Archive for the ‘Photography’ Category

Taking a Photo of the Moon

Last week, it was almost a full moon shining bright up there. I had not successfully taken any photo of a moon before; I took this opportunity to test doing so. I took my camera and my furthest telezoom lens to somewhere I would not be disturbed and I could get a clear view of […]


2009 Christmas Street Decoration Photo Shoot

Took my camera and walked around Singapore over few nights to capture the Christmas Street Decoration.


More Tests using Circular Polarizing Filter – Shooting Beyond Water Surface

In one of my earlier posts, I shared an effect using Circular Polarizing Filter. Recently, I had the opportunity to test out more effect using Circular Polarizing Filter – reduce reflection for shoot before water surface.


A Trip to Little India

Deepavali is coming. Made a trip to Little India and see how the Indians prepared to celebrate. It was very crowded. Look like many are doing their last minute shopping, getting what to be needed in the coming celebration. Of course, I have taken my camera to capture scenes.


Redhill Market Getai

This is the seventh month in the lunar calendar. According to Chinese, this is the Ghost Month. There are a number of Getai every night especially over the weekend. Happened to catch some shots of the Getai at Redhill Market. The singers were the Mingzhu Sisters. They performed quite a number of songs ranging from […]


Weekend at Kukup

Spent the last weekend at Kukup fishing village in Johor, Malaysia. It was a few hours of bus journey to the village. Took the “cruise” to Palau Kukup and took the nature walk. Saw a lot of crabs, mud slipper, a monkey and a few monitor lizard. The village itself was very peaceful, a get […]


Visited 2009 Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Convention at Suntec City

Today I visited 2009 Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Convention at Suntec City Exhibition and Convention Centre. There are many stores. Of course the most interesting is the coplay. I was amazed by the participants in putting together the make-up and the costume. My favorite one is the Gundam. He really stood out from the […]


Why should We Shoot Photos at the Digital Camera’s Maximum Resolution

Digital camera has made it much easier for us to take tons and tons of photos. Most of the time, we view the photos using the computer monitor. A 2 Megapixel photo is usually sufficient and we do not need to take the photos at 5, 7, 10 or even 12 Megapixel. Furthermore, shooting the […]


Testing Circular Polarizing Filter

I have read about the circular polarizing filter on photography books and sites. It is mentioned that circular polarizing filter can help to do the following: 1. Darkening a Blue Sky 2. Increasing Color Saturation and Contrast 3. Getting Rid of Reflections 4. Doubling Up as a Neutral Density Filter It is time to check […]


Interesting Creatures found at my Home

I am staying at 17th floor. But occasionally, there will be interesting visitors coming over to pay a visit…. I would call these visitors creatures. As far as possible, I will get my camera, but on my macro lens, and take photos of these creatures visitors…. Some are very co-operative to be my model, but […]