"PHotography, or the writings of light."
When I was still in Kyiv, one day, Lana (an English teacher in a local school) asked me to do an extemporaneous speech about "gift".
Thinking about what my most unforgettable gift is for two minutes, I realized that the most important gift for me is my camera, which was given by my mother when I entered the university. It accompanied me on my journey of discovery, and it has become part of my memories of places and events - different hostels I've stayed, Gion Matsuri, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, Black Sea, Chingay, Kendo competitions...
One and a half years has past since I started taking pictures, I'm still a newbie photographer. But thanks to the camera, I was given a new way to sense the world - to capture a moment and turn it into eternity.
(Chen Lu Alexandra)
Thinking about what my most unforgettable gift is for two minutes, I realized that the most important gift for me is my camera, which was given by my mother when I entered the university. It accompanied me on my journey of discovery, and it has become part of my memories of places and events - different hostels I've stayed, Gion Matsuri, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, Black Sea, Chingay, Kendo competitions...
One and a half years has past since I started taking pictures, I'm still a newbie photographer. But thanks to the camera, I was given a new way to sense the world - to capture a moment and turn it into eternity.
(Chen Lu Alexandra)
2014 FILM × Singapore
2014 Singapore I.
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The Rolling Stones Tour - 14 on Fire, Singapore
The free admission screening of The Rolling Stones' concert.
Dreamlike. I could not even imagine that one day I would watch their concert in my high school days - even just not face to face. The photo of this man was taken probably during the song "Wide Horses". And it reminds me of another song, "As Tears Go by". I wonder what I will be doing 40 years later, and how the band now I am crazy about would be like. |
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Temasek Hall Dance Production, 2014
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Temasek Hall Dance Production (rehearsal).
"For the First Time". |
Inter Hall Games, NUS, 2014
The last day of NUS Inter Hall Games, 2014.
The final of track and field, and the closing ceremony. |
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Chingay 2014, Singapore: Sparkle like a diamond |
"Chingay Parade Singapore - Singapore's National Carnival and Asia's Grandest Street and Floats Parade!" Fantastic two days!!! I'm sort of crazy about carnivals - carnivals, parades, matsuri, whatever you call it. Chingay reminds me of the other two carnivals I've experienced in Japan. Fireworks, parades, happy people - these are all the similar, but the awesome part is that you can immerse yourself in another culture. |
Inter-club tournament 2014, singapore
Participated in 3rd IHG 2014 as a member of NUS's team!
My teammates are great - and that day is great!!! Kendo is beautiful. #ifyouknowwhatiMEN# |
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Fuzhou 2013
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After travelling to Ukraine and Japan (then back to univeristy coz school started), finally went back home at the end of year 2013.
A lot of things have changed since I last time I was in Fuzhou. But it is not disappointing to see those changes; I told Katya, it feels like I came to a brand new city and I couldn't wait to re-explore it! |
Japan 2013: sanpo biyori
Because of a summer programme host by Doshisha University, I had this chance to go to Japan.
It is very lucky that we arrived there during the Gion Matsuri period. Everything feels like a dream - so unreal, like all coming out from movies. |
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Crimea 2013: black sea summer |
After we finished our work in Kyiv, all of our volunteers decided to go to Yalta for a good rest.
That was a wonderful trip with my dearest friend, Lan. Or, maybe just like what another friend of mine said, if you are with someone wonderful, wherever you go, that journey will be wonderful. |
Lviv 2013: in the name of lion
Lviv!!!
I love lions, and "Lviv" means "lion" - before I arrived, I've already fell in love with this city. Now I even miss the cold rain in Lviv, because there is always a sweet and warm cafe waiting for you. |
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Kyiv 2013: clockface
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"Clockface" is a name of a cafe in Kyiv.
During those days in Kyiv, Katya and I spent quite a lot of time there. Kyiv in May is still quite cold, especially for me, who was living near equator. However, everything will be sweet if you are sitting in a warm place with your friends. |
bali 2012: island
An end-of-year trip to Bali!
"Flowers". "Water". "Incense". These three elements are what you can find at anyplace on the island. |
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