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Moving To A New Blog

2009-12-31T05:46:00.000-08:00

I have a new blog!

Here's the link >> retrospective

See you there!

Ethereal

2009-12-27T01:44:00.000-08:00

Transcend

2009-12-27T01:41:00.000-08:00

Evergreen

2009-12-27T01:37:00.000-08:00

Stadium Waterfront

2009-12-23T05:10:00.000-08:00

Tranquility

2009-12-23T05:09:00.001-08:00

Decay II

2009-12-13T00:39:00.001-08:00

Amongst The Rest...

2009-12-12T19:17:00.000-08:00

Awaiting For Your Return

2009-12-12T04:52:00.000-08:00

Lalang Field

2009-12-12T04:41:00.001-08:00

Floating Onion??

2009-12-04T03:00:00.001-08:00

This is definitely not a photoshop effect. Now, how the hell did I shoot this? ; )

Changi Beach Walk (Storm Closing In Series)

2009-11-28T20:46:00.000-08:00

For the past few weeks or so, the weather in Singapore had been very gloomy and wet. I decided to brave the stormy weather and shoot this series and process them to give a gritty feel. I think gloomy weather can have their fair share of being picturesque also. Who says photography is only meant for bright sunny weather?

Ferry Ride

2009-11-28T20:42:00.001-08:00

Dragon Boats

2009-11-28T20:41:00.001-08:00

Home

2009-11-14T17:46:00.000-08:00

This photo was taken at my home one evening. It was 6 photos stitched into one, forming a mega panoramic view which no wide angle lens can faithfully capture. If I were to send this photo for printing at full resolution, it's going to print really, REALLY BIG. How does an equivalent of a 60-mega pixels photo sound? :)

Shipping At Dusk

2009-11-07T20:45:00.001-08:00

Punggol Beach Abstract

2009-11-07T06:18:00.001-08:00

Kseniya Once More

2009-11-04T06:52:00.001-08:00

Some time ago, I did a photoshoot with Kseniya. Here are some of the shots which I did not post earlier on. Maybe because I have overlooked them. Anyway, I kinda like this series and therefore, decided to post them on the blog. Once in a while, it is a good exercise digging up old archives and take a good look at them all over again. It definitely gives a refreshing feeling.

Combustible

2009-11-02T04:48:00.000-08:00

Directions

2009-11-01T01:20:00.001-07:00

Man defines his own directions, or directions depict where man can go?

Metal (Texture)

2009-11-01T01:18:00.001-07:00

Lone Leaf

2009-11-01T01:14:00.001-07:00

Manhattan Beach And El Segundo Beach (Los Angeles, California)

2009-10-30T21:48:00.000-07:00

This is the last series of photos taken before I flew back to Singapore. It is also one of my favourite series.

I was at El Segundo Beach taking pictures of the seagulls and saw this Hungarian lady feeding the birds with loose pieces of bread. She offered to feed them a little longer so that I can photograph them more up-close. We chatted a little. She told me that she was a retiree who once worked in the United Airlines and why she has emigrated to the States. After she was done feeding the seagulls, we exchanged well wishes and bid each other goodbye. This was how photography had broken a silence between two complete strangers. How interesting.

Be free.

El Segundo Beach, California.

An oil refinery at El Segundo Beach.

People playing volleyballs at Manhattan Beach.

Grand Canyon (Arizona)

2009-10-30T04:46:00.001-07:00

I went to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Over here, you will see 2 most beautiful and spectacular view points - Mather Point and Bright Angel Point.

The Grand Canyon is known worldwide as the best example of the effects of water erosion. It exists as a sort of monument to the power of the Colorado River that has flown for millions of years.

The view is simply breath-taking at the Mather Point.

Grand Canyon, truly worth mentioning as one of the 7 wonders of the world.

Mather Point, Grand Canyon South Rim.

The formation of the tree branches and the colour of the leaves caught my attention. I love taking this kind of scene. The hut on the left is one of the Grand Canyon National Park offices.

