Date Taken: August 9th, 2010 09:39am
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/125 @ F13, +2/3 EV, FL=105mm
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
A new planting season about to begin 新的种植季节即将开始 ...
Location: Sekinchan 适耕庄
Date Taken: August 9th, 2010 09:39am
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/125 @ F13, +2/3 EV, FL=105mm
Date Taken: August 9th, 2010 09:39am
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/125 @ F13, +2/3 EV, FL=105mm
A seasons in his life 他的一生 ...
Location: Sekinchan 适耕庄
Date Taken: August 9th, 2010 10:07am
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/80 @ F16, +1/3 EV, FL=105mm
Date Taken: August 9th, 2010 10:07am
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/80 @ F16, +1/3 EV, FL=105mm
Salted fish parade 咸鱼大游行 ...
Location: Sekinchan 适耕庄
Date Taken: August 9th, 2010 11:29am
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/400 @ F9, +1/3 EV, FL=18mm, HDR
Date Taken: August 9th, 2010 11:29am
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/400 @ F9, +1/3 EV, FL=18mm, HDR
Squid factory 鱿鱼厂 ...
Location: Sekinchan 适耕庄
Date Taken: August 9th, 2010 08:09am
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 400, "A" mode 1/100 @ F5, +1/3 EV, FL=48mm
Monday, August 30, 2010
Drying Salted fish 咸鱼干 ...
Location: Sekinchan 适耕庄
Date Taken: August 9th, 2010 11:27am
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/640 @ F5.6, +1/3 EV, FL=45mm
Date Taken: August 9th, 2010 11:27am
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/640 @ F5.6, +1/3 EV, FL=45mm
Sekinchan ‧ Land of plenty 適耕莊‧魚米之鄉 ...
Location: Sekinchan 适耕庄
Date Taken: August 9th, 2010 10:10am
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/320 @ F8, +1/3 EV, FL=105mm
Date Taken: August 9th, 2010 10:10am
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/320 @ F8, +1/3 EV, FL=105mm
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Sekinchan ‧ Land of plenty 適耕莊‧魚米之鄉 ...
Location: Sekinchan 适耕庄
Date Taken: August 9th, 2010 10:10am
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/320 @ F8, +1/3 EV, FL=105mm
Date Taken: August 9th, 2010 10:10am
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/320 @ F8, +1/3 EV, FL=105mm
Day out 戒脱 ...
Location: Sekinchan 适耕庄
Date Taken: August 9th, 2010 08:09am
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90 f/2.8
ISO 500, "A" mode 1/125 @ F9, 0 EV
Date Taken: August 9th, 2010 08:09am
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90 f/2.8
ISO 500, "A" mode 1/125 @ F9, 0 EV
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Sekinchan 适耕庄 ...
Location: Sekinchan 适耕庄
Date Taken: August 9th, 2010 07:46am
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 320, "A" mode 1/400 @ F6.3, 0 EV, FL=28mm, HDR
Date Taken: August 9th, 2010 07:46am
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 320, "A" mode 1/400 @ F6.3, 0 EV, FL=28mm, HDR
Friday, August 27, 2010
Sekinchan fishing village 适耕庄渔村 ...
Location: Sekinchan 适耕庄
Date Taken: August 9th, 2010 07:46am
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 320, "A" mode 1/400 @ F6.3, 0 EV, Landscape, FL=28mm
Date Taken: August 9th, 2010 07:46am
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 320, "A" mode 1/400 @ F6.3, 0 EV, Landscape, FL=28mm
Nature's elegance 自然的优雅 ...
Location: Gasing Hill 加辛山
Date Taken: July 23th, 2010 09:59am
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 320, "A" mode 1/100 @ F4, -1/3 EV, Portrait
Date Taken: July 23th, 2010 09:59am
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 320, "A" mode 1/100 @ F4, -1/3 EV, Portrait
Nature's elegance 自然的优雅 ...
Location: Gasing Hill 加辛山
Date Taken: July 30th, 2010 2:34pm
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/60 @ F11
Date Taken: July 30th, 2010 2:34pm
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/60 @ F11
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Follow the Sun 跟随太阳 ...
Location: Gasing Hill 加辛山
Date Taken: July 30th, 2010 08:54am
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 262, "A" mode 1/200 @ F10
Date Taken: July 30th, 2010 08:54am
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 262, "A" mode 1/200 @ F10
A minute of silence for Manila victims 默哀一分钟悼念在菲律宾遇难的香港人 ...
Location: Gasing Hill 加辛山
Date Taken: July 30th, 2010 09:48am
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 262, "A" mode 1/200 @ F10
Date Taken: July 30th, 2010 09:48am
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 262, "A" mode 1/200 @ F10
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
2 inches dragonfly 二英寸的蜻蜓 ...
