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The Value of Photography

2012-01-06T10:25:00.006+07:00

Earlier this week, photographer Jeanine Thurston shared a letter that she received from a client that powerfully illustrates the value of photography. Thurston writes,

This letter wasn’t mailed – it was at my doorstep when I got home a couple months ago. I read it, I cried, and read it again – probably a hundred times by now. It wasn’t easy to read – and honestly, as much as it validates what I do for a living – I wasn’t sure I was going to share it either. If you choose to read through the letter, you will know why I’ve finally chosen to share it.

The post quickly went viral and has amassed hundreds of comments from fellow photographers who were impacted by the letter.

Here’s the letter she received:

July 2nd, 2011

Jeanine –

Today I am writing for a couple of reasons. I have some quiet time at the moment and need to get a couple of things off my mind. I will leave this for my husband to deliver to you when he is ready.

You photographed my wedding, you photographed my first pregnancy and my first baby. I contacted you awhile back to photograph my 2nd child and family. After getting prices and realizing I would want all of the pictures as we love your work – I decided against spending $500+ – which is what I normally spend for portraits and prints with you.. Please know it is not because I don’t value your amazing eye, or how much we love the experience.

That week that I decided to NOT do a session with you, this is how I spent some money.

On Sunday I called and cancelled our session. Monday I went out and got my hair cut ($39+tip), and colored ($65), Thursday I had my nails done ($24), my family went out to dinner at a somewhat expensive restaurant for no particular reason costing us $79 + tip. This was just 4 days since canceling our session, already totaling over $200 for unnecessary things. My nails only lasted about 2 weeks, my hair is gone, and seven weeks passed when I got the phone call from our doctor. It was not something I expected and the cancer has spread very quickly. I will be leaving my husband, my 6 year old girl and my now 2 year old – not by choice. It is very hard for me to talk about it which is why I need to write you.

I watch your Facebook page and your posts about the value of a photo and if I could give back all of those things that I purchased this few weeks after I cancelled my session with you, knowing what I know now, and have that session, well… I would do it in a heartbeat.

Now my time is done and there are no more chances for me. The next time someone cancels a session – my wish is that you forward this letter to them. Time is fragile, it is gone before you know you had it. If you charged $200 for one print it wouldn’t be enough for what it is actually worth. I cringe to think that my priorities were a manicure over a memory to pass onto my babies and husband.

My love and thanks for what you have given us from past photos. I am so sorry that I did not see it as more than paper until now.

Karen L.

In case you think this is some kind of sick marketing ploy, Thurston has published a followup post answering some common questions she has received.

Ok – honestly, I had absolutely no idea what would happen over the last 24 hours. Although I’ve been in professional photography for around 24 years – I did not set out to post something that would be passed along to so many people. Today, my e-mail, blog & twitter were turned upside down with mass communication beyond comprehension. 95% of the voices I heard through Facebook, Twitter, E-mail as well as blog posts were a grouping of similar stories, people who could really relate, and thankful people that loved the reminder to give a little more love an attention to those that you love around you. About 3% were questions about me, about the family, and about photography. That left a very small 2% that found the blog post offensive and questioned my integrity in doing so. Looking at the percentages – I will say that there will always be a few nay sayers and negative people, but the astonishing positive and thankful feedback actually has left me in tears over half the past day. So I went to the studio with no make-up, hair in a mess and nice big puffy eyes – and am grateful for all of the stories shared from all corners of the globe.

Just because everyone isn’t rosy and positive doesn’t mean they don’t have a valid perspective, so I feel like I should address some questions in today’s post. These are answers to only questions I’ve received up until now – and I apologize if I’ve missed something from any of you, and will try to go through and e-mail some people directly as well.

** Were you blocking a lot of negative comments so far?

Actually no. I have currently only “unapproved” 5 posts so far… all of which contained either foul language or I felt were bashing the feelings of sincere people that posted comments on my blog. I e-mailed a response to each person that I “unapproved” explaining exactly why I had done so, as well as addressing their concerns or harsh words.

