Geometry in Frames

If there's anything that should not be difficult to frame, it's geometry. Lines, curves, patterns, symmetry, asymmetry, perspective are found everywhere. Most of the time, it's easier to spot them, stop and take pictures but I guess if there's any challenge here, it's the way you frame them. I don't remember a lot of the rules when I'm composing, I just frame subjects based on what looks and feels right to me. If you're lucky or patient enough to wait for the right moment, you'll capture a human element that breaks the repetition of the lines and shapes.

Some snaps from the weekend.

I'm adding in a few old photos taken from the previous months.

   

Walk Along Chinatown and Pagoda Street

Pagoda Street was more of something I had to pass by on my way to the temples I intended to visit in Singapore's Chinatown district. It's a well-known place to tourists where cheap souvenirs are sold (aside from Bugis Street). I went on a Sunday so it wasn't a surprise to see a lot of people. I guess even if it wasn't a weekend, it would still be overflowing with people, especially tourists.

There's not much to say except seeing a lot of interesting items sold. But I liked looking particularly at the colorful buildings, much like seeing traditional "bahay na bato" houses in the Philippines. The colorful buildings actually remind me a lot of doll houses. But the multitude of Chinese lanterns hanging everywhere are nice little reminders of being in Chinatown. And the "squeaky clean" streets will remind you that you are in Singapore.

Most stalls have a sign that says "No Photography" but I like photographing random things so I had to just quickly point, shoot and move along.

Pagoda Street is just outside Chinatown MRT

colorful windows!

only the second sex-related shop I've accidentally found in Singapore

seen at an herbs and spices shop

because those brushes are huuuge