"People can photograph anything from moss on the walls to shadows on the ground. If you can see beauty in these subjects, then you can create beauty for others to appreciate." --- LEE LIM
Thoughts
Throughout time, man had always treasured this shiny yellow metal... some swear by it, others will kill for it and many wars were fought because of it.
With the on-going debasement of the US Dollar as well as other fiat currencies, it had once again roused man's attention and interest. It may very well be the only safe store of value in these turbulent economic times and definitely a much loved treasure to those who understand money.
This... is Wat Arun.
This may just be the toughest topic... not technically but psychologically. Taking pictures of total strangers out on the street is way out of my comfort zone. I admit... I'm scared... I'm afraid of being yelled at by irritated strangers... or even worse... punched up and camera smashed...
Thoughts
"A bridge is a structure built to span a valley, road, body of water, or other physical obstacle such as a canyon, for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle. Designs of bridges vary depending on the function of the bridge, the nature of the terrain where the bridge is constructed, the material used to make it and the funds available to build it."
DISCLAIMER: As with any Do-It-Yourself (DIY) project, unfamiliarity with the materials, tools and processes can be dangerous. Posts here should be taken as theoretical advice and you perform these DIY projects at your own risk. The author will not be held responsible for any injury or equipment damage arising from any DIY project posted on AroFarMeR.
Got a call from a friend asking if I'm ok to help his friend Peter take some product shots on goodwill. Peter want to use it for some brochures, emails, and possibly some blow-ups. Well... decided to do it as a favor to a Friend Of Friend (F.O.F.) and these are the results...
UPDATE:
My entry for the week got first :) Thanks for the well wishes and here are the judges' comments as well as the first and second runner-ups: Learning (12 ~ 18 Sep 10)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thoughts
Many people all over the world are now learning the Chinese language to enable them to get on board the mega China economic train.
Jim Rogers, the successful international investor, even said that
"China is the only country that can dominate the 21st century" and he relocated his whole family to Asia (here in Singapore) in order for his young daughter to learn mandarin.
This is my attempt for the
Digital Photography School weekly assignment and the topic for week 25 Aug ~ 8 Sep is "Cars". Again, many interesting posts by other forumers and some are very good.
UPDATE:
I'm very glad that my assignment got a 3rd placing. To see the First, Second and judges' comments on the three works, click HERE. Thanks for all the compliments and let's work towards being better photographers!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Took this picture for the
Digital Photography School weekly assignment. The topic for week 18 Aug ~ 1 Sep is "Books". Browsed through the postings by other forumers and many are very interesting. I looked to my bookshelves to see if I have any interesting book to feature and
"The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying" written by
Sogyal Rinpoche caught my eye.
I want to use my Canon
580EX II flash unit to light up a backdrop, or as a fill light, in conjunction with my
Alien Bees studio lights and was wondering if there is any way to trigger an off-camera 580EX II (manual mode) via standard optical flash.
UPDATE:
There was a design flaw with this DIY gel holder and I sincerely apologize. See Simple DIY Gel Holder version 2 for the flaw description and updated design.
DISCLAIMER: As with any Do-It-Yourself (DIY) project, unfamiliarity with the materials, tools and processes can be dangerous. Posts here should be taken as theoretical advice and you perform these DIY projects at your own risk. The author will not be held responsible for any injury or equipment damage arising from any DIY project posted on AroFarMeR.
I got myself
Rosco's "The Strobist Collection" 55 piece Cinegel Filter Kit and I need a gel holder for my Canon 580EXII flash unit.
Went to the National Museum of Singapore and in the Exhibition Gallery 2 at the basement, I was greeted by an impressive sight... 99 life sized wolves leaping up through the air towards a gigantic piece of glass in an all black gallery room...
This... is my Dear's last wisdom tooth :)
She wanted a pic of it so she can post in her facebook. It had been a very very very long time since I took any pictures and decided to have some fun shooting this small subject and posting it here.
