苏打绿昨晚在新加坡举行的 "当我们一起走过2012" 演唱会圆满落幕. 以下是我在苏打绿巡回演唱会新加坡站所拍摄的照片. 在华人音乐中, 从来都不缺少深沉, 有力, 多情之类的作品, 但要谈到华丽, 却实在凤毛麟角, 而把音乐做到行云流水的华丽, 以前有达明一派 (听歌) 将新浪漫主义与华人流行乐组合, 后来便有 10 多年的断档. 现在, 终于有苏打绿扮演华丽救世主的角色, 所不同的是, 用室内流行乐嫁接于校园民谣, 与时俱进, 紧贴潮流, 同样也那么妖娆多姿. 2012 苏打绿 "当我们一起走过" 巡回新加坡演唱会 - 苏打绿成员介绍: 1) 青峰 - 乐队主唱, “音乐小王子". 青峰的声音独特, 才华惊人. 2) 馨仪 - 贝斯手, 是个帅气的女孩子. 她的贝斯让人安于低沉又充满企图心. 3) 阿福 - 木吉他手, 他的脸上总是挂满微笑, 在演奏吉他是永远全力以赴. 4) 小威 - 鼓手 5) 家凯 - 电吉他手 6) 阿龚 - 中提琴手 到底是五个人还是六个人? 很多人对苏打绿组合的具体人数一直非常困惑. 去年3 月阿龚退役, 年底, 阿福也役期届满, 宣告苏打绿重新回归六人完整组合. 擅长搞怪的阿龚和团长阿福的回归将让苏打绿演唱会的气氛更加热烈. 昨晚在演唱会上, 青峰狂拿退役后首次公开演出的阿福开涮, 看着现场超 High 的气氛, 青峰对阿福说: "好久没见过这样的场面了吧? 我们倒是经常见喔!" 演唱会的主题, 当我们一起走过. 其实在表达, 无论我们从哪里开始, 从哪里出发, 在哪里相遇. 最后, 我们的终点, 都是 (家).
珍惜可以组成永恒的这个片刻.
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After days and days of rain, the sun finally came out in the afternoon over the weekend, so I was out the door with my walking shoes on as soon as I'd finished the most essential sleep. The sky was a hazy blue and the sun bright and warm. Steam wafted up from the road, fence posts, letterboxes, anywhere the sun hit. A huge bank of white mist has rolled down the harbour and engulfed us. Good bye sun, hello cold and dreary. I took my camera with me thay day, not sure of what I'd snap, but the nice letterboxes at Haji Lane caught my eye. So I spent the rest of my walk sniffing out unusual or pretty letterboxes. I have composed this picture taken at Haji Lane in which each element is interesting - the little road, the beautiful shophouses and the different letter boxes (of course).
My Short Photo Essay Published in Chinese Newspaper 华文联合早报 "典型新加坡" 栏目 dated 15 October 201215/10/2012 联合早报 从3月开始推出改革版, 强调 “四好”: 好看, 好读, 好用, 好谈. <<新汇点 现在>> 推出全新的四个栏目, 为读者提供更为精彩的内容. 其中新栏目包括 "典型新加坡" 征稿启事 - 以图片叙说故事, 捕捉最具新加坡特征的景与物, 人与事. 除早报摄影记者定期展示 “典型新加坡” 的一面外, 也欢迎读者传来你们眼中的 "典型新加坡", 请注明拍摄地点, 对照片内容的介绍, 并附上个人联系资料, 电邮到zbxhd@sph.com.sg, 照片若刊登, 作者将获得稿酬.
以下是我的其中一张近日在新加坡三轮车巨集的地方所做的摄影考察, 刊登在今天联合早报的 "典型新加坡" 栏目里!! 这是第二次我的照片在联合早报的 "典型新加坡" 栏目里刊登! 我翻开今天报子的内页, 这让我惊喜万外. 一定要和大家一起分享这份喜悦, 也希望我们能一起前行, 细细品尝生活中特征的景与物, 人与事. 特别感谢联合早报再次地刊登我的照片! Good news! One of my photos was published again in the latest October 2012 Issue of Digital Camera Magazine, a popular leading monthly photography magazine! I submitted this shot taken at Singapore's bustling Orchard Road for the "Your Mission - Shoot a revealing street candid" category released for publication in this magazine issue. It was indeed a good chance to see it in print nationwide.
