COP Reportage & Photojournalism Photography - Discussion & TCSS

[haslansalam]

Here's a perfect place to post picture of your Reportage Photography & Photojournalism. Share your photos here

Don't be shy, our Sifus don't bite.

[ardaan]

Ulingan, Tondo, Manila - Burning Hell

At the charcoal factory, the environment is hazardous. Fire burning and black smoke polluting the air.

The air is toxic. I wonder how much carbon monoxide this boy breathed in and how much heat his young tender body has to withstand.

He has no protection and even his shirt was stripped off and used later to cover his face to reduce irritation from the choking smoke.



For years young and old work the charcoal factory collecting wood and burning them into charcoal. Yes life is really tough for this boy but he knows as long the charcoal factory exists, he would survive.

The dump site beside which was government owned provides the people job / business opportunities. But ever since a private foreign company took over - a joint venture initiative between the government and private company - the land has been taken away and their lives are now thrown into turmoil.

The company has already taken away a large portion of the dump site, and the next wave would come where Ulingan (charcoal factory) would be flattened. This is the worry of the people. Everything is uncertain now. How long can they work there? Nobody knows.

You may ask how about reeducation and retraining to create job opportunity in mass recycling? It is a good idea of course. But how many would be employed as machines would do most of the job. This is a teething issue.

It is bad for the people, especially children to work in this hazardous environment but at least they could feed themselves with 2 meals per day. They still have their makeshift houses where they could take shelter under the zinc roofs. But all these may be gone soon.


I am working very closely with an NGO in US now. I would not share further in thing that has not been realized yet. But we are getting there. I would also like to take this time to give advice to people or organizations who want to help. Do not act alone!

My advice is to work with NGOs in reaching a common goal. And NGOs have to share resources, work together and formalize a concrete plan where they could cover more areas.

Few things to consider if you are organizing event :
[1] What is your core mission and objective?
[2] Is your event sustainable?
[3] What are the outcome indicators?
[4] What is your approach? (Biomedical, social intervention or rights-based)

Do it with the pure intention to help with a sincere heart.

I hope to announce the Tondo / Baseco plan and the partners involved. I hope our efforts would help the people out of poverty and give them a better healthy life style. Our approaches would be biomedical and social intervention.

[haslansalam]

50th Wedding Anniversary

The golden anniversary is one of the most celebrated wedding anniversaries. And rightly so!

Spending half a century in love with one person is a wonderful statement about the gift of married life.


A couple celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary certainly deserve to celebrate. They have managed to survive a half century of life's ups and downs together. Not many people make it through the first five years, let alone ten times that number.

Over that period of time a couple builds a legacy that can't be measured in material possessions, but rather the lives they have touched through their union.

[ardaan]

It is very true. I remember when I worked in a Family Service Centre as a social worker, the first 5 years of the marriage is the hardest to maintain. The tendency of divorce is higher in this period.

Originally Posted by haslansalam 50th Wedding Anniversary The golden anniversary is one of the most celebrated wedding anniversaries. And rightly so! Spending half a century in love with one person is a wonderful statement about the gift of married life. A couple celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary certainly deserve to celebrate. They have managed to survive a half century of life's ups and downs together. Not many people make it through the first five years, let alone ten times that number. Over that period of time a couple builds a legacy that can't be measured in material possessions, but rather the lives they have touched through their union.

[haslansalam]

Dates Fruits

Dates have been a staple food of the Middle East for thousands of years. They are believed to have originated around the Persian Gulf, and have been cultivated since ancient times from Mesopotamia to prehistoric Egypt, possibly as early as 4000 BCE. There is archaeological evidence of date cultivation in eastern Arabia in 6000 BCE. (Alvarez-Mon 2006).

In later times, Arabs spread dates around South & South East Asia, northern Africa, and Spain and Italy. Dates were introduced into Mexico and California by the Spaniards by 1765, around Mission San Ignacio.

