Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Labrador Park Sunset

Intention was to go to Marina @ Keppel to shoot the bridge and architecture with sunset but turned out that we went the wrong way and ended up shooting Labrador Park instead. Nevertheless, sunset that day was great and there are families gathering here and there.

Yin Yang Series - Some silhouette shots that brings out the mood.

Yin Yang - Gavin

People Series - Some shots of ppl activities at the Park.

Saw these 2 boys walking up with fishing rod in background. Somehow gives the feeling that "Haiz... No catch for today. Going home empty handed with an empty stomach liao..."
Today's Not Our Day... No Fish...

Papa, where's the fish? Isnt it suppose to eat the bait?
Where's e Catch Papa?

Sunny side up... A nice egg yolk indeed...
Yet Another Sunset

My first attempt at shooting the moon. Thanx to gerald bro for sharing the settings...
My First Moon Shot

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

TFCD - Theresa and Nadyne

Managed to get my fren and her fren to do a TFCD for them. The theme of the shoot was Sports - beach volleyball and frisbee. Location was at Palawan Beach @ Sentosa.

Weather was good and the ladies were excellent. The Tangshooters team got down to work quickly. The ladies were a bit uneasy at the start (well there is always a first time) but they got playful and into the mood very fast.

Sharing some actions and poses here.

I call this "Smash and Defense". Taking action shots are really not easy. It took around a few tries and multiple shots before getting one satisfactory shot.
U Smash I Defend!

Nadyne enjoying the breeze. It took her a while to get into the mood but once in, she's enjoying every minute I suppose...
Nadyne - Breeze

Nadyne getting a tan. Pumped up the colors and contrast in photoshop to give her a tan look.
Nadyne - Getting Tanned

Nadyne shyness... Not exactly shy lar... But I always try to capture these kinda moments. An althernative to composed shots...
Shyness...

Theresa in high key. Well, last time attempted a high key effect on Winnie that was not perfect enough. Wonder if this one works?
Theresa - High Key

Awaiting - Theresa... Does this give a feeling of longing for erm... love? Haha... Juz joking...
Awaiting...

Relaxed - Theresa... Enjoying the sun and breeze. As relaxed as she can get. Hope you gals enjoy the shoot...
Theresa - Relaxed

Friday, February 15, 2008

Abandoned Barracks

This was taken i think around 3 weeks back. After a visit to the Old Changi Hospital with some Tangshooters, we had some lunch and mostly off for some other appointment. Michael suggested that me and him continue to venture to find some Changi cliff but sad to say it was not found.

However, we did bump upon some old and abandoned barracks that we concluded to be the old CDO HQ. Though it was afternoon, the barracks gave me a feeling that we were being watched. Michael shared some experiences that he came with the SPI team there to explore before and there was one section of the wall that was covered with a wooden board. It was rumoured to be a painting/mural of the DEVIL in the past that has caused people to go crazy or turn berserk and was thus covered to prevent further harm. How much of this do I believe? Well I did not remove the board and I never wanted to try...

Juz sharing some photos here of the place. Pictures can only say that much. U have to be there to experience the eerie feeling.

Overview of the barracks under the strong afternoon sun.


Peeping thru the hole. It seems that construction works was performed but cancelled halfway as we spotted construction markings on the walls to tear down the walls. Whatever that stopped the works are definitely not what we may want to know.


Seems like a cross on the door rite... Doors of the past in old barracks and architecture are designed this way. Juz that it feels more creepy as this place is abandoned.
Cross the Doors

What's a chair doing here? Do u feel like taking a seat here?
Take a Seat Please...

The doors are opened and welcoming aren't they?
Welcome... Enter Our World...

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Arab Street Walkabout

After the Sentosa Flowers in the morning, unexpectedly, the gang of shooters were so on that we carry on to shoot around Arab Street and the nearby areas. The location had superb and breathtaking views of Singapore unseen till date. All thanx to phoa who took us to this location.

I was feeling damn shag as I have not slept for 30 hours by then. But the walk and the views simply took my tiredness away.

When do u see such views in Singapore? Rarely rite. Unobstructed and clear view of a portion of Singapore. Marvellous!
Singapore in a Different Viewpoint

A building being tored down. As it was a Saturday and CNY 3rd day, I suppose that it's the workers off day so there was no one there... I used the wall as a seperator to distinguish the "Big Holes vs Small Holes".
Small Holes vs Big Holes

I had an idea when I see the cigarette pack on ground and Michael in the background. "Smoke and I will shoot!"
Smoke & I will Shoot!

