Celebrating The Images of Asia is part of One Asia Festival which is organized by Asian Geographic, the region’s leading geographical magazine. This was a highly anticipated event especially to all the participants of the world-renowned Asia Without Borders Photography Competition, which awarded over US$18,000 worth of prizes to all the winners. I didn’t submit any photos for this competition, although I desperately wanted to get the main prize – a Canon EOS 5D Mk II and S$5,000 cash. I simply couldn’t produce any photos that fit the themes of the competition. But I did submit some of my photos for another less known competition organized by Asian Geographic Passport, another favourite travel magazine of mine. Both Asian Geographic and Asian Geographic Passport offer quality articles, travel stories and stunning photographs of Asia. You have to read these magazines if you like travelling and photography, like me.
I submitted a total of 12 photos for Travel Without Borders Photography Competition, which comprises of 3 categories: Adventure Asia, Celebration Asia and Icons of Asia. Though I didn’t win any of the titles, I felt equally proud and happy to see 4 of my photos displayed in the event. I sincerely thank Asian Geographic and Asian Geographic Passport for this.
Let’s see my submissions.
Category: Adventure Asia
Langkawi, Malaysia
Mount Bromo, Indonesia
Category: Celebration Asia
Pushkar, India
Pushkar, India
Pushkar, India
Pushkar, India
Category: Icons of Asia
Hoi An, Vietnam
Hoi An, Vietnam
Jaipur, India
Xi’an, China
Xi’an, China
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Wow! Great pictures. Espeically love the one with the lady and the steaming tea pot. Congrats on being Freshly Pressed.
That’s one of my favourites too. Thank you.
Hey, those pictures are amazing. Must be so proud to have your own pictures displayed. I’m proud of you too 🙂 Keep going. I would love to see more of your pictures …
Yeah, very happy indeed. Thanks for your continuous support.
Great Photos!!! I love the one with the horse!!
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Thanks. I managed to take the portraits of the horseman too – http://tankianhong.wordpress.com/2010/06/01/the-tenggerese/
I live in Asia now and I still think your images are great ! I have visited Xi’an and will visit Vietnam soon and to see the pictures inspire me to try get some good shots while I go..but yours is truely great !! Well done.
..actually just realized I also visited Malaysia recently but I could never get a shot like that one you got. In India I had a crappy camera and SOooo regret it. Anyway – enjoyed looking at your pictures
India is amazing. You have to go there again. I will for sure. Thanks for your nice comments too.
Oh, which country are you living now? Must be having a great time travelling in Asia. You have to visit Sapa for sure. Enjoy your trip in Vietnam.
AMAZING! Wow…thank you for this peek at another continent! I found the photo of the parachute to be especially moving. I’m not sure why. Maybe the tilted axis. It suggested movement. Maybe it made me think for a moment that I was floating with the parachute?
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Yeah, you are right. By tilting the horizon gives more dynamic to the photo. That’s why it looks more interesting.
I am always drawn to faces. I loved the one of the old woman. Her eyes told a story. Great subjects.
I love taking portraits. I have a category in the blog cater just for portraits. Hope you like it – http://tankianhong.wordpress.com/category/faces-85/
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Photography is an amazing thing, a thing I wish I knew more about and had more time to do. These photos are amazing! I especially liked the close-up of the camel wearing all those colorful things! Congrats on getting Freshly Pressed, and for being featured, if not winning, the Travel Without Borders competition.
Thank you. It was taken during Pushkar Fair, the highlights of my India trip. I have to agree that photography is indeed amazing.
Wish i knew about this ompetition and had a chance to submitted mine too. Well, congrats with the photos of yours that had displayed on the event 🙂
It’s never too late, the competition is held every year. Your photos are awesome. Just make sure you take part next year. Thank you.
Well, i guess i have to wait until next year. Hope i won’t miss it again.
Thanks for the information and hte compliment on my photos 🙂
Well, i guess i have to wait until next year. Hope i won’t miss it again.