Traditional medicinal uses

Dates have a high tannin content and are used medicinally as a detersive (having cleansing power) and astringent in intestinal troubles.[citation needed] As an infusion, decoction, syrup, or paste, dates may be administered for sore throat, colds, bronchial catarrh, and taken to relieve fever and number of other complaints.[citation needed] One traditional belief is that it can counteract alcohol intoxication. The seed powder is also used in some traditional medicines.

A gum that exudes from the wounded trunk is employed in India for treating diarrhea and genito-urinary ailments.[citation needed] The roots are used against toothache. The pollen yields an estrogenic principle, estrone, and has a gonadotropic effect on young rats.

Dates are an important traditional crop in Iraq, Arabia, and north Africa west to Morocco and are mentioned in many places in the Quran.

[haslansalam]

REPORTAGE OUTING WITH ARDAAN

by Ardaan:
Due to overwhelming respond, I decided to add in one more slot for this outing. Now we have 8 photographers who really to take on the role of a National Geographic photographer.

Take note that, for the first 30 mins, I will demo live how I engage a subject and unfold the story. Just observe what I do (DO NOT bring out your camera at this period). Then I will explain and discuss. Next will be your turn..1 by 1 and we will observe.

The topic that I am covering is about reportage/street photography (National Geographic style) and touch on the followings :

[1] How to approach the main subject? (look out for juxtaposing, background and light )
[2] Relationship of photographer and the main subject (observe how I form a relationship with them)
[3] Camera setting and creativity.
[4] Story and theme

Sharing Session with Bro Ardaan on street photography, explanation on setting when doing street photography, observation on how to approach objects, capture and lastly, summarizing the techniques.

Since this is a sharing and learning session, participants are encourage to stick with the group and not to roam around by themselves.

Open to 7 participants only

DATE: Sun, 4th Oct
Little India
TIME: 3.30pm

Briefing and Introduction : 3.30pm
Walkabout & Sharing : 4pm onwards
Dinner & Q&A : 6.30pm

1) Haslan (91826646)
2) vpsk01 aka Vin
3) Chooi Mei
4) LeGozt aka Keith
5) Ardaan aka Thomas (97779072)
6) Gabriel Lim
7) Calvin Tan aka Caltan29
8) Ken Tan aka junglerover

Note : I am not sharing about street candid ya!

[ardaan]

Badung's Pande (Master of Metal) - Father and son

It is said that the master of metal is not just skill alone but one has to be born in a Bali's Pande family.

According to Pak Gede (master blacksmith on the right) the tradition will pass down from father to son and son to grandson.

The Pande is a small, but very tightly knit clan group in Bali. Although the Pande clan did not exist, even in the earliest days the pande has considerable political power, including the right to seat representatives on the governing bodies of the desa (village). To maintain their position of prestige, the smiths kept their techniques secret and saw it in that marriage would take place only within their own professional group.

Pak Gede added that a great blacksmith need to have great strength, great endurance to resist heat and the unique instinct from their mind.

It is said that in the past, Pande sharpen their knives with only their teeth!

It took me some research to locate Pak Gede Mandia and his young son Nyoman Okasuwarna. They stay in a humble house some 40 mins away from Ubud.

I learned a lot from Pak Gede and spend 2 days doing nothing just listening to his amazing stories. And on Sunday morning Pak Gede and son demonstrated the traditional way of sword making. It was a very rare sight as the skill is almost a secret to the outside world. I was honored to observe this rare skill.

[Draken413o]

I'd love to add but my photos are of no meaning compared to what Ardaan has put forth. But good work to starting this thread!

[soulFLY]

Originally Posted by ardaan Badung's Pande (Master of Metal) - Father and son

Wonderful!

[ardaan]

Originally Posted by Draken413o I'd love to add but my photos are of no meaning compared to what Ardaan has put forth. But good work to starting this thread!

Bro, you do have many... especially your sports photography and events... bring them up man.

