It's finally found.Location of the place is at 145 Killiney Road 239565, which I can't see anything from the map yet. Will need to set foot on the place to see how it is n...
What If Your Hardest Climb Is Within?
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Portraiture
Creating everlasting images of people looking their best.
Events
Every event deserves to have the best moments captured.
Travel
One day, we will travel the whole world.
Nature
Every little thing about nature is so beautiful.
Architecture
How amazing can buildings be made to look that they are such a sight!
Monday, 27 December 2010
Monday, 6 December 2010
Chartis YEP 2010@Zirca
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Armed with SB-800 on my D300S, it was the perfect armament for my first event shoot at Zirca, the year end party held by my ex employer. Being a non-employee with them now, I had to await for entrance after 10p...
Shutter Trail - the continuation
The morning had been occupied with photo editing as I have changed my watermark to something more complicated, chaotic, which represents the true nature of myself.
Will be revising all the photoworks that I will be uploading in Facebook and Flickr, as most of them are oversized, resulting in my watermark being too tiny to be seen.
Dearie had rested well, and could tell from her morning voice that she's still sleepy and like to plaster herself more to her comfy bed in the airconditioned room; something which I've been deprived for the past 5 years...
Monday, 8 November 2010
Abandoned Places: Even further reading
Have further refined on the location of the Saudi Embassy in Nassim Road; according to Gavin.After reading further about the abandoned house in Kampong Glam, it spurred me to read further and came across Pin Guan Hotel, which is located near Rangoon Road. A real old hotel of the 1930s which look really pre-war state; wonder if it's still there as a thread I read suggested the pic was taken in 2005.Location is described as "Pin Guan Hotel is located near Owen Road; near Race Course Road; near Worcester Road"Hope it's still...
Sunday, 31 October 2010
Processing - the continuation
I have managed to do some decent processing of the pics taken at Mt Emily - it has been themed with an eerie green glow considering the dilapidation of the place. Looking forward to be going there for a shoot in the day again on my off days; there are still more pics to be taken at that place.More works to be done as I need more time to process the handful of that day's sho...
Thursday, 28 October 2010
The contemplation of Sigma 50mm f1.4 EX DG HSM
After many days of skimming through lenses, it still looks more economical to import the Sigma lens from Tin Cheung, as it is much cheaper despite being a grey set...but I have to personally test the lens before deciding if it delivers the desired results.
Looking forward to this Sat's shoot at Dempsey Hil...
Sunday, 24 October 2010
Further lineup of abandoned places
A few more places lined up for those which are not forgotten by the world that is moving around:http://ghostclubsg.blogspot.com/2010/04/abandoned-houses-places-property.htmlLooks like there are more than meets the eye; and yet to be known to many around us....
Thursday, 21 October 2010
Flashguns line up
Been reading through a few 3rd party flashguns for my A500, such as Nissim, Yongnuo, Sunpak and finally came across this make on artworkfoto's site:
Tumax DPT386 AFZ for Sony,Olympus and Panasonic
For the price, it's much more decent compared to getting a HVL-F58AM which is almost triple its price.
Another into my consideration list....
Minolta AF MACRO 100mm F2.8(32) D
Just read about this lens that is identical to the Sony SAL100M28, which costs SGD1,248 for a new set, compared a used set can cost only SGD690.
The used set of Minolta AF Macro 100mm F2.8 can go as low as SGD500.
It seems to be receiving positive reviews, following is the sample shots from the lens. Seeing those pics itches me on the settlement of a macro lens!
http://www.dyxum.com/reviews/lenses/Minolta-AF-100-F2.8-Macro-D_review99.html
http://www.dyxum.com/dforum/topic11628.html
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Thursday, 14 October 2010
2 abandoned places swept into history
Today's plan was to find View Road Hospital and also Tong Watt Road old shohouses.When I reached Tong Watt Road, what was left was only the steps to the five foot way, shophouses are almost fully demolished with only the front face, which are also covered in netting. What a disappointment; so I decided to makedo with the conserved surroundings to build up the collection of conserved places. Managed to get some shots of a colonial style building which is used by a childcare centre, near Oxley Rise.Next destination was View Road, but...