Location: Gasing Hill 加辛山
Date Taken: July 21th, 2010 10:20am
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/100 @ F3.5, +1 EV
Date Taken: July 21th, 2010 10:20am
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/100 @ F3.5, +1 EV
Tears of an Orchid 兰花的眼泪 ...
Location: Gasing Hill, PJ/KL
Date Taken: July 23th, 2010 08:51am
Nikon D90, Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/13 @ F8, +1/3 EV
Software: Picasa
Date Taken: July 23th, 2010 08:51am
Nikon D90, Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/13 @ F8, +1/3 EV
Software: Picasa
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
I see you, you see me 我见到你，你看见了我: 缘份 ...
Location: KL Butterfly Park 吉隆坡蝴蝶公园
Date Taken: July 20th, 2010 11:47am
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 640, "A" mode 1/125 @ F9, -1/3 EV, WB=Auto
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4922954869/
Date Taken: July 20th, 2010 11:47am
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 640, "A" mode 1/125 @ F9, -1/3 EV, WB=Auto
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4922954869/
Soaring 天際傲遊 ...
Location: KL Zoo 吉隆坡动物园
Date Taken: May 25th, 2010 01:04pm
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6
ISO 640, "S" priority 1/500s @ f/16, +1 EV, WB=Sunlight, FL=300mm
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4700212064/
...... There are lots of these big birds at the Kuala Lumpur zoo. And they are huge wonderful birds which makes it easier to practice Fast Shutter priority to freeze their flight motion. Large birds are actually slower and therefore easier targets. Depending on the kind and tones of the bird, the suggested baseline manual settings are 1/500th to 1/1000th second for shutter speed. I was told that the baseline setting are f4.0 to f8 for aperture. The general rule seems to be if the bird is darker, then the Aperture should be bigger (small f number like f/4) to ease up on under-exposing the image. (But here as my camera was on shutter priority, it calibrated itself for an f/16). It is suggested therefore to use "M" or "Manual" mode to work within the baseline Shutter and Aperture Settings. Lots of light is the best condition so that the ISO number can be tuned to lowest possible like ISO200 or even ISO100. (In my case, it was ISO640 as I was shooting under a lot of shades). Focus lock of half-pressing the shutter is important to lock in the focus of the bird while tracking its motion using the viewfinder. I still find it needs lots of practice which makes "Photographing birds in flight" a very challenging and enjoyable photography subject.
Date Taken: May 25th, 2010 01:04pm
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6
ISO 640, "S" priority 1/500s @ f/16, +1 EV, WB=Sunlight, FL=300mm
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4700212064/
...... There are lots of these big birds at the Kuala Lumpur zoo. And they are huge wonderful birds which makes it easier to practice Fast Shutter priority to freeze their flight motion. Large birds are actually slower and therefore easier targets. Depending on the kind and tones of the bird, the suggested baseline manual settings are 1/500th to 1/1000th second for shutter speed. I was told that the baseline setting are f4.0 to f8 for aperture. The general rule seems to be if the bird is darker, then the Aperture should be bigger (small f number like f/4) to ease up on under-exposing the image. (But here as my camera was on shutter priority, it calibrated itself for an f/16). It is suggested therefore to use "M" or "Manual" mode to work within the baseline Shutter and Aperture Settings. Lots of light is the best condition so that the ISO number can be tuned to lowest possible like ISO200 or even ISO100. (In my case, it was ISO640 as I was shooting under a lot of shades). Focus lock of half-pressing the shutter is important to lock in the focus of the bird while tracking its motion using the viewfinder. I still find it needs lots of practice which makes "Photographing birds in flight" a very challenging and enjoyable photography subject.
Seeing double 看到双 ...
Location: KL Butterfly Park 吉隆坡蝴蝶公园
Date Taken: July 20th, 2010 12:34am
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 500, "A" mode 1/40 @ F16, +1/3 EV, WB=Sun
Software: Picasa
Flickr link:
...... I think this is really a lucky shot even when my camera setting was at Aperture priority at f/16. And for me, a rare opportunity of two dragonflies come into the viewfinder. Not the perfect camera settings, but good enough for me. Shooting dragonflies has always been a challenge for me. I have come to realize that learning their behavior and habits will benefit you in the field. Some species are very active and will seem to fly all the time, never landing and others will land and perch on stems, dead plants, tree branches, and some high up in trees, and some on the ground. Some species will allow for very close approach while others seem to be very easily spooked. As dragonflies have excellent eyesight, I find that slow movements are the best. There are many species with color varieties and can be very addictive after you have got some first few good shots of them !