"Your Mission" is a monthly photography mission / theme released by the Digital Camera Magazine Editorial Team and the mission announced back in August 2012 - "Shoot a revealing street candid" - was to go out there and capture an arresting street candid. Street Candids are all about creating meaningful images of strangers in public without the subjects knowledge, or at least when they aren't looking directly into the lens. Hi everyone, just to inform all of you that my next travel trip has been confirmed to take off in the coming December, during the Christmas festive season! I will be away for almost a week in late December and i'll keep all of you in suspense first on that destination until when the date draws near, the destination would then be disclosed. I am still in the midst of sorting out my itinerary and arrangement of my logistics transport & accomodation. Next, i'd also like to share some good news with everyone is that i would be heading for some fascinating trips next year, one of which the destination would be in Europe, most likely in the Eastern part of Europe. Details of these trips to be revealed in early 2013! I seriously don't think that i chose to travel. Travel chose me. In the recent years, i have been living a life that many of us can only dream of. One could come up with half a dozen objections within seconds to such relentless travel: financial concerns, familial obligations, the strain of always being up and about, the need for stability in the ever-changing economical landscape. Yet, i am a firm believer that you can have your cake and eat it too; money can be earned, family can be convinced and stability can be found if needed. The first time i travelled overseas without the assurance of parents or friends to figure out transport logistics and confusing travel documents, i wondered what exactly it was about travelling that everyone raved about. First, it was an unearthly hour in the morning. Second, there was the long wait at the gate (I hadn't yet been seasoned enough to stroll in 10 minutes before boarding). Third, there was a baby sualling throughout the flight. Then, the flight attendants switched on the blazing lights at 4am and proclaimed the arrival of a less than mouth-watering breakfast. When i finally got off the plane, what i wanted was my bed at home, not a horrendously long queue at the immigration counters. That somewhat grumbly feeling lasted until i checked in at the hotel and freshened up. Then, armed with some little comestic help and less bleary eyes, i stepped out onto the streets of Hong Kong and was immediately hit with something i would call the parallel effect - in essence, a realisation that the world is made up of a multitude of different people living, working, playing and sleeping simultaneously. That realisation was irresistible. In every country that i've visited since then, be it Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, the United States, or Indonesia, i've had that exact same sensation of so many people living together on this planet in so many different ways, yet essentially doing the same thing - making something out of our lives.
Therein, perharps, lies the charm of travel. Of stepping beyond your shores to see how lives are experienced differently in another country, or better still, to discover the similarities beneath the trappings, the languages and the scenery. That a smile will be exchanged for a smile, or a money note for a warm meal. Or that the couple sitting at the table next to you is taking the same pleasure in watching rain slide down the cafe window. That in other parts of the world, mountains and rivers dominate the lanscape instead of skyscrapers. That you could be walking in the midst of a hundred cyclists in Beijing, or sitting in a bouncy little tuk-tuk that waves skillfully in and out of Bangkok's infamous traffic. That you could be eating the best dim sum you've ever tasted in your life in Hong Kong, or that you could simply be standing still, listening to the wind whistle in the trees in Kyoto. And when you are en route home, looking at deserts and mountain ranges spreading below you on the plane, it suddenly feels like the world is a beautiful, mysterious place and there just isn't enough time to explore all its wonders. Then even all the discomforts - the ceaselessly crying babies, the long queues, the bored immigration officers, the security checks - seem worth going through simply to remind yourself that there is always a new place waiting to be discovered! :-) Teochew opera is a traditional art form with a history of more than 500 years. While the Teochew dialect is still widely spoken here in Singapore, it´s a rare treat to watch a "live" Teochew opera show today. Even rarer still is the opportunity to go backstage to watch rehearsals and observe the actors wear their make-up and costumes. The audience only get to see the actors on stage, complete with make-up and colourful costumes, I had a peek into a whole world of backstage excitement to see them transform from ordinary people into larger-than-life characters. It was a whole world of excitement backstage. It was not long before I felt very comfortable amongst everyone, they were all so friendly and welcoming, for me it was truly an 'honour' to be able to watch and photograph the performers at this time and who made it so much easier for me. I stood around most of the time mesmerized at the time and effort it was taking to apply the make up, watching the 'transformation' and the costumes, I knew this was an amazing opportunity and was mostly due to Xin Xin Rong He Teochew Opera Troupe 新新荣和潮剧 and for that, I say a huge thank you.
