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A mighty Wind.

A few friends and I volunteered to help clean up the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in Staten Island today.

Never before have I seen so much chaos and demolition caused by Mother nature first hand. I've only seen it on TV and movies. I had to refrain from tearing up at the sight of all the debris and houses that used to be.

While cleaning up one of the affected back yards, I noticed a trash bag and was about to haul it out to the trash truck when the owner told me to leave it: It was the body of his dog who drowned. I almost burst out crying.

He noticed and said to me plainly: "I've no more tears to cry."

If you're reading this, please donate to the REDCROSS to help with the relief effort. Those devastated need so much help, having lost everything.

See for yourself. (Click on image to enlarge)

Another Fall.

Before you know it, the colors of the season creeps up on you. 

I was at Rhinebeck, New York, with Michael and friends. Such breathtaking colours. Enjoy!

Random Images.

Just a few shots from this past summer.

The foggy Little Deer Isle, Maine.

The Rain that never came, Outerbanks, North Carolina.

 

The flying Toupee, Chicago.

 

I'm putting my trailer home on the beach, Montauk, NY.

 

Your hands are in my picture! Chicago.

My week with Leica.

1.1.11

As feed the birds approaches its sixth year, I want to thank all who tune in to view my pictures and perhaps have fun reading my random thoughts. 

I will still do my best to deliver images for this blog. It's something that's perhaps ingrained in me by now.

Enjoy the year ahead.

 

The sheltering sky...

The streets in New York are still covered in thick snow, navigating them is time consuming, and then you have to watch out for puddles and icy surfaces. Just one of those days where I don't understand why I move here. Yes, my cold still lingers...

However, on my way back from the dog run, I noticed the beautiful painterly sky. It took my breath away, seeing these exquisite colors littering the clouds. I was struck by how the snow on the ground is very similar to the sky above, both in texture and hue. Nature at its best.

Suddenly, the day is more welcoming, the hazardous streets no longer aggravating, the illness is ignored, and I realised, what a great attitude nature has nudged me towards as 2010 is coming to an end?

Have a safe and meaningful 2011!

Thank god for anonymity.

 
Contrary to popular perception, I can be utterly discreet when I want to, or when asked to. The same goes for this blog, I only tell people I TRUST about it, therefore I know there won't be any repercussions posting the above unpublished image, part of a series I shot for a publication recently.

I love shooting food, something I've not been shooting much of in the past couple of years. It has definitely triggered the sleeping desire to start pursuing that once again.

Singapore Observations

Back in Singapore for a few weeks to visit family. Here are a few images from day one. I haven't slept for more than 3 hours in the last 48 hours.

 

 

 

 

 
 
  
 

People Watching...

I've been doing a lot of people observation recently, it is a great way to kill boredom.

When emerging crowd disperse from subway exits, I always wonder what their day has been like. Did he have a difficult day at work? (thus the sulky-no eye contact face), has she accomplished a great deal with her project? (smiling and happy texting away), or is the older gentleman out looking for a job? (briefcase, suit and tie on a hot summer day, looking hopeful)

Then, as they go their own way, I would imagine: 'Does she have dinner plans? what will she eat?; He's getting a beer from the deli, perhaps he had a row with someone and needed to chill?

The lady with her kid in tow, did she just pick up the child from the Nanny? I wonder if she'll cook something for the kid and a separate meal for herself or she'll just eat whatever she whips up for her child?

I could be absolutely wrong with all my observations, but it makes for a great stimulant to an otherwise insipid mind, one that has been inevitably exhausted from too much work.

* The image above was taken at MOMA, kind of appropriate for this post.

Make up time!

I've been slow to update this blog the past few months. Not for lack of time, but for lack of images that I consider good enough to post. Fret no more, here are images I took while in Palm Springs, CA this past weekend. Eat your heart out!

* Click on images to enlarge.