Date Taken: July 20th, 2010 12:34am
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 500, "A" mode 1/40 @ F16, +1/3 EV, WB=Sun
Software: Picasa
Flickr link:
...... I think this is really a lucky shot even when my camera setting was at Aperture priority at f/16. And for me, a rare opportunity of two dragonflies come into the viewfinder. Not the perfect camera settings, but good enough for me. Shooting dragonflies has always been a challenge for me. I have come to realize that learning their behavior and habits will benefit you in the field. Some species are very active and will seem to fly all the time, never landing and others will land and perch on stems, dead plants, tree branches, and some high up in trees, and some on the ground. Some species will allow for very close approach while others seem to be very easily spooked. As dragonflies have excellent eyesight, I find that slow movements are the best. There are many species with color varieties and can be very addictive after you have got some first few good shots of them !
Caged 笼子里的鸟儿 ...
Location: Malacca Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary 马六甲蝴蝶和爬行动物公园
Date Taken: August 12th, 2010 11:32am
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 500, "A" mode 1/500 @ F3.2, +1/3 EV, Portrait,
Software: Picasa
Flickr link:
...... I have always wanted to know how to shoot a bird in a cage. A while ago, I stumbled into an article exactly on how it is done and I tried it here. The trick is to get your lens as close as possible to the cage with a very large aperture (small F number); I set mine to 3.2 (lowest for the Tamron SP90 is f/2.8). This arrangement will throw off the the cage (totally out of focus). To get an even better result, it was suggested that one should wrap around the lens with some cloth but I did not do that for this shot. It is not so easy anyway because the birds aren't going to stay around on one spot forever and when you move your lens so close to the cage to get a shot, you might just scratch your lens ! Having a cloth wrapped around the lens might be even just extra insurance for protecting it while moving the lens so near to the cage !
Date Taken: August 12th, 2010 11:32am
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 500, "A" mode 1/500 @ F3.2, +1/3 EV, Portrait,
Software: Picasa
Flickr link:
...... I have always wanted to know how to shoot a bird in a cage. A while ago, I stumbled into an article exactly on how it is done and I tried it here. The trick is to get your lens as close as possible to the cage with a very large aperture (small F number); I set mine to 3.2 (lowest for the Tamron SP90 is f/2.8). This arrangement will throw off the the cage (totally out of focus). To get an even better result, it was suggested that one should wrap around the lens with some cloth but I did not do that for this shot. It is not so easy anyway because the birds aren't going to stay around on one spot forever and when you move your lens so close to the cage to get a shot, you might just scratch your lens ! Having a cloth wrapped around the lens might be even just extra insurance for protecting it while moving the lens so near to the cage !
Monday, August 23, 2010
A blessed Ramadan 一个神圣的斋月 ...
Location: Melacca Island 马六甲岛
Date Taken: August 12th, 2010 @ 07:43pm
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 100, "A" mode 30s @ F14, 0 EV, Landscape, FL=18mm, WB=Auto, ND8
Software: Picasa
Flickr link:
...... Fasting is a person's whole-body, natural response to life's sacred moments. The beauty of fasting in my opinion can only be understood and clearly appreciated by those who sincerely practice it. I would like to wish all Muslim a blessed Ramadan, and "Selamat Berbuka Puasa".
Date Taken: August 12th, 2010 @ 07:43pm
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 100, "A" mode 30s @ F14, 0 EV, Landscape, FL=18mm, WB=Auto, ND8
Software: Picasa
Flickr link:
...... Fasting is a person's whole-body, natural response to life's sacred moments. The beauty of fasting in my opinion can only be understood and clearly appreciated by those who sincerely practice it. I would like to wish all Muslim a blessed Ramadan, and "Selamat Berbuka Puasa".
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Safari football captain 野生动物园足球队队长 ...
Location: KL Zoo 吉隆坡动物园
Date Taken: May 25th, 2010 10:33am
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6
ISO 1000, 1/200s @ f/16, +2/3 EV, WB=Sunlight, FL=360mm, HDR
Software: Picasa, Photomatrix
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4644118842/
...... Inside the KL Zoo, there is a small safari with some enclosure from the public and the animals are at a distance. I envisioned the Rhino as the goal keeper with the ball (coconut) ready to kick it to mid field. Here, in this shot, I experimented with a 2 shot HDR. In my opinion, extreme and subtle HDR processing are both wonderful and perhaps suitable for different types of photography subjects and conditions of the image. For this HDR procssing of the Rhino, I was using just a little bit of HDR tuning.
