Moment of serenity : general view



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06 Jun 2007

Photographed By Pang, Gerald

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This photograph depicts a momentary serenity. An elderly man sits on a bench by the Singapore river, lost in his own thoughts. Bumboats are cruising along the river, passing by the shophouses and high rise buildings. Title devised by Library staff.


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Singapore River (Singapore)--Photographs

Commercial buildings--Singapore--Photographs

Older men--Singapore--Photographs

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Rivers

Commercial buildings

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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2007.

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