In our busy daily life, there are many things which are treasured by us. Thus, we would like to capture those images, keeping them in our eyes, our hearts, and our cameras.

Macao is a wonderful tourist attraction. You can find great enjoyment in this "tiny" place. One place is valued for recommendation is Taipa which is the best choice of a "Leisure Centre".

Maunel Cardoso is a retired Macanese professional photojournalist. He held an art photography exhibition at the Camo fair, near Taipa Market, between January 22-30. Images of "The Circle of Lotus" and "Cantonese Opera" were featured in his exhibition. "I feel that it is relaxed and comfortable for people to enjoy my exhibition at the Camo fair, because this place is open to the public. Everyone can feel free to enjoy," he expressed.

Cardoso started to photograph when he was in high school. In 1976, he worked at the Government Information Bureau as a photojournalist. Afterward, he studied the TV Director Program in Portugal. In 1990, he retired. In 2010, he got the Fleet Program Support Material (FPSM) award from the Photographic Society of Macao.

He held many photography exhibitions since the 80s. Cardoso believed that the importance of photography was composition. "I pay much attention to the composition in photography, which is the importance of photography and painting. And, I rely on the composition setting to decide my subject's post." Cardoso said.

"The Circle of Lotus" and "Cantonese Opera" were taken by his so-called "midget" camera. Cardoso was proud of his great job, and pleased to express this delight. "It was difficult and yet meaningful for me to take these photos. Because, I used my "midget" camera to make the 17 to 36-inch images," he added.

"I choose Lotus as one of the themes, because it is very beautiful. And the Cantonese Opera attracts me with its make-up, the artists...," Cardoso said.

Nowadays, more and more people start to play with cameras. Cardoso believed that the future development of photography will be diversification. The birth of digital cameras attracts people's attention. "More and more people are willing to learn photography, so they would buy a digital camera first. But, I think to be a good photographer, a person should also improve personal qualities," he said.