1/29/2010

Haiti Earthquake


Photography by Richard Min

What can we do to help? Few days after the huge and devastating blow in Haiti, I took a flight to Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) with two pastors and an elder from the Mission Committee of Southern California. When my family and friends heard about my trip to Haiti, everyone was concerned for the safety. "If I perish, I perish." Queen Esther's courageous confession came into my heart. By witnessing how much of the destruction caused my 7.0 magnitude earthquake in person was very different than watching from a television screen. It was a total chaos. The land below the surface had devoured the land above the surface like a starving lion. It was very difficult to define the form or shape of anything. Only the bite marks of a frantic and angry lion was visible. Unpleasant decomposed corpses were everywhere. Especially near the collapsed buildings and houses. Some of the disturbing images are posted on my facebook page. (www.facebook.com/richard.min3) The word "Hopeless" gradually made its move into my mind. How long will take for Haiti to recover from this disaster? I had no clue. A decade maybe... However I saw HIS hope in the eyes of Haitian children. They need our attention and care. Food, water and shelter are the most basic things they need right now, and in the long run, most importantly, they need good education and love of Christ. These children will rebuild and raise up Haiti. They will be "the next generation" Kingdom Builders! My sincere hope and prayer. 

1/14/2010

The Wedding Day : Esther & Chris


Photography by Richard Min

The Wedding Day : Esther & Chris @ Wilshire United Methodist Church, Hancock Park, CA

1/11/2010

Traffic Signals


Photography by Richard Min

Who would have thought these ordinary and "every day" looking traffic signals can look beautiful? Well... I have. Have you heard of the old saying, "Beauty lies in the eyes of beholder."? Haha.. As I previously wrote in my biography page titled "eclectic" from my website (www.imagesbymin.com), when you observe closely at things that are considered ordinary or typical, you'll be amazed to find "unnoticed" intricate details. It's good to have fresh new set of eyes once in awhile. Also, the time played a significant role in these images. It's like I captured the split moment of the traffic signals life and at the same time, their effect on people's life also. I'm on an adventure to discover magnificent art works in my "every day" life. I'm excited. Everyday is NEW!