Sunday, 10 October 2010
Abandoned Places: Old French Embassy
An unexpected harvest today as I was actually on the hunt for Istana Woodneuk, which was known to be along Tyersall Aveneue.Making a couple of rounds finally brought me to a building that is perched on top of a hill. "I've found you" was what came to my mind at that moment.I had parked my car elsewhere to prevent getting attention for a singular car that was parked by the winding road among those good class bungalows. Here I am, after a distance by foot, I had reached the foot of the building.The place was totally uninhabited, with...
Saturday, 9 October 2010
Abandoned Places: Baghdad Road
Oops, I must have got the name wrong when I first visited the place in the evening.Parked at the right timing near Sultan Mosque, I have evaded the parking summon where the enforcement officer who just made his rounds when I was placing my coupons.Took a few wide shots of the conserved buildings along Arab Street before making my way back to that place that was just opposite Sultan House that had been fenced up. Since I've been past that old shophouse I wanted so much to go back, this is the best time to take shots while day light is bright. ...
Friday, 8 October 2010
Conserved Places: Joo Chiat Part 2
More shots of the place taken in close proximity; a venture up the spiral concrete stairs which accomodates only 1 person at a time, and the place is, sure dirty, filled with a stench due to dampness.
I got a shot of the stairs and surroundings with where I could venture. Gates are shut but it seems that the place is inhabited by foreign labour workers.
That should bring my works on this place complete - for n...
Thursday, 7 October 2010
Conserved Places: Roundup
Found the following places. Hope there's still access since it's state owned and rentable:
Bungalows;54,Upavon Road, Singapore 50773954,Regent Street, Singapore 79833933,Malcolm Road, Singapore 3082711,Cornwall Road, Singapore 1196635A&B,Malcolm Road, Singapore 30827838,Rebecca Road,Singapore 266711 10,Winchester Road,Singapore 117784 25,Changi Village Road,#01-15,Singapore 509924
HDB:134C,Kang Ching Road, Singapore 619064426,Clemenceau Avenue North, Singapore 229516
Other places:461,461A,Sims Ave,Former Ren Ci Hospital &...
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
Conserved Places: Arab Street
Dropped off at Arab Street and decided to commence the first night shot of the place; walked by Arab Street and passed through Banglah Road where I spotted a fenced up house which is branded as State Property; windows and doors are all locked and sealed; so the only place I could capture the building was through the fence gaps.
Opposite the road was a dilpilated shophouse that looked more than 50 years old; which part of the roof was bared with overgrowing stray tress from within; saw another 2 photographers taking the place; being too dark, flash...
Abandoned Places: A list gathered
Some of the places that I've found online are as follow:Old Mitre Hotel - off Killiney RoadRobertson Quay Godown #2 - near Rodyk StreetArmy Supply Base (Abandoned) - near Kranji Road; 0.1 kilometre away from Jalan SurauAbandoned shophouses - Tong Watt St I need to find out more about these places and how to get there exact...
Abandoned Places: Left for?
The journey of discovering more these places continues.Sometimes I wonder why these place are left and not taken down? Is it due to some ruling reasons or just simply because supernatural causes, such as the fate of those who had attempted to bring down Matilda House?I guess the only people who will know are URA / SLA who will have up their books all the places that are left and untouched, dispute being vacated many years a...
Sunday, 3 October 2010
Abandoned Places: The journey continues
Have been packed with many events lately that I had no time to go to this place to add another set to my collection.It was the old asylum for that had since been defunc after relocating to Buangkok. Wondering if it's still accessible at this ti...
