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Bhaktapur is a city where time seemed to have stood still. The 2015 earthquake caused extensive damage to the historic structures, including temples and traditional Newari buildings. Even the renowned Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a major tourist attraction, suffered substantial destruction. The lives of the local residents were deeply affected, with loss of life, injuries, and displacement being the tragic outcomes. The cultural and economic facets of the city were also heavily influenced, as tourism played a crucial role in Bhaktapur's income. When we were there in April 2023, we were impressed by the progress that has been made to restore and rebuild all damaged structures. As we ventured through the winding narrow streets that guided us towards the famous square, we were just like in Lalitpur and Kathmandu impressed by the intricate carvings adorning the wooden buildings and the vibrant energy of local life. I tried to capture some candid street shots, freezing fleeting moments in time that revealed the very soul of this extraordinary place – Bhaktapur, Nepal
From this panoramic view, it's easy to see how Tonlé Sap Lake is more than just water—it’s a lifeline. Boats come and go, people wade through the shallows, and tuk-tuks wait at the riverbank, all part of the daily rhythm of Cambodia’s stilt house villages.
The lake’s ever-changing waters dictate the pace of life here. Whether fishing, trading, or traveling, everything revolves around the rise and fall of this vast freshwater ecosystem. It’s a world where land and water blur, creating a unique way of life found nowhere else.
A cold February morning in Ghent, under the Vlaamsekaai bridge along the kleine ring, where cyclists push through the chill on their daily commute. The early light, the long shadows, and the textured walls make for a perfect monochrome moment.
Ghent, Belgium
in the flux of passeig de gràcia, a metro car streaks by, a red canvas blurring lines between here and there. people anchor the frame, still against the streak of color, immersed in their thoughts, conversations, and devices. some stand in anticipation, others seek comfort in the benches—each a singular story, a private contemplation. the station is a crossroad of journeys, of pauses and departures, where the stillness of waiting contrasts with the swift passage of time. it's an urban tableau, a fleeting intersection of lives in motion, captured in the rhythm of barcelona's heartbeat.
Siem Reap is the gateway to Angkor, a buzzing hub for travelers and culture lovers. But just beyond the city’s lively streets, another world unfolds. Exploring these outskirts offers a glimpse into local life, where wooden stilt houses, open fields, and dirt roads tell a different story of Cambodia.
Siem Reap, Cambodia
One of my daily routine tasks every winter evening is to put rolled oats to soak in milk for the following morning's breakfast porridge.
Seen here under that rather yellow light of our kitchen.
366-The 2016 Edition-Daily Routine.
This is a photo I took out the window this morning of Stu and Shizandra returning home from their walk. He takes her to the park where they play ball every morning.
I have been wanting to try some 'splash' photography for a while now and this week's Macro Monday challenge provided the perfect opportunity as my daily routine starts with a bowl of cereals covered in ice-cold milk!
Technical: I poured milk into a 9-inch square, deep-sided dish to a depth of about 1/2 inch. I poured about a glass of milk into a small sandwich bag and suspended the bag above the dish and then poked a small hole into the sandwich bag to begin the stream of drips. My first attempt at poking a hole was a bit of a disaster as I was a tad over-zealous in the 'poking' and managed to push the pin right through the bag thereby creating a hole on both sides, which was also too large, and resulted in two streams of milk pouring onto the kitchen worktop and making quite a mess; luckily Mrs R was out for the afternoon! My second attempt was more 'delicate' and resulted in a single, smaller hole from which the milk dripped rather than poured. These drips were too fast to start with but slowed to a steady (and predictable) rate after a few moments (set up and camera / flash settings inspired by watching a YouTube video featuring Gavin Hoey - very helpful and saved me LOADS of time in wasted effort!). I had my off-camera flash positioned above the dish and bounced onto a white floor tile erected behind the milk dish to back-light and freeze the motion. The flash was set to 1/16 power. Then it was a case of trial and error with a hit-rate of about 1 in 4 keepers. This one I liked because it filled the frame and had some nice contrast and shapes.
Happy Macro Monday, everyone.
An elderly man with a backpack and cane walks through a busy urban street, surrounded by buses and cars.
'Living in the Daily Flow of News', July 2017, 2'08mn
This short video can be seen as a reaction to our 'brave new world' filled with disconnected bits of information. Constantly updated news are overwhelming our daily life.
Edited on an iPad with LumaFusion
Siem Reap is known as the gateway to Angkor, a buzzing hub for travelers and culture lovers. But just beyond the city’s lively streets, another world unfolds. Exploring these outskirts offers a glimpse into local life, where wooden stilt houses, open fields, and dirt roads tell a different story of Cambodia.
Scène de vie quotidienne au Népal : un groupe de femmes partage un moment de détente en plein air, sous le soleil. Un aperçu chaleureux de la culture népalaise et de la vie communautaire dans un décor traditionnel.
Everyday life in Nepal: a group of women enjoying a sunny outdoor moment together. A warm glimpse into Nepalese culture and community life in a traditional setting.
Here we go - over the fields and far away !
Early morning routine, when enjoying our Dorset holiday.
Stepping off the boat, we were surrounded by daily life on Tonlé Sap Lake. A fisherman carried his nets, a woman balanced baskets of goods, and boats waited to head out. This is the rhythm of Cambodia’s floating villages.
Here, the lake is everything—a road, a market, and a source of livelihood. Every boat ride, every trade, and every moment on the water shows the resilience and adaptability of the people who live here.
Siem Reap, Cambodia
a candid moment captured at a city bus stop, where reflection meets reality. the scene plays with symmetry and color, as the bright yellow and black pattern frames the woman engrossed in her own world. the reflection in the glass creates a dual perspective, inviting the viewer to pause and ponder over the small stories unfolding in the everyday hustle. it's an intersection of urban life, color, and solitude, where even the quiet moments find their voice.
nestled in the gentle light of pollença's old town, an everyday scene unfolds before an age-old window. two women, clad in white and red, stand out like vibrant strokes of paint yet blend into the historical tapestry. they work in unison, the window their shared charge, tending to the legacy before them. half-open, half-closed, it captures their exchange—not of words, but of movements, a shared rhythm in the act of cleaning and renewal. a simple bucket stands witness to the unassuming nature of this scene, rich in history and community.
in the heart of the city, a tranquil park offers a respite from the hustle. under the shade of mature trees, two elderly men share a bench, their silent conversation punctuated by the cooing of pigeons. the scene is a daily slice of urban life where nature and community converge. as pigeons gather, pecking at seeds scattered by passersby, the men observe the routine spectacle, a moment of peace in the rhythm of city life, a simple joy found in the presence of feathered friends and the quiet company of each other.