Architectural Photography – Painted Tiles Mural #2
Murals @ Tanjong Pagar Railway Station - EAST WALL
This is the three murals on the EAST Wall of the Tanjong Pagar Railway Station.
Architectural Photography – Painted Tiles Mural
Murals @Tanjong Pagar Railway Station East Wall
In the main hall of the Tanjong Pagar Railway Station on the West and East walls are fabulous mosaic or painted tiles mural that depict the history, life and culture of Singapore and Malaysia of bygone times. These three images displayed in three panels each is located on the West Wall of the Main Hall. Each set of these images are large (estimated 20ft by 20ft for each three panels).
Architectural Photography – The Four Pillars of the Economy
The Four Pillars of the Economy
The Tanjong Pagar Railway Station in Singapore is on its last days being the terminal station for the Malaysian Railway. On the 1st of July, the station, railway land from the south of Singapore all the way up to the northern end will revert to Singapore land (purchased at a cost – for more information about the history and how the land was returned – check out this link – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanjong_Pagar_railway_station
At the entrance of the station stands these four statues on four separate columns. The image above is an enhanced capture of the four statues combined into one image to capture the intricate detail and craft of Rudolfo Nolli, the sculptor. With the end of the railway service, not much is known what will become of the Tanjong Pagar Railway Station. Its architecture reflect a historical period of time gone by and many hope to see it continue to be a place where the public will have access.
Food Photography – Imperial Treasure Restaurant
Imperial Treasures Restaurant
Animal Photography – Cat Eyes
Cat Eyes
Animal Photography – Snake Scales
Snake Scales
Food Photography – Red Merlot & Grapes
Red Merlot & Grapes
Architecture Photography – Art Deco Statue at Parkview Square #2
Art Deco Statue @ Parkview Sq
One of the four North Facing Statues of the Parkview Square showing the architectural details of the top floor. Click on the image for a large resolution version.
Here is how the tower looks like from a wider angle of view. All images of the statues are taken two blocks away. Click to see it in full resolution.
Architecture Photography – Art Deco Statue at Parkview Square
art deco statue
The Parkview Square building in downtown Singapore has often been called the Batman building due to its perceived Gothic styling. However, for enthusiasts of architecture, its Art Deco (bordering on Gothic). For some basic information on this building, check out this Wiki post.
It stands out being the only tall building in the block of land it sits on. There are four (two storey tall) statues at the top of each of the north and south face of the building and neither face has any buildings to obscure the lookout of each four statues. A quick Google search on the images of the building shows there was no published image of the handsome and imposing statues which gave rise to my desire to try to capture what previously was not done before. To capture and publish a close up of the statues. The statues to me on reviewing the images I made, reminded me of the Egyptian statues from old movie sets such as Cleopatra.
Food Photography – Garlic Sauteed Mushrooms
Sautéed Mushrooms
Singapore has grown in international stature as a food haven. Many unique restaurants are courageously springing up all over the island and not long ago, about 20 friends met at the Xi Yan Restaurant. All of the dishes served that evening was outstanding but this dish deserved special mention. Food photography is the art of capturing the sensation of taste through the eyes. I wonder if you can taste the texture?
Route 66
Route 66
Architecture – New York Fire Escapes
Fire Escapes
Street Photography – NYC Fire Engine 23 #2
Fire Engine 23 #2
Street Photography – NYC Fire Engine 23
New York Fire Engine 23
New York City has street fairs every weekend in different parts of the city and at one weekend, it was right in the heart of the city – roads were blocked off from traffic for about 5 blocks. As a matter of city planning, a fire engine, police cars and ambulance will always be parked nearby. By today’s standards, these ageing chariots of heroes are still very much part of the city’s identity like the yellow taxis. While these vehicles may have seen better years, they are full of character and represents the depth of history of the city.
Architecture – Chrysler Building Steel Eagles
Chyrsler Gargoyles
Street Photography – NYC Street Fair
Street Fair
Architecture – New York Empire State Building at Sunset
Empire State Building in Sunset Light
Street Photography – NYC Freewheeling
Freewheeling
Street Photography – NYC Busker & Fans
Busker & Fans
Street Photography – Brooklyn Bridge Kiss
Brooklyn Bridge Kiss
Street Photography – Brooklyn Bridge Bride
Brooklyn Bridge Bride
Food Photography – Bacon Wrapped Hamburger
BaconHamburger2
Bacon Hamburger
I am very fortunate to have a wife who is a wonderful cook and when she her creative juices come out she is able to whip up the best cakes and gourmet dishes – ever. Here is something she made just a day ago which just had to be photographed.
