Good Morning, Tenganan

Good Morning, Tenganan
I am back from Bali after a short break. Whereas many people associate Bali with rest and relaxation, with spa treatments and beach activities being the norm, going to Bali with Dad reminds me more of my army days: getting up at 4am so that we can set out before sunrise to our next photographic destination, carrying a “full-pack” (of photographic equipment instead) and my “rifle” (camera)… Our rewards: capturing that elusive shot at exotic places, something that I must confess, is more rewarding than charging up a hill in a military exercise 😛

The above shot was taken in Tenganan Village right when we arrived in the early morning hours of the day.

年年有餘

年年有餘
The Chinese character for fish, é­š, is pronounced the same as that for “abundance” or “surplus”. Fish is one of the traditional dishes that must be served at the traditional Chinese reunion dinner as it signifies prosperity and abundance for the new year ahead. Read more about the significance of fish in Chinese culture here. In the meantime, here’s wishing you a prosperous Chinese New Year ahead!

Coops Shot Tower’s Shot

Coops Shot Tower's Shot
The Coops Shot Tower is an iconic and often-photographed building in Melbourne Central. An interesting example of building conservation, the completed-in-1890 shot tower was incorporated into the Melbourne Central complex in 1991. It forms the principal feature under an 84m high glass dome, flanked by hundreds of stores.

BTW, if you have been a regular visitor to this blog, you might have noticed some new changes. I have integrated Facebook features into the site and have implemented thumbnail link navigation at the top of the sidebar. Do share any of the pictures you fancy along with a comment by clicking the ‘Like’ button!