** Is Karen still alive? Can you post photos of her and her family?

Sorry to say that she has passed. I do have images from past sessions and wedding; however I and the family do not feel it is the right place to put faces to her words – as her words speak for themselves. They prefer not to be recognized, or contacted – especially with young children involved. Morning and dealing with a sever loss is really a personal matter – and it is a very fragile situation.

** Was the post a marketing ploy or hoax?

No. The only benefit I feel from this is that others can bond and feel some greater picture. I have my own family, a full-time business and want to pass along how important loving relationships are or can be to my children. Cancer has hit close to home in my family as well – and it was a very awakening experience for me. A reminder of how quickly life passes, and how even I put off photos with my children. As photographers, we are behind the camera – and the nudge that this letter provided me was to do more portraits with my husband and children…. and ME in the photograph. It’s about setting aside the thought of a few extra wrinkles, or couple extra pound because you don’t feel like you look perfect and getting in front of the camera for sentiment sake. Unfortunately I don’t think I could possibly convince some people of this – but I felt like I still needed to try to explain my actual intent. I by no means believe this was her last “wish” as one so un-kindly put either. I know her and I also know that she probably sat down and wrote a number of letters to people because that is the kind of person she was. Loving.

** Do I expect people to spend thousands on photography?

That is quite a personal decision and really – with my own family and trying to support them on a photographer’s budget I have to tighten my belt too. I am all to familiar with paycheck to paycheck. So in short… NO… that isn’t something I would demand or expect – or force anyone into. Many seem to be un-aware that photographers are small business owners – we are no different than anyone else with a job (except we rarely get a steady paycheck). We have lots of bills, many of us have families, we pay our own insurance – if we are pros and we also have increasingly large over head expenses with continually upgrading equipment & computers. We work all hours day and night too. It is as far from a 9-5 job as most will ever understand. Many photographers (myself included) have actually lowered our rates or offer payment options or packages to make it easier if a client chooses to hire us for their memories.

I want to make it abundantly clear that at least 90% off all my photographs of my family and children are “candid” on the fly and “in the moment.” And yes – these are prized by me just as much as the professional looking images.

** Guilt trip?

Well – I guess you can call it what you would like. Some people have called it a real awakening, some have said thank you for the reminder, and some have said I was a awful person too.

Here is my opinion.. or view I guess you can say:

“Call it whatever you want! I LOVE MY FAMILY. I know now more than ever that there are hundreds of thousands of people that feel love for their families and friends. If yesterday’s post made just ONE of you pick up your camera and take a family photo or a few extra shots of your children or parents/grandparents then that 2% that are disgusted with me, don’t matter – my love and concern is with those that the post touched in a positive way. I would love to photograph as many people as possible in my lifetime, but it makes me happy just to know that others out there do see value in what a photograph IS. It is beautiful memories of past lives, the building blocks of who you are today and who you will be tomorrow, and it is stories for children and generations to come.”

I am very proud to be a professional photographer

I am proud to be in a profession that touches so many people in an amazing – astounding way for generations behind and ahead of me.

I am proud that I can see beauty in everyone…. EVERYONE.

For all photographers out there – professional or not – be proud that you record our history, love and our lives. For clients or potential clients… we photograph people because we love the spirit and uniqueness of every person.

I wish everyone a beautiful and heart-felt 2012!!!! My many thanks to everyone that has and will post about their experiences. I enjoy reading and hearing about all of the amazing connections out there and have had many e-mails and posts stating how much they appreciate everyone posting and seeing all of the love and kindness!

Here is the link to the post that this follow-up refers to as well:

http://fototails.wordpress.com/2012/01/02/a-letter-on-my-doorstep-portraits-are-more-than-paper/

Canon PhotoMarathon 2011

2011-10-06T10:24:00.007+07:00

Only by God's grace and will, this picture won 1st place theme: dry/kering
Prize: DSLR Canon EOS 60D BODY + Photo Clinic to Tasmania, Australia

