life is a series of pictures

I seldom head out to parties with my camera nowadays. Seems like everyone has camera, be it a phone-camera, a compact digital camera or a once rare but now very common DSLR. I'd rather not risk my camera if others are more than happy to snap away.

And truth be told, I really like insects more than people as my photo subjects anyway. No offense, personal preference.

Weather in Kuala Lumpur is a mix of sun and rain, daily. The sun may start with a temper for the better half of the day only to skitter away with the incoming onslaught of heavy downpour; sometimes it's the exact opposite or just overcast throughout.

When the clouds are amassed, and the sun peeks through spaces between the shifting clouds, it's an excellent time to dish out my camera and start hunting for insects in my garden.

Or my dog, if he's in the mood.

Today's pictures.

 Can you tell if this was a fly or a bee?

 One of the praying mantis that hatched in our bathroom and that we released into our garden last week. Mom and I check on them almost daily! So far we have been seeing 4 of the 17. Tried to look them up online--can't get the scientific name, only 'Malaysian mantis' haha.

 Arh...common.

 One of the crawlers on our brick wall.

 Chinese call this 富贵花, 'Prosperity Flower'.

 Our rambutan tree has been fruiting since I got back. I think our rambutans are pretty good, except that the flesh sticks to the seed. Lots of ants stay on this tree, a major issue for my parents.

 Bowie was quite moody today. Here he was foraging for grass to munch on. Guess his digestion ain't doing so well--needed the extra fiber?

 Bowie looking slightly alert and more lively when Mom called his name.

And this was what I cooked for my lunch today.

Ladyfingers, cherry tomatoes, carrots, celery, garlic, onion, fried with rice noodles. Some soy sauce and black pepper to taste. I like!