| | | Cocoa Evenings | | | 可可黄昏
feisty, whimsical, makeup enthusiast, mobile phone photographer, learning to live life to the fullest
Author: cocoaevenings
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I have watched Christmas lights and decorations every year since I learned of their existence some two decades ago. I have indeed enamoured for decorations beneath the Christmas trees this year. The photo below shows a gorgeous Ferrero-Rocher-like set-up under the tree at Millenia Walk. And the picture below shows the actual Christmas tree. I…
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In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Oops!” I was looking forward to enter the Blue Mountains by rail on the Indian Pacific of the Great Southern Rail. I paste my face on the window pane with my eyes peeled. At the same time, I supported my camera against the window with my little…
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In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Gathering.” Krista spoke a lot about gatherings as something happy and enjoyable. However, gatherings often happen in times of adversity, such as during a funeral, escaping from war, and discussing a political issue. I will push the limits of what gathering onto inanimate objects. The unwanted often…
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Passport, travel insurance, and foreign currency? Checked. Medication, hygiene essentials, and perhaps makeup? Checked. Camera, handphone, and chargers? Checked. Undergarments and enough change of clothes? Checked. Have I missed out anything? Maybe? Yes! I have the habit of doing the following five key things before I wheel my suitcase out of the house: Cut my…
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In response to Sylvain LANDRY, SL-Week 25: Macro. Beautiful food will bring a curious hungry person closer. Let the yolk flow! Perfectly poached eggs top with shimmering hollandaise sauce is mouth-watering anytime. Complete the meal with over-the-top Antoinette (earl grey tea) cake, macarons, and tea from a European style tea set. Sweet macarons make a…
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In response to Sylvain LANDRY, SL-Week 24: Machines. Landry asked for machines that could be unbelievable and frightening. I think that would be The Large Hadron Collider. I saw The Eye of Sauron when I faced this machine. I stood rooted to the spot in the museum trying to grapple with the number of electrical…
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In response to Sylvain LANDRY, SL-Week 23: Narrow. I am most impressed with the way Landry injects meaning to the word “narrow” with the interpretation, “It must feel the weight.” I have never thought of “narrow” as a feeling before. Inspired by Landry’s unique and insightful perspective of “narrow,” I ransacked my stash of photographs…


