Natalie in June
i am an art-music-lover … bookish at times, creative in my veinsArchive for photos
The Stage of Reclamation
[Central, Hong Kong]
I took a series of photos of the reclamation in Hong Kong quite a few weeks ago. Every time I walk on the bridge connecting IFC and the new Star Ferry Pier, there are bound to be people leaning against the railing observing the movements of cranes and workers or staring into the piles of steel. Those elderly, with their careful eyes and concentration, watched the changes of the scene as if a play was staged. I have walked on the bridge for many many times and I would just turn my neck towards that stage to look at the things i have missed in between the days I don’t get to look at. I would feel guilty if I didn’t have a camera with me to catch the moments of changes. Finally, after much efforts, I took black and white photos of this Stage of Reclamation. There’s so much to look at …
the rise of seagulls!
[Bondi, Sydney]
This is a photo that i like very much! It’s now on my desk sitting right next to my computer! Click it to view it at large and you will understand my emotions seeing the change of clouds and the rise of the seagulls!
Superstar
[Superstar, Biei, Hokkaido]
Superstar, I want to be like you
to stand firm in snow yet not frozen
to extend your branches without fear
to love who you are
despite
all the changes around you
Happy New Year of the Ox
a bright wish …
and a moody wish …
wishing you all a belated Happy Chinese New Year of the Ox
City Hall, Central
Silence has its kind of attraction.
I took this photo last year after my birthday celebration … and I found this photo again when i was trying to remove data from my compact flash card. I realised that I like this photo and can’t help not posting it here. I don’t quite like the added colourful lighting on its appearance … and that I like its quietness at night when there are still dim lights lit within the building. It is with silence when one can be absorbed in concentration, be it anything you are trying to get done with or pursuing or reflecting upon. I believe people can grow stronger in silence when we can mute time and as if standing stagnant on top of a hill overlooking at what has been achieved and what ought to be achieved. I wish there are more moments of silence this year to hear myself more and be more wise in action and in words.
It’s towards the end of the year
Let’s say my year was a montage, it will be chaotic and busy one filled with different hues, texture and speed … all huddled together. There were lots of unexpected ups and downs this year too. If my year filmed and fast-forwarded, it would have made you quite uneasy as you would have to laugh and cry at the same time.
Sometimes, I do feel lost as to what I am pressing myself towards … a better life with a more stable income or a more busy lifestyle that is not too pleasing … but when i was given the chance to exit i didn’t have the courage to face it and walk my way out. Knowing whatever way i choose either to stick with what i have planned for the past years or to divert from it, He will lead me through it.
It’s tough work both physically, psychologically and mentally … trying to control my mind and concentrate on what has to be done. Therefore, i am grateful to my friends at church who cared about me and have chats about my recent happenings … i am also glad to have my family who financially support me and understand my stress … i am also fortunate to have a good companion to stand by me and gave me shoulder to lean on whenever i felt down and unmotivated with work.
I still want to remember this year as a challenging one and that I love what I have accomplished!
Cheers … Happy New Year!
rainbow
[Ferris Wheel, Tokyo]
i climbed
and sat on a rainbow
revolved in the blue sky
i hardly remember
the touch of the ground
