Author: Maria Vincent Robinson

Photographer Of Life and moments
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A Javvu Mittai (Jaggery Candy) seller blowing his small horn to get attention, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

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A Javvu Mittai (Jaggery Candy) seller blowing his small horn to get attention, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Javvu Mittai is traditionally so popular where the seller can use the elastic nature of the candy and would make various shapes like wrist-watch and neck chains, etc.

A Javvu Mittai (Jaggery Candy) seller blowing his small horn to get attention, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Two men carrying the clay mascots heralding the procession following from a temple behind, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Two men carrying the clay mascots heralding the procession following from a temple behind.
Good to see such a traditional practice still followed.

Two men carrying the clay mascots heralding the procession following from a temple behind, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India.
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A sugar cane juice seller is crushing the sugar canes in his machine, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

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A sugar cane juice seller is crushing the sugar canes in his machine, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
A sugar cane juice seller is crushing the sugar canes in his machine, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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A woman offering joss sticks and candles while praying for ancestors by the road side, Bugis, Singapore

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A woman offering joss sticks and candles while praying for ancestors by the road side, Bugis, Singapore
A woman offering joss sticks and candles while praying for ancestors by the road side, Bugis, Singapore
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A Tibetan woman offering prayers in front of a water tank outside the Jokhang Temple at Barkhor Square, Lhasa, Tibet

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A Tibetan woman offering prayers in front of a water tank outside the Jokhang Temple at Barkhor Square, Lhasa, Tibet
It’s a historic temple and this water tank must have hold some sacred water, it seems.

A Tibetan woman offering prayers in front of a water tank outside the Jokhang Temple at Barkhor Square, Lhasa, Tibet
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A woman pouring warm fragrant water over a baby buddha statue as part of the “Bathing of the Buddha” ritual on the Vesak Day celebrations at Bugis, Singapore

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A woman pouring warm fragrant water over a baby buddha statue as part of the "Bathing of the Buddha" ritual on the Vesak Day celebrations at Bugis, Singapore
Interestingly such ritual is common in Hinduism. Vesak Day is also known as Buddha Purnima, a full moon day that marks birth, enlightenment and also death (Final Nirvana) of the Gautama Buddha. Also interesting to see a baby Buddha statue. Both Buddhists and non-Buddhists were performing this ritual.

A woman pouring warm fragrant water over a baby buddha statue as part of the “Bathing of the Buddha” ritual on the Vesak Day celebrations at Bugis, Singapore
Animal Wildlife

A Striated Heron bird looking for fish in a small pond at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore

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A Striated Heron bird looking for fish in a small pond at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore
Smallest in Heron family I guess.

A Striated Heron bird looking for fish in a small pond at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore
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A young man selling bags of sugar candies, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

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A young man selling bags of sugar candies, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
They always carry a bell to draw kids’ attention and to invite them.

A young man selling bags of sugar candies, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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An Ironing man at work in his mobile cart by the street side, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

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An Ironing man at work in his mobile cart by the street side, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
He was very gentle at work for his large eyes and big moustache. I liked to render in BW as well but the wall color is so appealing.

An Ironing man at work in his mobile cart by the street side, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
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A shopkeeper assembled joss papers and other things to celebrate the Hungry Ghost Festival in front of his Pub, at Golden Mile Complex, Beach Road, Singapore

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A shopkeeper assembled joss papers and other things to celebrate the Hungry Ghost Festival in front of his Pub, at Golden Mile Complex, Beach Road, Singapore
I find the backdrop for the worshipping materials interesting.

A shopkeeper assembled joss papers and other things to celebrate the Hungry Ghost Festival in front of his Pub, at Golden Mile Complex, Beach Road, Singapore
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Women shopkeepers applying Mehndi (Henna), at Hari Raya (Ramadan) Bazaar stall, Geylang Serai, Singapore

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Women shopkeepers applying Mehndi (Henna), at Hari Raya (Ramadan) Bazaar stall, Geylang Serai, Singapore
Festival Bazaar stalls are back this year.

Women shopkeepers applying Mehndi (Henna), at Hari Raya (Ramadan) Bazaar stall, Geylang Serai, Singapore
Landscape · Still Life

A damaged clay statue of a warrior deity on horse being propped up with stick and ropes, Samanamalai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

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A damaged clay statue of a warrior deity on horse being propped up with stick and ropes, Samanamalai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Good to see It’s standing up to the tides of time and retaining it’s colors.

A damaged clay statue of a warrior deity on horse being propped up with stick and ropes, Samanamalai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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A young man selling pearl millet (bajra) porridge and buttermilk in clay pots in his mobile cart, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

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A young man selling pearl millet (bajra) porridge and buttermilk in clay pots in his mobile cart, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
They will bring cooler relief in the summer.

A young man selling pearl millet (bajra) porridge and buttermilk in clay pots in his mobile cart, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
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A senior citizen reading through the daily newspaper by the street side, Chinatown, Singapore

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A senior citizen reading through the daily newspaper by the street side, Chinatown, Singapore
It’s always great to see people reading the printed newspapers.

A senior citizen reading through the daily newspaper by the street side, Chinatown, Singapore
People · Still Life

A statue of woman fetching water situated at a roadside restaurant, Serangoon Road, Singapore

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A statue of woman fetching water situated at a roadside restaurant, Serangoon Road, Singapore
A statue of woman fetching water situated at a roadside restaurant, Serangoon Road, Singapore
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A woman fortune teller counselling her client, Bencoolen Street, Bugis, Singapore

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A woman fortune teller counselling her client, Bencoolen Street, Bugis, Singapore
QR code for the contact tracing is placed together with the idol of her deity.

A woman fortune teller counselling her client, Bencoolen Street, Bugis, Singapore
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A woman with a big nose stud, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

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A woman with a big nose stud, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
She asked if I can photograph her which I happily obliged.

A woman with a big nose stud, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India