JO ANNE's BLOG :)
'Who Am I?' I always love to question myself. A human being. A normal 18 year old Singaporean girl.
But truly deep down inside, it's not just about that. Perhaps many would say I am emotional blahblah... Maybe, maybe not. HAHAHA.
I guess I am just a girl who loves to think and reflect about my life and myself (:
Very often in my life, I am tied up by my surroundings... Friendships, relationships & family...
Every small little issues of those mentioned above affects me greatly in life which leads me being afraid of moving on in life at times.
Just like this little kitten.. It's being tied up, unable to have it's freedom, afraid of making it's first step out of the 'hole' it is in.
ISO 125, 50mm, f/1.8, 1/50sec, AV, Spot, 0 EV
& again, still afraid. Unsure of when it's safe to come out. Just like myself, always afraid of getting hurt by people or things therefore by hiding as a way of protection.
ISO 100, 50mm, f/1.8, 1/125sec, 0 EV, AV, Spot
I am covering my facial expressions, not letting others know how I look and feel but there's still a difference between me and this boy and that is, he's doing it without a hidden identity, unlike me.
ISO 1600, 80mm, f/5.0, 1/25sec, AV, Pattern, 0 EV
I wish... I can lay down my feet, sit down on a patch of grass and let out all my emotions...
ISO 100, 40mm, f/4.5, 1/250sec, 0 EV, AV, Pattern
I wish... I can be as innocent as how this kid looks.
Even without giving out a smile, others would smile by looking at him (:
(that's the reason why I love kids. hahah)
ISO 1600, 110mm, f/5.6, 1/125sec, 0 EV, Pattern, AV
I wish... I can clap and laugh anytime I like without any worries.
ISO 1600, 50mm, f/1.8, 1/250sec, 0 EV, AV, Pattern
I wish... I can play freely and able to express myself fully.
ISO 100, 135mm, f/5.6 1/500sec, 0EV, TV, Pattern
All I ask for, is tender care and love. That's when I know, I am 'THE REAL ME'.
ISO 100, 50mm, f/1.8, 1/320sec, 0EV, AV, Spot
However, yes, there are always such love in our lives. We just have to wait and search for our own happiness (:
I am glad for him or anyone who's always here for me, giving me strength to move on in my life...
ISO 400, 187mm, f/5.6, 1/25sec, 0EV, AV, Pattern
SORRY IF THIS IS SUPER EMOTIONAL BUT I LIKE. HAHAHA.
My main purpose of this theme is to show the contrast between the new and old Singapore therefore most of my photos will be places or things that are hardly seen in Singapore these days.
We are living in a fast paced society. In Singapore, everything requires speed. In school, during work and everyday lives...
The red lines shows how fast the cars are moving just like us everyday.
Also, the purpose of this photo - 'either way' sign, infering that in life, we MUST make a decision, either the left or the right. Without a stand, it will bring us nowhere.
There's always a beginning for everything. These were the kampong/village days where people stayed in.
Location: Palau Ubin
Slowly, as it's developing, road signs were also bulit. This is the LAST kampong left in our City.
Don't be mistaken, the number 1954 isn't the year it was bulit but rather, postal code in Singapore in the past. ONLY FOUR DIGITS compared to SIX today.
Location: stated in photo
People started constructing different transportations such as trains...
This is the railway station located at Tanjong Pagar which brings us to various parts of Malaysia.
[the railway station is closing down in July 2011]
*special effects on the sides - using the 'door' as frame*
Adding on, more communication methods were introduced such as mail box so that we can connect with the outside world.
People started to set up their own business to earn a living giving an example of a back alley barber shop.
*uncle waiting for customers.. hahah*
Location: Chinatown
Random photo showing a middle age man reviving his childhood days, siting on a old metal swing.
See the smile on his face? Feeling so happy returning to where they used to stay (Kampong).
Location: Lorong Buang Kok
As we age, we die.
This is a TRADITIONAL chinese furneral.
These days, coffins will be placed in the van and family members will follow at the back whereas seen in the photo below, people carry the coffin using bamboo along the road.
Location: Chinatown
SUPER RANDOM photo to end off.
Showing my love for this country after touring around 3 whole days for this project.
*SEE THE SPECIAL HEART EFFECT ON THE CHRISTMAS TREE? :D*
THE ENDDDD.
