Dance with Light

What is Fashion?

2011-11-09T18:08:00.002+08:00

Do You Lomo?

2011-11-09T00:49:00.000+08:00

虚幻的我

2011-10-05T00:36:00.000+08:00

永恒之诠释

2011-10-05T00:32:00.001+08:00

Mermaid?

2011-10-05T00:30:00.000+08:00

Fashion/editorial shooting. :D

Sweet Tooth!!

2011-08-31T18:11:00.002+08:00

無題之表達

2011-08-23T19:13:00.000+08:00

Vertical Road - by Akram Khan Company

2011-07-22T10:40:00.000+08:00

Being the official photographer of Georgetown Festival 2011, I was able to "talk" to them with my photos.

The "conversation".

Waiting

2011-07-11T00:04:00.002+08:00

Loving You

2011-06-27T01:15:00.000+08:00

King of Fruits - Durian!!!

2011-06-25T18:38:00.002+08:00

Just Dance

2011-06-24T00:55:00.002+08:00

I'm not Lost

2011-06-15T10:52:00.003+08:00

Penang - Island of Life

2011-06-02T13:13:00.003+08:00

My first video project. :D

Every sunrise means a new beginning and every sunset paints a beautiful ending. Although the same old Sun rises and sets everyday, every moment marks a wonderful realization - whether your life is beautiful and full of vibrant depends on how you live it.

Penang may be just a small island, but its dream is big and beautiful.

~ Doris Lee ~

Music Credit: Eden Roc - Ludovico Einaudi

镁光灯下

2011-05-31T12:05:00.000+08:00

镁光灯下

孔雀般的风采

寻求

刹那间的

永恒

Can you feel the music?

2011-05-21T23:43:00.001+08:00

More photos here.

我与妳 on 30-4-2006

2011-05-19T00:23:00.010+08:00

芸芸人海，我们相遇在人生旅途中的某个阶段

不知不觉，爱上妳的单纯、妳的倔强、妳的狂

我静静地，看着妳伸展快乐的翅膀

渐渐地，我被妳的情绪支配，与妳一起癫、和妳一起狂

很多时候，妳会不经意就离开我的视线，自己去寻找那一片心中的乐土

忘我地挥洒......自得其乐地飞舞

累了，妳总会回到我身边......诉说妳的失落、妳的委屈

而我总是傻傻地，与妳一起玩这个永无止境的抓谜藏游戏

虽然我知道，有一天妳将会再次离我而去

但是在这个退色的世界里，等着妳的归来，却是我永不会放弃的希望

~ 一张椅子的告白

跳舞的不是我的肢体，而是我的灵魂 28-4-2006

2011-05-18T23:19:00.002+08:00

我会跳舞吗
我的灵魂会
它可以任意延长伸展
不受肢体的限制
不受空间的限制
要跳多高就多高多远就多远
所以我的灵魂
是一个很强的舞者

==============

词穷了
我的快乐  我的悲伤
我的无奈  我的失落
我的期许  我的情怀
千言万语找不到片句字眼
让世俗明白

我闭上眼睛
感觉体内奔流的血液
体会每一寸肌肉的呼吸
身体每一处的细胞  蠢蠢欲动
是它们
将诠释我灵觉深处的意念
清风呼唤  是耳际喃喃的乐章
云层破晓  是舞台漫漫的光环

感觉到了吗
双手微举  力量衍生
直达未知的天际
足尖轻触大地  生机初醒
是旋转动力的泉源
云风激荡  汗洒大地
呼唤沉睡的舞精灵
释......

跳舞的
不是我的肢体  而是我的灵魂

舞力量

2011-05-16T21:56:00.000+08:00

力量

凝聚在

第三分二十六秒

蓄意待发

洗涤 on 28-12-2007

2011-05-16T10:42:00.000+08:00

清澈眼神
是未经岁月洗礼的表白
行走间
穿过时光的隧道
无辜
蒙上了层层人性
双眸渐失光彩

披上纯色袈裟
赴一趟洗涤灵魂之旅
希望
重拾已逐渐消失
真
和
美

欲望 on 10-5-2007

2011-05-16T10:38:00.000+08:00

抓一把
血红色的热情
到底
是不是永恒？

诱惑
躲在苍白背后冷笑
是魔？是神？是鬼？

执念
摆脱不了纠缠心结
欲望洒满一地

无辜
撕开感性的面目
是不是一个骗局？

余温 on 4-11-2008

2011-05-16T10:35:00.002+08:00

把妳的记忆
囤积
充满期待的躯壳里
锁着满满依恋
却抓不住飞般时光
逐渐剥落退色
偶尔停泊
破旧表皮残留下来的余温
舍下一抹淡淡的时间香味
。
。
依然
。
。
仍然
。
。
眷~恋

