Mikoyan Brothers Museum, Sanahin, Northern Armenia MiG 21 at the Mikoyan Brothers Museum at Sanahin in Armenia. The much feared MiG fighters were the brainchild of the Mikoyans who hailed from this humble and beautiful town of Sanahin, a town also known for its ancient monasteries. This picture was taken with my iPhone 12 Pro; …
Sunset at Batumi Beach, Adjara Region, Georgia My friend and I, we had a wonderful evening walk at Batumi Beach by the Black Sea, watching the sun dipping towards the horizon. I shot this in raw on my iPhone 12 Pro, and processed the image in Lightroom on my phone. Stumbling into this piece of …
Does A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) really spell the end for us photographers? I do concur somewhat with Roman Fox who wrote an article back in 2023, explaining in some terms that nothing can quite beat the “realness” of photography – holding a real camera, being out there and interacting with real people. In my view, there is no …
In just a few weeks, I will be setting off for my next photo adventure, in some faraway lands known for its picturesque valleys and wonderful wine. A mouth-watering assortment of dumplings. Source – AI-generated imagery. Stay tuned for updates! Disclosure: All images used in this post were created with generative A.I..
The heat is upon us – and it’s unforgiving as much as it is relentless. Some schools in the region had even been forced to close, given the dangerously high temperatures that have engulfed some metropolitan areas in the Southeast Asian region. Sweltering Heat in Southeast Asia – Image Generated with Microsoft Copilot Designer. Describing the …
Just recently, I had written a piece about my walk around at the Chinese New Year Bazaar at Singapore Chinatown. Every year, the streets of Chinatown bursts into a lively spectacle, and attracts throngs of locals and tourists alike. The Chinese New Year holidays are usually (for me at least) a brief respite from the daily …
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The past couple of weeks had seen a flurry of activities at Singapore Chinatown as families prepared to celebrate the coming of the Year of the Dragon. I usually avoid crowds, but simply couldn’t pass up the once-in-a-year opportunity to photograph and document the festivities at the Chinatown Lunar New Year Bazaar and surrounding streets. To keep things simple, …
Hooker Valley Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, South Island, New Zealand2023 The Story Behind Hooker Valley is accessible via the Hooker Valley Track, which is one of the most popular and scenic walking tracks in New Zealand. It is a mostly flat track that offers beautiful views of the surrounding Southern Alps. The track …
I had the privilege to visit South Island, New Zealand in November and December 2023. A land of immense beauty, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to capture as best as I could the incredible landscapes of this wonderful country. https://youtu.be/B6lYWXmEqLY As mentioned in a previous article, the plan was to cover a number of towns in …
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Art Gallery Building, Christchurch, New Zealand During my visit to Christchurch in December 2023, we stayed at an apartment just a short walk from the Christchurch Art Gallery. Seen in front of the gallery building is Chapman’s Homer, by Michael Parekowhai. The art installation consists of a bronze bull atop a grand piano. This picture was …