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Interesting Sky by Siew Bee Lim

Captured on a bright November afternoon at the Choa Chu Kang Cemetery in Singapore, this photograph highlights the photographer's keen eye for natural beauty amidst a somber setting. Under a clear, intense blue sky, the photographer made a deliberate creative decision to prioritize the expansive heavens and the surrounding trees, finding them more visually compelling than the cemetery grounds themselves. By balancing the harsh sunlight with a wide-angle perspective, the image transforms a routine visit into a striking study of light and form. This thoughtful composition and the ability to find artistic inspiration in an unexpected location distinguish the work as a noteworthy piece of travel photography.

Interesting Sky by Siew Bee Lim
SONY ILCE-6000 with E PZ 16-50mm
Exposure 1/125sec @ f/8 | ISO 100 | Focal Length 16mm
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Siew Bee Lim

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Born in 1965 in Singapore, Siew Bee Lim has long nurtured a passion for photography as a personal hobby. Currently seeking to refine her craft through formal education, she is dedicated to expanding her technical knowledge and artistic vision. Her work reflects a growing interest in capturing the natural world, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and the pursuit of excellence within the international photography community.

12.6/20
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243/500
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12,279 views | 4 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date November 12, 2017
Value 11.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 13.0
Style 11.0
Skill 11.0
Photograph Location
Singapore

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Social Shares
5.0/5 points
1,278/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
12,279/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
Submissions
2.4/5 points
243/500 Submission
Jury Score: 58.0/80
Resonance Score: 12.4/20
Total Award Score: 70.4/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 4

Reflections on this Photograph
By Owen Callister

The Canopy of Silence

When a tree reaches the end of its life cycle, it does not simply vanish; it undergoes a slow, deliberate transformation, becoming a nurse log that provides the exact nutrients required for the next generation of seedlings to take root.

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By Marta Vidal

The Weight of Open Space

I keep a small, rusted key in my desk drawer that no longer fits any lock in my house. It is heavy for its size, cold to the touch, and carries the faint, metallic scent of a door that has been sealed shut for decades.

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