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Undying Guardians of the North

Undying Guardians of the North

Part lion, part dragon. These ancient, mythical guardians protect a temple, Wat Mahawan, in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Photographs by Zashnain Zainal ...

The Swirling Desolation of Time

The Swirling Desolation of Time

I have lost track of time. There is this bizarre feeling of a swirling abyss, somewhere, ever-consuming. Time is perhaps not relevant, often I ask myself – not relevant to me? Emotions are high, while exhaustio ...

Traditional Home of the Nias

Traditional Home of the Nias

The house of an indigenous chieftain from the Nias tribe. ~ Photograph by Zainal Lembang | 1976, Pulau Nias, North Sumatra. In the Nias language, the Nias people are known as Ono Niha; which literally means ‘de ...

See what I have become

See what I have become

The reality separating from the Void.   ...

Cambodia: Sweat and Tears of Human Perseverance

Cambodia: Sweat and Tears of Human Perseverance

The people of Phnom Penh, nowadays and those fortunately to go through university, will toil to secure jobs. They work in the city, keeping their heads above the increasing cost of living. Despite the economical conf ...

Killing Fields: Acts of Inhumanity in Cambodia

Killing Fields: Acts of Inhumanity in Cambodia

From 1975 to 1979, the Khmer Rouge led a campaign of fear, violence and savagery over Cambodia. Then inhumanity had a name, Pol Pot. Among his army, many child soldiers and young people participated in the reign of d ...

Trailing the Tuk-Tuks in Phnom Penh

Trailing the Tuk-Tuks in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh, a small city flanked by a mighty Mekong River, dotted by farms, small factories and the rapid construction of structures. A city which shelters over 2 million people, with mix-matched buildings constructe ...

Bangkok Style, by Zashnain

Bangkok Style, by Zashnain

Bangkok, a metropolis, a colossal organic realm with 12 million people. I've yet to completely explore the city; visiting only a small portion, but I'm inhaling and embracing the adventure... passionately. ...