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Places, people & the in-between.

Browse the full selection below, from Melaka after dark and evenings with friends to city streets, community gatherings and earlier work. Photography by Rain Lee.

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Colored lights and a Visit Melaka sign reflected in the river at night. — Riverside reflections

Sunlit clouds against a blue and golden evening sky. — Evening clouds

Illuminated twin church towers and a rose window against a dark blue sky. — Church after dusk

A lighted riverside canopy above purple and gold reflections. — Across the river

An orange clock tower illuminated against a black sky. — Clock tower at night

A golden sculpture above a red illuminated gateway at night. — Lantern gateway

An illuminated Welcome to Melaka mural on a building after dark. — Welcome to Melaka

Malaysian flags and historical displays along a shaded building entrance. — History in daylight

A red tiled building framed by broad trees in daylight. — Under the trees

A narrow pavement lined with illuminated storefronts at night. — Night pavement

A cluster of directional signs beside a glowing street lamp at night. — Which way next

An illuminated Bukit Melaka sign below a hilltop building at night. — Bukit Melaka

A tall riverside tree washed in blue and green light. — Trees in colored light

White riverside buildings with strings of warm lights above the water. — Along the riverfront

A clock tower and red church beside a curved road and illuminated buildings. — The square after dark

A glowing Visit Melaka sign with river lights in the background. — Melaka in lights

Two friends stand together in front of a brightly lit building with repeating arches. — Under the arches

Friends beside a fountain and an illuminated arcade at night. — A night for photographs

A seated friend against a vivid blue illuminated backdrop. — Blue light

Rows of red lanterns cross an illuminated temple courtyard at night. — Lanterns overhead

An illuminated statue framed by lanterns and temple roof details. — A quiet corner

Visitors gather beneath long strings of lanterns in a temple courtyard. — Festival courtyard

Ornate temple roofs and lantern strings glow against the night sky. — Golden rooflines

A friend holds a green drink and glances sideways in an outdoor night portrait. — A candid pause

Two friends lean together at a street-side table with glowing shop signs behind them. — Dinner, then portraits

A tall skyscraper outlined in purple and white light against the night sky. — City lines

Between stops

A friend sits at a red outdoor table with food, drinks and night streets behind. — At the red table

Two friends sit at an outdoor table, one making a peace sign. — A moment at dinner

Colorful upper floors and lights above a lively night street. — Night shophouses

A cartoon rabbit keychain rests on a dark tabletop. — Small things on the table

A friend looks toward the camera beneath the glow of nearby shops. — In the shop light

A close portrait of a friend leaning sideways into the frame. — Leaning into the frame

Outdoor dining tables, parked cars and illuminated signs along a busy night street. — Last look down the street

Glass, sky and passing reflections. Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. — Glass, sky and passing reflections

The city reflected at street level. Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. — The city reflected at street level

A covered walkway in Bukit Bintang. Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. — A covered walkway in Bukit Bintang

A tower beneath gathering clouds. Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. — A tower beneath gathering clouds

A palm-lined pedestrian passage. Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. — A palm-lined pedestrian passage

Festive colour outside Pavilion. Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. — Festive colour outside Pavilion

The Grand Millennium against blue sky. Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. — The Grand Millennium against blue sky

The Pavilion Hotel entrance. Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. — The Pavilion Hotel entrance

Red festive architecture and the Malaysia sign. Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. — Red festive architecture and the Malaysia sign

Looking up from the street. Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. — Looking up from the street

Sunlight catching a fountain. Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. — Sunlight catching a fountain

The hall prepared for the new year. Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden, Puchong. — The hall prepared for the new year

A red couplet on the doorway. Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden, Puchong. — A red couplet on the doorway

Hanging decorations in warm light. Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden, Puchong. — Hanging decorations in warm light

Offerings at the shrine. Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden, Puchong. — Offerings at the shrine

A greeting at the gathering. Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden, Puchong. — A greeting at the gathering

Water poured during the ceremony. Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden, Puchong. — Water poured during the ceremony

A Buddha image in side profile

A seated monk in the shrine hall. Ti-Ratana Vihara, Klang. — A seated monk in the shrine hall

A blessing among the gathered devotees. Ti-Ratana Vihara, Klang. — A blessing among the gathered devotees

The gathering viewed across the hall. Ti-Ratana Vihara, Klang. — The gathering viewed across the hall

A raised hand during the blessing. Ti-Ratana Vihara, Klang. — A raised hand during the blessing

