I received a pleasant surprise this morning. After yesterday's deadline for this year's Clang Mentorship passed with no email I had thought it was not to be. But this morning I got an email from Elin, Clang's wife to inform me that their flight to New York had been delayed and I was one of the 4 John has decided to mentor this year. Silver lining after a Monday in the doldrums. The images I submitted for consideration this year, I had focused less on aesthetic and more on honesty. Perhaps that worked or perhaps meeting him last week and having supper with him may have clinched it. All I know is I have been given a fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the best Singaporean photographic minds and I should be grateful.