Geylang, street photography tour

[eleveninth]

We are talking about Singapore. Not banana republic. I have no heard of a single story when a reporter or photographer was attacked in Singapore.
Yes I have got abused few times which is part of the job.

Even geylang should be safer than new york and London.

if you say so. I experience first hand every now and then cos it's part of work

 

[Kamalkantsingh10]

I am in buddy....
se you on sat... but i believe a little early would be gud say 3:00pm

 

[Wurdelak]

if kamal is in, that makes 3 of us, if you wanna push thru, rahluv... how bout we go there around 1pm, blend with the crowd, have late lunch there... then shoot...

 

[rahulv]

lets do it. lets meet at alJunaid MRT at 3 PM. this Saturday

 

[kei1309]

i won't say that this is a great idea. you might get more than what you bargained for

 

[cks2k2]

On one of the few occasions I went shooting in Geylang alone, I saw an old man stumble out of the corner kopitiam on Lorong 20 (well-known "hotspot").
He had been beaten up.

Just a friendly word of caution.

 

[xsaifuddin]

Dont worry too much. Part and parcel of a street photographer. Experience it first hand.

Be cautious of surroundings, use a compact camera, wear good pair of running shoes and best if you can look like a tourist.

Good luck!

 

[eleveninth]

Dont worry too much. Part and parcel of a street photographer. Experience it first hand.

Be cautious of surroundings, use a compact camera, wear good pair of running shoes and best if you can look like a tourist.

Good luck!

wear good pair of running shoes is one thing whether u can run or not is another.

 

[sinned79]

i won't say that this is a great idea. you might get more than what you bargained for

bring kei1309 and some strobes along! model shoot in disguise LOL

 

[bonrya]

I'd shoot with my iPhone. But this weekend is no good for me. You guys have fun! would love to join next time if there is a next time. :sweatsm:

God be with you my brother.

 

[xsaifuddin]

wear good pair of running shoes is one thing whether u can run or not is another.

Lol well that's true.

 

[evilorgi]

We are talking about Singapore. Not banana republic. I have no heard of a single story when a reporter or photographer was attacked in Singapore.
Yes I have got abused few times which is part of the job.

Even geylang should be safer than new york and London.

haha, i am sure you haven come across the case where a photographer was attacked at fort canning, leaving him bruised and injured... just need to be becareful when you are shooting with gears costing up to a few Ks... everywhere is the same...

 

[snapcroc]

I went to geylang last weekend. Its not as ultra crazy as people make it sound(it IS a little crazy though ). As long as you know where to point your camera and where not to.
I ventured into an area where I started getting funky stares and thats exactly when I knew I have overstayed my welcome. This was around 8 in the NIGHT! you should be perfectly fine during the day. Got this while there -


Psychadelic dinner by SnapCroc, on Flickr

Used a fuji x10. I suppose a small discreet camera is definitely the way to go, while there. I strictly stayed off the backalleys.

 

[rahulv]

I went to geylang last weekend. Its not as ultra crazy as people make it sound(it IS a little crazy though ). As long as you know where to point your camera and where not to.
I ventured into an area where I started getting funky stares and thats exactly when I knew I have overstayed my welcome. This was around 8 in the NIGHT! you should be perfectly fine during the day. Got this while there -

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25560373@N07/6730827799/
Psychadelic dinner by SnapCroc, on Flickr

Used a fuji x10. I suppose a small discreet camera is definitely the way to go, while there. I strictly stayed off the backalleys.

Thanks dude.

Your picture is amazing. Very creative.

 

[sonikbyte]

It's not as scary as what you think. I would say shoot and go. Best if you know how to shoot from the hip and pretend to be a tourist.

 

[sonikbyte]

Face on with the meat seller.

 

[rahulv]

Guys send me your number so that we can coordinate

 

[ed9119]

3-10 guys jumping into the deep end of a swimming pool together does not mean nobody will drown .... even if 1 or 2 in the group are 'lifeguards'

stay safe guys and use common sense

p/s When you enter the realm of Geylang and what it stands for, you're moving away from photography and into social anthropology study/observation (with a camera) I suggest looking for a 'storyline' or 2 rather than just capture random images

 

[sinned79]

p/s When you enter the realm of Geylang and what it stands for, you're moving away from photography and into social anthropology study/observation (with a camera) I suggest looking for a 'storyline' or 2 rather than just capture random images

yah... come out of themes...

if u are feeling adventurous and dangerous... then do some documentary shoots of activities behind those shop houses (those make shift gambling dens, etc)

if u want to play safe

or use a long zoom lens to capture those night workers at work.

 

[Redsun]

Hey TS
if you're going,can you let me know?
Would like to tag along too

Thanks~