Esplanade offered rich cultural feast at this year's Mid-Autumn Festival through traditional Chinese art forms and Chinese opera. A street opera stage was specially built at the Esplanade to allow visitors enjoy free Chinese street opera performances for three consecutive nights, starting from Friday (28th) to Sunday (30th September). The stage is located at the Esplanade's open-air waterfront space, The Edge and it played host to local groups performing Cantonese, Teochew and Hokkien Opera. There were three 45-minute shows each night featuring excerpts of popular productions such as The Legend of White Snake and Justice Bao. I went for the performance staged by the Xin Xin Rong He 新新荣和潮剧 Teochew Opera Troupe last evening, Saturday and indeed, it was an eye-opener for me. I will be doing two blog posts (Part 1 & 2) to document on this Teochew Opera performance - one on the front stage performance and the other will be on behind the scenes of a street opera stage. These days, Chinese street opera is performed mainly at Chinese temple functions and events. The street opera held at this Esplanade Moonfest brought back the heyday of street opera and also expose younger audiences to this form of art. Chinese and English subtitles were provided for the street opera performances to make it accessible to audiences who do not understand Chinese dialects.
以下是我昨晚在 Guinness Arthur's Day Concert 演唱会新加坡站所拍摄的照片.
为庆祝租下酿酒厂场地 250 周年及品牌的悠久历史, Guinness 在 2009 年开始举办 Arthur's Day 活动. 今年迈入第 4 年, 全球超过 55 个国家将欢庆这个节日, 新加坡也迎来首次庆祝活动. Celebrated globally for the fourth year, Arthur’s Day is an annual music event which celebrates those who, like GUINNESS founder Arthur Guinness, are distinctive, bold and epitomise the concept “Made of More”. It is also a celebration of Arthur Guinness’ legacy and the much loved GUINNESS brand. The Arthur’s Day celebrations was first organised in 2009 to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the original lease at St. James’s Gate in Dublin, Ireland. Set to be the biggest Arthur’s Day yet, this year’s edition will take place in over 55 countries, kicking off on 27th September through to 28th September. This year, it is estimated that more than 1.5 million GUINNESS fans and music lovers will participate in Arthur’s Day globally, at a series of music events featuring acts ranging from high-profile international artists, to emerging local talent. Singapore hosted its celebrations with the first Guinness Arthur's Day Concert last evening, 28th September at The MAX Pavilion, Singapore EXPO. September is one of my favorite months. It is no secret that I really dislike summer and am never sorry to see it end. September brings such promise. Promise of cooler evenings and gradually cooler days. For me, September signals a return to a simpler life. I was an advocate of the simple living lifestyle long before it was cool and I've worked very hard in the recent years to make my life less complicated. When I was writing this blog post, I kept thinking something seemed familiar. Sure enough, last July, I wrote a post titled "Take a step back, you'll have a brighter future". It spoke of my thoughts at how complicated life seemed to be sometimes and things may actually turn for the better if you are willing to take a step back in life. I will have to say I'm pleased that some of those changes about which I spoke are still working for me a year later. And here we are in September of 2012, I thought it's time to revisit whether i can find even more ways to achieve a simpler life. Being busy and being productive do not always go hand in hand. Some of the most productive people I've ever known would appear to be the least busy. That doesn't just happen. Those people have worked very hard to simplify their lives in ways which accomplish the important things, consolidate the things that can be merged and eliminate the time-wasters. I share my experiences with all of you in the hopes that it might inspire you to search for ways to make your own life less complicated allowing a greater sense of freedom even though your days may be full.
