In pictures: Singapore street scenes
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Danny Santos started photographing street scenes in Singapore a few years ago, whatever the weather. Torrential downpours occur regularly especially from November to February and often with little warning.
Singapore is full of advertising billboards used to cover construction sites, which he says, often provide the opportunity for striking juxtapositions.
Here a workman cleans the floor of a construction site in front of an enormous billboard used to advertise a luxury brand.
Monks are rarely seen on Orchard Road, Singapore's main shopping area but even they, Danny says, cannot resist a bit of sight-seeing.
Another common sight on Orchard Road, Danny says, is off-duty models, particularly during fashion week.
Fashion is big in Singapore. Here, a cool, fashionable tattooed pair, sporting the 'rebel' look, walk through a busy area.
A crowd favourite on Orchard Road is this busker who has been 'hula hooping' giant beads for years, says Danny.
Rush hour on Singapore's underground subway. Commuters are often either focused on their individual smartphones or deep in thought.
The Helix Bridge is a pedestrian bridge leading to the Marina Bay Sands development, a favourite with tourists as well as office workers and joggers.
A group of men playing Xiangqi, sometimes called Chinese chess, in Chinatown - where you will find many groups playing every day.
Thaddeus is a very talented young dancer who Danny photographed in the middle of the street for an assignment. He now studies in London.
Crowds gather during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend in Padang field, where a concert and other entertainments are held.
Street photographer Danny Santos and his wife. He started photography as a hobby a few years ago, shooting strangers in the streets every weekend. Now he juggles between personal photography projects and commercial work.