Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Chinatown, Eve of Vesak Day

This set of photos was somehow salvaged from a poor developing solution.
Thank god, some of these made it. The pictures are mainly taken at the Buddha Relic's temple @ Chinatown.
Film used, TMax 400, tmax developer, definitely one of the fine grains film!

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Lanterns of hope!
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Fatherly love
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Friday, May 27, 2011

One More time Malacca!

Just finished packing my camera bag and again im heading to Malacca this weekend!

Time to bring along my Monster Camera for this trip! The choice of films is different as well this round. Let's see what will i get for this trip when i return!
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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Random on streets

No plans, no rules, no objectives!
Just a day where you and your camera walk the streets and take whatever you see and like...

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I dug out some old pics...realli missed the old days...
and who says you need the best leica and nice films to take the best photos?? I really miss this kit that i owned and its all sold....my FM2 slr and the voigtlander lens
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I really love taking pictures, its really a collection of memories looking back at them...

Monday, May 16, 2011

Hello ~ Singapore Biennale 2011!

The Singapore Biennale this year was organised by the Singapore Art Museum of the National Heritage Board and supported by the National Arts Council, Singapore. The exhibition period is from 13 - 15 May. The popular venue this year was the Merlion Hotel & the Old Kallang Airport.

The first person who informed me about the event was Holly. Cant really recall how many months ago??? And it slipped off my mind.
I have never wanted to go until Westie told me about the place again. She just kept on selling and selling the Biennale. It was also thru her blog(Westie link can be found by the side) that i saw some interesting pictures. As my schedule was pretty occupied this week, i can only choose one of the venue and i chose the airport because of the hangar.

Since its all about arts, i hope my pictures relates some artistic views thru the use of B&W films. After all, Photography is an art as well :)

The arts on display!

The kids drawing
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There are alot of arts on display which i really cant appreciate...i wonder the others can? I was drawn towards the aircon and fans more!
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So i decided to create my form of art thru the use of my lens.
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The best part of the whole thing!
The old hangar!
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And with the last picture of the hangar above, i closed my arty classy pictures corner!

I have to admit! The whole trip for me was about photography, taking pictures and more pictures..and i was glad to bring along a roll of Portra 400. The weather was hot but just nice for everyone, including my film!
Giving abit of credit to my broken and terrible minolta autocord...i ruined a roll of film for it...but at least, it took some decent pics for me..
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Everyone was busy with their kites at this small space...(Westie later informed me that there was a kite making class for that day). I wonder why is she so well informed of all the activities when she isnt planning to go...
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The lovely Hangar again!!! But its in color! Wonderful colors!
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The old windows glowing under the light was simply beautiful!
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No one else took this shot from the position i took! I just think its really beautiful to have some lalang in sight!
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I know this entry came abit too late for those who still wish to catch it...but hopefully the pictures compensate a little of what you have missed.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Gordy Strap

It took me awhile to realise that having a hand strap for my Rangefinder is a rather good idea. Especially when i tend to shoot together with my TLR, which in no way, can i hand carry them without fear.

So the final conclusion, neck strap my TLR and a hand strap for my RF.

The first thing that came into my mind was the strap that jyasin used on her M3 and it took me awhile to find the brand of this strap.

It wasnt as expensive as i thought it would have been especially when its a hand make leather product.

So finally, from USA, my own Gordy strap!

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Next, i will need to hunt for a more matching half case! Guess wont be looking at the common brands, will take some time to find something matching...haha, so much for a R2A!

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Kodak Portra 160VC

Frankly speaking, i am quite satisfied with this roll of film.
Pair with my reliable Yashica Mat 124G,here are some of the pictures i took.
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3 different white balance on the same film shooting from 3 directions against the lights
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Monday, May 2, 2011

Streets of Kuan Tan Malaysia

Some of the streets pictures that i took off Kuan Tan, Malaysia

TriX push to ASA 800
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Pictures of the Locals at Li Ming Shan
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A local fruit stall
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A local museum we visited
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Some colors taken from my last roll of Primera 200,
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