The Singapore River is one of the most picturesque locations in Singapore and on this evening I walked from Clarke Quay past the Fullerton Hotel to the F1 grandstands then over to Bugis Junction. It must have been a distance of 7 or 8 kilometers although on this evening, with the weather being mild, the distance was not that difficult. The entire length of the river and beyond has been transformed and is one of the best people watching areas of Singapore.
Photos taken with Nikon D700 and 24-70mm f/2.8 zoom lens, ISO 1600, RAW, no post processing.
Walking to the restaurants
On the Kowloon side of Hong Kong is Lei Yue Mun, a small fishing village that is home to many seafood restaurants. One never gets the impression that one is in Hong Kong when visiting Lei Yue Mun for it has kept its small village ambiance within the urban environment that surrounds it. And its not very far from Central on Hong Kong Island or Nathan Road on the Kowloon. We’re talking less than 20 minutes by taxi.
Variety of live seafood
And the sheer variety of “live” seafood is unmatched. As you walk through Lei Yue Mun, you will pass numerous tanks of seafood. You pick what you want to eat. It’s carried to one of the restaurants. You will then be asked how you want it cooked. Simple as that. No sweat.
Typical selection
The biggest problem is, “what to eat?” as the selection is huge. So the best solution is to bring plenty of friends. And your appetite.
And by the way, the view from Lei Yue Mun can be breathtaking.
One or two?
Lone fisherman
Yup. More fish.
View at night
I love looking at the doubledecker trams on Hennessey Road in the Causeway Bay area on Hong Kong Island. They have been supplemented by doubledecker buses but my interest is still in the antique look of the old trams in various colors and decor. In all the commotion, its easy to miss them. Check them out when you have the time.
Photos taken with Nikon D700 and 24-70mm f/2.8 zoom lens.
The Causeway Bay area of Hong Kong is one of my favorite areas to roam, especially at night. It’s a youthful area so there’s a certain amount of energy and buzz that makes it an interesting area to photograph. And when you factor in neon signs and lots of people, well, it gives you a lot to shoot.
Last night, there was the threat of a typhoon and of course, accompanying the typhoon is usually rain. Rain is great for enhancing photos, whether by naturally saturating colors or delivering greater doses of reflection.
On this night, I walked from Causeway Bay to the adjacent Wanchai and then back.
Photos taken with Nikon D700 and Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 zoom lens. Photos shot in RAW with little or no post-processing.
I was walking down Hennessey Road in Causeway Bay last night with a friend and as I was taking photos, she spotted the infamous “BNE”. Of course Bangkok is awash with these stickers and graffiti. In my travels to other cities, I’ve never spotted these three letters. Interestingly, we only saw this one sticker. No others.
Photo taken with Nikon D700 and 24-70mm f/2.8 zoom lens.
Almost missed
Dancers at Angkor Wat
One of the highlights of my latest trip to Angkor Wat is the opportunity to capture people going about their daily routines. This could include dancers working at night at Angkor Wat or monks in a tourist mode visiting during the day. Irrespective of their activities, they were all at ease before a camera, making it much easier to slip into a photographer and start shooting.
Photos taken with a Leica M8 and Summicron 35mm f/2 lens and Leica C-Lux 2.
Guard at Bayon. With carved female "Apsara" figure below.
Three monks sightseeing
Along the river near Siem Reap
Boys wondering who we are
A few Sundays ago, I was walking around Old Bern, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, when I heard a rhythmic choral song being sung in a language I was not familiar with. I walked towards the music and found myself joining a small crowd, mainly churchgoers, who had congregated outside the doors of the Franzkirche, a French-speaking church that was built in the late 1200’s. I was mesmerized by the hypnotic singing in rhythm with the swaying movement of the choirmembers. Before I knew it, they finished and then left. Never did get any information about this group other than they were from Africa.
Photos taken with Nikon D700 and 80-200mm f/2.8 zoom lens.
I was surprised to find that the Zurich International Airport’s main terminal is very modern in design and feel. From its vaulted ceiling to its use of cantilevered trusses and two story plus windows, the design of the interior of the understated terminal is both functional and comfortable. It does make for a relaxed place to while away the time while waiting for your flight.
Shopping is ok although the number of stores won’t rival some of the Asian airports like Singapore or Bangkok. Nevertheless, there are enough to keep your attention for a time.
As an added benefit, the airport train station is a short 15 minute walk away, making it easy to travel to anywhere in Switzerland.
Photos taken with Nikon D700 and Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8 zoom lens.
Window and walker
I find the Sannomiya Train Station and its environs very interesting for photography. From photos of the station and its trains to various entertainment venues and other attractions in the area, it makes for a variety of subjects worthy of a photo or two. As you know if you follow my blog, I like taking photos of trains.
In these particular shots, I liked the contrast between the burgundy exterior of the trains to the calm green of the interior upholstery.
The photos were taken with a Nikon D700 and 14-24mm f/2.8 zoom lens.
Lat month I spent a few days in Kobe, Japan. Kobe has recovered from the disastrous 1995 earthquake and in fact the quake area has been rebuilt. Kobe does not have the dynamism of Tokyo or nearby Osaka but is interesting in its own right. There is a certain intimacy that is endearing.
Photos taken with D700 and either the 14-24mm f/2.8 zoom lens or the 80-200mm f/2.8 lens.