Rip Steve Jobs, thank you (1955-2011)

link:

http://www.canon-asia.com/photomarathon/photomarathon.html

http://chip.co.id/news/read/2011/10/03/1262424/Canon.PhotoMarathon.Indonesia.2011.Padati.Ecopark.TMII.Ancol.Jakarta

http://www.infokomputer.com/reguler/canon-photomarathon-2011-kirim-dua-orang-ke-australia

nt

2011-09-24T12:57:00.001+07:00

Raining day

2011-09-24T12:48:00.001+07:00

Pouring sugar

2011-07-21T23:51:00.003+07:00

Bench

2011-07-14T01:56:00.002+07:00

Empty bench near Tower Bridge

Walking Guard

2011-07-13T01:40:00.002+07:00

Buckingham palace guard

Blink

2011-06-27T00:50:00.005+07:00

Cinemagraph

Rough tutorial for equipment:
1. Dslr with video
2. Tripod
3. Object

First cinemagraph (pouring water)

2011-06-26T16:19:00.006+07:00

cinemagraph, making first one isn't that easy

Cinemagraphs more than a photo, but not quite a video

Rough tutorial on Photoshop:

1. Open Photoshop CS5 (32 bit)
2. File>import>video frame to layers
3. File>Save as web & devices (alt+shift+ctrl s)

Big bridge small Ben

2011-05-28T09:48:00.007+07:00

Comrade

2011-04-27T01:30:00.000+07:00

Beijing 2004

Canon PowerShot G1

f/6.3

Blast

2011-02-27T15:25:00.000+07:00

Breakthrough

2011-02-24T01:59:00.002+07:00

Lover in Paris

2011-02-14T23:48:00.006+07:00

Paris, a Romantic City
a city you must visit someday, make it your goal, start saving!

Silhouette and shadow Raphsody

2011-02-13T12:21:00.001+07:00

Imagine

2011-02-12T11:24:00.003+07:00

Imagine the city without rules or law

Traffic rules make us feel safe when crossing street

Keep moving forward

2011-02-11T07:05:00.003+07:00

No matter what happens to you, just keep moving forward!

You’ll encounter obstacles, and falter and fall. Just get up and keep going. You’ll face temptations and give in. That’s OK. Just keep going. You’ll make mistakes and get discouraged. No matter … just keep going. Learn from your mistakes, and … keep going. No matter what happens, keep going.

"Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently". Henry Ford

Golden Rabbit Year

2011-02-02T18:36:00.002+07:00

The Spring Festival is the most important festival for the Chinese people and is when all family members get together, just like Christmas in the West. All people living away from home go back, becoming the busiest time for transportation systems of about half a month from the Spring Festival. Airports, railway stations and long-distance bus stations are crowded with home returnees.

The Spring Festival falls on the 1st day of the 1st lunar month, often one month later than the Gregorian calendar. It originated in the Shang Dynasty (c. 1600 BC-c. 1100 BC) from the people's sacrifice to gods and ancestors at the end of an old year and the beginning of a new one.

nt

2011-01-21T15:03:00.005+07:00

nt

2011-01-19T16:16:00.004+07:00

Sleeping

2011-01-19T16:15:00.002+07:00

Children

2011-01-19T16:13:00.001+07:00

Under the "Tower" bridge

2011-01-10T18:20:00.001+07:00

Scooter

2011-01-10T18:19:00.007+07:00

Waiting

2011-01-06T23:04:00.002+07:00

Reflection

2011-01-06T22:52:00.002+07:00

NT

2011-01-02T13:17:00.001+07:00

Better person

2010-12-31T15:45:00.004+07:00

"Don't expect next year will be easier but expect you will be a BETTER person"

Big Ben Guard

2010-12-20T22:55:00.003+07:00

Try to put people around the London Icon to make picture not like post card

Subway slow speed

2010-12-15T09:28:00.003+07:00

Sometime deliberately shake your camera can result interesting picture

Not to be moved

2010-12-12T00:03:00.001+07:00

Body language

2010-12-12T00:00:00.001+07:00

By looking at their body language can u guess

what relationship they had?

Gray squirrels

2010-12-10T00:15:00.003+07:00

Squirrels can be trained to be hand-fed. Because they are able to cache surplus food, they take as much food as is available. Squirrels living in parks have learned that humans are typically a ready source of food.

