Among the rustling leaves and dim trails of Singapore’s Central Catchment, the Sambar Deer moves like a shadow. In my own city, they are elusive and shy — seen only by those who wait long enough, quietly enough. I’ve encountered them a few times over the years, deep in the forest, capturing only a few record shots before they disappeared into the undergrowth. Yet even those brief moments felt like gifts.
Then came Thailand — and everything changed.
At Khao Yai National Park, Sambar Deer roam freely, often seen grazing in open spaces or resting near streams. They are bigger, bolder, and somehow calmer — as if the forest itself has made peace with their presence. I found myself photographing them again and again, in golden light and soft shadow, each shot revealing a little more of their quiet charm.
Though the settings couldn’t be more different, the feeling remains the same: that quiet thrill of crossing paths with a creature that asks nothing from us, except that we pause... and look.
Here are some of the moments I was fortunate to capture — from the hidden trails of Singapore to the open forests of Khao Yai.
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