Friday, July 30, 2010

"Auction Items"
Melbourne, Victoria

The Carpets for Communities charity fundraiser auctioned off some travel books as well. They had some pretty good sponsors!

- Jian



-june.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

"Two in one"
Melbourne, Victoria

V's birthday cake has the two loves of his life - bananas and golf!

- Jian

The Brooks, St. Louis, MO

-Darell

-june.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

"For the Community"
Melbourne, Victoria

So it was my first time shooting an event with a flash unit that I just bought. It was tough! There were so many people. Anyway, Carpets for Communities is an initiative started up whereby Cambodian people make carpets, which are then sold. All proceeds go to the people making them and the aim is to get the kids to at least have an education.

The event involved the screening of short films, some by Cambodian people, and there was also an action. In total about $ 6000 was raised! Well organised event that was a great success!

- Jian

"A Rhubarby Start"

The 'Brooks, St. Louis, MO

My first cake: an almost vegan rhubarb + stawberry cake with cream cheese frosting and an inappropriate icing drawing on top. Practice, practice, practice!

-Darell

-june.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

"Up Close"
Mt. Beauty, Victoria

That's my friend Justin (second silhouette from the left amongst the trees) taking pictures of the cows. He was pretty up close!

- Jian

"On The Lookout For E.T."

Jefferson Memorial Arch, St. Louis, MO

-Darell

Shanghai Lights

Shanghai, China

-Jing

Monday, July 26, 2010

"Radiant"
Mt. Beauty, Victoria

One of my favourite shots. There were cows in the neighbouring field on the second morning!!!!

- Jian

"Vanishing Point"

Matthew-Dickey Boys and Girls' Club, St. Louis, MO

I love photographing skylights. To me a piece of architecture is only successful when natural light is incorporated effectively into the building. Love the symmetry and tone balance in this picture.

-Darell

Bund at Night

Shanghai, China

The VUE from my favourite bar here. The best part? You don't even need to get a drink! :) Just stroll into the Hyatt, flash a smile at the doorman, up to the 32nd floor, up to the roof, for one of the nicest views of the city.

-Jing

-june.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

"Look for the beacon of light"
Mt. Beauty, Victoria

So we stayed at the foot of Mt. Beauty and the sunrises were just gorgeous. Imagine foggy surroundings at the crack of dawn and bare vegetation.

- Jian

Left Bank Books, St. Louis, MO

-Darell

-june.

Saturday, July 24, 2010

"On the edge of something spectacular"
Falls Creek, Victoria

These snowboarders were on the edge of mountain that had snow ramps for tricks. I'm pretty sure it's pretty steep!

- Jian

"Sneek Peek"

Room, St. Louis, MO

(do not view on large. I really need a new lens :/)

My bag and hat are ready to go on the road again.

2 weeks till I'm back in good ol' KL.

I can't wait!

-Darell

-june.

Friday, July 23, 2010

"Look Who's Pimpin'"

Natural Bridge Ave, St. Louis, MO

MR. BILL, it says.

FIRM BELIEVER IN CHRIST (F.B.I.)

-Darell

'TOM YAM!'
Mt. Beauty, Victoria

Amir made an awesome Tom Yam Chicken - minus the secret ingredient because we couldn't find it.

- Jian

-june.

Thursday, 22 July, 2010

"Pitié"

Clarence Ave, St. Louis, MO

A 16 year-old boy was shot in the many regular gang fights that happen in the ward. Just two months ago a grandmother was shot on the very same street. The neighbors come, and sadly place flowers and soft toys on the cross.

D.G., may you rest in peace.

-Darell

Wednesday, 21st July, 2010

"Calling For Peace"

Clarence Ave, St. Louis, MO

The neighborhood march and chant before the vigil:

"We want peace, No More Violence!"

-Darell

Monday, July 19, 2010

"College Rivalry"

The 'Brooks, St. Louis, MO

My dear friend Judith who just graduated from Harvard came for a visit in St. Louis. After a long dispute over our respective colleges while eating teddy grahams, she came up with this brilliant pun.

I have no comeback. *shakes fist*

-Darell

-june.

Sunday, July 18, 2010

"The Holy Trinity"

The 'Brooks, St. Louis, MO

...of Chinese cooking. Apparently I fail to be a Malaysian-Chinese, for not using sesame oil when I cook. The sound of Judith's scolding resounds in my ear.

-Darell

Saturday, 17th July, 2010

"Basement Creeps"

Clarence Ave, St. Louis, MO

-Darell

"Gratitude"
Melbourne, Victoria

- Jian

Friday, 16th July, 2010

O'Fallon Park, St. Louis, MO

Setting sun makes everything look beautiful despite their daytime appearances.

-Darell

P.S: Guys, it's mid-July. We're close to completing the project! Blows my mind. Also check back for picture updates for the April/May/June archives- I'm gonna do a major uploading session!

"Williamstown"

Melbourne, Victoria

- Jian

Thursday, 15th July, 2010

"Catch Her, Should She Fall"

O'Fallon Park, St. Louis, MO

-Darell

"Half Measures"

Melbourne, Victoria

Pancakes and Ben & Jerry's ice cream!

- Jian

Wednesday, 14th July, 2010

O'Fallon Park, St. Louis, MO

-Darell

"End of the Line"

Melbourne, Victoria

The end of the Williamstown train line is the reason this carriage is empty. Eerily quiet.

- Jian

-june.

Tuesday, 13 July, 2010

"Bunny & Books"

Room, St. Louis, MO

For me it's a catch phrase, kinda like "Bed & Breakfast".

My dear friend Judith and I believe in the Great Bunny Cycle.

It follows the cycle of the moon. When a bunny dies or disappears in either of our lives, another one mysteriously appears in the other. We also believe that Matahari has wits as sharp as Shakespeare. Like him she is always sniffing out new books to read :D

-Darell

"All in one"
Monk Bodhi Dharma, Melbourne

A place with good coffee. A name with buddhist elements. Perfect place for a retreat!

- Jian

-june.

Monday, 12 July, 2010

"Matahari, Eye of the Day"

Room, St. Louis, MO

So...it's about time I introduced my little sometimes-and-sometimes-not visitor, Matahari the wild bunny. When she appears outside my window, good things happen. I interpret this as a forward sign. It also made me think of Jian's Siem Reap "thumbs-up" photo.

What'll happen next, hm?

Darell

"It takes two to clap"
Monk Bodhi Dharma, Melbourne

Bonsoy is a soy milk brand that is widely used by baristas because it is easier to froth and has a nice creamy taste to it. On the left we have a barrel of coffee!

- Jian

Sunday, July 11, 2010

"Highway to Diabetes"

Crown Candy Kitchen, St. Louis, MO

Their banana malt shakes are soooo good.

-Darell

-june.

Saturday, 10 July, 2010

"One for the Sweet Tooth"

Crown Candy Kitchen, St. Louis, MO

Crown Candy Kitchen is something of a St. Louis trademark. Hidden away in the many gray belts of the city, you'd never know you've reached it until you see 40 or so people happily slurping malt shakes and sundaes in the vintage booths. There were charming handwritten paper menus above the counter, and a juke box in the heart of the café!

-Darell

St. Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne

- Jian

-june.

Friday, July 9th, 2010

St. Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne

- Jian

"V.Woolf by Candlelight"

Room, St. Louis, MO

-Darell

-june.