Animal Wildlife

A Hamerkop, “hammer-head” hunter bird at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore

A Hamerkop, "hammer-head” hunter bird at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore
He got slightly big head and not shy at all.

A Hamerkop, “hammer-head” hunter bird at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore
People

A woman carrying a milk pot and in procession to temple during Thaipusam festival, Orchard Road, Singapore

A woman carrying a milk pot and in procession to temple during Thaipusam festival, Orchard Road, Singapore
Devotees carrying pot with milk would walk barefoot and wear the yellow colored clothes.

A woman carrying a milk pot and in procession to temple during Thaipusam festival, Orchard Road, Singapore
People

An elderly man in keen attention at a vending machine, Bugis Street, Singapore

An elderly man in keen attention at a vending machine, Little India, Singapore
I liked his expression while he was exploring the machine.

An elderly man in keen attention at a vending machine, Bugis Street, Singapore
People

A young woman relaxing at a Market Lane, Ipoh, Malaysia

A young woman relaxing at a Market Lane, Ipoh, Malaysia
She was leaning against an old pillar and that antique brick layer added certain charm to the street, I thought.

A young woman relaxing at a Market Lane, Ipoh, Malaysia
People

A young boy scaling up the grill while two fortune tellers relaxing by the platform, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A young boy scaling up the grill while two fortune tellers relaxing by the platform, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, INdia
It was an idle afternoon at the street and the young boy wanted to have some fun, I reckon.

A young boy scaling up the grill while two fortune tellers relaxing by the platform, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
People

Two young men at a toy shop that sells home decor and toys,Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Two young ment at a toy shop that sells home decor and toys, 
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
They could be brothers, I thought.

Two young men at a toy shop that sells home decor and toys,
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
People

Two friends in a conversation, Bugis, Singapore

Two friends in a conversation, Bugis, Singapore
They are tourist rickshaw drivers and engaged in a lively conversation in their break.

Two friends in a conversation, Bugis, Singapore
People

A wall sculpture on the Sri Muthu Mariamman Temple at Kampung Chetti, Malacca, Malaysia.

A wall sculpture on the Sri Muthu Mariamman Temple at Kampung Chetti, Malacca, Malaysia.
Colorful wall sculptures along the street made the bright day even brighter and colorful.

A wall sculpture on the Sri Muthu Mariamman Temple at Kampung Chetti, Malacca, Malaysia.
People

A woman taking photoshoot in a traditional attire, baju kebaya, at Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Penang, Malaysia

A woman taking photoshoot in a traditional attire, baju kebaya, at Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Penang, Malaysia
Baju Kebaya is a widely popular attire in this region and people love taking shots at preserved places like this mansion. I liked taking wider angle of such shoots.

A woman taking photoshoot in a traditional attire, baju kebaya, at Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Penang, Malaysia
Landscape · People

A view through the window at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

A view through the window at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
I liked the angle when framing through the window and seen by someone in the frame.

A view through the window at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
People

A devotee worshiping the reclining Buddha statue at the Preah Ang Thom Pagoda at Siem Reap, Cambodia

A devotee worshiping the reclining Buddha statue at the Preah Ang Thom Pagoda at Siem Reap, Cambodia
A devotee worshiping the reclining Buddha statue at the Preah Ang Thom Pagoda at Siem Reap, Cambodia
Landscape · People

A young devotee paying homage face down on a hot midday at Brihadishvara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

A young devotee paying homage face down on a hot midday at Brihadishvara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
It’s a historic temple built a thousand year back. It was so hot and this young man was portraying face down to worship.

A young devotee paying homage face down on a hot midday at Brihadishvara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
Animal Wildlife

A pair of Red-collared Lorikeets tending each other at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore

A pair of Red-collared Lorikeets tending each other at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore
They have amazing colors in their plumage.

A pair of Red-collared Lorikeets tending each other at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore
Landscape

Markandey Mahadev Ghat by the banks of the river Ganges, Varanashi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Markandey Mahadev Ghat by the banks of the river Ganges, Varanashi, Uttar Pradesh,  India
It was too bright at the late afternoon and I liked the silhouettes, especially how small that man sitting on the fence looked.

Markandey Mahadev Ghat by the banks of the river Ganges, Varanashi, Uttar Pradesh, India
People

Fishermen waiting by the banks of the river Ganges in their fishing boat, Varanashi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Fishermen waiting by the banks of the river Ganges in their fishing boat, Varanashi, Uttar Pradesh,  India
River was in full flow and they were able to steady their simple boat very easily. Glad to catch the attention of one of them.

Fishermen waiting by the banks of the river Ganges in their fishing boat, Varanashi, Uttar Pradesh, India
People

A young girl busker happily playing her violin at Jln Merdeka, Malacca, Malaysia.

A young girl busker happily playing her violin at Jln Merdeka, Malacca, Malaysia.
Always a pleasure to photograph when the person responds with a smile. It was great to see this girl enjoys playing at the busy street.

A young girl busker happily playing her violin at Jln Merdeka, Malacca, Malaysia.
People

A cambodian family and kids offering and praying at the tall Vishnu statue, known as Ta Reach, at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

A cambodian family and kids offering and praying at the tall Vishnu statue, known as Ta Reach, at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Buddhists are worshipping Lord Vishnu here.

A cambodian family and kids offering and praying at the tall Vishnu statue, known as Ta Reach, at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
People

Washerwoman at work, washing the clothes in a pond, at Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

Washerwoman at work, washing the clothes in a pond, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
Palm trees in the backdrop added beauty to the scene I thought.

Washerwoman at work, washing the clothes in a pond, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
People

Senior citizens dancing in a community event.ChinaTown, Singapore

Senior citizens dancing in a community event. 
ChinaTown, Singapore
The man standout with his attire and moves. Liked the rendering in color too.

Senior citizens dancing in a community event.
ChinaTown, Singapore
People

A woman cotton candy seller passing a candy to a kid at Jalan market, Ipoh, Malaysia

A woman cotton candy seller passing a candy to a kid at Jalan market, Ipoh, Malaysia
It’s always fun to see these cotton candies still being sold at the streets.

A woman cotton candy seller passing a candy to a kid at Jalan market, Ipoh, Malaysia
Landscape · People

People enjoying sunny weather at Baisaran Valley Pahalgam, Kashmir, India

People enjoying sunny weather at Baisaran Valley Pahalgam, Kashmir, India
Backdrop of snow capped mountains made it a beautiful place to be.

People enjoying sunny weather at Baisaran Valley Pahalgam, Kashmir, India