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Category: Creative Photography – An Old DSLRs Journey

D40 with 50mm f/1.4D

August 9th, 2011 · 2 Comments

Yup! I’m still using my 3 years old Nikon D40 dslr. But after 3 years, I need more, specially when shooting people. I recently bought the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D lens. It’s an awesome lens. The images are very sharp. It’s just awesome! However…….it works with D40 but it just won’t autofocus. It’s very very challenging [...]

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Prenuptial Photoshoot Teaser

August 9th, 2011 · No Comments

Hey guys! I’m back. I just wanna share with you this teaser for my friends’ prenuptial pics. This is what’s eating me nowadays. Cheers!    

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Photography Book: Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson

September 14th, 2010 · No Comments

Finally got a hold of this photography book by Bryan Peterson! I’ve been hunting it down as this has been the most recommended beginner’s photography book. I’m super happy I found it in Riceball camera book shop at Funan! Trust me it’s not a restaurant! Let’s see where this book takes me. :)

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Photoshoot at Bintan, Indonesia

September 11th, 2010 · 10 Comments

Just wanna share with you some of my favorite shots I’ve taken from my last vacation at Bintan, Indonesia. L’s gettin’ ready My favorite shot! No post processing! Looks just a like an image from an ad (i think ) ^_^ Nice blocking of my friend and the dogs I’m diggin’ lomography!!

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Food photo blog #1

June 9th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Hey guys! So it’s been 7 months since my last post….:( Sorry bout that.  My excuse? Same old lame excuse – busy, no time, tired, blah blah blah. Anyways, I’ve taken a nice shot of my favorite food in Singapore. I hope to take some more and get into food photography. I forgot about blogging [...]

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Weekend Holiday in Malaysia

January 3rd, 2009 · 14 Comments

This is a long overdue post. Last November, my friends and I went to Kuala Lumpur and Genting  Highlands, Malaysia.  I didn’t have enough time to do photography. Most of the pics I’ve taken are my friends’ and ofcourse, myself haha But here’s a few shots of my trip to Malaysia. Malaysia is just a [...]

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Photowalk | Bedok, Singapore Part 1

November 16th, 2008 · 21 Comments

In an attempt to bring you Singapore, at least the way I see it. I’m starting a photowalk series. First stop, around the area where I stay, Bedok. This is my daily surrounding here. These shots were taken at around 9:30-12:00 AM. To Bedok MRT. That’s the MRT above. On my way to the bus [...]

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Photowalk Series | Bedok, Singapore

November 15th, 2008 · No Comments

Finally, I had the chance to use my tripod and my camera to shoot night photography. My first attempt is around the area where I stay-Bedok, Singapore. I’ll post all the pictures tomorrow. Because today is Saturday (woot!) and I’m going to my friends. Have a nice weekend everyone!

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Untitled…

November 3rd, 2008 · 17 Comments

I want to know what feeling this picture gives you.

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My New Toy: Nikon D40

August 11th, 2008 · 15 Comments

I finally got myself a new camera. After all the advices, I decided to go with Nikon D40. It’s nothing grand but I guess it’s enough for a novice like me. Also, I don’t wanna spend so much while I’m at level 1. I’m still trying to figure out how to operate this and I [...]

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