Folks taking a break.

Visitors taking photos for their peers at the Bright Angel Point.

The beauty of nature is God's best creation.

Believe me, the view up there is amazing.

Grand Canyon South Rim, Bright Angel Point.

Hoover Dam (Nevada/Arizona)

2009-10-25T02:13:00.000-07:00

I stopped over at Hoover Dam to take a break before continuing my journey to Arizona for the Grand Canyon.

Hoover Dam, a very respectable engineering marvel by any standard.

Hoover Dam is situated at a crossover point between Nevada and Arizona.

Lake Mead (Nevada)

2009-10-25T01:48:00.000-07:00

En-route to Lake Mead.

Look at the sparse of land.

Lake Mead, Nevada.

The temperature that day was the hottest throughout my stay in Las Vegas, 102 degree F.

Notice the size of the truck compared to the massive piece of rock at the backdrop.

Dryness of the desert hills.

Overlooking the Las Vegas Bay at one of the observatory points.

Some event was taking place at Lake Mead. I was about to find out what it was.

It was a biathlon! Under this kind of weather condition?!

Preparation.

Finishing point.

Team mates.

Boulder Beach, Lake Mead.

Look at the dryness of this piece of land. According to weather forecast that day, humidity was measured to be only 6%. Way dryer than my dry cabinet.

Callville Bay, Lake Mead.

The Sin City (Las Vegas, Nevada)

2009-10-25T00:12:00.000-07:00

Welcome to fabulous Las Vegas!

Cheap tees on sale.

Sexy butts.

Circus Circus, the hotel which I stayed in. It costs me around S$60++ a night. Which is considered very cheap already.

The buffet at the GardenGrill is pretty good. With free flow of prime ribs at US$13.99 per head.

You can't miss the Circus Circus Clown sign along the Las Vegas strip.

Entrance of Circus Circus.

Inside Circus Circus amusement park.

Fortune teller. I doubt anyone would believe this thing.

Ghost Rider!

Riviera, one of the oldest hotel casino along the strip. Lovely lightings, nonetheless.

New York New York.

The FashionShow Mall. A lot of branded stuffs here.

Another view of the FashionShow Mall.

Las Vegas has an Esplanade too. It is a very posh place. Let's take a look inside.

Inside of the Esplanade.

Louis Vuitton at the Esplanade.

Lovely interior design of the Esplanade.

I was amazed that I wasn't stopped for taking photographs at the casino (Wynn).

Another shot of the casino at Wynn.

Interior design of Wynn is also very impressive. I think Encore (another hotel casino) is affiliated to Wynn. Their building design seems very much alike.

Ticketing office for the show, Le Reve, at Wynn.

Las Vegas Strip at night. I spent a couple of nights walking along this strip.

Another side of the Strip.

Caesars Palace, the hotel casino that left the deepest impression on me.

Caesars Palace.

Another view on Caesars Palace.

Inside of the Forum Shops. It's actually part of Caesars Palace. Inside here, you can find a lot of high-end fashion brands like Victoria's Secret, Armani Exchange, Versace, and Yohji Yamamoto.

This is the place (Caesars Palace) where performances are held at scheduled timings.

Inside of Luxor. This is another hotel casino that is very impressive. A lot of nice performances are held here. For example, the one shown in the next photo.

FANTASY!

Outside of Luxor. A monorail links Luxor, Mandalay, and Excalibur together.

Mandalay Bay Beach.

Ultimate relaxation at the pool.

Let's take a look at another side of Las Vegas. This is the Fremont Street. It was really crowded here. Lots of lightings and you can actually feel the heat generated from them.

Lots of street performances, souvenir shops, and strip bars can be found here.

A live band was performing.

Many people stopped and looked in awe at the digital display above them. It was truly sensational.

Fremont Street, Las Vegas.

Gentlemen's Club.

A hot babe grooving to the music.

Retro live band.

This guy is really good at human sculpture.

