As the eve of Hari Raya approaches, the Ramadan bazaar at the Jalan Masjid India area attracts a surge of last-minute shoppers looking for slashed prices. The narrow alleys behind ‘Batu Road’ are where the action is. Explore with chin and camera up!
The Ramadan festive bazaar at Jalan Masjid India winds down at around 3 in the morning. Traders prepare for a brief nap in their makeshift bedrooms, road sweepers emerge from nowhere while others converge at nearby tea stalls. I ventured there with the new Olympus Pen E-P3 paired with my favourite street lens, the new m.Zuiko 12mm (24 eq) f2.0 prime…
Olympus Pen E-P3, ISO 800, f2, 1/60 sec
Wayang Kanvas. Around 3:00 am, the tarps are drawn down and the silhouettes presented a fascinating shadow play.
Olympus Pen E-P3, ISO 1600, f2, 1/50 sec
Uncle Bob (right) kept reminding me his chicken is skinless, grease-free and therefore healthy. Quite tasty actually.
Olympus Pen E-P3, ISO 200, f2, 1/80 sec
Long Time No Tea. I was touched that the famous tea makers came out to hug me. I was a regular there during the ’11 LA’ heydays. The party godown was across the river.
Olympus Pen E-P3, ISO 500, f2, 1/60 sec
The Manny. The f 2.0 lens is great for subject isolation. Not overly shallow but still sufficiently bright for handheld night photography.
Olympus Pen E-P3, ISO 500, f2, 1/60 sec
Ali’s Sticks. To prevent himself from keeling over, the steam-stick seller rely on a can of Tongkat Ali-spiked energy tea.
Olympus Pen E-P3, ISO 1600, f2, 1/50 sec
Back Street Boy. Some pulled down the tarps to sleep, others dance around the rubbish pile. I like this guy’s enthusiasm, even at 3 am.
Olympus Pen E-P3, ISO 1600, f2, 1/40 sec
Smooth As Lace. A pillar ad on the front of a lace shop befits the tranquillity of the hour.
All pictures photographed with the Olympus Pen E-P3 by & © TV Smith
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The Hokkien gym, poodles get the best seat, a husband’s desire and more. ‘Spotted’ is the new photo series featuring random stuff that requires a second take…
The Hokkien Gym
Three girls spotted waiting for their take away-orders at the popular ‘Tawakal Hokkien Mee’ stall. Why not work out while the noodles are being cooked? To replenish burned calories and fat instantly, nothing beats the super oily, lard-laden dish 🙂
Poodles Get The Best Seat
With a bat in hand, two mongrels on a leash and a poodle in a pouch, this man in OUG goes for an evening stroll.
Do You Desire English Lessons?
This billboard on the highway sounds (looks) like broken English, at first glance. Maybe not. With a second look, it seems to be asking; Is your husband desiring you only as a baby-making machine? 🙂
Pure Klang
Do you sometimes wonder whether the Bak Kut Teh you ate was pure? Maybe it was contaminated with 8% Ipoh Road or diluted with 36% Pudu? No more such doubts. 100% Klang just moved out of Klang 🙂