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Congrats Azuan! Have fun in the Maldives!
Labels: Photography, Weddings
Posted by SoulJah at 3:45:00 PM
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Whoever knows me in real life, I'm quite reserved when it comes to meeting new people. I need to feel them out to see if I can click with them... and if it clicks, I'd be at ease and it's easier to interact with them and form friendships. Faced by delegates from 12 different countries, it'd be easy to bet that I'd have a hard time feeling out each and every one of the countries, let alone each and everyone of the delegates.
Just like smoking cigarettes, which immediately breaks down the barriers of normal societal interactions that us adults put up, and you can discuss everything from the weather all the way to religion in just one smoke break. Now, my chosen drug of choice is photography, and that in some ways allows you to interact with others that are 'in the know' and you have a conduit from which you can interact with others, whether they notice it and strike a pose, or whether whether you catch them being themselves, anything ranging from emotional outburst of joy, laughter, quiet contemplation or even at their worst state of sleep deprivation.
The number of DSLRs present at the events were quite remarkable, but not too surprising. Some of the delegates were like me as well, there for the photography competition; and there were others who brought their own cameras to capture the goings on at the forum, as would I, if I was not part of the competition. So it's not a surprise that we immediately identify with each other, knowing full well that we all share the same passion, and of course checking each other's gears, which is to be expected, really. A Singaporean, which was to become my group mate for the forum format, came up to me, and we instantly hit it off. Others, like the one in the accompanying photo, I only managed to get to know over the course of the event. At this movie screening, I still didn't know he was Andri Tei, the first place winner for the photography competition. But over the course of the event, we're almost like buddies, more like a mutual respect for each other, being in the same brotherhood of photography kin.
Over the course of this series, I'll show the importance of any cameras, be it DSLR or Point-n-shoots, in creating a lasting bond throughout all the delegates.
Labels: AYF, Photography, Singapore, Trippin'
Posted by SoulJah at 6:41:00 PM
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After a bit of shopping directly after our touchdown, and after a bit of familiarization with Singapore's decidedly awesome MRT system, we were packed into buses for a movie screening at a newly renovated school, named, aptly enough, OldSchool. It's a great place where, if I recall correctly, artists, musicians, theathrical performers, photographers and the like can call their own, allowing them to use the facilities there to create their masterpieces. The area we were gathering was called the Sinema, where screenings of local movies and film festivals are regularly held. I've also heard they do some concerts there once in a while. Hip and trendy place actually.
The movie was titled 'Journey to Kaabah', chronicling one man's journey across land, from Malaysia, all the way to Mecca, to perform the Hajj. While not the best movie ever, I reserved all my opinions to myself, opting not to grab the open mic. I'll be civil on my first night at AYF.
Anyway, this is our first chance to have most of the delegates in one area, so some delegates took their chances getting to know each other. As I had other programmes ongoing at that time, which was capturing all the happenings, emotions, moments and interactions for a special programme, I kinda laid low for a bit, just so I can snag some stolen moments. But then again, it didn't stay like that for long...
(To be continued...)
Labels: AYF, Photography, Singapore, Trippin'
Posted by SoulJah at 7:26:00 PM
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Congrats to Hamsul and Naeema for on their wedding day! Have fun on your honeymoon!
Labels: Photography, Weddings
Posted by SoulJah at 2:32:00 PM
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Tommy from Singapore toasting with all the delegates from the Asean+3 Youth Forum.
To the new friends I made during my AYF, one week stay, I'd like to welcome you all to my website.
I'd like to thank you all for making my trip there a memorable one. From the delegates, our lovely Liaison Officer Dhini and Yi Na, to the event organizers, I'd like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful hospitality that you've shown to us. I wasn't sure what to expect at first, and having not once ever joined a youth gathering such as AYF, I didn't know what to expect. But the new people I've met from all over the world, the wonderful atmosphere, the great camaraderie, the friendship, I don't think I will ever forget my week there.
I'll follow up this post later. Still trying to straighten out all the business cards I have.
