The Unguarded Moment is the first solo S'pore exhibit of
Steve Mc Curry - the guy famous for the iconic NatGeo front cover
Afghan Girl:
I had the pleasure of visiting his exhibit on a lazy Sunday noon. Not only are his works awe-inspiring... but more so on his thoughts & philosophies in this field of art.
"When people asked me what they should do to become a photographer, I seldom mention cameras or techniques. I say, 'If you want to be a photographer, first leave home'"... My life is shaped by the urgent need to wander & observe, & my camera is my passport.but then... do u really have to leave home?
it's like wandering all across the world looking for "myself" while all along, "myself" is with me!
Talking about cameras... I find it funny when I see increasing numbers of photo-wannabes toting machine-gun-sized black SLRs & bazooka-sized lenses (& equally fierce-looking tripods)... & then thought they can turn themselves into a "pro" by wearing the trademark brown uniform with big pockets, for I dunno what =.=
I'm definitely not a photo-person; but still I made a mental effort not to be like one of them.
As I said, many of 'em are just using technologies to over-compensate their natural deficiencies. Perhaps a fierce-looking machine-gun camera will squash all doubts outsiders have on their lack of capabilities (hey, their cameras look mean & expensive; surely they must be pros?).
Anyway, wanabes with mean-looking cameras are the least of my concerns. I just wana enjoy the exhibits (:
"Most of my images are grounded in people. I look for the unguarded moment, the essential soul peeking out, experience etched on a person's face. I try to convey what it is like to be that person, a person caught in the broader landscape, that you can call the human condition."
Bro Dom admiring another iconic piece...
"If you wait," he realised, "people will forget your camera and the soul will drift up into view"
How true. I think giant SLRs will just scare off all the souls?
uhh... & they have the Photo Contest too! Where winners will get to win - u know what - Epson printers =.="""
... oh, anyway, all those shots above are taken by Nokia E71; NOT taken by SLR (cos I dun have one!) & I dun wish to be yet another wanabe-pro haha >< ... and thereafter, we did the unthinkable - visit BWM showroom O.o''' According to the sales person... it's SO AFFORDABLE!! Better scrape ur car & trade in for a BMW!! *woah*... luckily we din walk out of the showroom 10yrs into debt *phew* Anyhow, here's a very attractive proposition:
BWM120i convertible S$158,800 ^^ maybe I should pen it down as one of my goals? hee hee...
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