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An e-coffee table photobook by an amateur photographer from Singapore, entitled 'Interpretations'. A first work for him.

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2010 photo book

creative works of id.photography

interpretations

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First published 2010

Copyright © 2010, Irfan Darian and ID Photography. All rights reserved.

All rights reserved. No part of this publicationmay be reproduced in any material form (includingphotocopying or storing in any medium by electronicmeans and whether or not transiently or incidentally tosome other use of this publication) without the writtenpermission of the copyright holder.

Applications for the copyright holderʼs writtenpermission to reproduce any part of this publicationshould be addressed to [email protected] or atʻIrfan Darianʼ or/and ʻID Photographyʼ at Facebook.com.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Beauty by the Beholder

Chapter 2: Black & White

Chapter 3: Family

Chapter 4: My Homeland

Chapter 5: The World : My Oyster

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chapter 1: beauty by the beholder

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The circle as a metaphor for recycling is aptly captured in the architecture of the Marina Barrage, Singapore. The beauty of circles as the most perfect symbol, yet the most simple to understand, can be seen here.

Marina Barrage, Singapore

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The under-appreciated design of the fire hydrant is indeed

something of a misnomer. Designed to be outstandingly

obvious, while remaining oblivious to its surroundings

when not needed...the perfect ‘chameleon’.

Marina Barrage, Singapore

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Youths in love are always a sight to behold. Love at its most beautiful...so

pure, innocent, yet so seemingly intense.

Marina Barrage, Singapore

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The beauty that the St. Vitus Cathedral offers is simply breathtaking. Located within the Prague castle complex, it is simply THE epitome of an ancient architectural marvel, with its fine details and a history to go along with it. Perfect for the Goth, and the Goth at heart.

St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague, Czech Republic

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It is always beautiful to capture the essence of youthful vigour,

and what better way than to immortalise it through the

acrobatics of a cheerleader.

Yishun Stadium, Singapore

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Life is beautiful and no matter what life’s challenges comes

along, you just have to go on, even if it means being different,

in a whole new environment.

Labrador Park, Singapore

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Everyone who understands and desires beauty would doll (pun intended) herself/himself up to look presentable. No difference with these dolls. Art mirroring life...at a doll shop.

Easter Fair, Prague, Czech Republic

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The Marina Waterfront in all her night-skyline glory; a beautiful showpiece of a young nation maturing into adulthood. But beauty doesn’t last forever, does it?

Anderson Bridge (Left)The Helix Bridge (Right)Marina waterfront (Main Picture), Singapore

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Fireworks lighting up the nightsky. The irony is that an invention that has its roots in modern warfare, is also a thing of beauty if

beautifully ‘crafted’ on a night sky.

Hari Raya Aidil Fitri celebrations, Pontian, Johor, Malaysia

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Asian beauties performing during the Chingay Parade. Sometimes we spend too much time thinking about how to LOOK beautiful, but we

forget about how to FEEL beautiful.

Chingay Parade, Marina Waterfront, Singapore

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chapter 2: black & white

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Graffiti artist at work, legally of course. Ironic that in a world of colours, sometimes the simplicity that black and white offers is simply...simple.

Night Festival, SMU Green, Singapore

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It is interesting to note how black and white creates a scarier image. Perhaps the lack of colour does seem to highlight this even more, ironically.

Blue Mountain, Australia

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Capturing memories. No longer is it just about having them in ‘black and white’. With technology, these clips are a digital native’s current version of ‘black & whites’.

Chingay Parade, Marina Waterfront, Singapore

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What happens when we slow down time? Would messages be more ‘impactful’?

The human-short-messaging-system takes messaging to a whole new level.

Night Festival, National Art Museum, Singapore

What happens when we hasten time? Would entertainment be seen as even more entertaining?

I guess some like it fast, some like it slow, and some like it in every single shades of ‘grey’.

Night Festival, SMU Green, Singapore

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‘Spikes!’

The Esplanade, Singapore

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Biologically Inspired!

The Helix Bridge, Singapore

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Shadows...the interesting thing is that they can reveal so much more...with just black and white.

Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia

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Interesting that a city that is so steep in the arts, just looked so much better in a tone

that others might find boring.

Prague, Czech Republic

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Prague, Czech Republic

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Sarimbun Camp, Singapore

Labrador Park, Singapore

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Singapore skyline

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The ‘staid’ exterior does try to hide the fact that there is a huge stash of sweety colourful delights inside.

Leura, Blue Mountains, Australia

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chapter 3: family

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Peering into the eyes (and mind) of my 6-month old niece.

Pontian, Johor, Malaysia

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Simple delights of the ‘kampung’ (village) life, as seen from the

eyes of my 2-year old nephew.

Pontian, Johor, Malaysia

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Sacrifices for the family are nothing new. Sometimes you have to work even

harder, not just for yourself, but for your family too. You have to pave the way

and create the ‘cracks’, so that the young may continue on living.

Labrador Park, Singapore

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‘Go fly kite!’

Marina Barrage, Singapore

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chapter 4: my homeland

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Some icons are popular, and some are not so (popular). Some are fictional, and some are historical. But no

matter what, they do define what Singapore is all about.

The Merlion (top)The Nationall Museum of Singapore (right)

Singapore

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A Garden City.

Connaught Drive, Singapore

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“...To build a democratic society, based on justice and equality, so as to achieve

happiness, prosperity...”

Supreme Court building, Singapore

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The Helix Bridge, inspired by nature+Creativity

The Helix Bridge, Singapore

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A symbol of our close historical ties, not just a physical connection, but beyond that.

Tanjong Pagar Railway Station, Singapore

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Street lamp.

Clarke Quay, Singapore

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Finding solace in the grey concrete jungles of Singapore.

Labrador Park, Singapore

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chapter 5: the world : my oyster

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Dusk over Sydney

Sydney Olympic Park jetty, Sydney, Australia

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Feeding the kangaroos...some of life’s simple pleasures, captured through the eyes of a child.

Featherdale Wildlife Park, NSW, Australia

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Sights and sound...

Philip Island (left)Churchill Island (bottom left, bottom)

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Letter Box

Blue Mountain, Australia

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Symmetry in a triangle

Prague, Czech Republic

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Going GREENBlue Mountain, Australia

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City skyline

Prague, Czech Republic

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Irfan Darian is an educator and an amateur photographer, residing in Singapore, Having just picked up photography in 2008, this maiden effort in producing his first coffee table photo ebook titled ‘interpretations’ is a dream come true for him.

Through the collection of this set of photos, Irfan hopes to hone his craft even more, eliciting inspiration for future works from the world around him. Some of his other works can be seen on his Facebook page at ‘ID Photography’. Do become his page fan. His other works could also be seen at http://irfandarianphotography.blogspot.com/.