I Heart Faces - Dramatic Black and White

I thought I would enter this photo for I heart Faces Dramatic Black and White theme.

I think it works quite nicely in BW. I took this on a recent trip to Tokyo. It was cold! I only had the fish eye lens with me this time! I definitely want to go back and investigate all the alleyways in this area.

Go and check out all the other entries, there are about 850 so far LOL!

A day trip to Tokyo.

Whilst attempting the Space A hop to Singapore recently, we had to stay in Yokota for a few days. We went to Tokyo for the day. It was cold, but we fast tracked around for a good few hours. I only had the fisheye lens with me, got a few nice shots...(well with the exception of this first one of April taken with the P&S. Love this pic!). The whole train carriage was texting!

The next three are in the Asakusa area of Tokyo. I would definitely like to go back and explore the alleyways...

Many Buddhas...

A 'Geisha' walking around...she looks like a movie star!

The kids enjoyed it and it was good to go with my Space A partner in crime, Kenyeta, who was also traveling on to Singapore. We supported each other as we went through the emotional roller-coaster of cancelled flights! Here's Loubs, his new friend and Kenyeta...

I was just happy that Loubie got over his asthma after being in the ER two days before. I, on the other hand, got a hideous head cold when we got to Tokyo, but it didn't stop the fun!

Singapore - Part 3. The Buddhist Temples.

Singapore was just simply amazing, I felt like I had gone to a bunch of different countries in one trip. Perfect for someone like me with a time constraint and 2 kids in tow!
Here are some of my favourite images from the Buddhist temples...

You have to love incense sticks! Especially in hot pink!

Colours everywhere...

This man was lost in prayer at a Buddhist temple. Loved his eyes...

I'll be back!

Happy Mother's day...

MUM. UK stylee with a twist of the Irish...A Mother's love is a blessing no matter where you roam, keep her while you have her, you'll miss her when she's gone...

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
May the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And, until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.

Have a great day Mum, sorry I am always about 6,000 miles away, wish I could fly there and have some roast potatoes, yokshire puds and onion sauce. Love You.

Singapore - Part 2. Family at the Hindu Temple.

I made a deal with the kids. Temple in the morning, swimming right after. Singapore was HOT. The kids wanted to swim, I wanted to photograph temples. Although they enjoyed the temple experience, I knew I had to cut some deal, especially with Loubie. LOL. So, off we went to the Sri Srinivasa Perumal temple. I could just stay in these temples all day. The are fantastically colourful, vibrant, alive...

This temple in particular is dedicated to Lord Perumal, the Preserver of the universe and god of mercy and goodness. While we were there I saw a family with a little girl. Her eyes were so captivating. She oozed life. I asked Mum and Dad if I could take a photo and they said yes!
This is one of my favourite images EVER, I am glad I bumped into them!

I sent the photo to the family. They were very pleased :o)
Good Morning. The Photo is marvelous. I cannot say in the words. Thanks your very much Pamela.
And that's it, that's all I hope to achieve: a lovely image and pleased and happy parents!
We also, at the request of the parents, took with my kids and some of them...

Beautiful family...

Love the smiles...

More soon, I am having so much fun with all these photos from Singapore!

Images from Singapore - Part 1

I took 2 lenses, since I was traveling alone with the kids...my ever faithful nifty 50 and the fisheye...Most of the shots were taken whilst I had Loubie and/or April in the other hand, except the temples where April did her own cool photography with the point and shoot...She didn't just snap away. She stood composing each image. I think that's just brilliant! (Who says you can't get great photos with a P&S?!)

and Loubie sat and listened to the drums!...

Little India was my favourite place because of the smells, vibrant sights and sounds just took me back to my 6 mth backpacking trip around India in 1991!
This lady was selling all kinds of Indian jewelry. She tried on a bunch of stuff on April. April opted for a anklet, then the obligatory bartering started! I think she is giving me daggers here trying to strike a hard bargain!

Here same image in Black and White...just like I would have gotten in India back in 1991!

This lady followed the kids around and was very happy to watch them and see April enjoying photographing the temple. I asked to take her photo and she nodded the Indian nod. I got some further away ones but wanted the whole nose ring thing!

At a temple in Little India. She gave the kids some Hindi god cards. She didn't want any baksheesh, she was just kind.

This lady was sitting in the St. near Arab St. I didn't even notice her nose was missing at first. I wonder what her story is. I asked if I could take her picture and she nodded and smiled. Beauty can be seen in many faces.

Here's Loubie, getting in the mix and photographing the festival!

More soon!

Aiko and Justin: The day after...

The wedding that is...And I know I went from the day before the wedding with a kimono image straight to the day after! I am all back to front and topsy turvy! Here are a few...
Aiko looks like some kind of beach dream angel (thanks I heart Faces, this was a winner!)...

Suwanee and I were rocking to and fro on this thing like we were right out at sea!

A beautiful moment...these 2 were great models...

And I don't need to say that Aiko just knew how to strut her stuff!...

More coming at some point soon!

Happy Birthday...

Hubby...

21 today! May you actually be with your family for your birthday next year.
We Love You :o)

Photo meet up...

Here's some photos from a recent photo meet up to gate 2 st. You won't see photos of me very often ha ha. I am currently in Yokota after a fab trip to Singapore so thought I would go through my draft folder!

This one by Alexis sort of sums me up...Rebel? Me? Never!

Another by Alexis...

Who took this? I think Kerry?

This is def. from kerry....
Kristi, capturing me and Deni doing 'so you think you can dance'!

By Deni?

The group by Anya...
Back: Denise, me, Deni...
Front: Alexis, Shannon, Kerry, Kristi...

Another by Anya...

Now, Here are some photographers I shot!
Kerry and the radiantly pregnant Deni...

Anya and Kristi...

Alexis (my fav shot of the day) and Denise (also a fav)...

Bye for now!