幸福 on 6-3-2009

2011-05-16T10:33:00.000+08:00

遨游
恋爱的海洋
兜兜转转寻寻觅觅

手掌抓紧的一刻
就是
幸福的开始

晕晖 on 24-3-2008

2011-05-16T10:31:00.002+08:00

是妳吗？
谜一般的脸孔
无法抓摸
很努力地把妳的味道
涂鸦在我制造的那片蓝天
无奈
只留下一片剪影
晕晖

渐暗

海的呼吸 on 23-6-2008

2011-05-16T10:30:00.000+08:00

听到了
海的呼吸声
躺在你的怀抱里
述说海的故事
阳光带来了遍地海星
陪伴着你
陪伴着我
仿佛静止的世界
心
随着浪潮
聆听着无数动人的传说

逐渐

沉醉

我们一起跳舞 on 21-5-2008

2011-05-16T10:28:00.000+08:00

感受着地板的震动
心跳的频率和谐共鸣
汗水的交织是一群炽热的灵魂
把肢体交给意识
挥洒舞的意境
就这样
一起飞舞在快乐的空间里

睡美人 on 26-3-2008

2011-05-16T10:26:00.002+08:00

微微跳动的睫毛
是梦乡中浪漫的共鸣
是等待骑着白马的王子
是期待握着宝剑的英雄
披荆斩棘
伊唇的轻触
依靠在强壮臂腕里
横渡海洋跨越山峰
带伊遨游世界
穿梭无尽宇宙之中

是否
会有梦醒的一刻
美丽背后的真实
不愿接受的真相

唯有

不要醒来

做一辈子的

睡美人

自由舞 31-10-2007

2011-05-16T10:23:00.000+08:00

理一段
曾经以为流逝的情怀
蔚蓝色天空下的发丝跳跃
溢出淡淡惆怅久久不能释怀

重拾
片片零落的记忆
注入满满的氧气
蔚蓝发丝的距离就只有一个呼吸
而曾经离开的
是自己失去方向的灵魂
回来吧
告诉自己的肢体
是时候呼吸了......

已婚·未婚·单身 2007

2011-05-15T22:03:00.001+08:00

二零零七年拍的

已婚·未婚·单身

现在已经

全部

^^已婚^^

胶卷味道 on 18-6-2007

2011-05-12T12:35:00.000+08:00

很蓝的天
海的味道
徐徐浪声
手握着一部七三年的胶卷机
没有测光系统
设好光圈快门
按下F十六与五百分之一秒的曝光

喜欢用镜头的肢体说话的我
是时候了吧
用心和嘴巴

说话......

不要再耽搁了

我想......

颜色 on 16-4-2008

2011-05-12T12:29:00.000+08:00

有一种颜色
是不会随着岁月而失去它的色彩
日复一日
年复一年
你只会对它越来越着迷
越来越不能自拔
那是

没有颜色的颜色

光明 on 28-12-2007

2011-05-12T12:21:00.000+08:00

没有所谓放弃
没有所谓尽头
没有所谓绝望

无穷黑暗之中
是那一丝
触得到的

光明

笑颜 on 28-12-2007

2011-05-12T12:19:00.000+08:00

什么时候开始
失去了笑的意义
脸笑
心是否也在一样开怀大笑
祈求
不带着面具的笑容
捕抓
那一抹
不经修饰
灿烂的笑颜

对话 on 28-12-2007

2011-05-12T12:17:00.000+08:00

浩瀚宇宙
道尽人之微小
徒步上山
寻求心的寄托

仰望
石瓦建造的智慧
隐藏的奥秘
展开一项与心灵的

对话

意 on 28-12-2007

2011-05-12T12:15:00.000+08:00

屹立丛林中
指引悲苦苍生
是水泥与大理石堆砌的理想
手拈一丝禅意
把慈悲注入心田
披荆斩棘
不求福报
引渡茫茫众生
随之脚步
传达佛法意愿
那一刻
泪已流满脸

Nature Whisperer on 26-1-2009

2011-05-12T12:13:00.000+08:00

仔细聆听
大自然在你耳边的低吟
疲惫的喘息声
退色的绿意
诉讼人类自私的蚕食

是时候......醒觉了

Dance of the Peacock

2011-05-12T00:00:00.000+08:00

Great Orchestral Music

2011-05-06T10:07:00.000+08:00

More photos here.