A family taking photos with a hot babe. It's not free by the way.

En-route To Las Vegas

2009-10-23T06:22:00.000-07:00

I stopped the car by the road side to take a photo of the highway. It is a all desert hills. Very scenic drive but can get very tiring after prolonged driving. There were instances when I almost dozed off.

Power lines are a common sight along the highway.

I stopped by Barstow to take my lunch and also to do some shopping at the factory outlets. At this point, I had already driven 110 miles. And I'm still left with 174 miles to go before reaching the Las Vegas. You might have also noticed, there wasn't a single cloud in the sky, which was very bad for the skin due to the strong intensity of the sun with no cloud to block the harmful UV ray. But I really love that deep blue sky. I wasn't even using a polariser!

'Optimus Primes' spotted.

More 'Optimus Primes' parked near to a petrol station at Lenwood (which is very near to Barstow).

I just can't seem to get enough of shooting this truck with the weird looking structure beside it.

Another premium outlet. At this point, Las Vegas is not too far away. Some pretty cool brands can be found here. Let's go in and take a look.

Inside of the premium outlet.

Kate Spade.

Hugo Boss.

American Eagle.

One of my favourite fashion brands, Hollister. It's also a sister company of Abercrombie & Fitch.

Disneyland (Anaheim, California)

2009-10-17T23:38:00.001-07:00

Entrance of Disneyland.

Disneyland, Anaheim.

Disney music band getting ready for the parade.

Disney music band playing the Mickey Mouse tune.

Mickey Mouse Halloween.

Chairman of the club.

Minnie.

Disneyland Castle.

Pluto caught me shooting him.

Goofy.

Mickey.

It's A Small World Ride.

'It's a small world after all!'

I hope it's not my lens that is giving this building a weird distortion!

Set me free!

Ferry ride.

Disneyland Castle at night. There was a Halloween firework performance that evening. But I did not get myself a good view after I returned from dinner.

Another view of Disneyland Castle at night.

Santa Monica (California)

2009-10-17T23:08:00.000-07:00

Santa Monica - A nice place to chill, dine, and shop.

Downtown & 3rd street promenade.

Nothing beats a good read.

American Eagle.

Santa Monica Beach.

It's a freaking hot day at the beach.

Amusement park at the Santa Monica Pier.

Santa Monica Pier.

At the pier.

What a nice way to laze around at the beach.

Yes, I just got very thirsty when I walked so long to get to the pier.

Ferris wheel at the pier.

Freedom.

Sunbathers at the beach.

A lady taking picture of the Santa Monica sign board.

San Diego Sea World (California)

2009-10-16T22:47:00.001-07:00

The Killer Whales.

It was a very hot day at San Diego Sea World. Visitors were anxiously waiting for the show to begin.

Opening speech by the crew.

Best friends.

Well done Shamu! And I'm glad I brought along my 50-200 SWD for this shot!

Great performance!

Aquarium.

Good-looking seals.

That's a pub cum restaurant at the Sea World.

Feeding time for the Blue Whales.

Polar bears in hibernation.

Wild Artic. They've got a nice helicopter simulator in there.

Flamingos.

More flamingos...

San Diego Sea World.

Hollywood (Los Angeles, California)

2009-10-11T05:39:00.000-07:00

The famous Hollywood sign. It stands at the highest peak in Los Angeles.

Hollywood & Highland Center. Parking is very expensive in Hollywood. It can cost as much as US$15. Luckily I managed to park at H&H Center for only US$2. That's because I ate my lunch there and I kept my receipt for validation. Similarly, you can choose to shop at H&H Center and enjoy the US$2 parking up till 3 hours. See the opening at the centre of the building? That is where a lot of people took pictures of the Hollywood sign.

Another view of the Hollywood & Highland Center.

Grauman's Chinese Theatre. Made famous by the movie premieres and Academy Awards ceremonies held here.

Michelle Pfeiffer on Hollywood Walk of Fame.

More Hollywood signs in front of the Kodak Theatre.

