the colors of ASEAN

August 21, 2013 by [ayu]

On one Saturday, about two weeks ago, an event was held in ANU to celebrate ASEAN day (known to be observed on the 8th of August). As it always happens when people from many countries and cultures gather together, there was a lot of food, drink and loads of merry-making. From behind the lens, it was the splash of colours from various traditional costumes worn by most of the performers that really brightened the day in the most spectacular way. […]

Categories: telling stories • Tags: ASEAN day, Canberra Day, colours, Indonesian dancers, traditional costumes

Day 71 #Project365

March 11, 2012 by [ayu]

Tonight was the last night to catch all the glorious lights projected on the buildings in Canberra. Yes, it’s still part of the city’s birthday celebration. I went out with Mr 8 until 10PM. Hubby had to stay back to be with Ms 4 who’s gradually recovering from a nasty stomach bug. I really love to learn more about night photography, but I don’t have a lot of opportunity to practice. Tonight was the perfect opportunity. A lot of Canberrans […]

Categories: Events, iPhonegraphy, Learning Photography, Project 365 - 2012, telling stories • Tags: Canberra, Canberra Day, Enlighten, Light Projection, night shoot, Project 365 - 2012, Questacon

Day 70 #Project365

March 10, 2012 by [ayu]

It’s probably the only Saturday in a year when I force myself to get off the bed before 7 and proceed on waking the rest of the family from their deep slumber of weekend nights. Yes. It’s not easy, but somebody has to do it. In celebration of her birthday, Canberra holds their annual Canberra Hot Air Balloon Festival for a week in March. We don’t take a ride on it we are just there as happy spectators a moment […]

Categories: Events, Project 365 - 2012, telling stories • Tags: Canberra Day, Hot Air Balloon Festival, morning light, Project 365 - 2012, water reflection