Date Taken: May 25th, 2010 10:33am
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6
ISO 1000, 1/200s @ f/16, +2/3 EV, WB=Sunlight, FL=360mm, HDR
Software: Picasa, Photomatrix
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4644118842/
...... Inside the KL Zoo, there is a small safari with some enclosure from the public and the animals are at a distance. I envisioned the Rhino as the goal keeper with the ball (coconut) ready to kick it to mid field. Here, in this shot, I experimented with a 2 shot HDR. In my opinion, extreme and subtle HDR processing are both wonderful and perhaps suitable for different types of photography subjects and conditions of the image. For this HDR procssing of the Rhino, I was using just a little bit of HDR tuning.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Vague 隐隐约约 ...
Location: Conservatory Garden, Lake Garden, KL
Date Taken: Aug 3th, 2010
Nikon D90, Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di
ISO 200, 1/200s @ f/8, 0 EV
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4912971906/
...... I have been photographing these cup like plant/flower for sometime at the same place in the Conservatory Garden at the KL Lake Gardens. These plants are so tiny that the slightest wind will put the image totally out of focus.
Date Taken: Aug 3th, 2010
Nikon D90, Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di
ISO 200, 1/200s @ f/8, 0 EV
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4912971906/
...... I have been photographing these cup like plant/flower for sometime at the same place in the Conservatory Garden at the KL Lake Gardens. These plants are so tiny that the slightest wind will put the image totally out of focus.
Mechanical or Real 机械或真实 ...
Location: Lake Garden 吉隆坡湖滨公园
Date Taken: August 21th, 2010 03:49pm
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 320, "A" mode 1/60 @ F8, 0 EV
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4911994667/
...... This shot is done in the Herbal Garden at Lake Garden. I have been coming to the Herbal Garden a couple of times for butterflies and herbal plants photography. And I am not sure if the season ended for the harbal flower blossom as there were no flowers in the garden. My luck did not run out as a dragonfly was waiting for me at the fence of the exit. The shining blue paint on the fence under the sunlight was just right for me ! The entire composition seems unreal and gives a feeling of the dragonfly like a mechanical toy !
Date Taken: August 21th, 2010 03:49pm
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 320, "A" mode 1/60 @ F8, 0 EV
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4911994667/
...... This shot is done in the Herbal Garden at Lake Garden. I have been coming to the Herbal Garden a couple of times for butterflies and herbal plants photography. And I am not sure if the season ended for the harbal flower blossom as there were no flowers in the garden. My luck did not run out as a dragonfly was waiting for me at the fence of the exit. The shining blue paint on the fence under the sunlight was just right for me ! The entire composition seems unreal and gives a feeling of the dragonfly like a mechanical toy !
Fresh from the sea 如何才能买到新鲜的鱼 ...
Location: Tanjong Sepat 丹戎士拔
Date Taken: August 6th, 2010 @ 09:39am
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 1000, "A" mode 1/800s @ F5.6, +2/3 EV, Portrait, FL=105mm, WB=Sunlight, ND8
Software: Picasa
...... Ever wonder where you can get fresh fish, here it is; this man is carrying a load of them. Believe me, I had a fresh dish of squids cooked by someone at the end of this jetty in the village; it's the best I ever had since a long time ! It is wonderful to spend some time here watching the activities of the fishermen sorting and loading the fish from the boat onto the jetty for the nearby markets and brokers !
Friday, August 20, 2010
Standing still 停滞不前 ...
Location: Malacca Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary 马六甲蝴蝶和爬行动物公园
Date Taken: August 12th, 2010 10:50am
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 200, "S" mode 1/400 @ F7.1, 0 EV, Portrait, WB=Auto
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4910214078/
...... The butterfly enclosure is just at the entrance of the Sanctuary which is not very large. Beyond the butterfly enclosure are the koi pond and reptile area. At 9:30am, I had no luck with any butterflies when I first got in to the butterfly enclosure. I went back to the butterfly enclosure for a second round of shooting at 10:50am. I think sometimes when you have no luck with the first round of shooting, you have to leave the place and come back for the second round shortly. Or maybe I was just not patience enough during the first round shooting the butterflies ! And perhaps a lesson in photography for me that one should not over expect great results in every photography outing; some days can be good and other days may not.
Date Taken: August 12th, 2010 10:50am
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 200, "S" mode 1/400 @ F7.1, 0 EV, Portrait, WB=Auto
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4910214078/
...... The butterfly enclosure is just at the entrance of the Sanctuary which is not very large. Beyond the butterfly enclosure are the koi pond and reptile area. At 9:30am, I had no luck with any butterflies when I first got in to the butterfly enclosure. I went back to the butterfly enclosure for a second round of shooting at 10:50am. I think sometimes when you have no luck with the first round of shooting, you have to leave the place and come back for the second round shortly. Or maybe I was just not patience enough during the first round shooting the butterflies ! And perhaps a lesson in photography for me that one should not over expect great results in every photography outing; some days can be good and other days may not.
It's bounden duty 它的天职 ...
