Showing posts with label walkabout. Show all posts
Showing posts with label walkabout. Show all posts
JAPAN | ASAKUSA
It has been awhile I have not post anything, been very busy with work, nevertheless, that those not hinder my passion for photography.
There are still thousand and thousand of travel photos yet to be processed and to be shared, unfortunately got no chance to really sit down and processed them all, some say just use jpeg mode, but I still prefer .raw 'coz after traveling thousand of miles and spending a fortune on your travel, u don't wanna mess with your treasured moments, so that's a good tip for those travel photographer, if you treasure your moment, do not compromise in your photo storage, capture it as "raw" as possible.
With that, as to keep this blog back on the feet, I present Asakusa, one of the many districts in Tokyo.
There are still thousand and thousand of travel photos yet to be processed and to be shared, unfortunately got no chance to really sit down and processed them all, some say just use jpeg mode, but I still prefer .raw 'coz after traveling thousand of miles and spending a fortune on your travel, u don't wanna mess with your treasured moments, so that's a good tip for those travel photographer, if you treasure your moment, do not compromise in your photo storage, capture it as "raw" as possible.
With that, as to keep this blog back on the feet, I present Asakusa, one of the many districts in Tokyo.
SINGAPORE | The Mosque in Chinatown
Another interesting landmark in Chinatown.
Masjid Jamae (Chulia) is the name of the mosque.
For a more detailed history of the mosque, feel free to read it on the plaque.
A glimpse of what is inside the mosque, cool, got vending machine some more what.
An overview of the mosque, squeezed among the shophouses.
Masjid Jamae (Chulia) is the name of the mosque.
For a more detailed history of the mosque, feel free to read it on the plaque.
A glimpse of what is inside the mosque, cool, got vending machine some more what.
An overview of the mosque, squeezed among the shophouses.
SINGAPORE | Multi-Culture in Chinatown
What I found quite interesting in Chinatown, was the multi cultural diversity there within, multi belief and faith.
There I saw one Temple and also a Mosque.
Pagoda Street is one of the alley in Chinatown.
The temple was still under renovation, so just manage to get a peek of what is inside.
There was a wedding ceremony held at that time, and these young women have prepared themselves with their colourful traditional dresses or also known as sarees.
Decorative flowers used as part of their belief.
Not only there were multi culture, but the product sold in Chinatown are also diversified.
There I saw one Temple and also a Mosque.
Pagoda Street is one of the alley in Chinatown.
The temple was still under renovation, so just manage to get a peek of what is inside.
There was a wedding ceremony held at that time, and these young women have prepared themselves with their colourful traditional dresses or also known as sarees.
Decorative flowers used as part of their belief.
Not only there were multi culture, but the product sold in Chinatown are also diversified.
SINGAPORE | Chinatown Heritage Centre
Still walking along the area.
This way to the Heritage Centre.
But first, have to pass thru this passage.
Some old ship's instrumentation for sale.
And some seller trying to market their products.
And here you are, the Chinatown Heritage Centre.
This way to the Heritage Centre.
But first, have to pass thru this passage.
Some old ship's instrumentation for sale.
And some seller trying to market their products.
And here you are, the Chinatown Heritage Centre.
SINGAPORE | Chinatown Walkabout
During a recent trip to Singapore earlier this month, manage to mingle amongst the crowd.
The place was flooded with people, walking around, doing their own stuff, or even just sitting along, feasting their eyes with people watching.
Chinatown could be found in almost every major cities around the globe, usually marked with it's traditional huge red gate.
In Singapore, the Chinatown, can't be missed by it's many bright red lanterns.
One of the many entrances to the main street.
A typical scene in Chinatowns.
Taking his own sweet time.
A mobile vendor moving his cart to a different place.
Another view of the packed street.
*All images taken with the Canon G10
The place was flooded with people, walking around, doing their own stuff, or even just sitting along, feasting their eyes with people watching.
Chinatown could be found in almost every major cities around the globe, usually marked with it's traditional huge red gate.
In Singapore, the Chinatown, can't be missed by it's many bright red lanterns.
One of the many entrances to the main street.
A typical scene in Chinatowns.
Taking his own sweet time.
A mobile vendor moving his cart to a different place.
Another view of the packed street.
*All images taken with the Canon G10
SINGAPORE | Kampong Glam - Part IV
The last part of the current series.
Bussorah Pedestrian Mall, view from the mosque.
A family passing by one of the shops. There are many textile shops within the vicinity, if you are looking for any particular textile, feel free to browse around.
Slim yet headless models, displaying the textile on sale.
Close-up of some of the items on sale, and these are head gears, worn by men.
And this is a unique historical sculpture, made on display to show the cost of the goods on sale, errrm, nope, not really, this is just some random corrugated cardboard that I found, and just capture it for my photo collection.
Bussorah Pedestrian Mall, view from the mosque.
A family passing by one of the shops. There are many textile shops within the vicinity, if you are looking for any particular textile, feel free to browse around.
Slim yet headless models, displaying the textile on sale.
Close-up of some of the items on sale, and these are head gears, worn by men.
