Nature Lover | Adventurer | Photographer
The tufted capuchin, also known as the brown capuchin or black-capped capuchin. It is so named for its black markings which look like the cowl or capuche worn by Franciscan monks. They can be found in the forests of South America.
Singapore Zoo
ISO 800 | 235mm | f/5.6 | 1/100s
I went camping at Conto Campsite some time ago. It’s a beautiful little spot near a gem of a place called Margaret River in Western Australia. Having come from a country that’s basically just one urban city, I’m continually amazed by how fortunate we are in Australia with our clear skies and abundant wildlife. The night sky always steals my breath away, no matter how many times I see it. And far from city lights, it’s so gloriously beautiful, words can’t describe it. This is the first time I’ve tried capturing the milky way, and I hope that one day I’ll be able to imbue my photos with the same sense of inspiring awe.
ISO 3200 | 18mm | f/3.2 | 30s
Wild Western Grey Kangaroos roamed freely on the campground. Kangaroos are endemic to Australia. The name Western Grey Kangaroo is a misnomer, as they are neither grey nor western. They are actually brown, and occupy southern Australia. Kangaroos communicate through a series of soft clicks. They are also nocturnal, so if you’re wandering around in the dark at night trying to find the toilet, you’re likely to bump into one.
ISO 800 | 100mm | f/4.0 | 1/100s
There’s nothing quite like sleeping outdoors in the rain (under shelter of course). The pattering is just so soothing, and it makes the air pleasantly cool. In the morning, the leaves are all covered in droplets, and some other adorable creatures.
ISO 400 | 50mm | f/5.6 | 1/40s
The Singapore Zoo is one of the best zoos. Enclosures are very open, habitats look more natural, and there’s less glass and wire getting in the way of photos.There’s even a walk-through exhibit where you can get up close to the animals.
Green Tree Python (Morelia viridis)
ISO 800 | f/3.5 | 1/50 s | 50 mm
They are found in Indonesia, Papau New Guinea and Australia. They have a unique way of resting in trees: by coiling loops over the branch in a saddle position and resting their head in the middle.
Cotton-Top Tamarin Monkey
ISO 400 | f/5.0 | 1/200 s | 109 mm
Cotton-top tamarins are small squirrel-sized monkeys. They are found only in Colombia and are endangered.
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus)
ISO 800 | f/3.5 | 1/80 s | 50 mm
The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake contemplates its prey. It is the largest venomous snake in North America. When threatened, they feverishly shake their tails as their last warning, producing a rattling sound.
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I’m fortunate to go to a uni that has a lot of natural setting, so we have lots of wildlife, and lots of ducklings every year 😀
ISO 100 | f/5.6 | 1/400s | 250mm
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It’s been almost a year since I went on my trip around Taiwan. The cities in Taiwan are densely populated, and the skies are perpetually overcast, but once you get out into the country, it’s a beautiful place. Hills rise all around you, shrouded in mist. Compared to flat and dry Australia, it was such a treat. I thought it was the most beautiful place I’d ever been to. And for photographers, the constant overcast sky means the light is almost always soft and dispersed.
Taroko Gorge was hands down my favourite place. Ravines, waterfalls, mist shrouded hills, what’s not to love? There were plenty of trails for the hikers. If you wanted to stay in the gorges, Leader Village Taroko is a lovely place. Homey accommodations that looked like they belonged there, completely surrounded by nature. It’s also a great choice if you wanted to experience the culture of the native Taiwanese aborigines.
Sun Moon Lake is a popular tourist destination, situated in the middle of Taiwan and 748m above sea level. Again, I feel it’s at its most beautiful when the mist has descended on it. The overcast sky of Taiwan gives the water a lovely shade of turquoise I’ve never seen before.
I found this little critter here in the forests of Kenting National Park. This little yellow land crab is smaller than your palm, and like to come out after the rain and sit in the puddles.
Joycelyn Siew 