Kodak Theatre.

Mickey.

Strike a pose Elvis!

I didn't manage to see any Hollywood stars. Only Samuel Jackson...at the wax museum.

Universal Studios Hollywood (Los Angeles, California)

2009-10-11T02:15:00.000-07:00

Universal Studios Citywalk.

Panoramic view of the Citywalk.

Cinema at the Citywalk.

Lovely decor outside the shop.

The Citywalk is located very near to Universal Studios. Lots of shopping and dining outlets here.

An Abercrombie & Fitch boutique at the Citywalk. I managed to fish some really cheap deals there. They are clearing some of their tees at US18.90 per piece.

Shrimp restaurant at the Citywalk.

Saw A&F boutique at the right corner?

Outside of Universal Studios.

At the entrance of Universal Studios. I bought the 2-park flex ticket that allowed me to visit Universal Studios and San Diego Seaworld consecutively for 14 days.

A sheriff's car on display.

Marvel heroes and popcorns.

The Simpsons Ride.

The fun was about to begin.

Mummy The Ride - It was one hell of a ride. But was great fun!

Tomb Treasures.

Mummies on display.

This is inside of the special effects auditorium. It was really an eye opener to learn how Universal Studios created special filming effects. Some volunteers were also invited to participate in the show.

Fast & Furious.

The tram ride around Universal Studios gave an overview on the filming facilities within the premises.

The house where Desperate Housewives is filmed.

A wrecked plane used for filming.

Bart Simpson caught in the act.

Leg massagers to soothe those tiring legs.

Skull heads.

Pork anyone?

Impressive Shrek 4D show.

The Adventure of Curious George.

Yummy...

Let me outta here!

Cartooniversal??

Rolling...action!

Uni-ver-sal

You can get yourself an Oscar award here.

An entertainer performing magic tricks using metal rims.

King Kong at the Citywalk.

Almost the end of my visit at the Universal Studios. It closes pretty early - 5pm.

US Extravaganza

2009-10-10T04:02:00.001-07:00

Finally I'm back blogging after coming back from a long vacation to the States! It was a terrific break for me and ever since my return, the jet-lagging feeling is still lingering! Weather wise, the humidity there was really low (good for my camera gears though) . There were days when the temperatures hit a high of 3-digit farenheit and red flags had to be raised. Anyway, the 3 things I found most rewarding in this trip were the driving experience on the 6-lanes highway, the premium outlets shopping experience, and the ever so gorgeous lightings in Sin City, Las Vegas. :))

There are lots of photos to share this time. But I need a bit more time to sort out the photos. Stay tuned and I will be posting some photos real soon!

Flying to the land of freedom.

Seepage

2009-09-06T05:38:00.001-07:00

Followed

2009-09-06T05:34:00.000-07:00

Full Moon

2009-09-04T05:56:00.001-07:00

Rainstorm

2009-08-30T06:36:00.000-07:00

Raindrops

2009-08-30T06:34:00.001-07:00

Bokeh of Lights

2009-08-23T08:33:00.001-07:00

BBQ Session

2009-08-22T07:25:00.000-07:00

Had a BBQ session with some colleagues on friday night. It's been ages since I last ate BBQ food!

Sparky wasn't too camera friendly. I guess my monstrous lens had given him a scare.

Say 'cheese'!

Gossip time...

Thank God it's Friday.

Trees

2009-08-15T06:47:00.001-07:00

Tampines Quarry

2009-08-15T06:14:00.001-07:00

Ion At Night

2009-08-14T09:25:00.001-07:00

Ion Orchard

2009-08-12T06:49:00.000-07:00

The newest iconic shopping mall in Singapore...Ion Orchard.

Funkers@The Esplanade

2009-08-05T23:02:00.000-07:00

I was totally impressed with the performance from Funkers at the Esplanade last saturday. They payed tribute to Michael Jackson and sent the crowd going crazy! It was really a touching and electrifying moment and was by far, the besttest gig I have ever attended!