Friday, 1 October 2010
Soong Sisters' House
Not a chance to enter Soong Sisters' House even after locating it, as the seal, "Private Property" had been affixed at the pathway towards the 3 grand houses.Situated just behind Cineleisure and well hidden among the lush vegetation, I could see the 2nd house which was a walk way up. It appears to be within a zone of conserved buildings. Vegetation had since built up over the years compared to what SPI got when they could enter the premises.I had better not try my luck as there were quite many people around for the constructions around....
Friday, 10 September 2010
Abandoned Places: Pasir Ris Red House
I had arrived at the gates of the infamous Red House located along Pasir Ris Drive 3, near Bluewater condominium - nearly missed it as it had prominently low front red gates.The sign branding it as private property had been prominently labelled and it certainly is a no no to enter the premises despite the strong urge.What greeted me was the densely overgrown shrubs in the surroundings that had also grown inside the house. Upon closer examination, there was a big tree that had grown inside the tree and had flourished much...was it due to strength...
Saturday, 4 September 2010
Abandoned places: Old KK Hospital
I just found out that the abandoned building at 143 Victoria St, Singapore 188020 is actually the old KK Hospital that had been there since 1924; so many decades before I was even born.Good place for me to take the next shot. The last time I saw it; it had appeared to be fenced up and nothing said on the m...
Friday, 3 September 2010
Abandoned places: Matilda House, old CGH and Hendon Camp
I've finally found the place after circling Punggol Walk and Way a couple of times. Matilda House is hidden away from the main road if you're not in a coach or high seated vehicle.The route I took was a rough barge into the place, as I made my way through a small gap from the thickened vegetation. Finally, after a while, and taking pics of close to nature around me, I reached the fenced up perimeters of the old building.Read online this building was built in 1921 and with the recent development, governement has fenced it up and placed...
Sunday, 15 August 2010
Woodlands Garden Park
A 20min drive took us to the quiet, yet nolgastic park which was surrounded by older flats; something which isn't seen much in modern Singapore today.
Weather is decently temperated and took some pics for dearie after gathering good composition from the surroundings. In view of the travel time and welcoming mozzie battalion, we had moved out after a year.
The photos are impressive especially so when taken in manual mode; a great improvement when I look back to the first photo taken. It warms my heart knowing that my partner likes them all...
Monday, 9 August 2010
Product Studio shoot - 1st and completed!
The product studio shot for Andy was done pretty smoothly despite quite a handful of manual work on making my own light tent, from a decommissioned 40cm glass tank…it certainly was the heaviest light tent which I’ve encoutered; most of the tips online are suggesting using cardbox boxes.
Thanks to dearie who has also helped me to arrnage the merchandise while I take my aim and shoot, under the not-so-professional looking studio right here in my room. My prettiest assistant to date who has been so supportive of my shutter passion, and no...
Thursday, 15 July 2010
Nikon Capture NX2
My first photo editing done on my Mac; must say that the colours are much more vibrant in Mac's screen.Seems like Mac is more tweaked for photo editing as true colours can be seen here.Just a retouch of the Double Helix album; sadly most of the originals are lost when there was a card reading error of my SD card; else all can be redone.I shall try using Mac more often so as to maximise it's value; afterall it's bundled with the broadband plan I have just signed ...
HVL-F58AM
This is the awaited flash that will definitely help me take quality pictures when coupled with the Sigma lens...
Someone selling it for $400 on Clubsnap but has been reserved...man....let's hope there's another of such a dea...
Sigma 50mm f1.4 EX DG HSM for Sony
Just found out the prices of this lens I want to get; it's pretty costly but based on the quality of pics, it has to be a winner!
$840 (OP) | $870 (MS) | $890 (CP) | $825 (TK, Mar09)
Check out the quality of pics taken by this wonderful lens!
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=546050&highlight=Sigma+50mm+f%2F1.4+f1.4+EX+DG+HSM+for+So...
Friday, 9 July 2010
Product Studio Photography
I've received this as the first assignment without any trial from one of my MMORPG friends, so only a couple of trail shots are done with minimal proper setups.
Works will be uploaded late...
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