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Friday, August 1, 2008

White on White.

I spy with my eye something...... white. Orang Putih? YES!
There are not too many Caucasians this side of SE Asia, particularly in Terengganu. Most times, it seemed like just Adam and I. So one day we decided to do a potrait series of one another, secretly capturing any other Whities we encountered. This was easier said than done. First, we needed a camera handy. Second, we needed to be together so one of us could take the picture of the other. Third we needed to be in a good position to get the image. Much like UFO's or Sasquatch, our subjects were very elusive and usually on the go. Once or twice it sent us running down the street to be in position for the shot.
In Malay "Orang Putih" translates directly to "Person White." There is also a second term for white people: "Mat Salleh." This is the more polite version also indicating "Foreigner."
Below are the fruits of our labor. Enjoy!