People

A young shop keeper at Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia

A young shop keeper at Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia
He was mainly selling items required for worshipping like incense sticks, flowers etc.

A young shop keeper at Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia
People

Indonesian migrant workers queuing up to send monies back home during their weekend day out, at Tanjong Katong Complex, PayaLebar, Singapore

Indonesian migrant workers queuing up to send monies back home during their weekend day out, at Tanjong Katong Complex, PayaLebar, Singapore
It must be an important day for them as well to their family back home.

Indonesian migrant workers queuing up to send monies back home during their weekend day out, at Tanjong Katong Complex, PayaLebar, Singapore
People

A fortune teller studying a pack of cards while counseling his client at his street side shop, Bugis, Singapore

A fortune teller studying a pack of cards while counseling his client at his street side shop, Bugis, Singapore
I thought he might be reading tarot cards but he was using playing cards.

A fortune teller studying a pack of cards while counseling his client at his street side shop, Bugis, Singapore
People

A woman reading a daily while others resting, at a HDB hawker centre, Rochar Canal Road, Singapore

A woman reading a daily while others resting, at a HDB hawker centre, Rochar Canal Road, Singapore
A woman reading a daily while others resting, at a HDB hawker centre, Rochar Canal Road, Singapore
People

Construction workers erecting a ceremonial tent, at Bugis, Singapore

Construction workers erecting a ceremonial tent, at Bugis, Singapore
Construction workers erecting a ceremonial tent, at Bugis, Singapore
People

A musician playing the traditional string instrument, Sapeh, for a cultural show at Kampung Budaya Sarawak, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

A musician playing the traditional string instrument, Sapeh, for a cultural show at Kampung Budaya Sarawak, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
The Sapeh looked like a mix between a Guitar and Veena. The stage lighting was strong and I liked the monochrome rendition.

A musician playing the traditional string instrument, Sapeh, for a cultural show at Kampung Budaya Sarawak, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Landscape

The new Sarawak Legislative Assembly Building at the banks of Sarawak River, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

I shot this view from the roof of nearby Fort Margherita.

The new Sarawak Legislative Assembly Building at the banks of Sarawak River, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
People

Two young women practicing their Kayaking skills at Sarawak River, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

Two young women practicing their Kayaking skills at Sarawak River, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Our boatman was telling them to go back early as the waters before the sunset as the waters have many crocodiles.

Two young women practicing their Kayaking skills at Sarawak River, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
People

A young woman drawing a Rangoli in front of a bar before it opens in the evening, at Madras Street, Singapore.

A young woman drawing a Rangoli in front of a bar before it opens in the evening, at Madras Street, Singapore.
It was a bar with karoke and they do rangoli at the front doors.

A young woman drawing a Rangoli in front of a bar before it opens in the evening, at Madras Street, Singapore.
People

A woman street vendor selling Jasmine flowers and Rangoli powder at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A woman street vendor selling Jasmine flowers and Rangoli powder at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
She is making Jasmine garlands.

A woman street vendor selling Jasmine flowers and Rangoli powder at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
People

A young woman at a shopping street, Bugis, Singapore

A young woman at a shopping street, Bugis, Singapore
The T-Shirt label caught my eye.

A young woman at a shopping street, Bugis, Singapore
People

A Tarot Reader coulseling a client in her makeshift shop at Armenian Street, Singapore

A Tarot Reader coulseling a client in her makeshift shop at Armenian Street, Singapore
This was part of the ongoing Singapore Night Festival.

A Tarot Reader coulseling a client in her makeshift shop at Armenian Street, Singapore
People

A craftsman making clay dolls (Golu Pommai) at a street exhibition, Little India, Singapore

A craftsman making clay dolls (Golu Pommai) at a street exhibition, Little India, Singapore
These clay dolls usually will be placed in Golu (Tiered Display) during the Navarathri (Nine Nights) festival.

A craftsman making clay dolls (Golu Pommai) at a street exhibition, Little India, Singapore
People

People are burning joss papers to celebrate the Hungry Ghost Festival. Jalan Besar, Singapore

People are burning joss papers to celebrate the Hungry Ghost Festival. Jalan Besar, Singapore

People are burning joss papers to celebrate the Hungry Ghost Festival. Jalan Besar, Singap
Animal Wildlife

An alpha male orangutan, named Anaku feasting on coconuts, bananas, and sweet potatoes at the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

An alpha male orangutan, named Anaku feasting on coconuts, bananas, and sweet potatoes at the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
He has strong hands to break open the coconuts and enjoyed the feed times at the semi-wild centre.

An alpha male orangutan, named Anaku feasting on coconuts, bananas, and sweet potatoes at the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Animal Wildlife

A water buffalo grazing in the land, at elephant nature park, Chiang Mai, Thailand

A water buffalo grazing in the land, at elephant nature park, Chiang Mai, Thailand
They are very gentle even though big sized and with long horns.

A water buffalo grazing in the land, at elephant nature park, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Landscape · People

A cyclist outside a public housing estate, Paya Lebar, Singapore

A cyclist outside a public housing estate, Paya Lebar, Singapore
A cyclist outside a public housing estate, Paya Lebar, Singapore
People

Women waiting at a taxi stand, Jalan Khoo Hun Yeang, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

Women waiting at a taxi stand, Jalan Khoo Hun Yeang, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
The taxi driver at the stand seemed to resting while allowing all his doors open for the ventilation. Very Slow.

Women waiting at a taxi stand, Jalan Khoo Hun Yeang, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
People

Shoppers resting at an unused merry-go-round inside a shopping mall, City Plaza, Singapore

Shoppers resting at an unused merry-go-round inside a shopping mall, City Plaza, Singapore
It was quite tall to be placed inside the shopping mall, almost hitting the ceiling, and I liked the look of the horses.

Shoppers resting at an unused merry-go-round inside a shopping mall, City Plaza, Singapore
Landscape

The Golden Temple Complex, also called Harmandir Sahib gurdwara at Amritsar, Punjab, India

The Golden Temple Complex, also called Harmandir Sahib at Amritsar, Punjab, India
It was beautiful blue sky and the gurdwara (temple) was glistening in the Sun, at the middle of the holy pool (sarovar). As like any gurdwara, they welcome everyone here without asking about one’s identity.

The Golden Temple Complex, also called Harmandir Sahib at Amritsar, Punjab, India
Landscape · People

Fishermen set to deep waters of the river Ganges in their fishing boat, Varanashi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Fishermen set to deep waters of the river Ganges in their fishing boat, Varanashi, Uttar Pradesh,  India
The evening Sun turns everything glowing in its sight.

Fishermen set to deep waters of the river Ganges in their fishing boat, Varanashi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Landscape

Phnom Kulen, a sacred mountain range from where the stones for Angkor Wat temples taken from, at Siem Reap, Cambodia

These mountains have the sandstones from which the Cambodian temples like Angkor Wat were constructed. I am drawn to this mountain top which gives a beautiful view.

Phnom Kulen, a sacred mountain range from where the stones for Angkor Wat temples taken from, at Siem Reap, Cambodia
People

Dancers performing a cultural dance in traditional costume at Kampung Budaya Sarawak, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

Dancers performing a cultural dance in traditional costume at Kampung Budaya Sarawak, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Colors were striking and vibrant – and their dance mostly follows hornbill movements.

Dancers performing a cultural dance in traditional costume at Kampung Budaya Sarawak, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Animal Wildlife

A female orangutan, named Selina at the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

A female orangutan, named Selina at the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
It’s amazing to see how much they evolved compared to other primates.

A female orangutan, named Selina at the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia