A shutter bug who loves photography, especially black and white photography. Now exploring the colourful and contrasting photos shot using my Holga {Lomography}
A student who studies Information Technology. A soccer fan who supports Manchester United
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I have started a forum thread on VC's Blackcurry forum where I will post one photo every Saturday and Sunday in this year of 2008. There are 104 Satudays and Sundays in 2008. So, I named my Project as Project 104. Although, I have started the project for two weeks, I only uploaded my photos on the forum. I will also upload the photos here on my blog. So, I will start uploading Week 1 (5,6 Jan) photos.
After the BSIT lecture on Wednesday (9 Jan 2008), our team "Codebrakers" which consists of Jeremy, Hanafi and me, was presented our runner-up prizes by Dr. Eng. Actually, the competition was held on 14th of December. But, after the competition, thinking that we did not win any prizes, we returned home without waiting for the prize awarding ceremony at 6pm. As a result, we didn't know that we won second prize until we received an email from NUS informing us to collect our prizes.
We received a certificate of distinction, a certificate of participation and a Sony Cybershot digital camera. This is my first time wining a prize in a competition for IIT schoool. Thanks Mr. Lawrence for providing his guidance as a coach for this competition.
First of all, wishing everyone a very Happy New Year. May all your wishes and dreams come true and enjoy life with friends and loved ones. Sorry for late post.
On New Year Eve evening at around 7pm, gather at Raffles Place MRT station for shooting fireworks. This was my very first time shooting fireworks for new year. We all proceeded to Lau Pa Sat for dinner. I brought my 400D and tripod for shooting fireworks and my dad's point and shoot photo/video camera to record video.
We all went to an big open area opposite NTUC Building to get the nice photos of Fireworks and Singapore skyline. We reached there at about 8pm. Some people already camped and reserved the best spots already. We walked to a place near the fence at waterfront, positioned our tripods and put our cameras ready for shooting fireworks. Need to stand there and wait for about 4 hours there while chit-chatting and listening to some jokes from Serena and Keiwee. Suan Yang walked around the Esplanade area to shoot for Eye in the City photo competition. Dickson was also taking photos of people using his L-lenses for Marina Bay Competition.
The wind was very strong at sometimes there.
As the clock ticking near to the 12 hour mark, the crowd became bigger and they squeezed near to the front, some aiming cameras to the skyline and all anticipating the start of the fireworks and beginning of the new year.
I couldn't remember the exact time when the first firework came out. I guess it may be around 12 midnight. As soons as I saw the first lights and sound of the fireworks, I started clicking the shutter release button to take photos. Took lots of pictures continuously during the show. Thanks Deb for helping me take video of the fireworks! The duration of the firework show was about 8 minutes.
Now it's the time for sharing a video that I edited.
I was covering TP Band performance at Christmas celebrations at Odeon Towers at Tanjong Katong last Sunday. It was my second year covering TP Band at the same event. This time no need to go early and shoot for rehearsal. Wondering how times flied very fast. It has been one year. Last year, I was using Ko Than Htike's camera to shoot. Now, I got my own Canon 400D. This year, I was shooting alone. The arrangements of the show as well as the display of floats looked similar to me.
Last year, I never brought my tripod. This time, I brought mine to give a try to night photography which I was not very good at. As usual, the followings are some shots I have taken. =)
I would like to wish all my friends, blog readers and everyone on earth a Happy Christmas and have a wonderful and joyous time with your loved ones during this holiday season. =)
Shall upload photos of Christmas tree and some activities taken on 20th December at Central Shopping Mall and Singapore River around Clark Quay area.
Christmas Tree at Central
Watched and shot some ice skating activities for kids.
The aritificial ice as a skiing ground.
The two ice-skaters who taught the children how to ski.
Visited to Sentosa on 20th Dec with my parents and my uncle who arrived here from Malaysia. Light Drizzle the whole afternoon. Took Sentosa Express (Monorail) in the afternoon. Went to Underwater World area, Imbiah Lookout, Images of Singapore, Siloso Beach. Cloudy and rainy day. Not a good day to visit outdoor places. After returning from Sentosa, we went to Food Republic and have Chicken Murtak from Indian Stall. Nice and big Murtabak each costing $5. As usual, photos as following: