After years And I'm back on Virgo ^_^

It had been 14 years since I last came on board the Star Cruise Virgo. They actually renovated the interior and repaint the outer of the Cruise. It is sad to say this time I'm not staying in the balcony room but still I enjoyed the 1 day cruise trip =D. The Scenery on board the deck and Helipad area are the best, with chilling wind and beautiful lighting from Habour Front, Universal Studio and the Reflection Private apartment. This trip really brought back memories from way back since I was only 11 years old. By the way, I want to thank to my Aunt and Uncle for bringing me on board the cruise. ^_^

Hope you guys will like my photos taken on the cruise.
Bye !!!! =D

ILight Event on March 2012 =D

First time doing a photo-shoot with friends. I went to city hall to meet up with Elvin and Albee from British Councilor for photo-shooting at Marina Bay Sands. This month, Marina Bay Sands is having an event call iLight Event which will make this place full of wonderful colors. Although this is my 3rd time shooting at MBS, this place still gives me lots of challenge. Setting of shuttle, aperature and iso etc... in order to capture beautiful pictures. I'm getting used to my DSLR and 18-55mm lens which I don't really like it from the beginning. Now, I'm LOVING it =D. Never regretted buying D5100. Like my brother used to say, "Camera is a non- living thing but the owner is the one that can bring out the best out of the scenery and portrait it out in a picture ".

HDR try out

I'm back to the Botanical Garden to learn how to shoot HDR photos. The feeling was quite lost at first when I can't find good location with clouds and sun. I'm going crazy and the weather is so humid !!! Finally, I went back to the Bandstand and found the spot that include everything I wanted so Happy !!! ^_^
This sunset view HDR photo was taken at Jurong Hill Park. I heard from my parents this place was built 20 years ago. There's a Garden of Frame which consist of trees that were planted by different Presidents from Indonesia, Philippines and many more. If you people want to relax and chill, you can consider Jurong Hill Park. Oh ya, right below the hill is Jurong Bird Park.

The day at Botanical Garden

It has been a long time seen i step into Botanical Garden. Let me think hmmmm... nearly about 4 years haha. I have just been there recently and found out, the Botanical Garden actually expanded. We can now travel there on an MRT by Circle Line from Buona Vista Station. There lots of interesting places in BG like the Healing Garden, Ginger Garden, National Orchid Garden and of cause the Bandstand which all couples love to hang out and take photos. It was a cloudy day when I was there taking photos.

Taken at Healing Garden. f5.6, 48mm 1/50.

NEA HQ. f5.6 1/40 18mm.

f22, 8sec exposure.

If you guys want to look at Orchids, you will need to pay to get in.
18mm, f5.6, 1/25.

The Singapore Flower.

26mm, f22, 4 sec exposure.

This photo taken at Ginger Garden. f22, 2 sec exposure.

The Bandstand. f4.5, 10sec exposure.

For Beginner with DSLR, SLR or even Semi-DSLR

This website explained almost everything on the 3 important things to take almost perfect or good photo. The 3 important things are : Aperture Control, ISO and Shuttle Speed. Actually, I think there is just 1 more thing. That is experiences !!! The more photos you take, the more you get used to your camera control and setting for a great photo. It take time to get use in all the adjustments. Don't give up guys !!! http://www.goldfries.com/photography/digital-slr-beginner-understanding-shutter-speed-aperture-and-iso/

2nd Shoot at Esplanade (Night Shot)

Doing my 1st Night shoot this time round.My brother just taught me how to take a nice photo at night. Consulted Ryan Aka Jiang Yong for more information and he gave me an advice to get ND filter and remote for long exposure shot. Hmmm ... but I'm still thinking whether to get ND filter because there are 5 different types.

Blue ball display just outside Esplanade Entrance with the reflect of the trees.

Durian of Singapore (Esplanade) LOL. Testing out my ISO 100 low-noise effect ^_^.
CBD area with a nice sunset by the side.

This photo was captured with an 8sec exposure and the one below is taken with 13sec exposure.

The longer the exposure the picture will look like a paint picture rather then a normal photo.
anyway this photo is exposed way to much that the Merlion become too bright =X.

Night vision Shot by D5100 effect mode. Looks good with the lighting from MBS and there are no clouds that day. Therefore the background is pitch black.

CBD area near the floating platform with 10 sec exposure and flash from my D5100. The picture become a bit redish if you look closely. I like the reflection on the water surface ^_^.
End my day with my mummy at Crystal Jade for dinner. Eating Fried rice and Ramen.

Walking from Queenstown to City Hall

     

        First time creating a blog. Okie Okie stop talking rubbish ... Go back to my main topic. Recently, I have been learning a lot about photography. Therefore, I decided to bring my new and expensive DSLR(Nikon D5100) for a walk in the park and city area.  

By the way, this is my first time walking from Telok Blangah Hill Park to Mount Faber.

        It took me about 2 hours to complete my walk from Telok Blangah Hill Park to bottom of Mount Faber Park.

 Singapore's hottest building Marina Bay Sands. Using my brother's lens 52mm f2.8.

Singapore's icon The Merlion.

Front View of The Merlion

Haha .... and took me 1 hour from Vivo city all the way to Esplanade. All the photos were taken using my brother's Nikon Lens and the colours shown are so solid. Learning photography is not an easy task especially when there is hardly anyone to guide you. I have to take a photo and learn how to adjust the shuttle speed and aperture. Nothing is impossible. I hope i could take more good photos and show all my friends and relatives ^_^.

Night time MBS with lighting effect.