Toy Story

I was walking behind a stranger and his toddler in Bukit Bintang. All of a sudden, the little girl broke free and tip-toed towards some mechanical toys on the sidewalk.

It was a photo moment not to be missed. For the child’s P.O.V. (point-of-view), I lowered the camera to her eye level. Speed of reaction is important as the parent is bound to drag the disappointed kid away. There is another factor for which I have no control. Luck.

Since the toys all have motorised swaying heads, I was lucky the curious cat was looking at camera while the two dogs were staring at the kid. When these little elements fall together, it makes the pic even better.

Most people shoot almost everything at their eye-level. Which isn’t a bad thing. When the occasion arises, lower or raise your camera and your pictures take on a whole new perspective. Try it.

Toy Story

Making Life Out Of Nothing At All

Forlorn and forsaken. An abandoned doll lying dejected in an abandoned house. This was a picture I took of a deserted squatter colony awaiting demolition to make way for a mall.

I was stunned by the posture and the position of the limbs. It was like a helpless human lying in bed, hoping that it was all a bad dream. Sometimes, urbex subjects encountered are perplexing. Was the doll left behind in a hurry? Was it a heartbreaking separation for some kid?

We may never know but I like it when inanimate objects convey mystery and stir emotions. It makes for a more powerful image.

Forlorn And Forsaken