Do you give based on the identity of the receiver? Or, do you give based on who you are?

Let me give an example from my observation of 'giving' people. A common scene (esp. in the church) is the rich people giving to the poor people. Common gifts would include second-hand clothing, worn-out furniture or broken kitchen utensils. When asked why such gifts were given, the common reply would be - "well, they are poor people... and this may probably mean something..."
That, is giving based on the identity of the receiver. The receiver being poor receives poorly. On the other hand, when you give a gift to your governor - a rich man, you spend lavishly.

Something wrong with that? 

I believe one should give based on one's identity.
I am a rich man, therefore I give richly.
I am a poor man, and I give generously to the extend of my ability. 

 

Was driving home, when I saw an opportunity I couldn't resist.

The images above were shot as a storm was brewing. I just loved the hue in the sky.

Below, the beautiful sky after the storm.

The songs amazing, the singer's amazing... and so is the video's cinematography - love the director's use of backlighting and high exposure settings. The composition is just great - both musically and visually.

 

 

Buried Alive - Japanese soldier burying Chinese civilians alive during the Nanking Massacre.

This is a sad fact - and no, I have no intentions of inciting hatred againts malays - this are but a handful of imbeciles. No wonder UM is the 246th University in the world...

Some of my favorite pictures

"Attentive, curiosity"
Retouched the photographed to give it a portrait composition. Shot with natural lighting.

"Inattentive, Confused"
Again, shot with available lighting at ISO1600 (hence the heavy noise)

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Another photo - the wonder of childlikeness - oblivious to the cameraman... (notice the guy with his hands to his eye is this photo and the previous one) 

Of work, people and reality.
It's been 5 months working in the event line.  From running around setting up projection and audio-visual system to occasional videography and photography, the work has taken a toll on my being. Don't get me wrong, I do not dislike the work... but I guess there's more to life than good money. Good learning and good people matter - that, the event line lacks. The event culture in Malaysia is all about earning a living - no pleasure in learning, no interest in good people relation. People have merely become contacts, no longer friends. Knowledge has been reduce to the most basic - so that little time is spent on learning - much more on the job. Most event organizers, suppliers and bosses will disagree... but I believe in the pleasure of learning and knowing people beyond that of survival and comfort.

So, it's time to move on. I'm dedicating the next few remaining months before university life to charity, missions and voluntary work. Of course not forgetting to spare time for my new found passion in photography.

Today I was at Golden Sands Resort when I saw this family playing in the pool. Stole my uncle's camera and snapped a few shots. The shots aren't that great but here they are:

I saw this boy running into the pool - he really enjoyed the water.