Location: Malacca Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary 马六甲蝴蝶和爬行动物公园
Date Taken: August 12th, 2010 09:48am
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 500, "A" mode 1/250 @ F5.6, -2/3 EV, Portrait, WB=Auto
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4909060193/
...... Someone once told me that "Observation is the best teacher" when it comes to Macro photography. When I initially started macro photography, I was running around and chasing the butterflies; today, I would stand and observe the butterflies around me for a while before I start photographing them. And, I am very used to just be in one spot and observing butterflies around me before I work on them. I believe when you do that, with a little bit of luck, the butterflies come to you instead of you going after them !
Date Taken: August 12th, 2010 09:48am
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 500, "A" mode 1/250 @ F5.6, -2/3 EV, Portrait, WB=Auto
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4909060193/
...... Someone once told me that "Observation is the best teacher" when it comes to Macro photography. When I initially started macro photography, I was running around and chasing the butterflies; today, I would stand and observe the butterflies around me for a while before I start photographing them. And, I am very used to just be in one spot and observing butterflies around me before I work on them. I believe when you do that, with a little bit of luck, the butterflies come to you instead of you going after them !
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Flower me today 花总是等着你来拍照 ...
Location: Malacca Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary 马六甲蝴蝶和爬行动物公园
Date Taken: August 12th, 2010
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/60 @ F10, 0 EV, Portrait, WB=Tungsten
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4905649681/
... the butterflies aren't coming to me this morning, but the flowers are always waiting for me ...... Here, I purposely set the white balance to Tungsten in a day light situation to see the effects; the wall behind was blue and there was only a little bit of sunlight as part of the sanctuary is enclosed with a net. A unique observation and comment I got from this flower is "Flower of death" because of the background colors rendered by the "Tungsten" White Balance Setting !
Date Taken: August 12th, 2010
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/60 @ F10, 0 EV, Portrait, WB=Tungsten
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4905649681/
... the butterflies aren't coming to me this morning, but the flowers are always waiting for me ...... Here, I purposely set the white balance to Tungsten in a day light situation to see the effects; the wall behind was blue and there was only a little bit of sunlight as part of the sanctuary is enclosed with a net. A unique observation and comment I got from this flower is "Flower of death" because of the background colors rendered by the "Tungsten" White Balance Setting !
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Leaf study 叶 ...
Location: Malacca Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary 马六甲蝴蝶和爬行动物公园
Date Taken: August 12th, 2010
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 320, "A" mode 1/60 @ F9, +1/3 EV, Portrait
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4903750242/
... The Sanctuary has just a small enclosure for butterflies and the rest of the park are reptiles and plants; I found these just next to the turtle pool. The subtle sunlight was just right in the morning for it some leaf photography. The Park was suddenly flooded with tourist and I think several bus loads of tourist from China. Indeed, at Melacca town itself later in the evening; I encountered bigger groups of Chinese Tourist on the Melacca historical sites.
Date Taken: August 12th, 2010
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 320, "A" mode 1/60 @ F9, +1/3 EV, Portrait
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4903750242/
... The Sanctuary has just a small enclosure for butterflies and the rest of the park are reptiles and plants; I found these just next to the turtle pool. The subtle sunlight was just right in the morning for it some leaf photography. The Park was suddenly flooded with tourist and I think several bus loads of tourist from China. Indeed, at Melacca town itself later in the evening; I encountered bigger groups of Chinese Tourist on the Melacca historical sites.
Leaf study 叶 ...
Location: Malacca Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary 马六甲蝴蝶和爬行动物公园
Date Taken: August 12th, 2010
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 400, "A" mode 1/160 @ F8, -1/3 EV, Portrait
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4902514895/
..... Walking into the Sanctuary just after the bird cages are short trees and shrubs with some sunlight in the morning; there are lots of leaf study opportunity here just before the staircase entering the butterfly enclosure area. My daughter told me it looks like a face of a human with the eyes starring at you.
Date Taken: August 12th, 2010
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 400, "A" mode 1/160 @ F8, -1/3 EV, Portrait
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4902514895/
..... Walking into the Sanctuary just after the bird cages are short trees and shrubs with some sunlight in the morning; there are lots of leaf study opportunity here just before the staircase entering the butterfly enclosure area. My daughter told me it looks like a face of a human with the eyes starring at you.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Melacca riverine 马六甲河两岸 ...
Location: Melacca City 马六甲市
Date Taken: August 13th, 2010 @ 07:38am
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/100 @ F8, -1 EV, Landscape, FL=28mm
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4901615236/
.... Shops in Melacca at the China town just next to the riverine perhaps opens after 9 or 10am. The Melacca river with the old houses are very beautiful when at sunrise. In the evening sunset, there are more activities going on and you get different photography opportunities here. You will find many nationalities (visitors) strolling on the banks of the rivers in the evening....