Korean Acapella@The Esplanade

2009-08-05T21:51:00.001-07:00

Baby Sarah@Sunset Grill

2009-07-26T19:09:00.001-07:00

Tanya...Encore...

2009-07-23T17:58:00.001-07:00

Tanya

2009-07-19T00:46:00.000-07:00

Presenting...Tanya from Russia...

This girl is really TALL!!!

All That Jazz@The Esplanade

2009-07-11T22:09:00.002-07:00

I was at the Esplanade catching the All That Jazz performance held at the outdoor theatre when suddenly, there was a heavy downpour. The seats at the side of the outdoor theatre were drenched and as a result, the organiser had to cancel the 2nd set of the performance. The freak rainstorm not only affected the show at the Esplanade, it also affected the National Day Parade (NDP) rehearsal nearby. Lots of people, especially photographers, were seen dashing for the nearest shelters they could find. The NDP rehearsal had to be called off and it must have been a disappointing moment for many (I reckon it was mainly due to the outdoor fireworks!). Back in the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre, I was stuck there waiting for the 3rd set to begin. It was 10pm and many faithful audience like me stayed till the last set because we all know, the band was going to be awesome. And we were not disappointed. Despite the gloomy weather, Michaela Therese and her musicians exhibited excellent showmanship, musicality, and most important of all, professionalism during the show. Had I not been patient enough to stay back for the performance, I would have gone back home empty handed. The wait was simply worth it. I'm sure those who were there last night would share the same sentiments as me.

Singapore Urban Landscape 2009

2009-07-10T06:43:00.000-07:00

The skyscrapers in the backdrop is the Central Business District (CBD) of Singapore. The glittery office lights on that very evening caught my attention and was what inspired me to take this shot. If I were to shoot this on a weekend, the office lighting would turn out to be very disappointing. The building at the centre is the very posh Fullerton Hotel. In the very near future, with the integrated resorts coming up, I'm sure the urban landscape in this area is going to be even more breath-taking.

Esplanade...Alternatively...

2009-07-09T17:44:00.001-07:00

A Tribute To Herbie Hancock

2009-07-08T17:36:00.000-07:00

The trio pays tribute to the legendary jazz master, Herbie Hancock. Catch them live again tonight at the Esplanade Concourse, 7.15pm.

Jazz In July - Rachma and Friends

2009-07-05T17:45:00.001-07:00

Eric & Jennifer

2009-06-30T06:24:00.001-07:00

It was all great weather for the photoshoot last sunday afternoon. I hope the couple had enjoyed the shoot as much as I did!

Isabelle (Elegance)

2009-06-26T20:33:00.001-07:00

The final series of Isabelle Du.

Isabelle (Divine)

2009-06-25T05:57:00.000-07:00

Isabelle (Allure)

2009-06-23T04:25:00.001-07:00

Isabelle (The Sunshine Babe)

2009-06-22T05:10:00.001-07:00

Isabelle (Dangerous Curves Ahead)

2009-06-21T07:03:00.001-07:00

Isabelle (Tropical Attraction)

2009-06-21T05:00:00.000-07:00

Isabelle Du

2009-06-20T02:26:00.000-07:00

A face that has graced many commercial covers such as FHM Philippines, MOSSIMO, Mot Tre, and many more. Isabelle Du, an US-based Vietnamese-Chinese model is here in Singapore for some modelling assignments. This hot chick certainly has some bite. Watch this space for more updates of her photoshoot!

Anna Judge April@The Esplanade

2009-06-19T07:59:00.001-07:00

Olympus E-P1 Leaked Photo

2009-06-15T05:40:00.000-07:00

In a few hours time, Olympus will once again make history when they introduce the reincarnation of their best selling pen-series digital cameras. It is modeled as E-P1, Olympus' very first Micro Four Thirds digital camera. I have been yearning for a high performance digital compact without going into the madness of getting a Leica M8. The Micro Four Thirds concept is the answer to my prayer (and to many others as well). The compactness and minimalistic design of the E-P1 is godsend for many aspiring photographers where bulky DSLRs and lenses are deemed too obtrusive and tiresome to carry around. Kudos to Olympus for once again, being the maverick in the industry to recognise and recreate the magic they once had in their pen-series pedigree. A new class of digital rangefinders is about to be unleashed.

