This week, I have finally had time to reflect fully on my photographic journey over the past year and a half, as I browsed through my database of images (it's over one terabyte, can you believe that?!). I am extremely happy with the experimental style of photography I have been able to play with as of late, but I have to constantly tell myself that there is still a lot of room for improvement. The following are images those that I have shortlisted for this year's Olympus Open Photo Contest. They are arranged into overarching categories: Birth, Places to Preserve, Smiles and Laughter, Macro, and Art. As always, any feedback or constructive criticism is appreciated. Feel free to comment on this post itself or drop me a message through my 'About' page. Thank you and enjoy!
Birth
This is Where it Began - Vancouver, Canada. 2015
Birth of a Nation - The core of a country's growth is its people–blood, sweat, and tears shed to benefit the greater good.
Ashland - I went to Oregon expecting to return easily; instead, I found it difficult to leave my new found home.
Serenity - When I look into the sky, I am finally at ease because I catch a glimpse of eternity.
Panels of Life - Sky. Clouds. Sun. Glass. Metal. Departing from Singapore.
Places to Preserve
Conglomeration - Taking a break from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong's vibrant culture
Asymmetry in Symmetry - Visiting UC Berkeley made me feel inspired–how did I even end up getting accepted as a student here?
Heaven and Earth - I am caught in an infinite void that consist of what I call home and where I call home.
The Crossing - Skies clouded white, bridge worn down, waters turbulent– these elders have no fear in crossing.
Vista - For a moment, I sat down.
Smiles and Laughter
Euphoria - This girl remains joyful about the prospect of life.
Macro
Forgotten - For years, this room has been neglected. The air smells musky. The walls are consumed by algae. The silence drains.
Maturation - Do we ever realize that we are living when we are alive?
Fishy Introspections - The scent of the ocean fills the air. The notion of tonight's dinner consumes my thoughts.
Drifting Away - Clusters of jellyfish moved closer to the glass–do they see me?
Bronze Statue/Mr. Slimy - Looking deeply into the frog's eyes, I noticed its loneliness. It croaked back at me confirming my sentiments.
Art
Boundless - Imagine rain traversing down these perfect tiles of glass.
Overpass - A bridge is always your best friend
Desolation - Silence echoes throughout the room–the beating of your heart is merely interference.
Tranquility - Ten minutes before the sky becomes dark, I begin to understand harmony.
Juxtaposition - The efferverscence of the blue sky competes with the forest's dense canopy.
Thank you for making it all the way to the end of the post. Stay tuned for a "Tribute to Vancouver" post in the near future, in which I will feature my favourite photos of the city!