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Taken in Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur at the end of the Asia-Europe Emerging Photographers' Forum.




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Busker in Manali, India

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She was a busker waiting her turn to take the stage up at the Peace Cafe in Vashisht, Manali. Lots of backpackers frequent this cafe for its music and lovely view of the Himalayas. He friend who came just to support her on takes a forty winks while waiting for her turn behind the mic.

Homelessness Project revealing in Dec 2009

A coffee table book project on homelessness, in collaboration with Food Not Bombs Malaysia and Amnesty International Malaysia. Book launching on the 9th of December 2009. More details to follow soon.

This photo essay and other submissions for the book will be uploaded here in conjunction with the book launch so please stay tuned.

SIPF 2010 | Call for Submissions

In 2008, the Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF) attracted a whopping 6,600 public submissions of photographic work from photographers around the world. 12% of the total submissions were the most outstanding prints, which were shortlisted and exhibited across Singapore. The submissions were not restricted to any fixed subject or theme but selected works were grouped according to various themes by the Festival’s four curators.

Now, the 2nd SIPF 2010 commences with two categories for open call. The open-ended theme category continues with the purpose of unearthing new works and talents. This year’s festival incorporates a brand new themed category titled, ‘HUMAN:NATURE’ to address universal concerns faced by the world. The duality in the theme can be freely interpreted either as ‘Human Nature’ or ‘Human & Nature’. The ‘colon’ represents a relationship and a balanced ratio between Human and Nature. Thematically, this category is an ambitious call for creative interpretation on HUMAN:NATURE.

SIPF 2010 prides itself to be the platform for Southeast Asian photographers to showcase their photography works alongside their international counterparts. For the first time, a solo exhibition will be dedicated to a prominent Southeast Asian (SEA) photographer and audience can expect a showcase highlight of a prominent SEA photographer each biennale.

SIPF programmes & exhibitions will stretch over 30 days from 10 / 10 / 2010. Besides the crucial SEA Emerging Artist series for professionals, SIPF continues to broaden the public appreciation for photography with free public talks, seminar, forum and more.

For the latest information, visit www.sipf.com.sg. Please be reminded that the deadline for open call submission is 31 / 03 / 2010.

* as posted by An Urban Explorer on Flickr

Street portrait taken today

Taken today on the sidewalk of Jalan P.Ramlee, Kuala Lumpur.




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More than just blog updates

Kiko and Sada ©Vignes Balasingam

Hello everyone. I thought it may be valuable to point out that if you shift your eyes to the top-right of this page, you'll notice that there are more updates here from me via Twitter.

I've taken much effort to roam the web picking up interesting articles on photography as well as pointing out some pretty good work. Much of what you find in the side bar here is probably not stuff I'd put on the main blog entries, but fits perfectly well up in this corner. You should find lots of good stuff there almost daily. Do feel free to pick up articles, reviews and some great work by some of the most gifted people behind the camera here.

Hope this adds value to your time on my blog. Also if you would just like to read what I've found directly via Twitter, you can always add me up here. Have fun and hope to hear more from you lot.

Cheers!


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the queen of bubbles

Portrait taken from a party I didnt even plan on going to. This is just a priceless moment. One of those photos that'll bring memories rushing back...



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Of Fan Pages and Other Things

I've always been apprehensive about embracing the latest fad on the internet. After giving it much thought, I've decided to give myself a Fan Page (god forgive me) on Facebook. Though I really wished Facebook called it something other than "Fan" page, I've decided that it may be a good way to communicate with people who use Facebook as their main interface of communication.

I'll be updating everything about my photographic work, whereabouts, news and other bytes on this blog and a newsfeed will also appear on the "Fan" page. Please do add me on. I really look forward to hearing from you and communicating with you.

Now, click here and be instantly transported to Facebook Nirvana!


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Photo Essay : KL Public

Photograph © Vignes Balasingam

The following works is work-in-progress. I worked on this project to document people and their relationship with space within the public transport system in Kuala Lumpur. As commuters dash back and forth from one place to the next, the idea of public transport is intermediate, uninteresting and fleeting. These photographs seek to reveal all that is lost in the blitz of human traffic, to peel and see beneath the chaos.

Please click to play slideshow




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Vignes Balasingam wins Golden Scarf Award at Foundry 2009

It came as quite a shock to be honest but yet I was chuffed to have been awarded the Golden Scarf Award at the recent Foundry Photo Journalism Workshop held in Manali, India. A big big thanks to Ron Haviv for your invaluable advice and continuing guidance. Also a big thanks to Jared Moosey for the discussions, points of view and discussions.

Special thanks to Eric Beecroft for the support and this amazing opportunity to attend the workshop. To all the judges: Ron Haviv, Michael Robinson Chavez, Ami Vitale, Tewfic El-Sawy, Henrik Kastenskov, Andrea Bruce, Adrianna Zehbrauskas, Kael Alford and Guy Calaf, thank you for your belief in me. And to Anastasia Taylor-Lind, I love you!


**The winning works Jadugar will be showcased here once I finish the re-edits. Will also be featuring the other winners as well as other interesting works from the workshop. Stay tuned!

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