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Animal Wildlife

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

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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

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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

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The mannequins were in audience at the market.

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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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
Flowers · People

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

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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

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

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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 worker peeling off outer shells of the boiled eggs, in front of his food court stall at Tekka Market, Singapore

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A worker peeling off outer shells of the boiled eggs, in front of his food court stall at Tekka Market, Singapore
A worker peeling off outer shells of the boiled eggs, in front of his food court stall at Tekka Market, Singapore
Animal Wildlife · Flowers

An Olive-backed Sunbird taking shelter in a Frangipani tree from the rain, Pasir Ris, Singapore

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An Olive-backed Sunbird taking shelter in a Frangipani tree from the rain, Pasir Ris, Singapore
Birds and flowers dazzle among rain drops, it seemed.

An Olive-backed Sunbird taking shelter in a Frangipani tree from the rain, Pasir Ris, Singapore
Landscape · People

A young girl trying to touch the tiny waves at the beach, Changi Beach, Singapore

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An young girl playing with tiny waves by the beach, Changi Beach, Singapore
Both the sea waves and the girl trying to touch each other it seemed.

A young girl trying to touch the tiny waves at the beach, Changi Beach, Singapore
Landscape · People

A woman fortune teller counselling her client while others are waiting in their queue, Bugis, Singapore

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Bugis
A woman fortune teller counselling her client while others are waiting in their queue, Singapore, Bugis
People

A woman placing incense sticks in front of Sri Krishnan Temple, Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore

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A woman placing incense sticks in front of Sri Krishnan Temple, Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore
A woman placing incense sticks in front of Sri Krishnan Temple, Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore
People

A woman walking her dog at Race Course Road, Farrer Park, Singapore

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A woman walking her dog at Race Course Road, Farrer Park, Singapore
Dog preferred to go off the track it seemed but she was tight on the lease.

A woman walking her dog at Race Course Road, Farrer Park, Singapore
Still Life

An illuminated and inflated Grey Heron artwork for the Night Festival at Fort Canning Park, Singapore

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An illuminated and inflated Grey Heron artwork for the Night Festival at Fort Canning Park, Singapore
It’s titled as Tobyato bird pitstop by the artist tobyato (Toby Tan) and I loved the shapes.

An illuminated and inflated Grey Heron artwork for the Night Festival at Fort Canning Park, Singapore
Animal Wildlife

Front view of a pink dragonfly, also known as Crimson Dropwing (Trithemis aurora) resting on a broken twig, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore

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Front view of a pink dragonfly, also known as Crimson Dropwing (Trithemis aurora) resting at a broken twig, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore
He may perhaps see better with his sets of compound lenses, I guess.

Front view of a pink dragonfly, also known as Crimson Dropwing (Trithemis aurora) resting on a broken twig, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore
People

People on a sightseeing tour in tricycles, Jln Besar, Singapore

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People on a sightseeing tour in tricycles, Jln Besar, Singapore
Shophouses in Jalan Besar would have given them a unique peek at Singapore’s past too.

People on a sightseeing tour in tricycles, Jln Besar, Singapore
People

Indian Classical dancers putting up a traditional Indian dance show for the Night Festival at Armenian Street, Singapore

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Indian Classical dancers putting up a traditional Indian dance show for the Night Festival at Armenian Street, Singapore
It was an enthralling performance and I loved the postures and dance moves. Liked this posture more. Dancers are from Bhaskar’s Art Academy in Singapore and they are brilliant.

Indian Classical dancers putting up a traditional Indian dance show for the Night Festival at Armenian Street, Singapore
Animal Wildlife · Landscape

An Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis) bird has his tails up at MacRitchie Reservoir, Singapore

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A Black-and-white Bulbul (Brachypodius melanoleucos) has his tails up at MacRitchie Reservoir, Singapore
It looked like a javan myna from afar but has a unique tail and plumage. Beautiful little bird and happy to have a sight of it.

An Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis) bird has his tails up at MacRitchie Reservoir, Singapore
People

A young boy among the crowd watching the temple procession lead by boom boom bull, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

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A young boy among the crowd watching the temple procession lead by boom boom bull, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
A young boy among the crowd watching the temple procession lead by boom boom bull, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India