Dance and Light

2011-05-06T10:01:00.000+08:00

Chances of getting this kind of effect, one over fifty clicks I think.

Timeless Love

2011-05-05T23:15:00.001+08:00

More photos here.

Urban Art Form Project Act 1

2011-05-05T23:11:00.002+08:00

When Ballet Walk into the Crowd

More photos here.

Mystique Love

2011-05-05T22:16:00.002+08:00

A day a photo just to keep my blog moving? XD

More photos here.

My First Birthday Celebration After The Marriage

2010-07-18T20:59:00.017+08:00

I received a complaint from my dear wife, already more than six month I never write anything in my blog. I told her, because I record my life with a camera instead of a pen...errrr...or shall I say keyboard. haha! "But you also never upload any photos to your blog?" errrr...okay...you win. >.<

This was my first tryout with Canon 550D during a lovely birthday dinner arranged by Doris. The place is Suffolk House, a lovely fine dining restaurant.

And you all should already know who is this pretty lady in the photo. :P

Simple and clean table setting

It was a full course dinner, starting with this, finished in one bite. XD

Followed by this, filled with curry chicken.

Third was the salad.

Then a small cup of soup. :P

Still not yet main course. XD

My main course, beef tenderloin. :P~~~

Doris's main course, cod fish. :D

Full course can't go without dessert. XD

After the dinner, we had a small walk around Suffolk House. Nice place indeed.

Thank you darling for arranging a very nice and pleasant birthday dinner. Muakss!

何德何能

2010-01-23T01:40:00.003+08:00

我的她　美丽而善良　
聪明而简单　深情而倔强
我心似海　她却只是像个小孩　
悠游嬉戏于浅滩　
不知深海的可怕
我想她　永远不懂我的复杂
所以在她的面前　
我也跟着简单了起来
她离开家　说要跟我一起流浪
我要她别为我痴狂　
她哭着骂我小坏蛋
她的真　沸腾我心深处的冷
让我爱她那么深　
也让我为她不忍
因为她　永远不知道我有多坏
所以在她的身旁　
我也跟着就乖了起来
她像是一条清澈蜿蜒的河　
任性地流过我的一生
轻轻的洗去我的深沉　
静静地陪我度过多少黄昏
我常想　究竟我何德何能　
老天会赐给我这样的好女人
何德何能？
我何德何能？
何德何能

For our marriage on 10th January 2010.

Love you.

It's Time!!

2009-12-09T17:00:00.003+08:00

Haha! I love staying behind the camera instead of posing in front of the camera if you know what I mean. :P One whole day staying in front of the camera, I tell you, I salute to those couples that able to change different sets of clothing while maintaining the natural smile on their face. @__@

And...yup...I know...she is beautiful. Haha!

Wendy & Jonathan's Wedding

2009-12-09T16:28:00.004+08:00

End of the year always fill with happiness and joyfulness. Congratulation to Wendy and Jonathan. :D

2009-10-14T11:22:00.002+08:00

A message I read today from DailyOM:

Outlining Your Intentions
Making a List of What You Want

The universe is aware of both the concrete goals we actively pursue and the nebulous dreams we have not yet begun to refine. Neither our struggles nor the daydreams that inspire us are beyond the range of universal perception. Yet to manifest our aspirations, we not only need to know what it is we generally wish to achieve; we also need to clearly articulate these aims to ourselves and the universe. When we create a list of what we want, citing each item in as much detail as possible, our aspirations take on new substance. What was once a mere wish becomes real and achievable when put into words. As you pour the contents of your heart and soul into your list, your well-defined ambitions become a part of you, and the universe responds to your new determination by placing opportunities related to your objectives in your path.

