Photography Archives - Page 21 of 40 - juesatta (CJ Photography)

Apr 14

March.April 2011

By CJ Life Journal, Photography

play time

Time goes? Perhaps no. Time stays, we go. Agreeing with English poet Austin Dobson, I think time makes us old, makes us change, makes us transform but time never change and it only remains as present.

We have come to April, where many bEEautiful tropical flowers blossom everywhere in Melaka and attract many flower lovers. The colorful flowers have made Melaka vibrant and attractive especially the bougainvilleas (also known as paper flower) flaunt their extravagant beauty for all to see.

Ever since my last overseas trip to Thailand last year, I’d been thinking for another trip to one of the South East Asia countries. My dream came true and I was invited to join a trip to Cambodia with some friends in early April. Even though it was a short 3 days 2 nights tour, we enjoyed natural beauty, spectacular view and warm friendly people of Khmer.

On the other hand, we are still keeping track on the news of Japan after the triple tragedy. Since March 11, few aftershocks have continued to rattle the nation and have renewed concerns about the fragile condition of the Fukushima nuclear facility, which continues to leak radiation into the ocean and atmosphere. Let us pray for Japan and what they are going through.

Sharing some shots taken in Melaka last month and early April. Last photo here was taken in Cambodia at the Siem Reap International Airport and I will post more photos of the Cambodia trip shortly.

May all beings bEE happy.

school (Masjid Tanah Chinese Primary School)

this way

stranger in town

dusk of hospital (General Hospital of Melaka)

fun to learn

"I have a dream"

bougainvillea

indulgence

time (Siem Reap International Airport)

Apr 06

Wedding – Yeap See Hoong and Tay Ming Ching

By CJ Photography

Congratulation to Yeap and Tay's marriage

On the 6th day of Chinese New Year, Yeap (bride) and Tay were married in front their closest family and friends. They had their lovely ceremony during the Chinese New Year to embrace double happiness. Kenn-Wai and I had the absolute pleasure of being a part of Yeap and Tays wedding day.

Thank you so much for having us along and congratulation to both of you. Let the photos speak for themselves:

Mar 25

月到天心

By CJ Photography, Wisdom

望月

二十多年前的乡下没有路灯，夜里穿过田野要回到家里，差不多是摸黑的，平常时日，都是借着微明的天光，摸索着回家。

偶尔有星星，就亮了很多，感觉到心里也有星星的光明。

如果是有月亮的时候，心里就整个沉淀下来，丝毫没有了黑夜的恐惧。在南台湾，尤其是夏夜，月亮的光格外有辉煌的光明，能使整条山路都清清楚楚地延展出来。

乡下的月光是很难形容的，它不像太阳的投影是从外面来，它的光明犹如从草树、从街路、从花叶，乃至从屋檐下、墙垣内部微微地渗出，有时会误以为万事万物的本身有着自在的光明。假如夜深有雾，到处都弥漫着清气，当萤火虫成群飞过，仿佛是月光所掉落出来的精灵。

每一种月光下的事物都有了光明，真是好！

更好的是，在月光底下，我们也觉得自己心里有着月亮、有着光明，那光明虽不如阳光温暖，却是清凉的，从头顶的发到脚尖的指甲都感受月的清凉。

走一段路，抬起头来，月亮总是跟着我们，照着我们。在童年的岁月里，我们心目中的月亮有一种亲切的生命，就如同有人提灯为我们引路一样。我们在路上，月在路上；我们在山顶，月在山顶；我们在江边，月在江中；我们回到家里，月正好在家屋门前。

直到如今，童年看月的景象，以及月光下的乡村都还历历如绘。但对于月之随人却带着一丝迷思，月亮永远跟随我们，到底是错觉还是真实的呢？可以说它既是错觉，也是真实。由于我们知道月亮只有一个，人人却都认为月亮跟随自己，这是错觉；但当月亮伴随我们时，我们感觉到月是唯一的，只为我照耀，这是真实。

长大以后才知道，真正的事实是，每一个人心中有一片月，它是独一无二、光明湛然的，当月亮照耀我们时，它反映着月光，感觉天上的月也是心中的月。在这个世界上，每个人心里都有月亮埋藏，只是自己不知罢了。只有极少数的人，在最黑暗的时刻，仍然放散月的光明，那是知觉到自己就是月亮的人。

