La Terre vue du Ciel - Earth from Above
After talking to otterman, felt that I should write a few words about this exhibit.
Walking down Orchard is much more pleasant recently, thanks to this beautiful exhibit of the famous works of Yann Arthus-Betrand.
Yann started off as a game parks guide in the safaris of Africa where he would bring visitors to survey the landscape on a hot air balloon. This is when he discovered aerial photography and slowly taking aerial photographs became his life.
And what a life I must say, to have the priviledge of going to all the corners of the world, documenting stunning vistas of the wondrous works of Nature. What an exciting and yet humbling experience it must be.
Had gone down to view the exhibits a few times and each time I find myself awestruck by the sheer scale of the landscapes, how intricate and beautiful Earth is. Yet, I always walk away sober, for the stories each panel tells is often a sad reminder of how limited Earth's resources are, how poverty is still rampant in many parts of the world and how Man's actions are slowly and steadily erasing many of Nature's wondrous pieces.
Think I have rambled on enough. Go see the exhibit for yourself, it'll be around till 17 Jan 2006.
For more images of Yann Arthus-Betrand - click here.
Walking down Orchard is much more pleasant recently, thanks to this beautiful exhibit of the famous works of Yann Arthus-Betrand.
Yann started off as a game parks guide in the safaris of Africa where he would bring visitors to survey the landscape on a hot air balloon. This is when he discovered aerial photography and slowly taking aerial photographs became his life.
And what a life I must say, to have the priviledge of going to all the corners of the world, documenting stunning vistas of the wondrous works of Nature. What an exciting and yet humbling experience it must be.
Had gone down to view the exhibits a few times and each time I find myself awestruck by the sheer scale of the landscapes, how intricate and beautiful Earth is. Yet, I always walk away sober, for the stories each panel tells is often a sad reminder of how limited Earth's resources are, how poverty is still rampant in many parts of the world and how Man's actions are slowly and steadily erasing many of Nature's wondrous pieces.
Think I have rambled on enough. Go see the exhibit for yourself, it'll be around till 17 Jan 2006.
For more images of Yann Arthus-Betrand - click here.
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