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...

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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...

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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....

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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....

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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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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...

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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...

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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. ...

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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...

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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 &...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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