It is difficult not to overstate the impact that mobile devices have on photography in general. Gone are the days when the casual tourist would whip out a compact camera for the usual holiday snaps. It its place, our phones have become the “de facto” camera for just about anything on the go, and conventional …
I am pleased to announce the launching of a new series of short-form documentary pieces: Picture Stories. I am deeply passionate about my travels and experiences abroad, so I make it my focus (no pun intended) to capture from these lands, far and near, pictures of treasured memories and moments long gone. The centrepiece of …
Bird in Cordoba The Great Mosque of Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain2020 The Story Behind This was taken during my visit to the Great Mosque of Cordoba in 2020. The Mosque-Cathedral (as it is also known) is a site of immense historical significance and had seen its glory days during the height of the Moorish conquest after …
From providing an avenue for self-expression to promoting mindfulness and fostering emotional well-being, the act of capturing images can be a powerful tool for healing and personal growth. Photography as a creative endeavor is often celebrated for its ability to capture and freeze precious moments in time. Beyond its artistic and creative aspects, what is …
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In an age dominated by smartphones and digital imaging, it has become easier than ever to capture precious moments. With this convenience, oftentimes the countless photos that we snap are consigned to the virtual abyss of our devices and cloud storage, and are unlikely to be seen again. It must be noted however, that there …
I made a return trip to Kuching just recently to once again savour the freshness of the air, and to soak up the quiet ambiance of my beloved hometown Kuching. Kuching has changed a lot during my time in the Little Red Dot, and there were opportunities aplenty for taking great pictures. In this change, …
Cover Photo Credits: Umar Mukhtar. Kuala Lumpur, more affectionately known as “KL”, is an urban potpourri of old and new, with a sprinkle of colonial landmarks and towers of glass and steel. Below are some pictures taken from in and around KL during my walk-around with a dear friend. A combination of Lightroom CC and …
Disclaimer: With great power comes great responsibility –improper use of rsync and robocopy may result in irreversible data-loss. If working on your OS X terminal or Windows command prompt takes you too far out of your comfort zone, then you may be better off with a tried and tested off-the-shelf solution. Face it – there …
I decided to take some nice picture of Kuching, and spent the evening scouting around for a nice vantage point that overlooks the Sarawak River, and older parts of Kuching city. In my previous posting, I mentioned that the iPhone has come to be regarded as a ‘serious photographic tool’. By ‘serious’, I didn’t imply …
iPhoneography is an art of creating photos with an Apple iPhone. –Wikipedia The iPhone needs no introduction as a very capable photographic tool. I, for one, find it a relief to carry around, compared to my D7000, which to me feels like I’m hauling around half a tonne of bricks. Now, don’t get me wrong. …