Gap

2010-12-08T10:41:00.003+07:00

Nobody knows what "we will be" in the future

so why don't we design a blue print by carving it today

Praying at sunda kelapa

2010-12-07T01:56:00.003+07:00

Praying at Sunda Kelapa harbour,

Sunda Kelapa is the old port of Jakarta located on the estuarine of Ciliwung River.

"Sunda Kalapa" (Sundanese: "Coconut of Sunda") is the original name, and it was the main port of Sunda Kingdom of Pajajaran.

The port is situated in Penjaringan sub-district, of North Jakarta, Indonesia. Today the old port only accommodate pinisi, a traditional two masted wooden sailing ship serving inter-island freight service in the archipelago. Although it is now only a minor port, Jakarta had its origins in Sunda Kelapa and it played a significant role in the city's development.

A drunk old man in Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau

2010-12-06T15:41:00.002+07:00

A drunk old man in Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau

Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau is a station on lines 1 and 13 of the Paris Métro in the 8th arrondissement.

The stations platforms and access tunnels lie beneath Avenue des Champs-Élysées and Place Clemenceau. It is one of the eight original stations opened as part of the first section of line 1 between Porte de Vincennes and Porte Maillot on 19 July 1900.

The line 13 platforms were opened on 18 February 1975 as part of the line's extension from Miromesnil. It was the southern terminus of the line until its extension under the Seine to connect with old line 14, which was then incorporated into line 13 on 9 November 1976.

Don't give up

2010-12-05T00:07:00.002+07:00

Last man on panjat pinang game

Trafalgar square

2010-12-04T12:03:00.002+07:00

Trafalgar Square is the largest square in London and has been a central meeting place since the Middle Ages.

Crossing

2010-12-03T13:05:00.004+07:00

Sometime rules make us save when we/everybody obey it, like crossing road

Colosseum

2010-12-02T20:55:00.004+07:00

Today i attend a magnificent seminar

Be yourself and shine! Spectacular Wedding Photography Seminar
by Axioo (David & Ivan)

Sponsor by PT. Susan Photo Album and Datascript

I'll share what I got from this magnificent seminar later

Red coat British army

2010-12-01T13:11:00.004+07:00

Changing the Guard, at Buckingham Palace
I remember red coat guard = danish butter cookies

Heavy

2010-11-30T01:39:00.003+07:00

There are three (3) man above him, this game call Panjat Pinang
The black stain is used motor oil to make the pole slippery

Marble Arch Public Toilet

2010-11-29T10:32:00.003+07:00

Other side of city of Westminster/London

roasted chicken

2010-11-28T20:47:00.002+07:00

Tips:
Bring your camera and take the picture of your food when eating out.

Tourist

2010-11-27T02:32:00.004+07:00

Tourist in London

Xavier and piano

2010-11-26T13:27:00.001+07:00

Xavier with old piano in our church

Pillow fight

2010-11-25T03:50:00.003+07:00

This is another Indonesian Independent day game played on Ciliwung "black" river on Gunung Sahari street

Big Ben

2010-11-24T16:45:00.004+07:00

Icon of London, Big Ben
Solo street photo hunting in London, England

Gus Dur Portrait

2010-06-07T22:30:00.001+07:00

Gus Dur is former President of Indonesia, he passed away last year.

Focus Photography Fashion on stage 2010

2010-06-02T14:58:00.003+07:00

Photography exhibition Senayan, Focus

KFC Rally Championship Photo Contest

2010-04-18T03:30:00.006+07:00

the same month i won fashion on stage 2010, i receive a phone call that i won 1st place KFC Rally Championship Photo Contest, what a blessing, thanks God, but the sponsor KFC have problem to pay the price, here is the link

http://inifotoku.com/artikel/read/000378

Fashion on Stage 2010

2010-03-19T13:53:00.005+07:00

Only by God's will and blessing can make my picture won 1st place in fashion on stage photo competition 2010 at focus, March 6, 2010, JHCC - Jakarta.

The main prize is brand new canon eos 7d and lowepro bag. I'll tell behind the story later.

Thanks a lot, Abba Father

Small

2010-03-02T17:21:00.003+07:00

Start small:
We can only change in others what we have first changed in ourselves. So, let's vow to begin to go green at home.

