sitting on the edge

sitting on the edge
Originally uploaded by arylana

It's another hot day in Switzerland ... and so humid too, the most humid since I came here in 2006. 5 minutes in sun, and you are drenched. Everyone was out, enjoying the two, three months before it turns into a gloomy, gray world again.

This photo was taken across the Sex shop in Baden (sorry, don't remembar the "platz" name, only that there is a big sey shop there :)).

lost in moscow ?? read my back

lost in moscow ?? read my back
Originally uploaded by arylana

Once I got the opportunity to visit Moscow for a small database implementation in our newly set up office there. Prior leaving I wasn't quite sure what to expect; may be a run down, old city with traces of of the former communist ideology at every corner? Not at all. I got booked at a huge mega hotel, with three quarter of the floor filled with gambling machines and tables (a super casino). To enter everyone had to be scanned just like in airports. I don't remember. Surprisingly, I saw a number of Malaysian government officers (or could also be politicians) entering the premises. How did I know they are the government guys / politicians ... the little pin badge on the coat lah.. what lah! want to go to Casino hide lah the badge. Some more got malaysian flag on it.

With some free times after office hours and it was hot summer time, I got some opportunities to go around the city. This picture is a special one, of a girl with a map printed on the back of her blouse. Useful? Not sure. Sexy? Certainly :)

Zurich Street Parade 2008

Zurich Street Parade 2008
Originally uploaded by arylana

August is party time in Zurich. The street parade that takes place every year features so called love trucks taking tonnes of (mostly) great looking girls and man across the main street of the city. Loud music everywhere, stages feature sexy dancers, people donning all sort of colourful costumes and not to forget those who prefer no to wear nothing at all, or very little I should say.

For a photographer, it's a great place to be at if you manage to get a good spot. The colours, the characters, fun atmosphere, some crazy girls .. great photos!.

the pole queen

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stroboscopic day - may 2010

stroboscopic day - may 2010
Originally uploaded by arylana

After been dreaming about it, I got my first chance of experiencing studio photography - organised by a group called the Swiss Strobist (http://swiss-strobist.ch/), led by a German-fluent British dude. I was quite fortunate to see the invitation early enough and immediately signed up. There were only 12 seats.

The session took place in a small village outskirt of Berne, miles away .. even the walk from the bus stop. The studio was run a lady (with a tattoo on her arm .. not sure why I remember this crystal clear) in an office building that seems to also host some apartments (?? strange). For the first time I got to know how easy studio photography is .. piece of cake .. and delicious. Although we wanted more only three models (unpaid :) or rather very little) were available - 3 ladies, and a boy; in the photo here is Julia (check out her other pictures from the below, as well as the others).

The model profiles:
Julia: http://www.model-kartei.de/sedcard/modell/55868/
Laura: http://www.model-kartei.de/sedcard/modell/155100/
Erika: http://www.model-kartei.de/sedcard/modell/66446/
Dominik: http://www.facebook.com/dominik.naegeli

More pictures are available here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/shreky/sets/72157623908260035/

The crazy bunch

Bree's last day, and the last snap. All were meant to show their tongues ... where are they guys?

Picture courtesy of Bree.

spider man

How cool is this ??!!