Portrait - The Kuey Teow (flat noodles) Aunty

Keep Calm and Smile. (Kelana Jaya, 2013) - All rights reserved. 

Am back in Kuala Lumpur for the 13th General Election. And what an election it was. At the end of the bickering day, one side had to win and one had to concede (much to the amusement of the urban community  of the nation). The following day I had fried char key teow (flat) noodles for lunch at this famous stall nearby. This lady has been selling it since I was a little boy, and it still tastes the same! As I was enjoying my plate of goodness, she took the seat across me, sat down, lit a cigarette while waiting for her next order. 

I had to photograph her in her element, and even managed to get a toothless smile from her. I guess what I am trying to say in the end is that despite the electoral result, what Malaysians have to do is to keep calm, smile, and carry on. Because that is who we are as a nation. 

God bless, 

E. 

Day in, day out. A study of layers.

Waiting. (Victoria Market tram stop, 2012)

Was fortunate enough to capture this. Noticed her sitting earlier and as fate would have it, the tram carefully positioned itself that it gave me a frame. I've always loved capturing photographs from afar. Some call it paparazzi. I just think that it captures one at their raw being. You can see that the sun is too much for her. You then realise that the tram is on the other side of the rail. You then notice the "Priority Seating" sign at the top left of the photograph. One of my favourites. 

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The saree, the look and the bag.

Agent Orange (Bourke Street, 2011)