Thanks for the information and the compliment on my photos 🙂
I am a photographer….. may be you think I am adventurous person with my mobile camera,lol
good work.
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Nowadays mobile camera can do wonders too. Thank you.
These are really fantastic images. The colours are spectacular. Thanks for sharing and congratulations on being Freshly Pressed!
Thank you.
these pictures are simply beautiful… great shots =)
Thanks.
I love your pics of India! Though for some reason, I’m quite drawn to one of your first photos of the man with the horse in Indonesia. I really like how you took this shot 😀
Yeah, it’s like the horseman is inviting you for a ride, right? ha. Thanks for visiting my blog.
I especially love the Mount Bromo shot
hey, I do like your works! I am not a photo person technically, but I really like the way you incorporated light perfectly~ simply beautiful!
Ya, light is definitely an important element in photography. Thanks for visiting my blog.
wooooooww, these are stunning photos,
for me this is like a window to another world!
Yes, Asia is a wonderful place on earth.
Lovely,Lovely,Lovely. Good job!!!!!!!!
wow, awesome images! I have to come back and look through your older posts
lovely photos!
Great photos man! I especially like the close up of the camel, and the old lady. I love Asia, can’t wait to get back this summer and hopefully grab some stunning shots!
You need to come back to Asia again. Thanks for your comment.
Wow, you really should have won that competition. Your photos are stunning. I actually visited Malaysia last Summer and thought the country was beautiful. Glad to see it in your collection. Keep up the good work!
I love your photos. The colors and lights are projected very well. Bot to mention, the images are also sharp. Keep it up! BTW, congrats for being on Freshly Pressed. 🙂
Thanks for visiting my blog.
I am from Vietnam, a part of Asia^^.
Very very great photos!Thanks for your sharing, hope to see more amazing photos.
I like Vietnam especially Sapa. More photos of Sapa coming up soon. Thanks.
Really well saturated shots. Great subject matter and memorable images, too!
Wah, so amazed to see so many people commented to your photos!
You finally get the rcognition you deserved!
Thanks man. You are still my number 1 fan. Haha.
Congratulations on being featured on Freshly Pressed!
Your images are stunning, full of life and colour, and speak of daily life in the countries you visited.
I used to live in Thailand and have travelled a fair bit in Asia. Your photographs reminded me of how much I miss it and that I really must plan another trip there. Thanks for sharing.
Thailand is my favourite country in SE Asia. You gotta come to Asia again. Thanks.
Stunning pics! I love that one in Jaipur, India and a great shot of the old woman from Vietnam. Congratulations for being freshly pressed! Cheers!
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wow… superb
WOW photos! thx for sharing..:)
Very awesome!
Great shots! It enables us to take a peek at the other side of the world. I’d love to go to some parts in Asia, I’ve only visited the Philippines though. Which reminds me, I have to go over my itinerary 😉
Yeah man, Asia is full of treasure.
congrats! should have broken the news to me earlier so i could give u a birthday treat tonight!
i love the moon on Jaipur’s sky! send me the photo, will u? =)
Sure. You can use as a wallpaper. 🙂
Nice great images of asia. Keep up the good work.
Your Photography is amazing!
Spectacular photos! Great images captured on camera. Makes me miss Asia.
Thank you. You should come to visit Asia again. 🙂
You’ve fame now ! therefore the wish of getting more money will not be granted. You have to choose between one I am afraid.
I love the stunt with horse in Pushkar.Not only you captured the static of a movement, but more into the reflection on the crowd, who obviously trying to capture the same thing as you. More intercation with the surrounding and more fun !
Yeah, you are so right! I love the fact that all spectators were focusing on the action. Cool!
and I spotted something ! You have stronger colour on the left and gradually fading off towards the other end. Is this a deliberate thought ?
Oh, i believe it’s because there is red color on the left, that’s why. Most colors are supressed, only a few colors are emphasized in this photo. You are so observant. I never realize though.
Awesome photos !! Thanks for the post.Really shows us a glimpse of the diversity of Asia.
Wonderful images from India, China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
thank you. 😉
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