People

A Tibetan woman offering prayers in front of a water tank outside the Jokhang Temple at Barkhor Square, Lhasa, Tibet

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
People

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

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

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
People

A young man selling bags of sugar candies, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

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
People

An Ironing man at work in his mobile cart by the street side, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

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
People

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

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
People

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

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

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
People

A young man selling pearl millet (bajra) porridge and buttermilk in clay pots in his mobile cart, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

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
People

A senior citizen reading through the daily newspaper by the street side, Chinatown, Singapore

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

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
People

A woman fortune teller counselling her client, Bencoolen Street, Bugis, Singapore

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
People

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

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
People

A delivery worker riding his tricycle with cartons of soft drink bottles, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.

A delivery worker riding his tricycle with cartons of soft drink bottles, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
A delivery worker riding his tricycle with cartons of soft drink bottles, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
People · Still Life

Statues of Chinese Deities waiting to be picked for transport by movers, Jln Besar, Singapore

Statues of Chinese Deities waiting to be picked for transport by movers, Jln Besar, Singapore
These deities are for longevity (health) and fortune and they are moving.

Statues of Chinese Deities waiting to be picked for transport by movers, Jln Besar, Singapore
People

A young man rehearsing his harmonium instrument near their tent by the Railway station, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

A young man rehearsing his harmonium instrument near their tent by the Railway station, Virudhunagar,  Tamil Nadu, India
He’s part of a nomadic group and maybe rehearsing for busking or a street performance.

A young man rehearsing his harmonium instrument near their tent by the Railway station, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
People

A woman vendor selling mobile phone cards, Kitchener Road, Singapore

A woman vendor selling mobile phone cards, Kitchener Road, Singapore
It’s always good to capture smiling faces candidly.

A woman vendor selling mobile phone cards, Kitchener Road, Singapore