my birthday trip

I went to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with my girl. A trip on my birthday! woohoo. It was my first time to be there and I was amazed with Petronas Towers. It was awesome especially during night time. We woke up very early in the morning so that we could be in front of the line going to the sky bridge.

... Jam in action... =)

Traveling in Malaysia was relatively fine. Just the same in the Philippines except the Taxi - they always (at least the period we stayed there) over-charged us, doesn't use the meter. That was a challenging one - to find a taxi driver that will not charge you as if you are the Prince of some country. We were able to ride the bus and train instead.

At Batu cave. monkeys are everywhere. Most of them are choosy, they prefered Coke rather than water. hehe

Lastly for our dinner, We went to KL tower. Delicious food, awesome place with a nice view of the entire city. That was the best birthday dinner so far. Yum!



enjoy!

danna's 1st year

Danna's photo ops for her invitation.

She never cried during the short shoot at our place. Never failed to amaze me with that cute smile. She moves from one place to another, keeping at pace with her was a challenging one hehe =)

here is another shot.

enjoy!

brace yourself

This is my only entry to the VIVO city photo contest. It was a quick shot under the sun. We had to make it fast because it was burning hot that day. Unfortunately I did not make it to the semis (LOL) but it was a good experience.

Thanks to Jam for being my model that day... also to Sheilla for the title.... =)

adrenaline rush

It was a great weekend for us here in Singapore - and it was my 2nd formula one experience. I'm more satisfied now since I got my own camera (since my first F1 experience I don't have any back then). Luckily I was able to borrow a 55-200mm lens from my cousin, I thought the 18-105mm lens that I currently have will be short for the photos I want to take. We've been to three different spots in the grandstands (in three different day).

Day 1 - The first was on the topmost part (sample photo above).
Day 2 - We tried to go closer, and the next photo below is a sample of the kind of shot I was able to get.


Day 3 - We decided to stop chasing these cars and enjoy the game, so we sat on our seats ( at last after 2 days). I was able to practice the panning technique of shooting and got a chance to shoot candid photos of the crowd. =)

There was also too much competition on every spot along the grandstand, so we were early and guard the spot we wanted to take hahaha =)

chasing pavements

In preparation for the Formula One Grand Prix 2009 here in Singapore, some roads was not accessible for public vehicles. I took that opportunity to go in the middle of the road to take photos (since I don't have the guts to take this kind of shots during the normal traffic hours). It was a quick photo ops since I scheduled it after work - on my way to the bus stop, I passed the empty road and stayed there for at least 20-30 minutes to take pictures. Luckily there are few people walking on the middle of the road, that's why I captured the street relatively empty.

It was worth it after all. =)

sundown

We went to a resort one afternoon for a night swim. It was the best time for me to have a sunset shot (since I still don't have any photo of the sun setting down that time). So I brought along my camera and strapped on my neck the whole trip so that I won't miss my target shot that day.

Tadahhhhhhhhhhh! I took this shot while walking to the venue. I felt so relieved! =) At least I have one stereotype photo hehehehe

=)

here is another photo of that same day.

kidnapped

I was in my office mate's apartment last time for a little gathering with the boys. While waiting for them ( all of them are playing badminton that time, a little exercise for the oldies), i saw this little chair for a toddler, so i put it in place, took a shot while seating on a sofa. Luckily it turned out well.

That lazy afternoon turned out to be a productive day at least for my hunger in shooting photos.

=)