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Jonathan Lim

Born and raised in Penang, Jonathan Lim’s work as an independent photographer revolves around everyday life, sharing stories of people and places where culture, history and travel intersect.
6 posts
Glimpses of Butterworth
September 2016 Photo Essay

Glimpses of Butterworth

1 min read
In the early days of the British administration, this quiet town was developed as a transit point in the transport of tin ore. It eventually grew into a jumping...
by Jonathan Lim
Jonathan Lim
Long May They Hawk
December 2017 Photo Essay

Long May They Hawk

These photos are a tribute to the hawkers of Penang – many of whom have supplied good food for generations and, in more subtle ways, glimpses of their cul...
by Jonathan Lim
Jonathan Lim
A Portrait of Change: Bayan Lepas
August 2017 Photo Essay

A Portrait of Change: Bayan Lepas

1 min read
Once known as the rice bowl of Penang, not many would have envisioned Bayan Lepas as the vibrant urbanscape that it is today. Sweeping paddy fields dotted by bu...
by Jonathan Lim
Jonathan Lim
By the Water’s Edge
July 2016 Photo Essay

By the Water’s Edge

1 min read
Weld Quay, or Pengkalan Weld, harbours a rich history that dates back to 1882. Stretching from Swettenham Pier to Gat Lebuh Prangin, it was named after Sir Fred...
by Jonathan Lim
Jonathan Lim
Life, in Motion
May 2016 Photo Essay

Life, in Motion

1 min read
More often than not, we go about our days with set tasks and goals, driven by a sense of purpose. Something always needs doing – places to go, people to m...
by Jonathan Lim
Jonathan Lim
Encapsulating Teluk Bahang
March 2016 Photo Essay

Encapsulating Teluk Bahang

1 min read
Nestled in the northwestern corner of the island, Teluk Bahang was once an isolated and underdeveloped fishing village. But the changing fortunes of time have s...
by Jonathan Lim
Jonathan Lim
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