Animal Wildlife · People

A temple elephant and mahout taking rest at the base of the Thayumanaswami Temple, Rockfort, Trichy, India.

A temple elephant and mahout taking rest at the base of the Thayumanaswami Temple, Rockfort, Trichy, India.
A temple elephant and mahout taking rest at the base of the Thayumanaswami Temple, Rockfort, Trichy, India.
People

A woman taking photoshoot in traditional attire at the Southern Gate of Angkor Thom or Tonle Om Gate at Siem Reap, Cambodia

A woman taking photoshoot in traditional attire at the Southern Gate of Angkor Thom, or Tonle Om Gate, at Siem Reap, Cambodia
A woman taking photoshoot in traditional attire at the Southern Gate of Angkor Thom, or Tonle Om Gate, at Siem Reap, Cambodia
Animal Wildlife

Chesnut-and-Black Weaver is stringing up a knot to build its nest at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore

Chesnut-and-Black Weaver is  stringing up a knot to build its nest at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore
So lovely to see him in action, so swift and flexible in rolling around to make the knots.

Chesnut-and-Black Weaver is stringing up a knot to build its nest at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore
Animal Wildlife

Taveta Golden Weaver is beginning to weave a nest at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore

Taveta Golden Weaver is  beginiing to weave a nest at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore
They seem to be highly skilled in weaving intricate nests and they use their full body in twisting the twigs.

Taveta Golden Weaver is beginning to weave a nest at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore
People

At a Jewellary Kiosk outside the Geylang Serai market, Paya Lebar, Singapore

The mannequins were in audience at the market.

At a Jewellary Kiosk outside the Geylang Serai market, Paya Lebar, Singapore
People

Two worshippers dressing up the damaged statue of Goddess Lakshmi for worship at the Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Two worshippers dressing up the damaged statue of Goddess Lakshmi for worship at the Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
It was so great to see people worshipping at the historical places. The golden color of the silk cloth tells lot about Cambodian culture, I thought.

Two worshippers dressing up the damaged statue of Goddess Lakshmi for worship at the Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
People

Two elderly women priests outside the Preah Ang Thom Pagoda at Siem Reap, Cambodia

Two old women priests outside the Preah Ang Thom Pagoda at Siem Reap, Cambodia
Two elderly women priests outside the Preah Ang Thom Pagoda at Siem Reap, Cambodia
People

“Press the button to see your lucky 4D Toto number” display panel at a worship tent, Hougang, Singapore

Press the button to see your lucky 4D Toto number display panel at a worship tent, Hougang, Singapore
Not sure about the odds of that panel. I liked it in Black and White rendition.

Press the button to see your lucky 4D Toto number display panel at a worship tent, Hougang, Singapore
People

A shopkeeper in his shop selling plastic chairs and pots, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A shopkeeper in his shop selling plastic chairs and pots, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
It was a colorful display of pots.

A shopkeeper in his shop selling plastic chairs and pots, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
People

An Indian Classical dancer performing in a traditional Indian dance show for the Night Festival at Armenian Street, Singapore

An Indian Classical dancer performing in a traditional Indian dance show for the Night Festival at Armenian Street, Singapore
I liked how the light and shadows had come up and the dancer’s stance was so still in that moment too.

An Indian Classical dancer performing in a traditional Indian dance show for the Night Festival at Armenian Street, Singapore
People

Two musicians practicing at the resting area beside a pond at the park, Punggol Park, Singapore

Two musicians practicing at the resting area beside a pond at the park, Punggol Park, Singapore
It’s my favorite park in Singapore and it was wonderful to see people livening it up with their music.

Two musicians practicing at the resting area beside a pond at the park, Punggol Park, Singapore
People

A Puppeteer doing his show by the street side Chinatown, Singapore

A Puppeteer doing his show by the street side Chinatown, Singapore
He was tireless in entertaining the crowd during the Chinese New Year celebrations. Kids loving it.

A Puppeteer doing his show by the street side Chinatown, Singapore
People

A young boy carrying a mini Kavadi and in procession to temple, Orchard Road, Singapore

A young boy carrying a mini Kavadi and in procession to temple, Orchard Road, Singapore
The procession was towards Lord Muruga Temple marking Thaipusam festival.

A young boy carrying a mini Kavadi and in procession to temple, Orchard Road, SIngapore
People

A young couple having their photoshoot, Panglima Lane, Ipoh, Malaysia

A young couple having their photoshoot, Panglima Lane, Ipoh, Malaysia
Not sure if I distracted the bride’s attention but her look made the shot, I thought.

A young couple having their photoshoot, Panglima Lane, Ipoh, Malaysia
Flowers · People

A woman buying prosperity pussy willows for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations, Chinatown, Singapore

A woman buying prosperity pussy willows for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations, Chinatown, Singapore
These willows were so colorful. They were called pussy willows apparently because they resemble the paws of cats.


A woman buying prosperity pussy willows for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations, Chinatown, Singapore
People

A woman walking by a lifelike wall mural at Chinatown Complex, Singapore

A woman walking by a lifelike wall mural at Chinatown Complex, Singapore
Mural has certain 3D like effect.

A woman walking by a lifelike wall mural at Chinatown Complex, Singapore
People

A woman flower seller at her street side shop, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A woman flower seller at her street side shop, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Always a pleasure to capture smiles.

A woman flower seller at her street side shop, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
People

A shepherd woman resting by the road side, near the river Ganges, Varanashi, Uttar Pradesh, India

A shepherd woman resting by the road side, near the river Ganges, Varanashi, Uttar Pradesh,  India
A shepherd woman resting by the road side, near the river Ganges, Varanashi, Uttar Pradesh, India
People

A street vendor has a few snake specimen and pictures on display and promoting his medicine product, apparently made from snakes. Bencoolen Street, Singapore

A street vendor has a few snake specimen and pictures on display and promoting his medicine product, apparently made from snakes. Bencoolen Street, Singapore
A street vendor has a few snake specimen and pictures on display and promoting his medicine product, apparently made from snakes. Bencoolen Street, Singapore
People

A shopkeeper crafting copper yantras in a small corner at Puthu Mandapam, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A shopkeeper crafting copper yantras in a small corner at Puthu Mandapam, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Yantra is a diagram of certain deity etched usually in copper plates and worshipped.

A shopkeeper crafting copper yantras in a small corner at Puthu Mandapam, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India