Whatever the nature of your desires, your list can help you channel your intellectual and emotional power into your efforts to realize them. The list you create should not simply be a record of your individual goals. Rather, it should be a comprehensive, exhaustive catalog of each target you want to reach and your reasons for aiming for them. This may mean that your list will encompass many pages of text, since when you write down and review your ambitions, you empower yourself to more accurately direct your goal-realization efforts. You then also have a framework in place that helps you distinguish success from setbacks. If you keep your list in a convenient spot and review it daily, you will inadvertently reaffirm your conviction to your aspirations, demonstrating to the universe that you are truly devoted to your chosen path while keeping your objectives fresh in your mind. If you have an altar, this would be a great place to keep your list.

As you compose your list, try not to edit or judge what you have written. Some of what you want may seem outlandish when considered in the context of your current circumstances. Whether you are destined to fulfill the items on the unique long-term agenda you create in a year, 10 years, or 20 years, if you are free with your ideas and understand that you may not bring these dreams into the realm of reality for some time, your list will attract the universe’s benevolence even as it energizes and inspires you.

Life is not about fulfilling the daily routine, but to create things that you want, and be passionate about it. Dreams will not become reality if you keep on dreaming and not doing anything about it. Set your intention, work and move towards your dreams!

Aisegraphy

2009-10-13T20:32:00.002+08:00

My latest portraiture shooting. Thank you Aise for being my model. :D The rest of the photos can be seen in:

Aisegraphy

Vitas - Lucia Di Lammermoorr

2009-10-10T15:51:00.002+08:00

Already more than a month writing something in my blog. Busy I guess...haha! Just something to share with all of you before I write something "formal". :P Found out this Russian guy named Vitas. I can only describe his voice as incredible.

Self-Determination

2009-08-24T14:10:00.003+08:00

Self-Determination
Using Your Power

"Our lives are defined by the decisions we make each day. When we choose one option over another, whether we are selecting a restaurant or considering a cross-country move, we shape our lives. The decision-making process can be empowering, allowing us to enjoy the benefits of self-determination. Yet it can also be a source of anxiety because decisions force us to face the possibility of dissatisfaction and inner conflict. As a result, many of us opt to avoid making decisions by allowing others to make them for us. We consequently turn our power over to spouses, relatives, friends, and colleagues, granting them the stewardship of our lives that is ours by right. Though the decisions we must make are often difficult, we grow more self-sufficient and secure each time we trust ourselves enough to choose.

Ultimately, only you can know how the options before you will impact your daily life and your long-term well-being. Within you lies the power to competently weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each selection. Even if you feel incapable of making a decision, your inner wisdom and your intuitive mind will give you sound counsel if you have faith in yourself. Try to come to your own conclusions before seeking the guidance of others, and even then, treat their suggestions as supplementary information rather than votes to be tallied. Before making your choice, release your fear of wrong decisions. Perceived mistakes can lead you down wonderful and unexpected paths that expose you to life-changing insights. If you can let go of the notion that certain choices are utterly right while others are entirely wrong, you will be less tempted to invite others to take the reigns of your destiny.

When your choices are your own, you will be more likely to accept and be satisfied with the outcome of those choices. Your decisions will be a pure reflection of your desires, your creativity, your awareness, and your power. Since you understand that you must live with and take responsibility for your decisions, you will likely exercise great care when coming to conclusions. As you learn to make informed and autonomous choices, you will gain the freedom to consciously direct the flow of your life without interference. "

This message has been sitting in my mailbox since 21st August. Only today I click it and read it. Michael Dell once told that someone asked him "Michael, please tell me how to do it?" and Michael told him that "if it has to be me who tell you how to do it, then you will be more likely don't know how to do it."

Am now in the process...

My Redeemer Lives

2009-07-27T11:38:00.002+08:00

One day, a son asked his dad “Daddy, would you like to run a marathon with me?”
The father said, “Yes.” And they ran their first marathon together.

Another time, the son asked his dad again “Daddy, would you like to run a marathon with me?” The father again said, “Yes, son.”

One day, the son asked his father “Daddy, would you run the Ironman with me?”
(The Ironman is the most difficult triathlon ever: 4 km of swimming, 180 km of biking and 42 km of running).

And the dad said, “Yes".

