Landscape

An old church ruined by the 1964 cyclone, Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu, India

An old church ruined by  the 1964 cyclone,  Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu, India
The building is very close to the Sea and the cyclone had left it in ruins but it still has a charm and beauty.

An old church ruined by the 1964 cyclone, Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu, India
People

A family with a child on the way back home after selling palm drink and fruits, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

A family on the way back home after selling palm drink and fruits, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
The child has the best seat in the cart, I reckon.

A family on the way back home after selling palm drink and fruits, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
Animal Wildlife

An adult green Iguana at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore

An adult green Iguana at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore
It was free ranging inside the park and does have a very thick skin.

An adult green Iguana at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore
People

A woman leading her cows to home on leash, back from the field, and also carrying forage crops, T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India

A woman leading her cows to home on leash, back from the field, and also carrying forage crops, T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India
She handled the cows with ease and she must have been walking a long distance.

A woman leading her cows to home on leash, back from the field, and also carrying forage crops, T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India
People · Still Life

A man on telephone conversation amidst the festive statues of elephants and cows, Hindoo Road, Little India, Singapore

A man on telephone conversation amidst the festive statues of elephants and cows, Hindoo Road, Little India, Singapore
He is likely an immigrant labor talking to his family members back home. These installations were done for the Deepavali festivities.

A man on telephone conversation amidst the festive statues of elephants and cows, Hindoo Road, Little India, Singapore
People · Still Life

Mannequins, men and a child at Geylang Serai market, Paya Lebar, Singapore

Mannequins, men and a child at Geylang Serai market, Paya Lebar, Singapore
A mere look of a child would make any scene or situation full of life, I reckon.

Mannequins, men and a child at Geylang Serai market, Paya Lebar, Singapore
People

Students in Sera Monastery engaged in a debate session, Lhasa, Tibet

Students in Sera Monastery engaged in a debate session, Lhasa, Tibet
They are very animated in their debates and it’s an interesting practice.

Students in Sera Monastery engaged in a debate session, Lhasa, Tibet
Landscape

Central courtyard of the Patan Royal Palace, Mul Chowk, at Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal

Central courtyard of the Patan Royal Palace, Mul Chowk, at Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal
This palace was built mostly with red bricks nearly 400 years ago in 1600s. Had withstood a few tests of time and earthquakes.

Central courtyard of the Patan Royal Palace, Mul Chowk, at Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal
People

An young boy offering flowers to Gods as he sets up his family’s evening food stall. Srivilliputhur, India

An young boy offering flowers to Gods as he sets up his family's evening food stall. Srivilliputhur, India
An young boy offering flowers to Gods as he sets up his family’s evening food stall. Srivilliputhur, India
People

A metalworker at work by his street side workshop, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A metalworker at work by his street side workshop, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Entire street would be full of such workshops and hardware shops. I am glad to catch his attention candidly.

A metalworker at work by his street side workshop, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
People

Students and staff are waiting for the city bus to home in the evening.Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

Students and staff are waiting for the city bus to home in the evening.
Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
Students and staff are waiting for the city bus to home in the evening.
People · Still Life

Lifelike mannequins on display by the road side, Jalan Besar, Singapore

Lifelike mannequins on display by the road side, Jalan Besar, Singapore
They were standing as if waiting for a taxi. Not exempted from wearing the masks, understandably so.

Lifelike mannequins on display by the road side, Jalan Besar, Singapore
Flowers

A lotus bud opening up to bloom, Kent Ridge park, Singapore

A lotus bud opening up to bloom, Kent Ridge park, Singapore
This little flower literally lit up the small pond it was blooming.

A lotus bud opening up to bloom, Kent Ridge park, Singapore
People

A senior man practicing his Tai-Chi moves in a park, Punggol Park, Singapore

A senior man practicing his Tai-Chi moves in a park, Punggol Park, Singapore
Slow movements have certain air of sereneness while he’s practicing. And this is one of my favorite park in Singapore.

A senior man practicing his Tai-Chi moves in a park, Punggol Park, Singapore
People

A cycle mechanic at work in his workshop by the street-side. Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A cycle mechanic at work in his workshop by the street-side. Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
A cycle mechanic at work in his workshop by the street-side. Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Animal Wildlife · People

A strayed calf, probably on a lookout for food. Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A strayed calf, probably on a lookout for food. Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Cows straying on street is a common sight in Indian streets but this strayed calf caught my attention in a busy street with some emotion.

A strayed calf, probably on a lookout for food. Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
People

A woman street vendor selling hair bands, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A woman street vendor selling hair bands, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
She would have hoped to sell the entire bag before end of the day, I guess. Woman in the background was at her tea stall, reading a paper.

A woman street vendor selling hair bands, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
People

Shoppers passing by the yet-to-be unveiled statue of Goddess Lakshmi behind the plastic curtains, Little India, Singapore

Shoppers passing by the yet-to-be unveiled statue of Goddess Lakshmi behind the plastic curtains, Little India, Singapore
I liked how the transparent curtain added another element into the perspective.

Shoppers passing by the yet-to-be unveiled statue of Goddess Lakshmi behind the plastic curtains, Little India, Singapore
Landscape · People

A man fetching water to the Chiu Monastery near Manasarovar lake, Tibet

A man fetching water to the Chiu Monastery near Manasarovar lake, Tibet
He has an unique way to carry the pot which is different from how people carry in lower altitude. He’s well accustomed to carry at such altitude. The monastery is overlooking the Manasarovar lake and such divine and beautiful place.

A man fetching water to the Chiu Monastery near Manasarovar lake, Tibet
People

A cook preparing parota at the roadside food stall, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A cook preparing parota at the roadside food stall, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
A cook preparing parota at the roadside food stall, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Landscape

Sun was setting behind the Laccadive Sea, Indian Ocean in a colorful display at Dhanushkodi Beach, Tamil Nadu, India

Sun was setting behind the Laccadive Sea, Indian Ocean in a colorful display at Dhanushkodi Beach, Tamil Nadu, India
One of a breathtaking display of golden color that I had seen in an unmanned beach. So divine.

Sun was setting behind the Laccadive Sea, Indian Ocean in a colorful display at Dhanushkodi Beach, Tamil Nadu, India