Date Taken: August 13th, 2010 @ 07:38am
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/100 @ F8, -1 EV, Landscape, FL=28mm
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4901615236/
.... Shops in Melacca at the China town just next to the riverine perhaps opens after 9 or 10am. The Melacca river with the old houses are very beautiful when at sunrise. In the evening sunset, there are more activities going on and you get different photography opportunities here. You will find many nationalities (visitors) strolling on the banks of the rivers in the evening....
Wan Tan Mee 云吞面 ...
Location: Melacca City 马六甲市
Date Taken: August 13th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/200 @ F10, -1 EV, Landscape, FL=98mm
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4900963934/
..... I had an idea to do this shot using B&W but I retained the color version for this posting here. The vibrant colors under the morning sun seems to have a lot more "kick" for this hawker stall in my opinion compare the B&W version of it. It is about 8:00am with quite a bit of sun on the shop houses, only the temples and eateries are open at this hour.
Date Taken: August 13th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/200 @ F10, -1 EV, Landscape, FL=98mm
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4900963934/
..... I had an idea to do this shot using B&W but I retained the color version for this posting here. The vibrant colors under the morning sun seems to have a lot more "kick" for this hawker stall in my opinion compare the B&W version of it. It is about 8:00am with quite a bit of sun on the shop houses, only the temples and eateries are open at this hour.
Old houses in Melacca 马六甲的老房子 ...
Location: Melacca City 马六甲市
Date Taken: August 13th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/200 @ F10, 0 EV, Landscape, FL=70mm
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4899778418/in/photostream/
..... The Sepia tones on these old houses were fitting for me, lots of these kinds of scenes in the China town area which is just several rows of shops. The temples are very inviting for photographing whether it is Chinese temple, Indian temple, or the Mosque. So much to photograph within a small area of the China town. Unfortunately, my 3 hours from 7 to 10am around China town; I don't find too many activities going on, It could be because it was a Saturday or maybe activities only begin in the afternoon.
Date Taken: August 13th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/200 @ F10, 0 EV, Landscape, FL=70mm
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4899778418/in/photostream/
..... The Sepia tones on these old houses were fitting for me, lots of these kinds of scenes in the China town area which is just several rows of shops. The temples are very inviting for photographing whether it is Chinese temple, Indian temple, or the Mosque. So much to photograph within a small area of the China town. Unfortunately, my 3 hours from 7 to 10am around China town; I don't find too many activities going on, It could be because it was a Saturday or maybe activities only begin in the afternoon.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Melacca riverine 马六甲河岸 ...
Location: Melacca City 马六甲市
Date Taken: August 13th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/125s @ F8, 0 EV, Landscape, FL=22mm
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4897852832/
.... I was really looking for a spot to create a Old house on the Melacca river, the contemporary building still creeps in among the trees ! I shot this just opposite St. John's church. I believe it will be a wonderful place to photograph during the Chinese New year when there is a lot of red color decorations.
Date Taken: August 13th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode 1/125s @ F8, 0 EV, Landscape, FL=22mm
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4897852832/
.... I was really looking for a spot to create a Old house on the Melacca river, the contemporary building still creeps in among the trees ! I shot this just opposite St. John's church. I believe it will be a wonderful place to photograph during the Chinese New year when there is a lot of red color decorations.
Christ Church (Red Church) "红基督堂" ...
Location: Melacca City 马六甲市
Date Taken: August 13th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 320, "A" mode 1/60s @ F5.6, +1/3 EV, Landscape, FL=80mm
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4897535164/
.... As early as 8:00am, tourist buses are arriving and dropping down tourist at the "RED" houses here. I am hiding all the tourist in front the fountain at the "RED" house across the street using this old remain of the fort where it houses several canons.
Date Taken: August 13th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 320, "A" mode 1/60s @ F5.6, +1/3 EV, Landscape, FL=80mm
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4897535164/
.... As early as 8:00am, tourist buses are arriving and dropping down tourist at the "RED" houses here. I am hiding all the tourist in front the fountain at the "RED" house across the street using this old remain of the fort where it houses several canons.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Melacca Strait Mosque 马六甲海峡清真寺 ...
Location: Island of Melacca 马六甲岛
Date Taken: August 12th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 100, "A" mode 1/4s @ F20, -2to+2 EV 6shot HDR, Landscape, FL=21mm, ND8
Software: Picasa and Photomatrix
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4894190810/
...... with my tripod as the sunset is ending its last ray on the Straits of Melacca, I took several bracketed exposure for HDR. After processing, only 1 or 2 came out "right" for me. I am satisfied with my first try on HDR. A really beautiful place to do HDR photography in my opinion on this man made island where this beautiful mosque is located. It is quite windy during the evening, a sturdy tripod is really important. I was aiming at more extreme HDR in the outcome of this photograph.