I think pictures paint a thousand words. This thing is just so stylish and sexy! My guess is that it might be the next iPhone in the digital camera world. :))

A Petrol Kiosk

2009-06-13T05:44:00.000-07:00

Dislocate@Esplanade

2009-06-07T04:25:00.001-07:00

My heart was racing in awe and excitement when I watched the power-packed arobatic stunts from the Australian trio - Dislocate. They are here in Singapore to showcase their new comedy act - 3 Speed Crunch Box.

Singing A Different Tune

2009-06-07T03:02:00.001-07:00

Another wonderful performance from Esplanade Presents Programme - Singing A Different Tune. Featuring Darius Tan, Celine Rosa Tan, and Julian Wong. They are wonderfully hilarious, entertaining and very powerful in their vocals!

Psychedelic

2009-06-06T09:30:00.001-07:00

My Very Own Blog T-Shirt!

2009-05-30T21:56:00.000-07:00

I think it's a damn cool idea to promote my blog this way...shylessly! Haha! Anyway, I got the t-shirt printed at Ministry of Press where they specialise in customising t-shirts. Check out their webiste at ministryofpress.com. The quality of the fabric is really good...it's from American Apparel afterall! :))

Ling Kai@The Esplanade

2009-05-19T07:36:00.000-07:00

Ling wowed the audience at the Esplanade Concourse with her sultry voice that sent many listening in awe. Myself included. I especially like her husky voice that reminds me a bit like Diana Krall in some way. She's here in Singapore to promote her 6-track EP, 'Honestly'.

Esplanade Outdoor Theatre

2009-05-18T07:03:00.000-07:00

The place where I shot the Cascade gig.

Mono City Lights

2009-05-18T06:44:00.001-07:00

Taken outside the Esplanade.

Cascade@The Esplanade

2009-05-18T05:06:00.000-07:00

I must say I really, really enjoyed listening to their music while shooting this gig at the Esplanade. Electronika mixed with rock...I can't remember when was the last time I heard such a solid rock band. I can still recall vividly the liquid-smooth tunes that brought me on a music odyssey that Sunday evening. What a talented bunch from the Indonesian rock band, Cascade.

Alarice@The Esplanade

2009-05-18T05:04:00.001-07:00

She's bred in Sydney, but of Asian descent. Apart from being a talented song writer, this young lass is also a great singer. I was pleasantly surprised when she sang 'Over The Rainbow' coupled with Jason Mraz's 'I'm Yours'. Sounded really cool to me.

The Singapore Flyer

2009-05-16T10:07:00.000-07:00

Integrated Resort...In the Making...

2009-05-16T08:46:00.001-07:00

Dawn Fung

2009-05-09T06:04:00.001-07:00

Listening to Dawn Fung sing can be such a revelation. She's a singer, and also a songwriter. She specialises in folk music and nursery rhymes. I would describe her music style as, 'simple and melodic', with a touch of nostalgia. Very nice vocal quality she has. Catch her performing live at the Esplanade Concourse on 10 May, Sun. 3 time slots available: 5:15, 6:15, 7:15pm.

Blue Ice

2009-05-02T07:13:00.001-07:00

Esplanade In Mono

2009-05-01T07:26:00.001-07:00

Japanese Shakuhachi

2009-05-01T05:51:00.001-07:00

Kseniya (Flash Version)

2009-04-25T08:52:00.001-07:00

The flash is finally up!

Click HERE for the flash! :))

Kseniya (B&W Series)

2009-04-22T07:23:00.000-07:00

I'm still working on her photos. I think I shot 16GB of photos during the session. All in RAW!

