This pitta, just like other pittas, would usually move among leaf litter in dark undergrowth. But on this occasion, it had flown onto a branch which provided the opportunity to photograph it free of its usual messy surroundings. It was apparently spooked by the entry of its keeper in the cage.
It seems that this had traditionally been used for diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart failure in some societies, although I’ve never personally had to try it.
Underexposing by 1-1/3 stops under natural directional light had helped highlight the ginseng details here.
Even if it might have gotten a little greasy, the teeth were still a handy tool. A mechanic was here all focused on the job in his workshop.
The wall on the right was originally white which I found a little distracting so it was ‘repainted’ black in post.
Came across this at an external corner of a church in the central area some time in 2017. We went back again after their recent renovation intending to try a different angle of view but just couldn’t find the sculpture anymore. The whole sculpture was originally white against a white wall but I had thought it might’ve looked better if it were rendered sepia in post.
ALTLent in Saint Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore. Photo credit: Jonathan Chua.
Before Covid struck, this cathedral had used to be opened around lunchtime for any folks who might be seeking some solace and quiet from the hustle and bustle of the city outside.
It was Lent in 2017. I had momentarily lost the live view on my screen and was shooting blind, placing the camera on the floor and estimating the tilt to make the shot without realizing until later that I had a departing visitor in the frame.
Helluva Times 