[2228] Of the view from Mrs. Macquaries Point at dusk

Posted in Photography on July 21st, 2010 No Comments »

[2227] Of cool or warm?

Posted in Photography on July 20th, 2010 No Comments »

I had an outing to Mrs. Macquaries Point with a friend earlier today. Mrs. Macquaries Point means photography. Here is one of my favorite shots from the outing. I typically like pictures that exude coolness to those which are warm. Bluish pictures provide the crispness that I like. It feels strong. It makes a statement. [...]

[2225] Of a wallaby

Posted in Photography on July 13th, 2010 1 Comment »

A wallaby is cuter than a kangaroo. Take it from me.

[2223] Of another shot of Blackwattle Bay in raw mode

Posted in Photography on July 7th, 2010 3 Comments »

I have checked my visitor counter just now and boy, my daily average unique hit since June has dropped to below 100. The last time that happened was 2 years ago. I could not help with the level of inactivity observed at this blog and at my column at The Malaysian Insider. There were so many [...]

[2222] Of Sydney from Blackwattle Bay in raw mode

Posted in Photography on July 6th, 2010 1 Comment »

I have finally forced myself to get out and walk around the city. It is a good distraction from some personal matters. That bridge is called the Anzac Bridge. It is located slightly to the west of the famous Harbour Bridge. The central business district of Sydney is in the background. That body of water [...]

[2219] Of the Spill

Posted in Photography, Politics & government on June 24th, 2010 No Comments »

[2200] Of proposed tax cut on savings interest in Australia

Posted in Economics on May 6th, 2010 No Comments »

Holding all else constant, I do not like tax. I do not think, too many people actually like paying tax. I only rationalize the need for paying tax by holding on to classical rationale for the need of the state: that there is externality. The state is there to protect individual liberty which, generally, cannot [...]

[2174] Of time for refueling

Posted in Photography on March 8th, 2010 No Comments »

When was the last time you stopped at a gas station with a pump like this; old, analog and dusty too? Me? Slightly over a month ago. I saw one in Port Campbell, probably over 100 miles to the southwest of Melbourne.

[2161] Of thank you Australia

Posted in Conflict & disaster, History & heritage, Photography on February 3rd, 2010 2 Comments »

I have always loved war memorials. I have been to the Tugu Negara in Kuala Lumpur multiple of times. When I was in Washington D.C. for a very short stay, I visited the war memorials there. Likewise in Sydney and Melbourne. The reason for my love for war memorials is not because that I glorify [...]

[2159] Of who drives on the right side of the road?

Posted in Photography, Travels on February 1st, 2010 No Comments »

I was on the road last week, and I found this along the Great Ocean Road. One of the coolest road signs ever, I must say.

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