The Treasure

2009-07-13T21:56:00.002+08:00

"I became well known at the age of 59. I am now 68." Mr. Fong is a silversmith lives in Balik Pulau for more than 20 years. He has been interviewed by local and oversea magazine and newspaper for his craftsmanship in silver jewelery. We started our conversation after a cup of tea in his shop. We chatted about everything, from his work to young people's attitude, until the state government, the past, the present and the future.

He is somehow disappointed to the attitude of nowadays youngster. He showed me the newspapers he has collected, all about death due to robbing cases, lepak culture, cut class students, all these negativity annoys him. He complains about the government does not appreciate his craftsmanship, where other countries treasure it by asking him to go oversea and teach his skill to the younger generation. I asked him why is he still here. He replied with a sigh, "I am too old for all the travelings."

"Luckily I am still strong and healthy, without the old man diseases." He smiled at me and continued, "because my tasks here are still yet to be completed."

I watched him doing his work while chatting with him, thinking of preservation of his form of art. Sadly, there is no one inherit his craftsmanship according to him. When he dies, the art dies with him.

God bless Mr. Fong, a living treasure of Balik Pulau, Penang, or even Malaysia.

Sunday Breakfast at siTigun

2009-07-06T11:58:00.003+08:00

"A cup of coffee is a cup of culture, a cup of respect, a cup of love."

Spent a comfortable Sunday morning breakfast at siTigun, Nagore Place.We had Latte, Americano, bacon, scramble egg and croissant. It is a nice place to hang out during weekend with cozy environment, WiFi with good homemade meals, pastries and coffees.

One more thing to enjoy at this place is the owner's cute little son. He just can't stop laughing and simply made my day a joyful one :)

About siTigun, please go to their website for more information:

http://www.sitigun.com/

Rapid Changing & Shooting!!

2009-06-22T13:45:00.006+08:00

I was in a rush, she was in a hurry. Sometimes proper planing might not turnout as planned due to "accidents". We had to squeeze 6 hours shooting plan into 2 hours and that was intense!

After browsed through the photos, still my same old shooting style, not much difference. Well, I need to improve myself to shoot in an intense environment, yet still can get the results that I want. :)

She is CAROLINE

Monday Morning Colours

2009-06-01T08:51:00.003+08:00

Woke up very early in the morning today. Going to work? Nope...but going for a photo shoot, hoping to get a good sunrise photo today. Why Monday you may ask? Is there any rules saying that we cannot take photos on Monday? :)

Apparently, the sun didn't show up and was hiding behind the cloud. :(

The last 2 photos, I call them Monday Blue and you know why. :P

Have to prepare for my work now. Good morning folks!

The bright Side & The Dark Side

2009-05-17T23:14:00.002+08:00

A friend asked me today, why I always take this kind of self-portrait photo, with a very high contrast on my face. hmm...interesting question.

It is a reflection of my point of view for human being. Everybody has their own bright side and dark side, no pure good or pure evil.

When there is light, there is shadow. This is the nature, to maintain the balance of the world. Well, solely my point of view.

Are you going to finish strong?

2009-04-21T15:22:00.003+08:00

Everyday, we never stop facing blockage, discouragement, failure and what should we do about that? Do we give up? or do we keep on trying until we reach our goals and success? It's the matter of your own choice. If you are someone with a perfectly healthy body and still choose to give up, please watch this video. His name is Nick Vujicic. Be inspired.

Something to share with you all in this busy afternoon of mine. :P

Bring up the heat!!!

2009-04-18T22:09:00.008+08:00

The weather recently is very strange. Although it rains all the time but seems like the down pour still not able to cool down the earth. I'm not sure whether these photos will bring up the temperature or not. But during the shooting, it was very hot. Why? Because this shooting was done with a 600w tungsten light, continuous light source. I did it same time with the previous post shooting, Fantasy. Model complained...bright and hot!! Anyway, I am satisfy with the outcome. :) Thanks to my model, and my beloved assistant of course, for the success of this tryout.

Heat up!!

The True Meaning of Dance

2009-04-17T00:41:00.010+08:00

What is our definition of DANCE? To express our feelings, no words, no sophisticate complicated techniques, to build a caring and loving society through dance. As simple as that.

I am touch by this video clip found in Youtube. That's how DANCE should be.