[ardaan]

Thank you Love your black and white mood photos.

Originally Posted by soulFLY Wonderful!

[Draken413o]

*Editted to add a story.





Spent a day at the Istana due to the opening of it's gates to the public for the Hari Raya Puasa Holidays. Though it may seem weird the above performance was planned even though the holiday celebrated would be one of malay culture, nevertheless it shows the multi racial lifestyle of singapore. It is also due to the Mid autumn festival being around the corner that could be due to planning of this performance. Anyway, I found myself enticed by the peace and calm of the performers as they flowed trhough each of their moves with grace and simplicity and at points sudden bursts of ferocity often seen in the wild by predators hunting prey.

Thats what I found so interesting about the performance, the harmonious combinations of natures into the movements of the performers enthralled everyone alike.

I wished I could give more detailed accounts however I'm not learn't about martial arts and can only express how I felt while watching it.

[ardaan]

You see, they are of interesting subject and of great story line. What you can add on is to share with us the story about this series...although a picture worth a thousand words, we would like to hear about your experience and what you thought of the cultural event.

Originally Posted by Draken413o I'm not sure if this are reportage shots?

[haslansalam]

Originally Posted by Draken413o I'd love to add but my photos are of no meaning compared to what Ardaan has put forth. But good work to starting this thread!

aiiyooh bro.. compare yours to mine... yours is 200mm F4L better!...

Ardaan mention that the photos must come with a story or an explanation, then can consider as reportage. You can post your Ultraman close-up photos and talk about Ultraman too!

[haslansalam]

JLN AMPAS STUDIO

After the war, film production picked up again, not only all over Asia but also in Singapore where both Chinese and Malay films were made. In 1947, 'Seruan Medeka', an effort by Film Melayu Art Productions, proved to be mildly successful. This prompted the Shaws to reopen their pre-war studio at No.8, Jalan Ampas (above) to produce Malay movies. Under the banner of 'Malay Film Production Limited' (MFP), the Shaws aimed to dominate the Malay film market with quality productions. This move ushered in the period known as 'The Golden Age of Malay Cinema' during which over 300 films were produced.

At first, the Shaws used Chinese directors to make Malay movies. They were replaced by Indians because Malays tended to prefer Indian directorial style. Malays also favoured Indian films because they could relate to both plot and culture. The 'Bollywood' song and dance style in Malay movies were enjoyed not only by Malays but also many Singaporean Chinese. Shaws' stable of Indian directors for the next two decades read like a who's-who of Malay cinema - B.S. Rajhans, S.Ramanathan, L. Krishnan, KRS Shastry, Phani Majumdar, Kidar Sharma, Dhiresh Ghosh, K.M. Basker and B.N. Rao.

In 1947, MFP's first film 'Singapura Di-Waktu Malam' starring Siput Sarawak proved an instant success. It was directed by the same man who made Singapore's first feature hit in 1933 - B.S. Rajhans.

B.S. Rajhans quickly followed his success with a string of hits over the next four years. They included Chempaka (1947), Pisau Berachun (1948) and Cinta (1948). In Cinta, he gave the part of the villain to a young unknown whom he discovered at a music festival in Bukit Mertajam. This 19-year old playback singer who provided the vocals for the lead actor Roomai Noor was to become a legend in his own time. He was P. Ramlee.

In his early years at Jalan Ampas, P.Ramlee was enthusiastic about mastering all aspects of film production. No task proved too menial for him, and he worked even as clapper boy and assistant cameraman. From the start, his remarkable talents were recognised by the Shaws.

In 1950, P.Ramlee graduated from playing 'villians' to 'hero' and became the first actor to sing in his own voice in the movie 'Bakti'. In this film, he acted opposite the beautiful Kasma Booty (right) and proved beyond doubt that he had all the qualities of a star who could not only act but sing.