And here are some of the series in B&W.

The Russian Hottie...Kseniya

2009-04-20T08:05:00.000-07:00

Had just done a photoshoot over the weekend with this Russian model. Stay tuned for the flash!!

Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Classic II

2009-04-17T20:08:00.000-07:00

My first Ball watch!

Mount Sophia

2009-04-04T01:39:00.001-07:00

White Tree

2009-03-30T05:12:00.000-07:00

Tampines Bike Trail

2009-03-28T03:57:00.001-07:00

Baby Sarah

2009-03-21T21:37:00.001-07:00

Sarah is one month old!

The sleeping beauty.

Sarah waking up for her party.

Ganny's girl.

Supper time.

Little cute boy with mum and dad.

Children at the party.

Aspiring Abercrombie model.

'Don't mess with me!'

Sarah, always the centre of attention.

Happy family!

Sarah on pacifier.

The pacifier left some marks on Sarah's cheeks!

End of party, it's bed time for Sarah.

Bedok Reservoir 2009

2009-03-05T03:36:00.001-08:00

Break of Dawn

2009-03-05T00:54:00.001-08:00

After The Rain

2009-03-04T05:39:00.001-08:00

Tropical Sunset

2009-03-04T04:43:00.001-08:00

It's been a while since I last shot a sunset photo.

It's so amazing that when God created light, along came shadows.

Dark Side of The Moon

2009-03-03T05:24:00.000-08:00

Over The Rainbow

2009-03-02T03:54:00.001-08:00

Many would have thought this photo was taken from a plane. But it was actually a view from my house window one evening. I remembered it was close to 7:15pm and the sun was fast setting.

The Oriental Beauty, Shanghai (Xintiandi, Nanjing Road, The Bund)

2009-02-26T00:23:00.000-08:00

No Shanghai tour is complete without visiting Xintiandi, Nanjing Road, and The Bund.

A man checking out a restaurant in Xintiandi. It's a place for the affluent locals and of course, tourists as well.

Lots of chic pubs, restaurants, and retail outlets in Xintiandi. This place definitely appeals to the younger and more affluent population.

When night falls, Nanjing Road becomes a real eye candy.

Shoppers along Nanjing Road.

Night cityscape of Shanghai. The Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower is on the left.

The Bund.

Boat-ride along Huangpu River.

The Bund. Impressive sight to behold especially in the evening.

The Oriental Beauty, Shanghai (Skyline of the City)

2009-02-26T00:13:00.001-08:00

En-route to the Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower. It is also an observatory tower of Shanghai cityscape.

Magnificent view on top of the tower.

Another fantastic view but from a lower level.

More skyscrapers to come into this super city.

The Oriental Beauty, Shanghai (Shanghai Lao Jie 上海老街)

2009-02-25T23:46:00.000-08:00

Entrance of Shanghai Lao Jie (上海老街).

Lots of food and desserts here. And they are relatively cheap. Mainly because Lao jie is not a major touristic area. so prices have to be made justifiable to the locals.

Shanghai Lao Jie (上海老街)

Lao Jie is a major hangout area for the locals.

Panoramic view of Lao Jie.

Shanghai Lao Jie (上海老街)

Shanghai Lao Jie specialty.

A stall selling all sort of mutton stuffs.

A stall owner selling peanut dessert.

Scenery under the bridge.

Scenery across the river.

Shanghai Lao Jie (上海老街)

The Oriental Beauty, Shanghai (Jade Buddha Temple 玉佛寺)

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Jade Buddha Temple.

A lady burning incense.

Praying for a better tomorrow.

The Great Buddha, Sakyamuni.

Deities in the temple.

Goddess of Mercy.

The Oriental Beauty, Shanghai (Yu Garden 豫園)

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A lion door knob.

Visitors enjoying the scenic view in the temple.

A beautiful and tranquil temple backyard view.

Some fun-loving Japanese tourists striking poses.

Interior of the Yu Garden.