Fantasy

2009-04-13T17:51:00.006+08:00

Nothing big or fancy, just want to share a portraiture work of mine. two minutes post processing. Hope you all like it. :)

Two Rainbows

2009-04-06T12:23:00.003+08:00

It was a cloudy day when Doris and I were driving around Penang island for some "research". And all out of a sudden she pointed to the sky and said, "look at the sky! There are two rainbows!" For the first time in my life, I am seeing two rainbows in the sky. People said if you make a wish when you see two rainbows, the wish will come true. We both quickly made a wish and I snapped a photo with the DC in hand.

Making a wish is only the first step. We are now working towards our goals, for our wish to come true. ^__^d

Fly Jentayu Fly

2009-03-07T16:16:00.004+08:00

In conjunction with International Woman's Day 2009, a contemporary dance performance by Ombak-Ombak was held in the new wing of Gurney Plaza. "Jentayu" in Indonesian means a kind of bird which only exists in the myth, same like the Phoenix. The dance was about the expressions and feelings of women, seeking for their rights, equality, respect and honour over male chauvinism or sexism.

As usual, my role is to capture the moments during the dance performance. Bravo to Aida, Kat and all the performers in the show!

See them fly here.

Tying The Knot

2009-03-06T17:42:00.003+08:00

You were born together, and together you shall be for evermore....but let there be spaces in your togetherness. And let the winds of the heavens dance between you.

Congratulations dear friend. Our blessing is always with you. :)

KB is not Kilobyte...it's Kota Bahru

2009-02-28T14:25:00.005+08:00

Had a business trip to Kota Bahru last Monday. My very first Fireflyz flight experience actually went quite well. Before boarding the staff announced that the boarding gate has been changed to another one, which was only few steps away from the original gate and it was around 11.30am. The plane scheduled take off time was 11.45am but the passengers only started boarding at about 11.40am. Compare to other airlines, this was very last minute.

This was the plane I boarded.

The propeller of the plane and I was just sitting next to it.

The plane took off at about 11.50am due to some delay according to the pilot announcement. A little bit shaky during the take off, or maybe it was just my imagination? :P As usual, I took out my camera and snapped a few photos from the sky.

One of the "prides" of Penang, the Penang Bridge. If you want to experience traffic jam above the sea, this will be the perfect place for you. From half an hour to two three hours, you named it. You can actually stop the car, come down, have a cigarette and also enjoy the beautiful scenery of Penang on the bridge. But seriously, without this bridge the traffic system in Penang will be ten times worst. Anyway, bridge expansion job is in the progress and hopefully this will help smoothen the traffic.

The plane reached the sky of Kota Bahru in about 40 minutes and touched down at about 12.45pm. Nothing much too talk about the business part. It is always about meeting, system demonstration, Q & A session and try to fullfill the requirements of the client. After almost three and a half hours of tensioned mind, I had a short tour around Kota Bahru.

Second World War Memorial

Plane propeller...again??!!

The oldest library in Kelantan.

Outside the old palace of Kelantan and by the way, Kota Bahru is the capital of Kelantan and Kelantan is one of the states in Malaysia.

The new happening place in Kota Bahru with shoping mall and apartments.

Most popular hangout spot in Kota Bahru for youngsters. A bottle of cold beer by the river bank maybe? Sorry, no alcoholic drinks allow in Kelantan.

Sunset at Kelantan River.

Took a night bus back to Penang after dinner as the next flight back to Penang was the next day morning. This was my third visit to Kota Bahru. First time was about twelve years ago, a business trip and second time was like seven years ago, a dance performance...O.o

It's Valentine's Day!!!

2009-02-14T23:06:00.003+08:00

No such thing as "if we love each other, everyday is Valentine's Day". Every 14th of Feb, we must at least do something for the one we love. You can buy present, bring him or her to a nice restaurant and have a crowded dinner with the rest of the couple...yup...that's the whole point. Having those Valentine's Day set menu is not the way we like. We have tried that, the food was terrible and the service sucked due to the overwhelming responses.

This year, just like the previous two or three years, we continued made ourselves a homemade style valentine dinner.

What do you think of a place like this, having valentine dinner with your other half?

This year, we made ourselves beef stew as soup and rib eye steak as our main course.

