Date Taken: April 29th, 2010
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 900, "A" mode 1/500 @ F3.5, 0 EV
Software: Picasa
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Ropewalker 绳索特技表演者 ...
Location: KL Butterfly Park 吉隆坡蝴蝶公园
Date Taken: April 29th, 2010
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 900, "A" mode 1/500 @ F3.5, 0 EV
Software: Picasa
Date Taken: April 29th, 2010
Nikon D90, Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8
ISO 900, "A" mode 1/500 @ F3.5, 0 EV
Software: Picasa
Peranakan Museum, Singapore 新加坡土生华人博物馆 ...
Peranakan Museum, Singapore
新加坡土生华人博物馆 ...
The Peranakan Museum explores the culture of Peranakan communities in in Southeast Asia.
For centuries, the riches of Southeast Asia have brought foreign traders to the region. While many returned to their homelands, some remained behind, marrying local women. The Peranakan Chinese are descendants of Chinese traders who settled in Malacca and around the coastal areas of Java and Sumatra, as early as the 14th century. In the 19th century, the Peranakan Chinese, drawn by commerce, migrated to the bustling ports of Penang and Singapore.
This must be a documented photograph of a "Peranakan Trader",
and costume of a business man ...
and costume of a business man ...
The faces of Peranakan descendent's in Singapore ...
A really old picture of a Peranakan family ...
Depiction of a wealthy Peranakan family and their
house decorations with the antiques ...
Peranakan marriages seems to be documented as
lavished and a parade of the married couple is
a normal practice ...
The museum is housed in a former school called Tao Nan Chinese School, built in 1912 ...
Well, in the old-days, you would not have those "spot-lights'
in a kitchen cum dining area
on the ceiling ...
Door Gods is something very Chinese, perhaps not just the
Peranakans. You can still find pictures of Door Gods at
entrances in many houses today especially families
with the elder generation around the house ...
Door Gods are a symbol of protection ...
A somewhat mysterious hall-way within the museum,
there is actually a replica of a coffin nearby ...
there is actually a replica of a coffin nearby ...
It is a wonderful clean museum with lots of information and
very educational ...
Installed in the former Tao Nan Chinese School, built in 1912,
this intimate museum possesses one of the finest and
most comprehensive collections of Peranakan objects.
Galleries on three floors illustrate the cultural traditions and
the distinctive visual arts of the Peranakans.
Drop yourself at the City Hall MRT, and you will be within 10 minutes
walking distance from the museum and many other prominent museums
in Singapore around this area ...
Friday, April 29, 2011
10 Reasons why Singapore Changi Airport is in the Top 10 十个理由为什么新加坡樟宜机场是排名前十名. .. ...
Singapore Changi Airport
新加坡樟宜机场 ...
Reason 1 ... 3D Experience on the ground floor and several
other movie theaters in the second floor ...
other movie theaters in the second floor ...
Reason ... Playground for the children ...
Reason 3 ... For those who desire some quiet reading, there are
ample spots for this activity ...
Reason 4 ... Food, Food, and Food everywhere ...
Reason 5 ... I found so many chocolate shops ...
Reason 6 ... not a reason for me, but loads of cosmetic varieties ...
that will allow my wife to spend some time here while I do
some photography in the airport.. so, a good enough reason for me ...
Reason 7 ... A variety of orchids planted indoor here ...
definitely my favorite ...
And at the second floor, there is also a sunflower garden
overlooking the airport terminals ...
Reason 8 ... and even a mini-jungle of sort and a pool of Koi ...
Reason 9 ... Children activities ...
Reason 10 ... Wifi at almost every corner of the airport with Terminals available,
and several Game rooms and Music rooms ...
I can think of many more reasons why this airport is repeatedly
chosen as one of the Top 10 Airports in the world ...
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Some like it, some don't 有人喜欢它，有些不喜欢 ...
From Marina Boulavard, Singapore ...
Extreme Tone-Mapping on 3 image HDR ...
These kinds of processing is fun
as the original image of the 3 exposure was not really exciting,
but some don't like it as they feel it is not realistic and natural ...
Simpler exposure blending of the 3 images (-0, 0, +1) still brings out
the highlights of both the sky and cityscapes but
without too much extreme conditions ...
I like both, it's fun for me to start to
play with photo software ...
Which one do you like, or none at all ?
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
The Sail @ Marina Bay 新加坡滨海湾金融中心 ...
Extreme HDR on the sunrise at the Marina Boulevard ...
D90 F18 @ 1/4, FL=21mm, -1, 0, 1 exposure compensation, ISO 100, using Nikon 18-105mm
Processed using Photomatix ...
Processed using Photomatix ...
Sunflowers in the Airport 向日葵在机场 ...
Singapore Changi Airport
新加坡樟宜机场 ...
There are some reasons why Singapore Changi Airport
is among the Top 10 in the world,
here is one of those reasons ...
in my opinion ...
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Start of a simple day 一个简单一天的开始 ...
Singapore Botanical Garden
新加坡植物园 ...
Let me tell you a simple day in my own way,
I wake up 6 o'clock today
to beat the traffic
driving to work while others are still in bed,
car park is still empty when I reach the city
have my cup of coffee
when others are stuck in the traffic jam;
in the classroom,
I got everything ready before the students come in;
I close my eyes for half-an-hour,
and at 9 o'clock
is where my 'busy' day starts
for another Simple day ...
Monday, April 25, 2011
Is it true that duck meat is not good for high blood pressure 难道鸭肉不适合高血压的人 ...
I had a good dose of duck meat for
lunch just now ...
I am constantly forced to think about what
I eat or drink everyday,
but today I ignore my conscience
and go for it ...
Honestly, I never regretted it ...
It is common knowledge that
salt and alcohol are bad for the high-blood pressure ...
The main reason why duck meat is to be avoided
is because it is usually contains more fat then
chicken or even turkey, or is it ?
then again, we never know what the mass-produced
chicken or turkey was fed with.
Or, are fish really safe given the pollution and
whatever is now in the sea ...
salt and alcohol are bad for the high-blood pressure ...
The main reason why duck meat is to be avoided
is because it is usually contains more fat then
chicken or even turkey, or is it ?
then again, we never know what the mass-produced
chicken or turkey was fed with.
Or, are fish really safe given the pollution and
whatever is now in the sea ...
Sunday, April 24, 2011
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