Stop using paper or plastic plates, cups, napkins etc

Turn off electrical devices when not in use

No TV

Take shorter showers

Buy energy efficient light bulbs and appliances

Buy local and organic produce

Recycle everything you can

Nature

2010-03-01T13:10:00.001+07:00

God's masterpiece! Look at the detail of this leaf, PRICELESS
but humankind cut down a lot of tree :(

Yellow

2010-02-25T20:27:00.002+07:00

A lot photo of model still in raw format, i just edit a few of them. Next time I will write simple tutorial for photo editing.

Gradation

2010-02-23T11:40:00.005+07:00

Sometime we stand between 2 road, which way you'll choose?

The colorful or the monochrome, we can't choose both!

Get up

2010-02-22T03:54:00.002+07:00

Fall seven time, GET UP eight
in Japanese is which is read nana korobi ya oki.

The Japanese phrase "nanakorobiyaoki" meaning "Fall Down Seven Times, Get Up Eight" is composed of the kanji (read nana) meaning "seven", (read korobi) meaning "to fall", (read ya) meaning "eight", and (read oki) meaning "to get up".

This popular Japanese phrase speaks to the importance of getting back up despite repeated failures and to keep on going despite setbacks.

Dieng's grandpa

2010-02-11T12:11:00.004+07:00

Last year with indonikon

Street photography

2010-02-06T02:01:00.003+07:00

Only one shot for this picture

S.P.Q.R Colosseum

2010-01-27T23:54:00.003+07:00

SPQR is an initialism from a Latin phrase Senatus Populusque Romanus
("The Senate and People of Rome") and used as an official signature of the government.

Colosseum's construction started between 70 and 72 AD under the emperor Vespasian (like motorbike Vespa) and was completed in 80 AD under Titus (like handwatch Titus)

Achilles Papara-Z 2

2010-01-21T23:42:00.002+07:00

won fourth place in this contest
http://achillesradial.com/detail_news.php?page=hot&id=19&bid=2

since fireworks

2010-01-16T23:07:00.005+07:00

since new year's fireworks exploded till now, have you set your own goal and resolution for this 2010, i suggest do it now!

Introspection

2010-01-14T02:13:00.006+07:00

Introspect ourselves!
It's time to focus to the opportunity of tomorrow rather than the problem of yesterday

New Hope

2010-01-12T20:45:00.001+07:00

HOPE!

Tiger year

2010-01-10T03:05:00.003+07:00

Just come back to healthy body, this picture taken last year with datascrip photo club
there i met new friends, very exciting and i win a canon printer too :)

WELCOME Tiger!

“So many people spend their health gaining wealth, and then have to spend their wealth to regain their health.”

The first wealth is health.

No Title

2009-11-29T01:04:00.001+07:00

After Ied's praying, Sunda Kelapa Nov 27th

ADIRA FERRARI HERITAGE PHOTO CONTEST

2009-09-07T03:36:00.008+07:00

peserta lomba yang telah ikut berpartisipasi dalam acara ADIRA FERRARI HERITAGE PHOTO CONTEST yang diklaim MURI sebagai acara dengan fotografer terbanyak

Kemeriahan selama 2 hari ini juga diresmikannya sebagai event "PEMOTRETAN DENGAN FOTOGRAFER TERBANYAK" langsung oleh bapak Jaya Suprana, dari MURI

dengan total model 42 model dan 30 mobil Ferrari yang dari berbagai seri serta 1401 fotografer hadir dalam acara ini selama 2 hari yang bertempat di Pacific Place, Jakarta

foto terbaik kedua, berhak atas hadiah Televisi 21 inch TCL
http://www.fotografer.net/isi/galeri/lihat.php?id=970053
Ferrari: triangle composition , Rus Mulyadi

Link:
http://www.fotografer.net/isi/forum/topik.php?id=3194161016
http://www.fotografer.net/isi/forum/topik.php?id=3194141932

My picture won second place, Thanks God
After that I give away the TV to my grandma, She needed it, the old one broken :)