We also had a bottle of red wine, a present from our friend.

The rib eye steak with mashed potatoes, asparagus and carrot.

Oh ya...the steak was with black pepper onion sauce.

What do you think of the photo? :P

The soup, beef stew...whoo whoa...I can finish 2 bowls...heehee...

What made this year's homemade valentine dinner special was this...We had dessert!!

Chocolate brownies and guess what...I baked this...haha! :P

We do not consider ourselves chocoholic but we are very near...She loves dark chocolate and I like sweeten chocolate with raisin. Anything related to chocolate is our favourite!

The whole setup...simple and nice...in my humble little opinion.

We eat, we drink, we talk...

and I take photos. ^__^

After we finished the food, we continued our enjoyment with Shandy and brownies until night falls.

It was a great night and Happy Valentine's Day my dear. :)

Jade Emperor 's Birthday Celebration

2009-02-08T16:42:00.004+08:00

Every 9th day of Chinese New Year is the Jade Emperor's birthday. It is a very important day for Hokkien. My family is Cantonese so no grand celebration and I have been celebrating this day with Doris's family for all these years.

Part of the offering table. You will find vermicelli with red egg and dried Logan.

The front part of the table will only put non meat stuffs like fruits, and sugar cane is a must for the offering. At the back were the roasted pig, with chicken and duck.

Hmm...pink panther in the house...:P

A must-do-thing during the celebration...ahem...

What you see in the center were the paper dolls represent all the family members with a "gui ren" (a lucky charm in Mandarin I suppose) in the front who will guide all of us to a prosperous year ahead.

A giant dragon joss-stick.

Huat ah!! Huat ah!!

Gold paper burning, represents the offering of wealth to the Jade Emperor.

Again...Huat ah!!! Huat ah!!!

Gong Xi Fatt Chai to all my friends and family members!!

Nature Wonderer

2009-02-08T15:12:00.004+08:00

Made another series about the nature. Not so "down" comparing to the previous series which was also about the nature. The model is my cousin sister, and this was the first time I work with my relative...haha!

See her wondering in the nature.

By the way, is it "wonder" or "wander"? :P

Nature Whisperer

2009-01-26T22:09:00.003+08:00

Already had this shooting concept in mind for quite sometime. Only when Ah Fen came back from Taiwan for Chinese New Year triggered me to make it happened. I quickly gathered Ah Ling, one of my favourite shooting human objects, which is also Ah Fen's buddy and made this shooting in Botanical Garden. It's about the connection between human and the nature. Sometimes we need to listen carefully as the nature might be talking to us, whispering in our ears...

I am now connecting with the nature, hear it whispering.

《牛转乾坤》36小时记录摄影 Part 2

2009-01-26T14:37:00.003+08:00

年初一早上醒来收到两个大红包，爸妈你们最棒！！

每年新年大家都很期待，阿妈煮的罗汉斋。我要再吃三十年！！今年妈心血来潮，多了一道素炸鸡，但是无人问津......呵呵！

出门后先做的就是去祭拜祖先。

祠堂里有两个古董书橱，放了很多很旧的书。从我懂事到现在书的位子好像没有变过。

祖先祖先，我们每一年过时过节都来祭拜，要保佑我们健健康康顺顺利利财源滚滚来啊！嘻嘻！

顺道去其中一个亲戚家拜年，在综艺节目前发呆......

