Balanced
Prior to our (my daughter and I) visit to Asia this past summer, my daughter researched things she wanted to see, visit, and eat while in Singapore. Lazy me went along with all she wanted to do.... I enjoyed that way of traveling -have someone else plan everything. So one of the things that she really wanted to try while in Singapore was Chili Crab, a seafood dish that originated in Singapore. Thus the balanced crab - the life of which hang on a balance.
Ok, backtrack... on how we got to the crab.
One of the days spent in Singapore , we headed to the Merlion area, as we, actually she read it was one famous tourist spot.
Here it is.
My daughter took this photo of me. I tried to take one of hers in a similar shot.... but I failed (miserably) to get that effect. Wonder how much balancing was necessary to get his shot. :)
From the Merlion area, we took a cruise to see the sights from the water.... or of the water.
The boat had this Warning Sign. Each infraction looked like the moves involved lots of balancing. I was not going to try any of those shenanigans. LOL.
We decided to have lunch away along the way and we were on the hunt for Chili Crab, My two cousins were with us on this holiday.
So here we are. Poor Crab before... balancing to determine how much he or perhaps she was going to cost us.
Midway.... looking delicious... and balancing on its claws.
After.... :( he had to give up the ghost for us.
Comments (18)
Great set of photos. I see that the crab turned out to be well dressed and very tasty! Happy weekend
Posted by jams O'Donnell | January 23, 2010 1:49 AM
Posted on January 23, 2010 01:49
That was funny... and kind of sad... poor crab... mmmm, crab!
Posted by Sparkle | January 23, 2010 2:07 AM
Posted on January 23, 2010 02:07
The balanced crab on the scale is perfect for the theme...but the one photo I REALLY enjoyed was the fountain and the mouth..."catching" the water flow!
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Posted by HOOTIN' ANNI | January 23, 2010 3:33 AM
Posted on January 23, 2010 03:33
Oh wonderful take on the theme. Chilli crab sounds (and looks) delicious. Enjoy your weekend.
Posted by Lisa | January 23, 2010 3:56 AM
Posted on January 23, 2010 03:56
Lovely (and delicious looking) take on the theme, Eden.
BTW, my husband is really good at taking these effect shots, I, however, fail miserably like you. I love that shot. though!
Posted by Candi | January 23, 2010 4:47 AM
Posted on January 23, 2010 04:47
Love the pictures and thanks for sharing!
PhotoHunt:Balanced
Posted by kim | January 23, 2010 5:54 AM
Posted on January 23, 2010 05:54
So many different examples of being balanced - in a well balanced post!
Mine's here, if you get a chance to visit.
Posted by A. @ A Changing Life | January 23, 2010 6:53 AM
Posted on January 23, 2010 06:53
Hi Eden, fabulous photos and great choices for this week's photo. Cool photos of you and your daughter. and that chili crab looks so delicious. I'll have to keep that dish in mind if I am ever lucky enough to visit singapore.
Thanks so much for sharing and have a great weekend!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | January 23, 2010 7:43 AM
Posted on January 23, 2010 07:43
I love this post especially the shot with the water sprouting lion and how you tied in balancing. I love Singapore and your photos brought back a lot of good memories of my trip. I didn't try the chili crab. I'm going to have to go back. :)
Posted by Marta | January 23, 2010 8:39 AM
Posted on January 23, 2010 08:39
Looks like a great trip! Love the shot of the water "going into" your mouth!
Posted by Susanne | January 23, 2010 11:20 AM
Posted on January 23, 2010 11:20
Fabulous entry! The crab sounds yummy :)
Posted by Anne | January 23, 2010 11:34 AM
Posted on January 23, 2010 11:34
Cool photos and a great take on the theme this week. Merlion Park looks like a great place to visit. The crab dish looks yummy!
Posted by girasoli | January 23, 2010 3:20 PM
Posted on January 23, 2010 15:20
Looks like a great time and you got some good photographs. The shot of the crab balancing on the scale was perfect for the theme.
Posted by Carver | January 23, 2010 4:45 PM
Posted on January 23, 2010 16:45
They sure had a lot of rules. Made for a rowdy looking boat.
Posted by Alice Audrey | January 23, 2010 8:56 PM
Posted on January 23, 2010 20:56
my mouth is watering looking at the crab and it sure looks balanced on its claws.
Posted by life ramblings | January 24, 2010 2:48 AM
Posted on January 24, 2010 02:48
You went all out this week Eden! Great shots for the theme. I bet that the crab was delicious. MMMMM
Posted by Jerry | January 24, 2010 8:02 AM
Posted on January 24, 2010 08:02
I love eating crab. That one looks delicious! I always enjoy getting around and seeing the different views of this weeks theme. Yours is cool!
Thanks for visiting and commenting on my PhotoHunt this week.
Posted by Bull Rhino | January 24, 2010 12:02 PM
Posted on January 24, 2010 12:02
Great post and photos - really enjoyed this! That fountain is so cool.
Posted by Annie | January 25, 2010 6:42 AM
Posted on January 25, 2010 06:42