Toyota Vios

2009-08-11T18:16:00.008+07:00

I like above photo than the bellow one
Kategori Saloon Image: Runner-up 2: Rus Mulyadi
Link:
http://www.otomotifnet.com/otoweb/index.php?templet=otogallery&id=293
or
http://www.toyota.co.id/company/mediarelations/media/article.php?article_id=3150

Smiling lamb

2009-07-23T20:45:00.004+07:00

Just came back from Dieng

Xavier

2009-06-22T17:08:00.003+07:00

God's Masterpiece

Suzuki Photo Challenge – “Discover More..” The New Grand Vitara with Black & White Spots

2009-06-18T14:28:00.007+07:00

Great news in http://inifotoku.com/artikel/read/000271

Thanks God for his blessing

I won second place in one shoot one kill - all about white
and Favorite photo first place (the photo above/all about black)

the challenge is to shoot only one picture for black on black and one picture for white on white
the room is so dark, no lighting, windows all covered, cannot use tripod or monopod
you have 2 minute to execute

2. One Shoot One Kill - All About White

- Tantangan : Objek New Grand Vitara Putih dengan Model berkulit putih, memakai kostum berwarna Putih di spot foto serba Putih
- Peserta memakai Kamera Digital / DSLR & tidak diperkenankan menggunakan flash internal maupun eksternal
- Peserta diberikan waktu 2 menit untuk melakukan 1 kali pengambilan foto
- Di spot ini setiap peserta wajib & hanya mengumpulkan 1 foto ke panitia di lokasi lomba

4. Foto favorit Khusus untuk point 1 & 2 - One Shoot One Kill (gabungan)

Vehicle

2009-06-11T21:08:00.001+07:00

Compton Close

2009-04-22T21:56:00.002+07:00

Compton Close, London

sore throat and cough for last few days

Night train

2009-04-17T21:49:00.002+07:00

Romantic night at Paris

Paris is the capital and the country's largest city of France
The city of Paris, within its limits largely unchanged since 1860

He has risen

2009-04-12T22:52:00.003+07:00

Happy Easter!
more about Easter: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter

Election Day

2009-04-10T00:18:00.003+07:00

Indonesian Election day, there are 44 political party and you only choose 1 party
Oh, my... and hundred of legislatives candidate but only choose 1 too :)

These confuse a lot of people

West gate of Forbidden City

2009-04-09T00:51:00.001+07:00

The Forbidden City is surrounded by a 7.9 metres (26 ft) high city wall.

Rice Field

2009-04-06T13:25:00.001+07:00

Traditional rice field in West Lampung

Water Dance

2009-03-24T00:38:00.008+07:00

Water is the most abundant liquid on the planet, covering approximately 70% of the earth's surface. Coincidentally or not, we are mostly water - human bodies are 50 to 75% water. Pure water is tasteless, odorless and colorless, although it does have a blue tinge in large volumes. The familiar chemical symbol H₂O means that water molecules are composed of 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom.

A Symbol Of Purification

"but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst; the water that I shall give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to Eternal life" (John 4:14 RSV)

more in : http://www.keyway.ca/htm2000/20000425.htm

Dream World

2009-02-22T02:45:00.001+07:00

Dream World - Men Went to bed with the dream but when they woke up find the reality.

Fireworks 2009

2009-01-01T22:54:00.003+07:00

Thank GOD for His Blessing for the past years
主耶稣保佑我们的每一个脚步进入2009年

Candle Light Christmas Eve

2008-12-25T00:47:00.006+07:00

"Teach the children that the candle symbolizes that Christ is the light of the world, and when we see this great light we are reminded of Jesus who fills our lives with light."

"The true meaning of Christmas"
source: http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/Xmas/meaning.htm
http://www.indocell.net/yesaya/pustaka2/id523.htm

Birds of the air

2008-12-15T13:02:00.002+07:00

Look at the birds in the sky.
They don't plant or harvest or gather food into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.
You are more valuable than they are, aren't you?

Photo Slideshow "Through the years ..."

2008-12-09T10:28:00.001+07:00

Big Ben

2008-12-01T17:07:00.003+07:00

Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock in the clock tower of the Palace of Westminster. The nickname is often also used to refer to the clock and the tower.

