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URBAN GRAPHICS

 

I had an unfair advantage compared to many others in seeing anything geometrical and graphical. It was due to my education at Technical Institute, KL way back in 1969 when I was in Form Four. At the young age of  17 years old, I already learnt geometrical drawing. Later, I did more technical drawing when I did civil and structural engineering at Sheffield University, England (1973-76). As they say, the rest is history.

Fast forward to the present, when I do Photowalk in the city, immediately I could recognise shapes and patterns. It helps me a lot in seeing what to photograph and how to compose. Urban Photography is not like mere technical drawing because  I have to engage with the other dimensions like light and moment.

Herewith, I am sharing photos to highlight the subject matter.












Our Photowalk on 10/4/2021



Bus Station Pasar Seni, KL




MRT Train and Tracks



Scaffolding at Construction Site



KL Urban Transport Ecosystem




Food Kiosks at IOI City Mall





Xpress Bookshop at Tamarind Square, Cyberjaya



Tanah Merah Goldsmith




Bandar Baru Bangi

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