Date Taken: August 12th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 100, "A" mode 1/4s @ F20, -2to+2 EV 6shot HDR, Landscape, FL=21mm, ND8
Software: Picasa and Photomatrix
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4894190810/
...... with my tripod as the sunset is ending its last ray on the Straits of Melacca, I took several bracketed exposure for HDR. After processing, only 1 or 2 came out "right" for me. I am satisfied with my first try on HDR. A really beautiful place to do HDR photography in my opinion on this man made island where this beautiful mosque is located. It is quite windy during the evening, a sturdy tripod is really important. I was aiming at more extreme HDR in the outcome of this photograph.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Old houses at the Melaka City Riverine 马六甲市河边的老房子 ...
Location: Melaka City 马六甲市
Date Taken: August 13th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode F11, 1/320, 0 EV, Landscape, FL=32mm
Software: Picasa to create collage framing
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4890126538/
.... The old houses on the banks of Melacca River in the morning and evening is a great place for photographing. I placed in a black frame to give it a poster card look.
Date Taken: August 13th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode F11, 1/320, 0 EV, Landscape, FL=32mm
Software: Picasa to create collage framing
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4890126538/
.... The old houses on the banks of Melacca River in the morning and evening is a great place for photographing. I placed in a black frame to give it a poster card look.
Melaka China Town 屋顶上的醒狮等待着新的一年 ...
Location: Melaka City 马六甲市
Date Taken: August 13th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode F5.6, 1/400, 0 EV, Landscape, FL=90mm
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4889676444/
.... Beautiful China town in the streets of Melaka with the single or two stories with lots of Chinese culture on these old houses. The activities only pick up after 9 or 10 am in the morning and shops close quite early in the evenings.
Date Taken: August 13th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode F5.6, 1/400, 0 EV, Landscape, FL=90mm
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4889676444/
.... Beautiful China town in the streets of Melaka with the single or two stories with lots of Chinese culture on these old houses. The activities only pick up after 9 or 10 am in the morning and shops close quite early in the evenings.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Early morning in Melaka 清晨在马六甲 ...
Location: Melaka City 马六甲市
Date Taken: August 13th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode F5.6, 1/125, +1/3 EV, Landscape, FL=105mm
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4888362626/
.... A guess house on the banks of Melacca River.
Date Taken: August 13th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, "A" mode F5.6, 1/125, +1/3 EV, Landscape, FL=105mm
Software: Picasa
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46055880@N03/4888362626/
.... A guess house on the banks of Melacca River.
Sharp eyes, quick hands 眼明手快 ...
Location: Sekinchan Squid Factory 适耕庄 鱿鱼厂
Date Taken: August 9th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 640, "A" mode F7.1, 1/60, 0 EV, Landscape, FL=38mm
Software: Picasa
.... Her hands were moving as quick as her eyes on the squids. Many of these small setups at Sekinchan. The lady was kind enough to allow me to photograph her doing work at this particular Jetty. Most fishing boats arrive back at the Jetty in the afternoon when the tide rises. There should be a lot more activity photography in the evening on these Jetty's in Sekincahn in the evening after 2 or 3 pm in the afternoon.
Date Taken: August 9th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 640, "A" mode F7.1, 1/60, 0 EV, Landscape, FL=38mm
Software: Picasa
.... Her hands were moving as quick as her eyes on the squids. Many of these small setups at Sekinchan. The lady was kind enough to allow me to photograph her doing work at this particular Jetty. Most fishing boats arrive back at the Jetty in the afternoon when the tide rises. There should be a lot more activity photography in the evening on these Jetty's in Sekincahn in the evening after 2 or 3 pm in the afternoon.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Squid fishing lights 天黑捕捞鱿鱼用的灯 ...
Location: Tanjong Sepat 丹戎士拔
Date Taken: August 6th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 1000, "A" mode F5.6, 1/500, +1/3 EV, Landscape, FL=105mm, ND8
.... The fishermen told me these are for squid fishing at night. All the boats seems to be equipped with these small light bulbs.
Date Taken: August 6th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 1000, "A" mode F5.6, 1/500, +1/3 EV, Landscape, FL=105mm, ND8
.... The fishermen told me these are for squid fishing at night. All the boats seems to be equipped with these small light bulbs.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Welcome home from the sea 欢迎渔民安全出海归来鱼满舱 ...
