15 November 2007 It’s not often in Malaysia’s day-to-day that something extra-ordinary happens. When I say extra-ordinary, I actually mean something different, maybe a change. And I am pathologically critical of behaviours and attitudes of our public figures and leaders. But when I read about the ‘Broom Award’ I find myself actually applauding the MB. … Read more
14 November 2007 One of the things I do on a regular basis is to look at the work of other photographers. One of my favourite places to look on the net is the Magnum Photographers Website. They also do a cool blog called ‘The Photo Blog Of Magnum Photos‘. I get so inspired when … Read more
14 November 2007 I had a HUGE family gathering in the weekend with about 150 people. At last count I had about 100 first cousins. I normally get very introverted around family and mos tof the itme would be tucked away in the corner somewhere. Not this time though (though I was able to hide … Read more
14 November 2007 This is the first time that I took sports pictures and I spent 6 hours out in the sun. I made so many errors its criminal. The focusing of these pictures let me down and I am not sure whether its a technique issue or a camera body issue. The pictures were … Read more
13 November 2007 I found this interesting tea pot and I was fascinated by the shape. An image formed in my mind and I set out to bring that image to life. I knew that there could be an interesting play of shadows and light. It was mid afternoon and the sunlight was still harsh … Read more
12 November 2007 I just came out of a gruelling 6 hours shoot of The House of Puer Tea. It was a tricky affair and my technical skill (or what’s there of it) was really pushed to the max. The lighting was very complex due to the design of the Tea House as well as … Read more
11 November 2007 I wanted to take some studio shots and I had the opportunity to do it today. I was just looking through the shots and I realise that they exactly follow the prescribed ‘rules’ of studio lighting that I learn both from books and from other photographers. You don’t get the nice soft … Read more
10 November 2007 I did another studio session today. My light are still not working properly. When I put my gridded beauty dish on the main light, it doesn’t seem to trigger the fill and background light. I’m thinking of getting rid of it.Anyway, this is my friend Jaclyn Bain who wanted me to take … Read more
9 November 2007 I’ve always been fascinated by discussions and debates around camera gear. People are always ready to defend their gear against the invaders, pretenders and wanna-bes (at least that’s what they called all other equipment manufacturers). I have always shied away from these debates but for posterity’s sake let me put my reasoning. … Read more
9 November 2007 This was one of the first pictures I took when I started to gear up more than a year ago. I bought myself a Canon EOS 30D, a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro HSM as well as a Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG (all of which I sold in favour of … Read more