Canon SX10 IS.


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A Silver Lining

One of my best friends named Visha Thamboo inspired me to take this photo. Despite her move to Brasil, she never fails to look at the brighter side of life. She is one of the most optimistic people I know and therefore I dedicate this picture to her.


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An Angelic Guardian

Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here, ever this day, be at my side to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen. This long exposure photograph was taken in my cousin's room with my Canon SX10 IS.


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City of Blinding Lights

The more you see, the less you know, the less you find out as you go. I knew much more then than I do now. Neon heart day-glow eyes, a city lit by fireflies. They're advertising in the skies for people like us. Oh you look so beautiful tonight in the city of blinding lights.


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Baby and Godmum Beloved

Dear Julia, on behalf of your Godmum, Goddad and Godsis, we would like to wish you a Happy Belated 1st Birthday. We're sorry that we didn't stay for long at your party on Sunday but your Goddad, Godsis and myself had to go. Taken with my Canon SX10 IS.


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Baby Brother

Dear all, this is my dog. Its name is Chester, a toy poodle around about two months old. Compare it to my rabbit, and its like comparing a baby with an old person. Looks like I have a new baby brother. Taken with my Canon SX10 IS.


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Face of Versatility

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the face of versatility. One day, she is kind. The next, she is not so. She can be in the mood to spend money one week. In the next, she becomes cheap. She is agreeable one minute, and not in the next. She is my mum - the face of versatility.

Taken with my Canon SX10 IS.


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Ma Sœur et Ma Sœur

These two lovely ladies are my sisters. One being my biological one and the other being my close cousin. Now, as to who is who, that's for me to know and for you to find out! Care to take a guess? I took this photo with my Canon SX10 IS.


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Old Fella

This is my rabbit which I took with my Canon SX10 IS. Its name is Hutch. I got it 9 years ago as a present for doing really well in an exam. Its still alive today. It will have some company very soon as my sister managed to earn herself a toy poodle for the exact same reason.


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