And this is a unique historical sculpture, made on display to show the cost of the goods on sale, errrm, nope, not really, this is just some random corrugated cardboard that I found, and just capture it for my photo collection.
SINGAPORE | Kampong Glam Walkabout
The journey continues.
A kite dangling on the under the window ledge.
Even 7-Eleven have a local feel to it.
Walking along the street of yesteryear.
Singapore Souvnier (.sic) on sale, 1 for SGD4, 3 for SGD10.
The shophouses in colours!
A kite dangling on the under the window ledge.
Even 7-Eleven have a local feel to it.
Walking along the street of yesteryear.
Singapore Souvnier (.sic) on sale, 1 for SGD4, 3 for SGD10.
The shophouses in colours!
SINGAPORE | Jalan-jalan in Kampong Glam
It has been awhile since I have posted a proper decent post.
I used to post daily, but with only one photo per post, some like it as it is updated daily, but some say why there is only one photo, hence I posted several photos every other day, yet some still say that the photos are still too little.
Oh well, now I will just post whenever I feel like it.
During a previous visit to Arab Street of Kampong Glam, due to some technical problem I did not manage to get to capture the central plaza.
Kampong Glam might not be considered to be a glamourous place in Singapore, but for those who wanted to try something different, this is it.
According to Wikipedia, the area's name is derived from two Malay words, Kampong, meaning "village" or "settlement", and Glam (or Gelam) referring to a variety of eucalyptus (Melaleuca leucadendra) which grew in the area.
Its bark was used by boat builders in the village to caulk boats while its leaves provided cajuput oil (from Malay: minyak kayu puteh, or white wood) which could be used to treat muscular aches and pains, as well as respiratory problems
Bussorah Pedestrian Mall at Kampong Glam, and at the background is the Masjid Sultan (Sultan Mosque).
MAG, Malay Art Gallery, the facade of the building are mainly like this, like those in the black and white movie.
People flocking to buy the goods on sale.
A lone bicycle, just like the classic old movie.
Some row of shop houses.
I used to post daily, but with only one photo per post, some like it as it is updated daily, but some say why there is only one photo, hence I posted several photos every other day, yet some still say that the photos are still too little.
Oh well, now I will just post whenever I feel like it.
During a previous visit to Arab Street of Kampong Glam, due to some technical problem I did not manage to get to capture the central plaza.
Kampong Glam might not be considered to be a glamourous place in Singapore, but for those who wanted to try something different, this is it.
According to Wikipedia, the area's name is derived from two Malay words, Kampong, meaning "village" or "settlement", and Glam (or Gelam) referring to a variety of eucalyptus (Melaleuca leucadendra) which grew in the area.
Its bark was used by boat builders in the village to caulk boats while its leaves provided cajuput oil (from Malay: minyak kayu puteh, or white wood) which could be used to treat muscular aches and pains, as well as respiratory problems
Bussorah Pedestrian Mall at Kampong Glam, and at the background is the Masjid Sultan (Sultan Mosque).
MAG, Malay Art Gallery, the facade of the building are mainly like this, like those in the black and white movie.
People flocking to buy the goods on sale.
A lone bicycle, just like the classic old movie.
Some row of shop houses.
BRISBANE | Off to the Sunday Market
It has been awhile since I have updated this site with a proper post.
Today is Sunday, so what else better to do than going off to the Sunday Market.
It was such a perfect day, with the sky so blue, and clean fresh air.
And off we go via the City Cat or in other word, the public transportation.
Arriving at the scene, expecting a busy crowded market like those in the local scene, but I was wrong, the area is located at those modern architectural advances.
I thought I was at the wrong place, so I had to use this telescope to make sure I was at the right one, and boy, you would be surprised what you can see thru this machine. ;)
So this is it, the Market, if you are interested to sell off some stuff, feel free to inquire within.
Whilst traveling, I do enjoy the scene i.e. pause viewing the area thru the viewfinder, and "breath the fresh air", thus I did not captured many photos from this market.
But what did impressed me was that, the variety of item that are being put on sale, going from one booth to another, you will find different products, from locally hand made child's toy, to herbal products, to local handicraft from clothes handbag, local t-shirts, local ornaments, foodstuffs, musical performance and many more.
But it seems that this much love market, are soon to be changed.
Today is Sunday, so what else better to do than going off to the Sunday Market.
It was such a perfect day, with the sky so blue, and clean fresh air.
And off we go via the City Cat or in other word, the public transportation.
Arriving at the scene, expecting a busy crowded market like those in the local scene, but I was wrong, the area is located at those modern architectural advances.
I thought I was at the wrong place, so I had to use this telescope to make sure I was at the right one, and boy, you would be surprised what you can see thru this machine. ;)
So this is it, the Market, if you are interested to sell off some stuff, feel free to inquire within.
Whilst traveling, I do enjoy the scene i.e. pause viewing the area thru the viewfinder, and "breath the fresh air", thus I did not captured many photos from this market.
But what did impressed me was that, the variety of item that are being put on sale, going from one booth to another, you will find different products, from locally hand made child's toy, to herbal products, to local handicraft from clothes handbag, local t-shirts, local ornaments, foodstuffs, musical performance and many more.
But it seems that this much love market, are soon to be changed.
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