The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear?  The Lord is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? - Psalm 27:1 (A Psalm of David)

Darkness on the edge, shadows where I stand

I search for the time on a watch with no hands

I want to see you clearly, come closer than this

But all I remember are the dreams in the mist...

(These Dreams, Heart)

Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong

I usually do this exclusively on Instagram but who cares? There are no rules anyway. So this one's another retro for today's Flashback Friday :)

Home to dance and songs, this grand and mesmerizing work of art is one of Australia's national pride. 

Click here to view another photo of the Sydney Opera House.

Marina Bay, Singapore

“...light becomes evident in darkness. We do not create light by avoiding those who are captives of darkness; but we become light by illuminating the night."

― C. JoyBell C.

“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.” ― Roald Dahl

Sunken Cemetery at daylight

ArtScience Museum & Marina Bay Sands (the world's second most expensive building) in black and white

- Singapore

Captured with iPhone

The famous windmills of Ilocos Norte

Posted on Instagram sometime in August 2014 and featured on World Class Shots the same month.

Ulun Danu Temple

Bali, Indonesia

Bantay Belfry sits on a hill in Bantay District of Vigan just along the national highway. 

This towering structure was constructed in 1591-1592 and served as the belfry of St. Augustine church (situated just a few meters away) and the people's watchtower. 

Visitors are allowed to have a tour inside and climb the flights of stairs leading to the topmost floor where 5 huge bells for different occasions are nestled. There's one bell each for christening, wedding, festival, funeral, and the biggest one is the warning bell for masses.

Rear view of the Church of San Antonio de Galicia
Iguig, Cagayan Valley

Believed to have been built between 1765 to 1787, the church was constructed from brick and stone with traditional flying buttresses. This structure along with gigantic concrete statues portraying the 14 Stations of the Cross are situated in the 11 hectares of rolling hills renowned as the Calvary Hills of Iguig, Cagayan Valley - northeastern region of Luzon, Philippines.

"Far away from where I am now there is a little gap in the hills, and beyond it the sea; and 'tis there I do be looking the whole day long, for it's the nearest thing to yourself that I can see."

-Anonymous

Patapat Viaduct, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte - 1.3 km concrete coastal bridge, elevated 31 meters over sea level is the 4th longest bridge in the Philippines.

"When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills."

- Chinese Proverb

Built in 1694 and completed in 1710, Paoay Church is one of the Baroque Churches in the Philippines and was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

It has been a dream of mine to visit this place and when I was finally standing right in front of this grand structure, I was simply awed. I wanted to take in everything at once. The feeling was surreal. 

Sadly, this picture doesn't do this place justice. 

"I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety." Psalm 4:8 (NIV)

A man lying on the ground amidst Sydney's towering trees and buildings.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, New South Wales

Jesus is the only bridge for all mankind to get to God.

"I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6)

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is the world's widest long-span bridge, the fifth longest spanning-arch bridge in the world, and the world's tallest steel arch bridge. 

"By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God." - Hebrews 11:9-10

Conceived and designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon, the Sydney Opera House is Sydney's most famous landmark and one of the most distinctive structures in the world.

The Opera House model alone took seven years to build and 17 years to complete the actual building.

This UNESCO World Heritage site rests close to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Royal Botanic Gardens.

The world was dark and God made stars to brighten up the night 

But God who put the stars above I don't believe made those lights 

For it's just a place for men to cry when things don't turn out right 

Just a place to run away and hide behind those city lights. 

- from the song City Lights by Ray Price