Singapore / Postmarked 27 Dec. 2013
27 Dec. 2013 My dearest Sybithian: Now that I’ve found a scenic spot along the river to marvel at the magnificent skyline of Singapore, I thought I would use the … Read More
Category: International Cities
London / Postmarked 14 Jun. 2011
14 Jun. 2011 Hullo Sybithian: I hope this postcard finds the love of my life in good spirits and brimming with your boundless optimism. I’m writing you from a cafe … Read More
Hong Kong / Postmarked 25 Aug. 2010
25 Aug. 2010 My dearest, darling Sybithian: Greetings from Hong Kong, my love! I have missed you intensely this summer. I hope you like this postcard. You know how much … Read More
The Night We Fell Under the Spell of the Moon
TIA’s enchanting images of the moon are the only remaining evidence of a once engrossed interest in outer space intersecting with professional photography.
Keep a Keen Photographic Eye for Overcast & Stormy Skies
Why are people adverse to capturing images when the weather is not ideal or agreeable? This is the precise time to engage in photography!
Bamboozled in Buenos Aires
A tale about my first 24 hours in Buenos Aires, in which my plane battled Mother Nature’s wrath and how I became the latest statistic of skilled pick-pocketing.
Two Minutes in Paris: A Love Story
Sometimes it takes two minutes — instead of one — to fall in love.
People in Paris: The Streets, The Routines, and the Beauty Unseen
Is it possible that Paris might just not be that special to Parisians?
Meet Me at the Muddy Confluence
Where the River Gombak meets the River Klang — that’s where you’ll find Kuala Lumpur (KL), which is Malay for, literally, “Muddy Confluence”. As an enthusiast of etymology — especially … Read More
Deciphering the Significance of “Singapore”
The City The name “Singapore” was adapted by the British from its original Malay name, “Singapura”, which means “Lion City”. I had often read books and magazines about the great … Read More
A (Somewhat) Comedic Conflict of Cultures above Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur. Christmas Eve. Horrendously hot. Morosely muggy. Extremely engrossing and exciting. During my time in KL*, I remember carrying a handkerchief in my pocket to serve two purposes: either … Read More
Hong Kong State of Mind
I’m in a Hong Kong state of mind this morning. I miss that city immensely. Some of my best photographic work to date was inspired and created in HK.