The shrine and congregation. Ti-Ratana Vihara, Klang. — The shrine and congregation

Flowers carried to the shrine. Wesak Day at Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden, Puchong. — Flowers carried to the shrine

Offerings passed between devotees. Wesak Day at Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden, Puchong. — Offerings passed between devotees

A shared prayer in the hall. Wesak Day at Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden, Puchong. — A shared prayer in the hall

Facing the shrine. Wesak Day at Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden, Puchong. — Facing the shrine

A quiet moment beside the gold backdrop. Wesak Day at Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden, Puchong. — A quiet moment beside the gold backdrop

The congregation during the ceremony. Wesak Day at Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden, Puchong. — The congregation during the ceremony

Bathing the Buddha beneath the canopy. Wesak Day at Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden, Puchong. — Bathing the Buddha beneath the canopy

Volunteers at the offering tables. Wesak Day at Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden, Puchong. — Volunteers at the offering tables

Leaves and handwritten wishes. Wesak Day at Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden, Puchong. — Leaves and handwritten wishes

A blessing at the end of the gathering. Wesak Day at Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden, Puchong. — A blessing at the end of the gathering

Potted plants and rounded stone bollards recede along a wooden walkway. — Depth along the walkway

A vivid purple orchid hangs over a softly focused water feature. — An orchid against the water

People pass shopfronts beneath a glass and metal canopy. — A busy walkway

The corner of a tall building rises into a patterned cloud-filled sky. — Looking up

An empty chair is framed by a doorway beyond a dim interior. — A room within a room

Two croissants on a patterned plate, with the surrounding table softly blurred. — Breakfast, in focus

A person stands between long rows of library bookshelves, seen from behind. — Leading lines

Pink and cream dried petals fill a dark decorative bowl. — Colour in the details

Three green bowls hold dried petals beside a slender spoon. — A small arrangement

A row of dark spouts pours water, with a softly blurred garden behind. — Water and rhythm

A person reaches across a decorated altar beneath a golden Buddha statue. — Preparing the shrine, Wesak 2018.

A monk in an orange robe tends offerings at a flower-lined shrine. — A quiet offering, Wesak 2018.

Participants in orange shirts carry flags and a banner along a street at night. — The evening procession, Wesak 2018.

A Buddha statue sits on a procession float outlined with blue and warm lights. — Light after dark, Wesak 2018.

A small flame burns above a vivid pink lotus-shaped candle. — Lotus candle, Wesak 2018.

A participant carries a decorated offering overhead beneath a yellow parasol. — Under the yellow parasol, Kathina 2018.

A hand steadies a pink ceremonial offering under a patterned yellow parasol. — Carried together, Kathina 2018.

Malaysian and Buddhist flags frame a Kathina banner outside a modern building. — The procession arrives, Kathina 2018.

A group in white kneels before an altar decorated with flowers. — Gathered at the shrine, Kathina 2018.

Yellow sunflowers stand before rows of small Buddha figures. — Sunflowers and repetition, Kathina 2018.

Hands held in prayer beside a ceremonial offering covered in red and white flowers. — An offering in red, Kathina 2018.

A seated monk meets the hands of a visitor kneeling beside him. — A moment of blessing, Wesak 2019.

A golden Buddha statue is framed by garlands and bright flowers. — Flowers at the altar, Wesak 2019.

Small Buddha figures sit in bowls surrounded by flowers below a Dharma wheel. — The bathing shrine, Wesak 2019.

Two monks sit before a golden Buddha altar and flower arrangements. — Before the altar, Wesak 2019.

Participants gather around a table beside the shrine for a shared meal. — Sharing a meal, Wesak 2019.

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Colored lights and a Visit Melaka sign reflected in the river at night.

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Two friends stand together in front of a brightly lit building with repeating arches.

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Two friends lean together at a street-side table with glowing shop signs behind them.

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Glass, sky and passing reflections. Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.

An afternoon in Bukit Bintang

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Hanging decorations in warm light. Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden, Puchong.

A gathering for the new year

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A morning at the vihara

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Flowers carried to the shrine. Wesak Day at Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden, Puchong.

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Potted plants and rounded stone bollards recede along a wooden walkway.

Learning to look

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Pink and cream dried petals fill a dark decorative bowl.

Small details, warm light

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A small flame burns above a vivid pink lotus-shaped candle.

Wesak, as evening falls

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A participant carries a decorated offering overhead beneath a yellow parasol.

Carried together

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A golden Buddha statue is framed by garlands and bright flowers.

A community gathers

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