Critics & Settings

I've been approached by budding photography enthusiast who have asked like "How do you find my shots?", "What settings do I need to use?" be it on a pro-sumer or dSLR.

For those who had sought my advice for critics, I always give a try to keep it simple while providing them some guidelines on what are the things to take note, especially the main and big question:  What do you want to tell your audience this photo?

About what settings to use, the best response I can provide them is to look out for what to take rather than being too focused on the settings.

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Turn of the Tide

It was the turn of the tide today, however, not so for the positive.

A friend whom I had known 8 years ago where it had been mutually agreed to have me photograph her solemnisation had just informed that she had decided to go with another friend whom she regarded as her best friend.

Certainly it was a surprise, but I guess it's part and parcel of our profession that deals get won or lost.

The best thing I could do is to move on since the demand is still ongoing out there. I still sincerely wish this friend of many years a blissful life ahead with her partner.

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ECP's Impromptu meetup

Had a great fellowship with the ECPers at an impromptu gathering at Winebos Katong where a small group of us met.

It was certainly warm to see them all less one of them who couldn't meet us due to work commitments.

Looks like all of us can pit our minds together to set up an interest group in one of the community centres to have our own space and create awareness for our passion.

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Before it goes into history forever...

After some reading on the web, sometimes I wonder what the authorities intend to do with these abandoned places which are usually left vacant for decades and left to decay.

Take for example the old KK Hospital situated along Victoria Street.  It has finally been sold after more than 30 years of vacancy, and now the authorities are stripping off what could be left or preserved of those relic architectures.

It is such a pity to see that these places are not given a chance to be photographed by in the best manner a shutter artist could do.  Afterall, once branded as State Property, that marks the fate of the building to a certain extend.

The purpose of keeping these places via images are definitely for a good cause.

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A fruitful yet challenging Good Friday

It has been awhile since I wrote here but since I had a twist of adventure today, this is one of those best times to write.

1st visit the last of the Macdonalds in East Coast Park, but conditions does not permit me to carry out a full scale shoot so the "wait and see" game commences to see if there is a better time.  Weather had been a little showery but that's not an issue.

Destination 2; a place that I saw a friend do which is a little off the normal track.  It took me awhile before I found this place.  Still standing, its decay brings back memories of its past glory.  However, the location is pretty near some rich-and-powerful's residences where human activity could be seen.  Hence, I decided today's a no-go here.

I have to bring something back today.

One more attempt in the west before hitting Lim Chu Kang, I chanced upon the Kranji State Cemetary which took me a while to get back into the right route after missing a turn.  I've finally found a place where I can settle down for some real work.

The first sight of the place brings about a moment of solitude, respect and a certain aura of peace.  It was a place that the local media company has done some filming at.  Lined across the well-maintained lawn are tombstones of many soldiers who have died in glory to set our country free.  Occasional light drizzles makes one feel that even the nature is paying their respect to these heros.

I carried out my work and wrapped up near the cemetery office where a caretaker lives with his guard dog who barked endlessly at my presence.

Nevertheless, the work here is done and soon, I made my way off.

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