My Walk Of Life

Some random shots of dec 2011

2012-01-02T10:32:00.000-08:00

Corona Beach Party- Tanjung Aru KK.

2011-12-11T17:47:00.001-08:00

Full framed???

2011-11-20T02:26:00.001-08:00

ok, i havent blog for a long time. havent got much time to. but now that i'm back in tawau for a few days. i manage to find some random things to blog about.

1st of all, some of you probably know that i've been shooting for about 8 years now. and before my d700, i use my dad's d200 to shoot.

you see, many people say gear is all that's important in photography. and i actually partially agree. but one cant rely on tech only.

if i were to give a percentage. i would say 70%, 28% and 2%. 70% is knowledge. 28% is gear. and 2% luck. yes, you need a lil luck for good photography. sometimes, somethings happen in a split sec. and its a matter of luck whether you had your finger on the trigger to catch that moment. and yes, i think skills and knowledge is more important than gear and tech. (although some may disagree)

I am using a d700 currently. but compared to many of my friends using d700. my photo output is far far behind some of them. i would say i my gear is above average. but skills... still got alot alot aloooooot to learn.

but after so many years of photography, i think the best camera is your camera. the camera you have been using all along. this is cause you know in what conditions your camera perform well. and in what conditions it does not.

that's the key, getting to know your camera. if your camera is old and has bad iso performance, than learn to take old school pics, play around with the noise, try b&w pics or serpia. there is not one good all rounder camera out there. canon, nikon, sony, olympus, even leica have pros and cons....

just get to know your camera.

if you can think like your camera's processor, you'll know how to handle it.

and make the most out of it.

below is 2 pics, one shot with d200 with 17-55mm dx lens. the other d700, 24-70mm fx.

can you tell which is which?

ps. both unedited besides cropping.

2011-10-23T05:38:00.000-07:00

Just some recent random pics i took lately.

Graduation

2011-09-25T11:37:00.000-07:00

ok, this is a loooong overdued post.... but here it is now....

most of you prob know that i've graduated.. and this was the day... not many pics taken to be honest... was abit chaotic that day....

million thanks to wenkie, serena (and family) for coming all the way from leeds to see me throw a funny looking hat...

and of cause thank you to my parents for coming... =)

shout out to all everyone that i've met in warwick... warwick was awesome because of everyone of u... and extra awesome because a few of u (u know who u are)....

Dance Art Academy: Recital & Performance

2011-09-06T01:52:00.000-07:00

Just a lil dance event i went to last weekend.

PS/ sorry for the blurry images. lots of movement + low light=nightmare

PSS/ i've removed the watermark from these pics so whoever wants to save the pics are welcomed to. ^^

Weekend in London

2011-07-23T16:34:00.000-07:00

ok, there's nothing really new about these pics...

most pics u've prob seen on fb already.. just tht some of the pics i've edited it differently....

also... i just need an excuse to upload pics to my blog... lol... it feels bit dead...

esp im goin back to msia soon.... doubt i'll be able to update it too often cos of its internet speed =(

one day..... definitely one day..... =)

;also one day..... LOL.... one day!!

work my ass off for now!! ><

Maybe one day.

2011-07-22T15:22:00.000-07:00

just a picture i took while visiting a classic car showroom in london.. lol.

a lil motivation for me to work hard now tht i've grad =)

Just something i found

2011-06-13T21:17:00.000-07:00

found this picture from my pic album from 2006. this was probably taken by my compact cam since i havent got my d700 back then....

hmmm... i kinda like it. =p

Worship

2011-05-19T04:38:00.000-07:00

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just a video my worship leader shared with me last week...

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Worship Central USA 2010 Seminar - "Dare You To Move" - Tim Hughes

Happy Mother's Day

2011-05-07T15:06:00.000-07:00

Ok, I know today is the proper mother's day. But for some reason which is still a mystery to me, UK's mother's day is long gone.. i think it was last month or sth..

Anyway, i know everyone will be saying that their mum's the best... which i totally get.... just like everyone (or at least most) would think their bf/gf is the best....

i am no different... i certainly think my mum is 2nd to none...

here's a lil sth about what the bible says about mothers... and also a lil sth about how my mum is like.

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Proverbs 31b

¹⁴ She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.

*CHECK!!*

¹⁵ She gets up while it is still night;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her female servants.

*CHECK!!*

¹⁶ She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.

*haha... yup!! CHECK!! (but its something else rather than vineyard)*

¹⁷ She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.

*CHECK!!*

¹⁸ She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.

*CHECK!!*

²⁰ She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.

*CHECK!! DEFINITELY CHECK!!!*

²¹ When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.

*4-5 LAYERS THICK OF CHECK!!*

²³ Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.

*CHECK!!*

²⁵ She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.

*CHECK!!*

²⁶ She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

*DOUBLE CHECK!!*

²⁸ Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:

*CHECK!!*

²⁹ “Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all.”

*MEGA CHECK!!*

³⁰ Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

*CHECK!!*

³¹ Honor her for all that her hands have done,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

*23 YEARS OF CHECK!!... AND COUNTING*

Monkey Business- Trentham Estate

2011-04-25T18:41:00.000-07:00

ok, i really shouldnt be doing all this now...

exam's round the corner and i really should START studying... haha...

anyways, i think this will be my last (few) post before exams....

promise more post after exams!!!

