My Manila street photography sessions were difficult for two reasons. 1. I’m a foreigner, and I stick out like a sore thumb. 2. The majority of Filipinos seem to love the camera! It makes them light up and start posing right away…kind of ruins the whole candid aspect of it. Ha. By Nathan Allen Well...
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A Tour of Tacloban City: Once Defined by Tragedy – Now, Ambition
I was in the Philippines during Typhoon Yolanda. I weathered the storm with a family in Legazpi, about 250kms away from the epicenter, Tacloban City. I volunteered doing repacking afterward, but at the time, was not allowed to visit the city. 3 years later, I finally got my chance. I flew to Leyte province, and...
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...