This is a tale about an indelible Christmas Eve in the capital city of a predominantly Islamic nation.
TIAA #50: “Christmas Eve in Kuala Lumpur”
TIAA #35: “Reign or Shine”
This is a tale about a raging battle between the sun and the rain in a boxing ring known as "London".
TIAA #34: “The Part of Paris Almost Every Parisian Seems to Hate”
This is a tale about three languages spoken between two photographers: English, French, and Photography.
TIAA #30: “Photo Non Grata”
This is a tale about the cunning subterfuge of optics. (Sounds very clandestine and shady, doesn't it?)
TIAA #13: “Buenos Dias, Buenos Aires”
This is a tale about an early morning stroll through the City of Fair Winds (a.k.a. Buenos Aires).
TIAA #12: “Superwoman”
This is a tale about the bewildering and inexcusable hatred against women, and black women, in particular.
TIAA #10: “Merry Revelry Temporarily”
This is a tale about the bizarre plasticity and ephemeral elasticity of human camaraderie.
Vancouver / Postmarked 11 Nov. 2012
Ephri sends a postcard to Sybi from Vancouver, but he's upset because timing is not on his side.
Singapore / Postmarked 27 Dec. 2013
Ephri sends a postcard to Sybi from Singapore during the holiday season, and has a peculiar idea for the following Christmas.
London / Postmarked 14 Jun. 2011
Ephri sends a postcard to Sybi from London on a dreary and rainy day.
Hong Kong / Postmarked 25 Aug. 2010
Ephri sends a postcard to Sybi from Hong Kong, one of his favorite cities on the planet.
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 regarding the names of our world's cities -- I find the meaning of “Kuala Lumpur" to be one of the most fascinating. KL is a... Continue Reading →
Deciphering the Significance of “Singapore”
The Sumptuous Seduction of Singapore | Purchase 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 Lion City, established on an island at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. I was fascinated by... Continue Reading →
A (Somewhat) Comedic Conflict of Cultures above Kuala Lumpur
The Magnificent Metropolis of 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 to wipe the sweat from my brow, or defog my eyeglasses given all the moisture in the air. In... Continue Reading →
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. Aerial view of Hong Kong