Singapore is a gleaming, modern metropolis…but if you dig deep, there is still quite a bit of natural and cultural heritage to be found. Take for example the fascinating old jungle cemetery known as Bukit Brown. Abandoned for many decades, it is the final resting place for many early Chinese pioneers…and currently home to a...
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Singapore Street Photography: Little India w/ Ricoh GR II
Taking photos in India was one of the highlights of my career. However, I was shocked to find some of the same scenes right in the city of Singapore – during my Little India Street Photography shoot! Indeed, with my Ricoh GR II in tow, I once again discovered the colorful sights, sounds, and exotic...
Singapore Street Photography: Chinatown w/ Sony RX100 III
I have to be honest, the Sony RX100 is a great camera. However, the only reason I used it for my Chinatown street photography was because my Ricoh GR battery died! Haha…to tell the truth, I was surprised to learn that the RX100 is capable out on the Singapore streets, too! Words & Photos...
See That Face? That’s How People *Used* to Look at America.
That’s Arnold Schwarzenegger on his very first visit to New York in 1968. It’s the face of a recent immigrant to the U.S. – one who sees nothing but unlimited possibilities before him…and somebody who fully explored those possibilities as he made the transition from professional athlete, to movie star, to best-selling author, to Governor...
Singapore Street Photography: Soul of the City w/ Ricoh Gr II
There’s no better way to experience today’s global culture than a Singapore Street Photography session. For instance, in the “Lion City” you’ll find a vibrant mix of tradition and activities…where the past and the present collide in spectacular fashion. I hit the streets to see what I can capture with my little Ricoh GR II… ...
Thaipusam: A Deeply Religious Flesh-Piercing Festival in Singapore
Welcome to my Thaipusam photos & review. These images were captured in Singapore, during this colorful, yearly festival. Words & Photos By Nathan Allen Legend states that the Hindu mother goddess gave a spear to Murugan, the god of war. With this spear, she helped him destroy an evil demon. Once a year on...
These Singapore Photos Were Shot During a 50-cent Bus Ride
Singapore’s city buses are made in the U.K. and Germany (Mercedes Benz), and their public transportation system is quite efficient & affordable. A few of these sleek buses are double deckers, and provide a spectacular view as you ride through the city. I did what any self respecting photographer would do when presented with scenes...