The Dark Room

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57655305902144146642011-12-01T16:21:08.824+08:00The Dark RoomAlvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.comBlogger271100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-62514621791444385322010-02-03T17:41:00.003+08:002010-02-03T17:48:36.622+08:00Japan 09 (Part 2)

An afternoon view of Mount Fuji from YokohamaCosmo Clock 21, Yokohama, was once the largest Ferris Wheel in the worldCats are popular pets in Japan

Alvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-43064682632495276982010-02-03T17:22:00.003+08:002010-02-03T17:41:10.828+08:00Japan 09

A construction worker takes a morning break at a local soba shopHow lovely the colours of winter!Skinning and skewering unagi, Tsukiji Fish Market

Alvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-22234271767771435872009-08-05T22:01:00.003+08:002009-08-05T22:08:36.934+08:00Old School

Bro Michael, the only teaching Brother left in Malacca, continues to engage his very diverse range of form three students.This shot here reminds me of primary school all over again...Bro Ambrose overlooking the morning assembly area from the Brother's quarters.

Alvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-30096076176191362392009-06-20T22:15:00.003+08:002009-06-20T22:27:24.078+08:00Life in Jakarta

Alvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-57895505289028463952009-06-08T10:35:00.001+08:002009-06-08T10:42:32.829+08:00Old Town, Ipoh

Alvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-83992869007926568652009-05-17T21:44:00.001+08:002009-05-17T21:47:16.057+08:00Pulau Ubin 2

Alvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-38777345500911811082009-05-15T11:32:00.002+08:002009-05-15T11:51:49.320+08:00Pulau Ubin

Being at Pulau Ubin can transport one back to the time of Singapore in the 1970's. Village life, houses on stilts by the sea, a performing stage for the chinese "wayang" (opera)... just to name a few. Here are some snaps from my recent trip there.

Alvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-76782882699109870692009-04-22T21:32:00.005+08:002009-04-22T21:46:13.734+08:00Raffles sia !

Last Saturday, I was given the opportunity to journey with a couple on their wedding day. Here are some of the shots for the segment at the Raffles Hotel. This couple was really easy to handle, their smiles so effortlessly. Cheers!

Alvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-9963682849626579632009-04-03T22:12:00.004+08:002009-04-03T22:15:38.207+08:00Up, up and away!

Spectacular view of the port area of Singapore.

Alvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-35463304189434730862009-04-03T21:49:00.002+08:002009-04-03T21:54:16.191+08:00Malacca

Red Walls of the Dutch Square AreaSt Francis Xavier ChurchMidday, off Jonker Street

Alvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-24275278458520004072009-03-11T21:35:00.002+08:002009-03-11T21:40:44.644+08:00Hortpark 2

Was tasked to do another day's shoot. This time with a shift in focus - people. I was blessed to have a beautiful day and many kids in front of the lens at the right moment. Thank you!

Alvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-78335191202840808512009-02-27T00:04:00.003+08:002009-02-27T00:20:03.483+08:00Hortpark, southern ridges

Almost a year old and situated at the Southwestern part of Singapore lies this 23 hectare park.The aim for this park is to showcase horticulture and the landscape industry in Singapore... ... and promote gardening as a hobby and lifestyle. Stay tuned for more...

Alvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-48230783431947518612009-01-30T07:56:00.002+08:002009-01-30T08:06:33.394+08:00KK City

Teens selling cigarettes at the market place.Street side filled with mending men.

Alvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-34987843912111039862009-01-28T10:35:00.003+08:002009-01-28T10:46:39.069+08:00Lorong 3

Lorong 3, Sembulan - the slump of Kota Kinabalu.

Alvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-16295343243078699652009-01-23T21:30:00.006+08:002009-01-24T12:43:37.793+08:00Tambunan, Sabah

Sabah is blessed with natural beauty. Filled with green mountains that roll on as far as the eye can see and exotic plant and animal species that you only get to see in books and on the internet. A big and beautiful butterfly in the school at St Martin's - not a common everyday sight, even for the locals there.

Alvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-63842704071443716102009-01-22T11:48:00.003+08:002009-01-22T12:15:05.868+08:00Nabawan, Sabah

Located nearly right in the middle of Sabah is Asrama Butitin.There are 80 students boarding at the asrama and school for them is only a 5-min walk away.In the mornings when the seniors are at school, the juniors have tuition classes with the Brothers in the Asrama.

Alvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-33990222043581411642009-01-21T09:14:00.005+08:002009-01-24T12:46:03.495+08:00Brothers at work

Retired Bro Charles O'Leary tutoring at the Benildus Asrama in the evenings.Bro Charles, also a former principal at the la Salle Junior School, engaging students.Enjoying his morning fix at a local kopitiam (coffee shop).

Alvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-37245748527301776162009-01-14T09:07:00.002+08:002009-01-14T09:13:43.939+08:00Good ol' school days

These are images from a series of la Salle schools that I have been documenting the Brothers.Growing up, I'm sure we all find this scene familiar, but from a different point of view.Waiting for assembly to begin as the morning sun pours into the auditorium.Primary school practicals were always an eye opener!

Alvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-17755971511048803282008-12-12T16:19:00.004+08:002008-12-12T16:39:36.175+08:00Wedding at The Sentosa

In between takes, I had the opportunity to capture the bride and Groom on my Alpha 350. Déjà vu.Using every minute to go through their dance march-in dance routine.If you haven't, check out the dance-intro at The Workshop.

Alvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-22740356824712667922008-11-13T15:26:00.000+08:002008-11-13T15:35:48.341+08:00Kelong (3)

Entrance, Shalom Resort, Galang, Barelang, Indonesia

Alvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-84773480846458200152008-11-13T11:37:00.004+08:002008-11-13T11:45:50.678+08:00Kelong (2)

God added: "This is the sign that I am giving for all ages to come, of the covenant between me and you and every living creature with you: I set my bow in the clouds to serve as a sign of the covenant between me and the earth.- Gen 9:12-13Jetty, Shalom Resort, Galang, Barelang, Indonesia

Alvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-91920392693532593392008-11-12T15:37:00.002+08:002008-11-12T15:42:43.378+08:00Kelong

Up from a knoll or a soon-to-be look out point is the kelong undisturbed. How peacefully tranquil such mornings are!Knoll, Shalom Resort, Galang, Barelang, Indonesia

Alvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-41225051204818190322008-11-11T17:35:00.002+08:002008-11-11T17:54:02.519+08:00Postcards or place for retreat?

(Click on image for a larger view.)Jetty, Shalom Resort, Galang, Barelang, Indonesia

Alvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-68108519131763856812008-11-10T17:37:00.005+08:002008-11-10T17:52:24.604+08:00Gastro-photography

My first Basic Food Photography class pushed me to use my manual mode on the Alpha. It wasn't easy going the first time round, but after the 2nd item was photographed, it got a lot easier.The course was conducted by Bene Tan who owns a home studio at Bedok Reservoir. The two hour session was one of the best courses I've ever attended and the low student teacher ratio assure the attention I

Alvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-22132099564530521632008-10-09T11:35:00.001+08:002008-10-25T23:36:32.534+08:00Alpha 350

I ordered the Sony Alpha 350 for Imaginative today. It was a long and tedious decision to make with so many things to acquire for the company. It'll be my first DSLR. The lens I ordered is a Sony lens SAL1825 (18-250mm F3.5 – 6.3 ). It's affordable, and is deemed a traveller's companion. I look forward to posting more images here and the other blogs.

Alvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-4055273142604127082008-10-03T17:49:00.005+08:002008-10-03T17:59:14.923+08:00Healing Touch

My other photo that won me a consolation prize is of a young Sister who is praying for a child who is suffering from malnutrition in the Pleiku highlands just north of Ho Chi Minh.

Alvin Mark Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897990962249783787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765530590214414664.post-86643800062037568552008-09-25T15:49:00.004+08:002008-09-25T16:04:42.054+08:00Be My Baby

I received a pleasant surprise in my mailbox just awhile back that a photo of mine had won 2nd place in the ACMA (Archdiocesan Commission for Missionary Activity) Mission Photo Contest and I thought to myself, wouldn't this be a great blog launch post?The rules for the competition were simply that the photos were to be taken within a two year time frame. Fortunately, I blogged while on mission

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