Local scene - Kluang

An old car still in use.

Classic Mercedes-Benz

Classic Mercedes-Benz in front of a local shophouse in Kluang.

Kluang - Street corner

A red car by a blue shop house. Nice combination. 

Shop gates along the Old Street - Johor Bahru

Old Street - Johor Bahru

The charm of the old streets. 

Reflection - Johor Bahru

Image of modern Johor Bahru. 

Sultan Ibrahim Building - Johor Bahru

Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim is the former state secretariat building of Johor. Its construction was completed in 1940 and was supposed to hold the British colonial government.

Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque - Johor Bahru

The mosque was built between 1892 and 1900 under the direction of Sultan Abu Bakar. His anglophile sentiments are clearly visible in the colonial English Victorian architecture of the building, with the minarets designed in the form of British 19th century clock towers.

Haw Par Villa - Singapore

A theme park depicting scenes from the Chinese mythology, Haw Par Villa was originally built in 1937 by the Aw brothers, inventors and manufacturers of the well known Tiger Balm. The park has since gone through good and bad days. Some areas are now derelict and closed to visitors.

Follow the light

Another way out of the tunnel.

The National Library

Another shot at the interesting architecture of the National Library of Singapore. The "wings" structures (left) are engineered to block direct sun and yet let light and breeze pass through. A method to keep the building cool in quasi equatorial climate. 

The Fort Gate

The Fort Gate, from an unusual angle. Fort Canning Park, Singapore.

Armenian Church of Singapore

The Armenian Apostolic Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator is the first Christian church built in Singapore in 1835. 

The vaulted ceiling and cupola are based on traditional Armenian Church architecture.

Within the quiet tropical garden surrounding the church lie tomb markings of Armenians who died in Singapore.  The tombstones were transported here in the early 1970’s from the Bukit Timah Cemetery.

Chinese Garden - Singapore

The two little pagodas and the setting fun fighting to pierce through heavy clouds.  We could hear the thunder and observe flashes of lightning. Altough the rain did not show.

The interior staircase of the tall pagoda.

Singapore National Library

Reflections at the Singapore National Library.

Raffles City

A strong sun projects sharp shadows on the shopping centre walls.

The Supreme Court Building

The Star War styled new Supreme Court building of Singapore.

Garden by the Bay (2)

After a brief shower, the lens of the camera could be pointed up before the sky turned too dark.

Garden by the Bay (1)

These metal trees come to life at night with their lighting constantly changing.

St Andrew's Cathedral - Singapore

 

The sky was all white with haze and clouds, yet I had in mind to take some pictures today. So I headed to St Andrew's Cathedral for some indoor captures, just to find out that the apse was under renovation. Walking around, I still managed a few shots, handheld HDRs.