Helen Tan - photoblog

Lotus flower

Helen Tan — 2010-03-07

Photo taken at Singapore Botanic Garden.

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Dragonhead - Restaurant in Shanghai

Helen Tan — 2009-03-09

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Old Man @ Maoxian, Sichuan

Helen Tan — 2008-08-30

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Man at rest

Helen Tan — 2008-04-01

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Barberini Suppliant

Helen Tan — 2008-03-19

Seated woman known as the 'Barberini Suppliant', circa 420 BCE by Deinomenes of Argos, Pentelic marble. The pose of this young women baffled experts for a long time. Her peculiar pose, the curious shape of the moulded base, and her solitary sandal all added to the intrigue. The sensuality of the figure's bare left shoulder and breast, and the direction of her longing gaze are more like that of someone awaiting a lover. More exhibits on Greek Masterpieces from the Louvre can be viewed at my flickr photoalbum at : http://www.flickr.com/photos/destiny_photoalbum/sets/72157604122644617/

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Enchanting Prague

Helen Tan — 2008-01-19

I was inside this miniature train on a night tour of Prague, Czech Republic and feeling quite disheartened as it was raining outside and I'm feeling cold and wet inside... until I saw this enchanting view through the glass panel of the train. Don't know what's the name of this building. Perhaps someone can enlighten me.

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Majestic Strength

Helen Tan — 2008-01-10

One of the statues inside a fountain outside the Parliament House, Vienna, Austria.

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Christmas Joy

Helen Tan — 2007-12-28

Darren looking very pleased with himself. He is seen posing between his 2 lovely cousins. Christmas is always celebrated with family members at home. It is a time of giving and receiving. This photo was snapped using a Sony Ericsson handphone.

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Sweet Little Girl from Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia

Helen Tan — 2007-11-05

One of my favourite photos from the Tonle Sap Lake selections. Wonder what she does with all these mineral bottles, some empty, some half full?

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Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Helen Tan — 2007-10-07

The Hindu temple of Angkor Wat was constructed during the first half of the twelfth century.

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Merlion at Night

Helen Tan — 2007-09-08

One evening after dinner with an overseas friend, we went to the Esplanade and Merlion Park to take in the local sight and saw this beautiful view. I didn't have my camera with me at that moment and took this pic with my Nokia 73 instead.

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Cannonball Tree

Helen Tan — 2007-08-12

I saw this unique flower of the Cannonball Tree during an evening walk to The Esplanade. The botanical name is called Couroupita guianensis and it originates from Northern Regions of South America. Some background info: This is a fast-growing tree with a narrow crown. It can grow to about 10 - 20 metres high. The leaves are simple, light green and have a life span of about 6 months after which they are shed rapidly so that the crown is bare for a day or two. The trunk is massive and thickly set with long woody twigs which bear the large flowers. Flowers are fleshy, pinkish yellow and very fragrant. The fruits are large, round, greyish-brown and hard, very much like cannon-balls. On ripening, the fruit disintegrates and the seeds are dispersed. The fragrant flowers are used for worshipping by Hindus. The tissue of the flower when broken is white but turns blue. Narration taken from National Parks Board at http://www.nparks.gov.sg/Trees.aspx

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