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Once again the Thai community in Brunei celebrated the Thai Lunar year or Loy Kratong at the Brunei river@Damuan.

One of the things I relish every now and again is traveling, just going away for a break from home wether short or long  to an old or new destinations. I make it part of and a good way for me to unwind and get away from the high-demand work . A good way to get familiar with a foreign places prior to going day is to google and go on tripadvisory.com especially when deciding on where and what to a foreign land, accomodations.etc.

Siem Reap remind me of an old Hanoi before modernisation. It still has its French colonial influence from the abundance of baguettes, yes the bread and the french facade and design evident in the many villas around town. For a comparatively small town Siem Reap offers a good selection of restaurants,cafes and bars which can be overwhelming especially deciding what to eat for a meal.The number of tourist and backpacker is evident especially at night when the streets n bars comes alive and also at the hot spot; Angkor temples which can be frustrating especially during the peak hours of day and a photographer like me

The major mode of transport is motorbikes, tutuk and bicycles in that order. It can cost for a mere US$2 to ride on a tutuk around town or a good $1Us for a motorbike taxi, which u will notice as they hound you from every corner to the discerning tourist!  The streets from the airport  ride to town centre are line with hotels, from the expensive 5 star  to the cheap no star b& b which caters for the budget tourist or backpackers. I opted for the cheap locally run villa which isjust 5 mins to towncentre and have the basic necessities like internet!

Angkor temple is a park and is not just one temple, it is made up of several archeological temples ruins spread over several kilometers within the park. Therefore it is good to hire a tutuk a day, which for us 3 cost us abt US$18. The main temple of significant importance is the Angkor Wat, Bayon; where there is the significant buddha statues temple & Angkor Thom; where the huge old trees grew on the temple ala lara Croft set.

We started the exploration of the park as early as 0430am to catch the sunrise ( so did everyone else I tell ya!) and ended at 1930 hrs with lunch and excursion n power nap in between. Actually we were practicaly  chased out of Angkor Wat due to its closing time of 7pm, Oh dear!.Enjoy the pics…………

Between assignment shoots and the day job, I managed to build a new website with a mentor that is still under construction. The new website will be able to showcase my work, old and new and this blog will remain as my thoughts and weblog as it is…..A preview is HERE.

I finally made it to the Angkor temples. It was architecturally and visually breathtaking and a much needed space-break for me. More on this and how to get there……

Not being lazy. Infact I have so many shoots and materials to post. Too many infact! Would u belive I got so hung up with what to post I actually stop blogging??.. Hah.. Anyway enjoy these randoms.

Photowalk@BSB

I was lost trying to find the beach but I found this spot….

Isobel’s n her kittens…..

This has yet  to be untitled. A new set of works.  I have been busy with day jobs, down with a flu and finding the creative sparks in the middle of it all to start on a series. Working on a project here in home soil….

Finally it arrived, another published works this time in Vilforaldrar magazine which is Swedish based parenting magazine. The shoot was done back in January in Panaga, Seria. The package said Brunei, North Borneo but it was missent to Spore…Go figure!

Sorry for the lack in updates. been busy ..well travelling and finishing client assignements on top of my day jobs. Sigh..

Had an excursion weekend to the Lion city, Singapore to meet some old friends but most importantly pick up some items for my new studio which should be ready by end of year. As with any visit to the Lion city, I will try and squeeze a trip to the book store.  Borders or Kinokuniya or Asia books. I went to the big one in Orchard road and managed to grab meself the Red Shoe Diaries which is a 2nd book by Joe McNally a follow up to The Moment It Clicks. An inspirational photographer with amazing portfolio of work and most of his work is  working with small flashes.

I also picked up another inspirational new book by Annie Lebowitz which happens to be on the same shelf as Joe McNally.

Like any underground system Seoul subway is actually easy to get around and safe!

Cheonggyangecheon(stream) is an ancient river underneath the streets of Seoul , an oasis for many Seoulites in the middle of the city.

Market place is an integral part and usually a good place to start and feel what the hustle and even the culture of a new city. Namdaemun is an old traditional market and good place to capture the hustle and bustle of Seoul……..

Our Breakfast room………..Nice airy and so many good ligh. A Good place for a photoshoot.

At night……………

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