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B&W: OVER-EXPOSED?

 

ART OF SEEING #20

 

Mindful Photography

Yesterday I rode my bicycle alone to capture the trees lining the lakeside of Putrajaya Wetlands. While looking up to ponder the beauty of tree trunk configurations, I also look down at the dark brown fallen leaves. This reminds me of the cycle of life and my own mortality. I walked by the water edge and saw my body reflection. I was wondering about the aquatic life inside the lake. Are there any ikan sepila and sekarin fighting fish I used to catch when I was a kid in my kampung? My train of thoughts was disrupted by the pleasant sound of birds chirping on the trees. Being with nature is always a beautiful experience. Thank You, Ya Allah...

SEPIA PHOTOS

  My photos are either in colours or black&white. When I saw a fellow photographer shared his street photos, I started to see its own beauty in a nostalgic way. Here are a few photos that I converted into sepia mood. My choice of photos refletced the nature of each photo chosen.

SCOTT KELBY PHOTOWALK 2022

  Briefing before the Photowalk I have been attending Scott Kelby since 2015. It was led by Raja Indera Putra.He never fails to meet my expectation as a group photowalk leader. Keep it up, Ripi! In the photo above, he was giving a briefing of the walk, explained the route and gave some guidance. Every photo I shared has my own reason. You can read at the caption below the photo. Colours attacted me to stop and got my friend to take photo of me. Many facades of commercial buildings are painted with great design and colours. These vibrant colours attract customers. The route chosen is a familar ground for most of us who loves to do street photography. Why did I join the photowalk which I could have done alone at my own time? It is the companionship of like minded people to walk together and as well as having great conversations while walking or eating at pitstops and restaurant where we eat and drink together. At the same time, I am gathering photos and experience of photowalk becaus...

Yellow Bicycles-Came and Gone