Labels: AYF, Photography, Singapore, Trippin'
Posted by SoulJah at 12:24:00 PM
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A tourist takes in the views of KL with his camera while listening to the audio tour.
Labels: KL, Outing, Photography, Trippin'
Posted by SoulJah at 5:48:00 PM
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Mimi Rahzia of Terminal Cinta fame. Naturally, the guys picked on me to take the shot. Which I don't think I'd complain that much.
Strangely, this photo might make it to the cork board behind her.
Labels: Photography
Posted by SoulJah at 5:38:00 PM
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In what was befitting of a finale performance by the late Heath Ledger, his portrayal of The Joker as a madman hellbent on bringing chaos to Gotham City truly deserves the rave reviews and accolades it has received. A deranged psychopathic lunatic with anarchy on his mind, sometimes you'd forget that underneath that make up, was once an actor that played teen heartthrob roles and confused cowboys.
A performance that even rivals, surpasses at times, Jack Nicholson's screen presence and charisma, every screen time The Joker gets was used effectively in showing how crazy he is and his singular focus of bringing chaos to the established order, while bringing order to his chaos. Underneath the facade of craziness, lies a calculating, manipulative genius that, unless matched by Batman himself, would see Gotham crumble into the mess that it was before Batman's arrival. Always staying a step or two in front of the authorities and Batman himself, pushing and pulling everyone to overstep their moral boundaries and nosediving Gotham into anarchy.
The title chosen for this iteration was not coincidental, as the whole movie involves the interplay of Batman, and Harvey Dent, the 'White Knight' of the story. Both recognize their own role in cleaning up Gotham, but ultimately realizing that the other would be better suited in doing what them themselves can't, to the point that either one of the two is willing to risk themselves to protect the other's ideals. This also serves as another dimension of the love triangle set up when Rachel Dawes, played by Maggie Gyllenhaal, is romantically linked with Aaron Eckhart's character.
As Batman cleans off the last few crime bosses that was left behind after Falcone's arrest, they band together to rebuild anew. But try as they might, nothing could be done while Batman still roam the night, until The Joker steps in and shakes everything up, not just the renewed control of the cleaner Gotham streets, but as well the notion of what the perfect criminal truly is.
And that is one without any qualms about killing everyone regardless of affiliation, no qualms about doing the craziest thing you can or can't think of, no qualms of even hitting where people hurt most, that is their loved ones. Because Christopher Nolan chose not to even flesh out the Joker backstory, preferring him to be "absolute", an 'unstoppable force' pitted against Batman's 'immovable object', you can sense that the two are even matches when it comes to their intelligence and tenacity, and the ingenious ways both employs, Joker in trying to pressure Batman, and Batman in trying to pursue Joker.
Then there's his other 'plans', that made everyone go batdroppings insane. These really pushed Gotham to the brink of anarchy, and the resulting chaos would be a far greater magnitude than what Ra's Al Ghul did in Batman Begins. And even if you think you know the story by now, it doesn't mean there's no twists at the end, by which point if you didn't think Joker as the psychopath that he is, you will by then.
One of my most anticipated movie this Summer, I can gladly say the wait has not been for naught. Even if Ledger is robbed of an Oscar, I can say without uncertainty, he will be awarded a couple of Moonmen's, one of which should be the Best Villain. Truly a performance that was worthy of a great actor, who locked himself up in a room to study the mannerisms of a Joker of the comics transposed into a real life, flesh and breathing deranged lunatic. 9/10.
Posted by SoulJah at 9:22:00 AM
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Selenicereus grandiflorus.
Labels: Local Events, Outing, Photography, Techniques - Focus Blurring
Posted by SoulJah at 7:41:00 AM
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His Majesty Sultan Yang Dipertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam checks the guard of honor at the celebrations at the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar 'Ali Saifuddien yesterday, 15th July 2008.
Daulat Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik!
Labels: Local Events, News, Outing, Photography
Posted by SoulJah at 8:12:00 AM
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