Spot this indian guy taking a break after a hard day's work under the hot, blazing sun. Drink up man!
Catching a Well Deserved Break

Arab Street is really full of colours and culture. Found this stall selling baskets. Feel like buying one for my house...
Baskets

This was taken by metering the sun to create the silhouette effect for the mosque. I named this "Silhouette - Serenity".



Since young, I am always marvelled by this architecture. Y was the building built such tat it is so 3D yet from one view is seems 2D. I named this "The Cutting Edge".
The Cutting Edge

Monday, February 11, 2008

Sentosa Flowers 2008

Was having majong with some old NTU frens and played from Friday night till next day morning 530am. Took a train down to Harbourfront before meeting several Tangshooters for Sentosa Flowers shoot.

Feeling really shagged, but the outing brings me back to life. Though tired, the shoot was really enjoyable.

Before daybreak at Vivocity. Taken @ around 630am before the sunrise.


A brown housefly, if it is a housefly that is... Wonder what houseflies r doing on flowers and leaves when they shld be on s*** and food.


I feel that this is simple yet meaningful. I named it - Support will be there whenever u fall.


I called this Entangled in Love. The buds tangling with one another reflects what love is about. Dont u agree?


Caught this pair of houseflies mating... They were so engrossed that they did not knew I was 40cm away from them...


I named this "Protectors". Saw the outer ring of buds "protecting" the inner buds.


Normally ppl take nice photos of flowers. What about before the flower blooms? Its actually something like...

Saturday, February 9, 2008

CNY River Hongbao Fireworks

Its a busy Chinese New Year. Finally have time to surf the net before i head off to relative house to 拜年 later...

Went down to Esplanade drive on Tuesday to take some fireworks. It was day 1 of the River Hongbao Celebrations. Quite packed already on Tuesday so cant imagine how it really is on these few days.

Whenever I took fireworks a few years back, I would be mostly looking at whether my shots are ok on the spot, missing the action of the majestic fireworks most of the time. Recently, I have laid back and took pictures of them with more ease. I think that enjoying the moment is really of more importance, though capturing the moment is also important for remembrance.










Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Winnie Photoshoot

Been busy with work and Spring cleaning for the past few days... Finally had time to blog again... And yes, abt photography...

Thanx to Gavin who organised the Sunday shoot for Tangshooters, it was a fun and enjoyable morning shoot with Winnie. Although the weather was not really the best, all Tangshooters and Winnie were enjoying every moment of the shoot.

Sharing some of my works here...

Winnie @ Robertson Quay. The weather was sunny at the start, made full use of it with the reflector to get the warm effect out from this shot.
Winnie #1

Flash power was pumped up in this picture in attempt to create a high key effect. No further PP done but was advised by fren to further DI in PS to get the perfect high key effect. May try tat sometime later...
Winnie #5

Personally, this one is one of my favorite, sweet, demure and fun-loving pose.
Winnie #7

Took a piture of her posing with the Pocky and find it having potential for making a Pocky commercial. I have to stress that this is not an advertisement and photos of Pocky are courtesy of Meiji copyrights. I am not using for commercial purpose or promotion... (haha... must say first in case gana sued)
Winnie #11

Trying to portray here as a 大姐大 (Big Time Sister??? haha), wonder if it gives tat feel?
Winnie #15

Playing with bubbles has always been fun. Gavin bro brought a big bubble maker for her to play with. She really is full of expressions.
Winnie #20

Friday, February 1, 2008

Old Changi Hospital

This is one of the most recent outings with Tangshooters. It was a visit to the Old Changi Hospital. Nowadays having a knack of visiting these old, deserted and well known haunted locations for shoot. First, there was Matilda House, followed by the Chee Guan Chiang (Soong Sisters) House and now OCH. Out of these 3 so far, Matilda House gave me the creeps most. OCH nevertheless, also eerie.

Corridor leading to erm... Its up to ur own imagination...


Who stole the basin? How am I going to wash my hands?


Storey 3... Doors opening... Anyone wan to go to ground floor?


Up or down? Its really up to u. Green arrow to go up. So its up then???