. . . . . . 从前读过许多诵月的诗，有一些颇能说出“心中之月”的境界，例如王阳明的《蔽月山房》：

山近月远觉月小，便道此山大于月；
若人有眼大如天，当见山高月更阔。

确实，如果我们能把心眼放开到天一样大，月不就在其中吗？只是一般人心眼小，看起来山就大于月亮了。还有一首是宋朝理学家邵雍写的《清夜吟》：

月到天心处，风来水面时；
一般清意味，料得少人知。

月到天心、风来水面，都有着清凉明净的意味，只有微细的心情才能体会，一般人是不能知道的。

我们看月，如果只看到天上之月，没有见到心灵之月，则月亮只是极短暂的偶遇，哪里谈得上什么永恒之美呢？

所以回到自己，让自己光明吧！

[文：林清玄]

Mar 21

February.March 2011

By CJ Life Journal, Photography

love.peace

Last month, February was a very busy and hectic month for mEE, nothing but work. The pace of life is going back to normal in early March and I can have more updates on juesatta.

Having said that, a series of fortunate events have just happened in Japan, earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown tragically claim countless human lives and destroy the livelihoods of many others including wildlife and ecosystems. And the latest update of today,

The toll of Japan’s triple disaster came into clearer focus Monday after police estimates showed more than 18,000 people died, the World Bank said rebuilding may cost $235 billion and more cases of radiation-tainted vegetables and tap water turned up. (yahoo.com)

More work has to be done here such as to increase awareness of the need for aid after natural disasters. And we’re grateful that everyone is standing together in such difficult moment and is giving a hand. Each of us make a difference and together we’re powerful.

Besides the quake, war has also begun in Libya when US coalition forces launched strikes on Libya to degrade its air defense yesterday. Despite the goals of US coalition forces to protect the people of Libya, Libyan government claimed that allied attacks on Sunday have killed innoncent civilians. It was not immediately clear what targets had been hit but we do hope that Libya can return to stability as soon as possible and its problems can be resolved peacefully.

May you find serenity here and we hope that the victims in Japan and people in Libya to peace, and survive. May all beings bEE happy.

Sharing some shots taken in Melaka within these two months.

demolish

"I'm watching you"

seven

duet (traditional Malay performance)

dine

ambitious

heading home

Masjid Selat Melaka (Malacca Straits Mosque)

fire fighters

Feb 22

January.February 2010

By CJ Life Journal, Photography

Chinese New Year red packets (红包)

The ChinesEE New Year 15-day celebration was just over last week and we would like to wish everyone a happy Chinese New Year. May everyone be happy and healthy always.

During the first day of Chinese New Year, children will greet their parents by wishing them a healthy and happy new year, and red packets from their parents. These packets often contain money in certain numbers that reflect good luck and honorability. In Malaysia, married person would not turn down the request when asked for red packets as it would mean that he or she would be “out of luck” in the new year. So next Chinese New year, when you meet someone married, do not hesistate to request for red packets.

Last month in mid of January, we too celebrated Thaipusam together with the Tamil community. During the colorful celebration devotees would carry out rituals like shaving their hair and carry various types of kavidi (burdens) undertake a pilgrimage along a set of route while engaging in various acts of devotion. Besides devotees would subject themselves to painful rituals such as piercing themselves with hooks, skewers and small lances. It was a nice feeling to be among friends and sharing the joy of one’s festival.

May everyonEE be happy and healthy always. Sharing some shots taken these two months festival season.

1 Malaysia lion dance

Hi there!

fishing village in Merlimau, Melaka

brothers

vibrance

dusk

inside

blessing of marriage

sisters

Feb 15

Wedding – Stephenie and Danny

By CJ Photography

Stephenie and Danny in the wedding's tea ceremony

On a very hot day of December 2010, Stephenie and Danny were married in a traditional Chinese ceremony in front of their closest family and friends, including their adorable daugther, baby Ashley. Stephenie and Danny wore amazing Chinese customs which made the wedding day even more vibrant and joyous from start to finish. It was a true pleasure to be a part of their lovely wedding day.

Stephenie is the sister of my friend, Kenn-Wai. who is also a wedding photographer. He invited to join the joy the of big moment. Few of the good friends, Fred, Angel, and James were also joined to shoot on the very fine day. They have experience in wedding photography so it gave me a good chance to learn from them for the first time.

Congratulation to Stephenie and Danny. Thank you so much for having me along. May you both be happy always.

Shots after the jump.