Sights & Sounds

Sights & Sounds:Markets by Rizal Muhammad

June 3, 2011 | by derek | 2 Comments

"To me, street photography is quite therapeutic, no pressure, just wandering the streets and cultivating the eye in spotting interesting things. The excitement of street photography lies in waiting for that crucial moment when everything falls into place. You can never plan it, it just happens." A photo feature by Rizal Muhammad.

Blog / Sights & Sounds:Feature: RSAF Open House'11

May 25, 2011 | by lizzy | 1 Comment

View in HD [here].

We were invited to a preview of this year's RSAF Open House, and with a carrot (a ride on a Chinook) dangled before me, I was quite happy to say yes. (The boys, having been through NS, were a little less excited, proudly informing me that they had ALREADY sat on the aforementioned aircraft in their army days. So I went alone…lor.)

Sights & Sounds:District One and its Intricacies by Alan Lee

February 15, 2011 | by derek | 5 Comments

A couple of weeks ago, we appealed to our dear fans regarding personal projects. Here is Alan Lee's street photography submission, he calls this album "District One and its Intricacies".

RediscoverSG finds out what motivates this talented chap to want to shoot the streets.

Sights & Sounds:Singapore Chingay Parade 2011

February 14, 2011 | by derek | Leave a comment

(watch it in HD here)

The good people at YourSingapore sent the crew at RediscoverSG some goodwill in the form of tickets to the annual street extravaganza, Chingay Parade Singapore 2011.

Sights & Sounds:Thaipusam 2011

January 27, 2011 | by derek | 1 Comment

So last Wednesday, along with several other camera-toting adventurers, we soaked in the atmosphere of Thaipusam and tried to avoid gawking overly at the colourful myriad of activities (particularly the piercing ones) that took place around the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple. Kavadis and milkpots featured alongside steely looks of determination, rubbing shoulders with awed tourists, supportive family and friends, and interested bystanders. Barefooted, we trooped around the temple and took in the sights and sounds, and soul of the festival. Below are some of my takeaways from the festival.