Location: Tanjong Sepat 丹戎士拔
Date Taken: August 6th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 1000, "A" @ F14, 1/250, +2/3 EV, WB=Sunlight, Landscape, FL=34mm, ND8
...... It is a long walk to the end of this jetty where the fishing boats come back from sea in the morning, the boats can only park further at tide fall. Only fishermen's motobikes are parked on sides of the jetty, I believe sunset here will be very beautiful as well.
Date Taken: August 6th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 1000, "A" @ F14, 1/250, +2/3 EV, WB=Sunlight, Landscape, FL=34mm, ND8
...... It is a long walk to the end of this jetty where the fishing boats come back from sea in the morning, the boats can only park further at tide fall. Only fishermen's motobikes are parked on sides of the jetty, I believe sunset here will be very beautiful as well.
Simple complexity 简单的复杂性 ...
Location: Sekinchan 适耕庄
Date Taken: August 9th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 400, "A" mode F9, 1/500, +2/3 EV, WB Auto, Landscape, FL=26mm, ND4
Software Picasa conversion to Sepia
...... It was a very confusing sight for me, really much like a war zone or aftermath of a war zone perhaps. Some places here smells (the smells could have been the combination of dead fish, salted fish, and scattered rubbish which is famous in Sekinchan). It is a little pity as Sekinchan could really have been a beautiful place for tourist for the eco-tour, seafood, and padi fields. I processed the image into Sepia to present this mood. Nevertheless, the Padi fields are really beautiful, and seafood is really good.
Date Taken: August 9th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 400, "A" mode F9, 1/500, +2/3 EV, WB Auto, Landscape, FL=26mm, ND4
Software Picasa conversion to Sepia
...... It was a very confusing sight for me, really much like a war zone or aftermath of a war zone perhaps. Some places here smells (the smells could have been the combination of dead fish, salted fish, and scattered rubbish which is famous in Sekinchan). It is a little pity as Sekinchan could really have been a beautiful place for tourist for the eco-tour, seafood, and padi fields. I processed the image into Sepia to present this mood. Nevertheless, the Padi fields are really beautiful, and seafood is really good.
Sleeping Lotus 睡蓮 ...
Location: Bagan Lalang 雪邦蒲甘拉朗
Date Taken: June 23th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor 70-300mm F4-5.6
ISO 200, F5.6, 1/125, 0 EV, FL=190mm
...... Never forget the Lotus flowers when visiting Bagan Lalang. It seems that June and July is the best times, August onwards seems to have less blossoms. (I am not sure and don't know why)
Date Taken: June 23th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor 70-300mm F4-5.6
ISO 200, F5.6, 1/125, 0 EV, FL=190mm
...... Never forget the Lotus flowers when visiting Bagan Lalang. It seems that June and July is the best times, August onwards seems to have less blossoms. (I am not sure and don't know why)
Peaceful heart 清净心 ...
Location: Bagan Lalang 雪邦蒲甘拉朗
Date Taken: June 23th, 2010
Nikon D90, Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di
ISO 200, F5.6, 1/60, +1 EV
Date Taken: June 23th, 2010
Nikon D90, Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di
ISO 200, F5.6, 1/60, +1 EV
Hide n seek 捉迷藏 ...
Location: Bagan Lalang 雪邦蒲甘拉朗
Date Taken: June 4th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, F5.6, 1/100, 0 EV, FL=105mm
Date Taken: June 4th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, F5.6, 1/100, 0 EV, FL=105mm
Lotus flower 白藕花 ...
Location: Bagan Lalang 雪邦蒲甘拉朗
Date Taken: June 4th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, F5.6, 1/160, 0 EV, FL=85mm
Date Taken: June 4th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, F5.6, 1/160, 0 EV, FL=85mm
Fading 减色 ...
Location: Bagan Lalang 雪邦蒲甘拉朗
Date Taken: June 4th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, F5.6, 1/160, 0 EV, FL=105mm
Date Taken: June 4th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
ISO 200, F5.6, 1/160, 0 EV, FL=105mm
Morning mist at Sepang Gold Coast Resort 雪邦黄金海岸的晨露 ...
Location: Bagan Lalang 雪邦蒲甘拉朗
Date Taken: June 4th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor 70-300mm F4-5.6
ISO 250, F4.5, 1/250, 0 EV, FL=122mm
Date Taken: June 4th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor 70-300mm F4-5.6
ISO 250, F4.5, 1/250, 0 EV, FL=122mm
Sepang Gold Coast Resort 雪邦黄金海岸度假村 ...
Location: Bagan Lalang 雪邦蒲甘拉朗
Date Taken: June 4th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor 70-300mm F4-5.6
ISO 250, F5.6, 1/2000, 0 EV
Date Taken: June 4th, 2010
Nikon D90, Nikkor 70-300mm F4-5.6
ISO 250, F5.6, 1/2000, 0 EV
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