“Changing the world with one Act of Random Kindness at a time” (ARK) - Evan Almighty

Yawning

2008-10-22T12:44:00.005+07:00

Yawning is associated with tiredness, stress, overwork, lack of stimulation, or boredom

I'll keep shooting no matter what

"Pain is temporary, Pride is forever"

Beijing 2008

2008-10-21T19:05:00.005+07:00

A month before Olympic game - Beijing 2008

if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all

this timeless lesson passed down to us by our mothers, fathers, grandparents, and kindergarten teachers

Sri Mariamman Temple

2008-10-16T00:29:00.006+07:00

The Sri Mariamman Temple is Singapore's oldest Hindu temple, 2007

inconsiderate

in·con·sid·er·ate (in′kən sid′ər it)

adjective

Now Rare insufficiently considered; ill-advised
without thought or consideration for others; thoughtless; heedless

Listen to the radio and googling i found this:

Ada suatu penelitian terhadap ciri-ciri suatu bangsa. Ada yang gentlemen (Inggris), menghargai waktu (Jerman), disiplin (Jepang -- kalau tidak salah), dll ... Tiba giliran orang Indonesia, ciri yang menonjol adalah : INCONSIDERATE. Artinya, tidak peduli terhadap kepentingan orang lain. Wow ? Kok jauh terbalik ya dengan doktrin para guru, orang tua teman, penatar P4 waktu aku masih sekolah ? Katanya bangsa Indonesia adalah bangsa yang ramah, santun, gotong-royong, tolong-menolong ? (lanjut ke link source di bawah ini)

source: http://provokasi-prass.blogspot.com/2007/10/considerate.html

chou yan/smoking

2008-10-08T15:09:00.003+07:00

busy and sick for last few month :(
hunting with Richard, Beijing 2004
Powershot G1, 1st camera digital

63 years Indonesia Independent Day

2008-08-17T22:01:00.007+07:00

There are 363 pinang ready to be climb today in ancol.

It was supposed to start at 13.00 so the game can appear live on national tv.

But a lot of the contestant break the rules and start climbing whenever they like.

By 13.00 most of the pinang are already empty.

The rules are made to be broken, is that the way of living in Indonesia?

Congratulation to Alvin and Evelyn for their marriage on August 16th, 2008
Enjoy your honeymoon!

CO2 Emission reduce now!

2008-08-15T00:00:00.007+07:00

Sahabat Kita Ignatius Andhika Prasetya (dosen fotografi DKV ITB, Universitas Widyatama, Paf Bandung) Passed away on August 10th, 2008

Please extend my deepest condolences to his family

Kindest wishes,
Rus Mulyadi

St. Peter's Basilica

2008-08-03T15:03:00.004+07:00

a pavilion-like structure 30 metres (98 ft) tall and claimed to be the largest piece of bronze in the world, which stands beneath the dome and above the altar.

it is the burial site of its namesake Saint Peter, who was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus

Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano - May 16, 2008

source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Peter's_Basilica

Vishnu GWK

2008-08-02T14:06:00.006+07:00

Vishnu statue will be higher than liberty?
Garuda Wisnu Kencana, Bali - Indonesia 2007
Big project, only 15% done now.
Will this project be finished? Big question.

Family Tree

2008-07-19T00:01:00.003+07:00

27 April 2008 - a family at Regent park, London

The Vatican Nun

2008-07-16T18:33:00.001+07:00

Can't believe I've been there :)

2008-07-12T16:02:00.001+07:00

just came back, soon i will start this project again

2008-05-31T16:03:00.000+07:00

back to town and still feel the time lag

Queen Elizabeth II

2008-05-06T20:55:00.005+07:00

feel itchy because my web long time not update
Met England Queen on Leake street (next to London Waterloo station) yesterday link

2008-04-26T09:53:00.000+07:00

i'll be out of town for a month, that why i can't update my web :(

Spinning Thread

2008-04-23T01:37:00.003+07:00

Traditional spinning thread in Badui (Memintal benang secara tradisional di Badui)