Last Christmas

2011-04-16T18:24:00.000-07:00

These are just some pictures i wanted to post in awhile but never got the chance to....

at the same time.. manage to experiment on editing too....

still learning... think its kinda fun.. but wayyy too much effort... lol

My Easter Holiday 1- Editing Experimenting

2011-04-15T17:52:00.000-07:00

for those who know my photography taste knows that i dont like to edit pics.....

1. i'm lazy

2. i have a 'relatively' good cam and lens. which gives me a 'relatively' good raw photo.

3. i dont know how to edit =( haha

well... mostly 1. and 3.

anyways, since looking at some of my friends pics lately... and looking at mine... i feel tht my pics are kinda boring.... so decided to try some fancy editing....

to be honest.... i still prefer non-edit pics.... but oh well.... always good to try something new once a while.

these two pics below is something i would post in the past... a non-fancy-editing pic......

and below, my "EXPERIMENT"

credits to sarah

Japan in Prayer II

2011-03-22T06:40:00.000-07:00

Just some pics courtesy of the internet.

Japan in Prayer I

2011-03-21T20:30:00.000-07:00

about one year ago i was in Japan.

I dont think i've uploaded any of the pictures i took on my blog before..

so here are some 12 months overdue pics..

and of cause.. remember Japan in prayer.

OSAKA

KYOTO

ITO

SOME VILLAGE NEAR MT FUJI

TOKYO

you probably been hearing alot of this..... but life IS truly short.... make the most of it.

My Lucky Day...

2011-02-15T09:29:00.001-08:00

One World Week Fashion Show 2011

2011-02-01T10:16:00.000-08:00

Didn't have good seats this year.

Sorry bout the bad angles.

Music

2011-01-12T20:28:00.000-08:00

It was worth it.

...this is what i've got to say

Introduction to the winter.

2010-12-18T16:54:00.001-08:00

wellll.

they say its gonna be a white christmas... i certainly hope so... LOL....

but before i get murdered by those whos flight will be disrupted by the snow... i really wish all the best for all of you out there....

just remember!!! always have a plan B k.....

happy holidays people!!!!!

My heart Burns

2010-11-26T19:28:00.000-08:00

Nottingham games

2010-11-08T17:51:00.000-08:00

ok, since it's my last year in nottingham games (hopefully ><)
y not just go and enjoy right???

actually...
i already went there and "enjoyed" / "socialize" last year....

but hey....
y not?

haha.... i actually quite like this one..... cant think of a good caption... LOL... anyone?

this woman was rather funny.... asking all of us to exercise with her.... lol......

this is just too cute.

met two new friends =)

and of cos last but not least... my ol' buddy......

mtc.

Because i love my camera more than photoshop

2010-10-24T16:50:00.001-07:00

these pics of random stuffs in my room are taken using my 105mm....

no editing =) just copy to comp and resized......

lighting done using a flashlight and my bedside lamp... =)

And Summer Continues...

2010-10-20T17:44:00.000-07:00

ok, here we go again... haha.... two weekends in a roll!!!!

hehe... as always, loved sarah's company on what would have been another lonely weekend....

but thanks to her.... it was as if i was still on my summer holidays (not exactly a good thing).... haha... reason is.... i skipped like 2 days of lectures.... YES SA!!!!! ur fault!!!!! hahaha.... no la.... joking.... i just felt lazy....

anyways, since sarah already blogged bout this... im not goin to say too much.... most of the pics here can be found on her blog as well... so if u read her blog u can skip this post..... i forgive u.... =p

FRI NIGHT: FRENCH DINNER

SAT BREAKFAST: KENILWORTH TEA HOUSE- scones!!! yummmm

SAT LUNCH: MALAYSIAN DELIGHT
in birmingham... with sam and lihung....

SAT AFTERNOON: BULLRING SHOPPING
although didnt really buy anything >.<"

SUN AFTERNOON: COVENTRY TOUR

MON BREAKFAST: COSTA
at warwick uni =)

MON LUNCH: F&B @ GALLERIA, HATFIELD ^^

so thats my weekend....

more to come next week.....

tony and pi's bday...

SingSoc AGM......

Jan's bday.....

stay tuned!!

Happy Birthday Sarah!

2010-10-11T09:03:00.001-07:00

just got back from london...

well... the main reason i was there was to celebrate this girl's bday!!! lol

this is sarah!!!! =)

i've known her for as long as i can remember... prob even seen she was born...so... shes kinda like a sister i never had... =)

had quite alot of fun with her in london...

not gonna write too much... let the pics do the "talking"....

happy birthday sa! <3

taken by some noob passer by....

some other london pics... (also on fb)

Lens test.

2010-08-09T03:27:00.000-07:00

ok, this whole post is basically photos taken using my new lens 24mm, f/1.4

still dont really know how to use and set this lens yet... but am working on it...

be patient..

it's yet to impress!

Fresh out the Lens

2010-08-06T02:28:00.000-07:00

ok, some of you may have know i got 2 new lenses today....

these are my dream prime lens and they are now mine.!! haha...

one of it is the famous, legendary 50mm f/1.4 G
(wanted this since i bought my camera, not sure why i didnt buy this earlier >.<) the other one is the new pride of nikon lenses, 24mm f/1.4G this was released in feb i think this year... wanted to get this during easter but couldnt find a shop which had stock.. (in fact the one i bought today was the last one in the shop) here are two raw pics taken. these pics have not been enhance in any way. only editing was resizing.

1) 50mm f/1.4

2) 24mm f/1.4

you know you got a good lens when u can see all your pimples clearly! LOL

Just a lil bit of Singapore

2010-08-05T11:03:00.000-07:00

here and there!