On the windswept sands of Mount Bromo, an Indonesian horseman struggles to control his aggressive, energetic horse. The steed rears, its powerful hooves striking the air, its fiery spirit matching the wild landscape. The man, gripping tightly, is thrown to the ground, volcanic dust clinging to his face lined with years of toil.
He rises, determination burning in his eyes, his bond with the horse forged in trust and necessity. Life here is unyielding, demanding strength and resilience from man and beast alike. For the Tenggerese, this is more than survival—it’s a way of life, etched in their culture. The horseman, undeterred, reflects a people whose enduring spirit thrives even amidst the challenges of this untamed terrain.
During my macro photography outing in Singapore on 9th June 2024, I captured a rare moment of a sweet potato bug family on a lush green leaf. A vibrant orange and black adult bug sat poised beside a cluster of newly hatched nymphs emerging from eggshells. The glistening water droplets and blurred green background enhanced the focus, beautifully highlighting this intimate glimpse into the insect world.
Nature's Ballet -Pin tailed Wydah Male Birds' Mating Dances to Impress the female bird
The Pin-Tailed Whydah (Vidua macroura) is a small, striking bird known for its elaborate courtship dance and distinctively long tail feathers in males. Here's a detailed description of its courtship dance and mating ritual:
Appearance
Male: During the breeding season, the male Pin-Tailed Whydah is adorned with an impressive long tail, which can be up to 20 centimeters in length. The plumage is striking, with a black head and back, white underparts, and a bright red bill.
Female: The female is more modestly colored with a brown, streaked body, resembling a sparrow. She lacks the long tail feathers of the male.
Courtship Dance
Territorial Display: The male begins by establishing and defending a territory, often a conspicuous perch from which he can display his tail and perform his courtship dance.
Visual Display: The courtship dance involves the male showcasing his long tail feathers and performing a series of elaborate aerial displays. These displays include:
Flying High: The male flies vertically upwards in a zigzag pattern.
Hovering and Descending: Once he reaches a certain height, he hovers momentarily before descending in a slow, spiraling motion, with his long tail streaming behind him.
Tail Display: During these flights, the male fans out his tail feathers, making them more visible and impressive to the female.
Pin-tailed Whydah(Vidua macroura) male fluttering and courting in the air to impress the female in the breeding season in Pasir ris farmway at Singapore .
A close up view of a Lineated barbet (Psilopogon lineatus) and her chicks in a nest among green foliage .The intimate moment when a parent bonds with a child through feeding .
Model\'s rival. I was shooting a model when all of a sudden a bird decided to join and flew towards the frame and I was lucky enough that I was able to capture it\'s flight while the model was posing at the back. This was shot on a Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
In a city where steel and glass dominate the skyline, a harmonious sanctuary emerges, blurring the lines between the natural world and urban innovation. The Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore redefines the concept of a transit hub, transforming it into a lush, green haven that captivates and rejuvenates every visitor.
At the heart of this architectural marvel stands the Rain Vortex, a cascading waterfall that plunges from a glass oculus at the center of the dome, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. Surrounded by verdant foliage, this indoor rainforest is a testament to human ingenuity, demonstrating how we can bring nature closer and integrate it seamlessly into our daily environments.
In Singapore, where space is at a premium, even the most essential areas of the home are often constrained. Kitchens, once the heart of the house, have been reduced to small, efficient corners designed for quick meals rather than culinary exploration. Every square inch is maximized, with cabinets and countertops serving dual purposes. Cooking becomes an exercise in minimalism: chop, stir, and clean in swift, confined movements.
But it’s not just the kitchen. The challenge extends to every corner of the home. With limited space for laundry in many apartments, the laundry process is a delicate balancing act.
The sight of residents making use of carpark to dry their clothes has been very common. It’s a space that was never designed for this purpose, yet it serves as a makeshift laundry room for countless households.
This photo emphasizes how the laundry occupies a significant area, contrasting it with the reality of life in HDB flats, while connecting the scene to the broader issue of space scarcity in first-world urban settings.
Old grandma is helping her husband to tidy his cloth before entering the monastery in China\'s Gansu Mountainous regions average of 3200 meters above sea level
– Рейтинг фотографов по странам и городам строится на основе 3-х лучших фотографий автора и их относительной позиции в каждой отдельной номинации. Рейтинг в номинации "Мобильная фотография" учитывается в меньшей степени для формирования рейтинга. В списке по странам и городам показывается одна фотография автора с лучшим рейтингом.
– В списке опубликованы только работы которые прошли 2-й этап голосования.
– В рейтинге лучших фотографий учитывается только одна — самая сильная — работа от каждого автора. Даже если у фотографа опубликовано несколько работ, в расчёте позиции используется только одна, с наившим рейтингом. Поэтому порядок фотографий в списке может не совпадать с итоговым положением автора в рейтинге.
– The rating of photographers by countries and cities is based on the three best photos of the author and their relative position in each separate nomination. Rating in the nomination "Mobile Photography" is taken into account to a lesser extent for rating formation. The list by country and city shows one photo of the author with the best rating.
– Only those photos have been published in the list that passed the second stage of voting.
– Only one strongest photo from each author is counted in the Best Photos ranking. Even if a photographer has several published works, only the highest-rated one is used to calculate their ranking position. As a result, the order of photos in the list may not match the author's final ranking position.