By 1953, MFP faced competition from the newly formed Cathay-Keris, a studio formed by cinema owner Ho Ah Loke and Cathay Organisation's chairman Dato Loke Wan Tho. They offered lucrative financial contracts to attract experienced film crew and stars to their new studio on the East Coast. 'Buloh Perindu' (1953) was a Malay film made by them in colour.

In order to stay ahead, the Shaws made the 26-year-old P. Ramlee into director fresh from his hit starrer 'Hang Tuah' in 1955. By that time, P.Ramlee was already an accomplished songwriter and actor, but he was keen to prove that Malay directors were as capable as Indians in making high quality films.

The result was 'Penarik Beca' , an award-winning film which catapulted the Malay film industry to an international level. It won Best Picture and Best Song in a readers' poll of the prestigious "Utusan Filem and Sport" magazine.

For the next 20 years, the multi-talented Tan Sri P.Ramlee was to win multiple international awards (including film festivals in Hong Kong and Japan) for work which spanned over 70 films and 200 songs.

His films encompassed different genres, the reason for winning fans of all races and generations. Any P.Ramlee film was guaranteed to fill seats and he became king of the Malay box office. In 1963, Singapore became part of Malaysia. That same year, P.Ramlee made his last film at Jalan Ampas - Tiga Abdul - and then he went to Merdeka studios in KL.

[dev2k8]

Sungei Road (literally River Road) is a road in Singapore situated between Serangoon Road and Jalan Besar and runs along the Rochor Canal. The area around Sungei Road was formerly the homes of affluent Europeans and Asians, where many ornately designed buildings were built in its place. From the 1930s to the present, the road has been synonymous with the Thieves' Market, the largest and oldest flea market in Singapore, where the locals can hunt for old bric-a-brac or second-hand goods, as a cheap replacement for one's faulty or lost item. It's also the place where the well-known Sungei Road Laksa, a local spicy noodle soup originated.







Today, the flea market is still thriving despite the fact that all the old shophouse buildings have been torn down in the mid-1990s. What remains are the street peddlers, displaying their wares on canvas sheets now along the empty roads in the area. The peddlers do not pay rent but they are forbidden to sell brand-new items by the authorities.[12] To keep up with the times, some of the peddlers have put up their wares to sell on websites and eBay especially those hard to sell items such as old photographs, badges, medals and other collector's items.[13]

Despite its long history and tenacity, the flea market's days are numbered as the site, sitting on a huge chunk of state land about the size of a football field, is slated for redevelopment by the Housing Development Board in the near future.

[AReality]

Just saw this thread, here's my first contribution...



Mr Abdul rahman, 51, sits in his room after a fire had burnt down an adjacent room.

The other room belonged to his sister Ms Halimah Mohammad, 58.

The fire in this 4-room HDB flat in Telok Blangah was believed to have started after an aromatherapy candle that Ms Halimah had lit tipped over and fell on the floor.

No one was injured in the fire.



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[dev2k8]

Originally Posted by AReality Just saw this thread, here's my first contribution... Mr Abdul rahman, 51, sits in his room after a fire had burnt down an adjacent room. The other room belonged to his sister Ms Halimah Mohammad, 58. The fire in this 4-room HDB flat in Telok Blangah was believed to have started after an aromatherapy candle that Ms Halimah had lit tipped over and fell on the floor. No one was injured in the fire. .

The pic tells the story and i can feel the depression and dejection on the man....luckily no one's injured! Thks for sharing!!!

[haslansalam]

AReality, nice man... post more!

[ardaan]

Very good illustration of the circumstances

Originally Posted by AReality Just saw this thread, here's my first contribution... Mr Abdul rahman, 51, sits in his room after a fire had burnt down an adjacent room. The other room belonged to his sister Ms Halimah Mohammad, 58. The fire in this 4-room HDB flat in Telok Blangah was believed to have started after an aromatherapy candle that Ms Halimah had lit tipped over and fell on the floor. No one was injured in the fire. .