Also, please bear in mind that I fully understand many of you may have a busy, stressful or hectic job which I do not. But neither do I believe that can be used as an excuse for an overly complicated life. Everyone, I believe, can find ways to simplify if they'll only make the effort to try. Please enjoy yourselves in the next remaining few days of September and remember to have fun! Cheers :-) The trishaw was a common means of transport back in the olden days in Singapore. The three-wheeled vehicle existed in its earlier form as the "rickshaw puller" in China and was manually pulled by a rider in front of a seat attached to two big wheels. The trishaw made its debut in Singapore in the 1940s and although we do not see many trishaws on the roads now, it remains a strong icon of our rich cultural history. Trishaw riders began initially as rickshaw pullers. With the evolution of rickshaws to the three-wheeled trishaws, many became trishaw riders often using the vehicle as their own home or for hawking food. Trishaw riders were primarily Chinese immigrants who had worked as coolies or rickshaw pullers. Many trishaw riders can converse fairly fluently in different dialects as well as a little English. Most of these rickshaw pullers came to Singapore around the period of World War II, with the bulk arriving during the late 1930s. Most of those who took on the job had little skills and needed to earn a living fast. Many modified their trishaws so that it often served as a roving hawker stall as well. Today's trishaw riders serve mainly tourists and a large proportion of the tourist rides are driven through the historical sites of Singapore, the blaring music of radios boxed into the trishaws' seats and their brightly coloured lights announcing their presence. Pick up point is at Albert Centre Market and Food Centre, off Rochor Road and these tours cost about S$15 per person.
POSB and the People’s Association tied up once again yesterday on a sunny Sunday to organise the POSB PAssion Run for Kids to raise funds for less fortunate children.
The POSB PAssion Kids Fund aims to support the children in the community through different programmes. It is part of the People's Association Community Development Fund (PACDF) whose objective is to promote activities and programmes which will contribute towards social capital and community development. There's a variety of personal reasons why you slip on your trainers and get out for a run, but some take it up a notch by choosing to raise money while they run. I prefer to use my running to contribute positively for charity or to the less fortunate. Running for charity can be a hugely rewarding activity. 以下是我昨晚在張靚穎 <我的模样> 亚洲巡回演唱会新加坡站所拍摄的照片. 張靚穎, 她, 唯一一位蝉联六届最佳女歌手的传奇缔造者. 她, 唯一一位献唱世界顶级娱乐节目脱口秀的华人歌手. 她, 唯一一位连续两年闪耀格莱美红毯的华人歌手, 中国新生代天后Jane Zhang 张靓颖, 七年积淀喷薄绽放, 华语乐坛顶级盛事. 张靓颖 <我的模样> 新加坡演唱会在新加坡室内体育馆火爆上演, 不少歌迷从中国, 马来西亚, 美国等地专程赶来, 张靓颖以火红长发惊艳亮相, 身着6套风格迥异的造型亦歌亦舞演唱近30首歌曲, 多次引起全场大合唱, 场面震撼.
The National Heritage Board together with the Singapore & Malaysian Vintage Car Register held their 2012 Motoring Heritage Day at the closed Tanjong Pagar Railway Station over the weekend (8th-9th Sep 2012). It was a fitting location as the two day event not only showcased the cars from days gone by, but at the same time, the now unused train station was opened up for visitors to roam another relic of transportation, as well as breathing a little life back for the historical building.
I found myself intrigued by the beauty of these cars. These cars looked more beautiful to me than modern cars. I had the pleasure to speak with the owners of one of the cars and learnt that his vintage car is of a very durable model. The olden classics of yesteryear have always attracted attention from the car fanatics whether it is vintage, antique or limited edition models. Very classic and nostalgic! The last living vestiges of yesteryear, traditional peddlers are now slowly but surely disappearing from our streets as we continue the relentless march towards commercialism and modernity. Despite the humble and informal nature of their work, it is important for us to remember that these peddlers bear testimony to the entrepreneurial spirit of our city-state and are part of a rich cultural heritage spanning back to the early years of the twentieth century. I was suddenly reminded of my primary school days. I remember one particular street peddler from my childhood - Kacang Puteh Seller. There used to be a kacang puteh waiting outside my primary school for patrons and i will faithfully buy from him as a form of support. Nowadays, those lucky enough will find one of Singapore’s few remaining kacang puteh sellers with his cart of dried and sugared nuts outside Peace Centre. Kacang Puteh Sellers were very popular till the 1990s. We have the Indian community to thank for introducing this snack, which originated from “chevdo”, a seasoned vegetarian snack made with crisped rice, potato, cereal, noodles, and different beans.
A start to a happy weekend! The latest issue of Lonely Planet Asia Travel Magazine is finally out in bookstores!
I have been waiting anxiously for the release of publication as one of my photos taken at the Tanjung Uma Village in Batam, Indonesia is being published in the latest September / October 2012 Issue of the magazine. Yippee :-) |
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