塞车加炎热的天气，大伙儿都快快回家。我就躲在房里写部落格，过后就处理前几天拍的人像照。晚一些就会出去找女朋友也！

《牛转乾坤》36小时记录摄影 Part 1

2009-01-25T23:59:00.001+08:00

农历新年，讲中文啦！决定参与这一个记录摄影活动，把年除夕中午十二点一直到年初一晚上十二点的点滴纪录下来。

帮小银洗白白，结果前面车牌不小心被自己弄断，花了一个小时上山下海，终于弄到一个新的。

带了年年必备的礼物，去女朋友家吃团年饭去！

今年有一道“特别”的菜，紫菜汤。

年年都有的年菜，健康又好吃！

每个人都“抢”着吃的鱿鱼炒，需要很多准备功夫却一下子就被吃完。

超级惹味下饭的咖喱鸡！

还没切的烧肉。为了吃它，我的手指除夕见红......鸿运当头吖！！

吃饱爽爽玩PSP，一玩就到六点多。是时候回家吃第二轮的团年饭。

回到家看到满地别人送的礼物......发啦！发啦！

老爸开了一支珍藏的 Tawny Port 来下饭......20% 酒精含量！家里除了妈以外的两个女人喝到很 high，讲话大大声。

不能缺少的年菜之一，我喜欢吃咧！

也是 broccoli，煮法不一样罢了。其它的年菜因为太专注于吃它们而忘了拍照......哈哈！

吃饱拍拍照，家里望出去年除夕的夜景。

也是夜景，不同角度咯！

吃饱后送女朋友回家，回来躲在房里弄照片上网。半途出去伸伸懒腰，看见了煎堆。很想塞两三粒进肚子，但是已经接近十二点......明天吃！

Connect To The Nature

2009-01-18T12:25:00.006+08:00

I don't know how to explain this but my soul asked me to get connected with the nature. Seems like I had "disconnected" from the green and ocean for a long long time. So this morning, accompanied by Doris with a small digital camera, we had a two hours walk at Botanical Garden. The singing birds and insects, the cooling breeze and the fresh air made us feel so relax and comfortable.

Most of the time, we human tend to forget that we are also part of the nature. We take and we destroy of what' s sharing the nature with us. Many of the flora and fauna are in the danger of extinction because of us.

Every two seconds the jungle is disappearing with the size of a football field! The melting glacier
of the North Pole, the global warming crisis; All these are due to the "needs" of our human, and our selfishness.

Have we forget that without the trees and the animals in the ecology system, one day we will also disappear from the surface of the earth?

There is always a balance in between two extreme ends. Light and darkness, good and evil, life and death. That's why there are always day and night, new born baby and dying old human.

Learn to appreciate, learn how to communicate with the nature and let the nature speak to us, to our heart and to our soul. Through these cleansing, the true nature of balance will be revealed and the world will be a better place for everyone, and everything.

Elephant In The Room

2009-01-08T23:36:00.003+08:00

As promised, the photos for the contemporary dance performance held in KLPAC last week. The meaning of the title? I think you better ask the choreographers as I don't have a clue of it. Well, to whom who loves contemporary dance, that's the beauty of it right?

Although I was concentrating taking photos during that time, I still feel that I like the performance. If you ask me my understanding of the performance? I would say...it was about desperation, depression and lonely...quite negative huh? The rest of the photos are in this room.

I am worry...am I?

2009-01-08T12:20:00.007+08:00

A Self-Created State - Worry

"We have all had the experience of worrying about something at some point in our lives. Some of us have a habitual tendency to worry, and all of us have known someone who is a chronic worrier. Worry is an extension of fear and can be a very draining experience. In order for worry to exist, we have to imagine that something bad might happen. What we are worrying about has not happened yet, however, so this bad thing is by definition a fantasy. Understood this way, worry is a self-created state of needless fear. Still, most of us worry. One reason we worry is because we feel like we’re not in control. For example, you might worry about your loved ones driving home in bad weather. There is nothing you can do to guarantee their safe passage, but you worry until you find out they have reached their destination unharmed. In this instance, worry is an attempt to feel useful and in control. However, worrying does nothing to ensure a positive outcome and it has an unpleasant effect on your body, mind, and spirit. The good news is that there are ways to transform this kind of worry so that it has a healing effect. Just as worry uses the imagination, so does the antidote to worry. Next time you find that you are worrying, imagine the best result instead of anticipating the worst outcome. Visualize your loved ones’ path bathed in white light and clearly see in your mind’s eye their safe arrival. Imagine angels or guides watching over them as they make their way home. Generate peace and well-being instead of nervousness and unease within yourself. Another reason we worry is that something that we know is pending but are avoiding is nagging us—an unpaid parking ticket, an upcoming test, an issue with a friend. In these cases, acknowledging that we are worried and taking action is the best solution. If you can confront the situation and own your power to change it, you’ll have no reason to worry. "

Yes...I'm worrying at this very moment. While browsing my mailbox I found this DailyOM article about worry. It has been a while this article sited in my mailbox and only today at this very moment I read it. Perhaps the universe is sending me a message to stop worrying? No matter what, my worry shall ended this late afternoon. Whether is a good or bad outcome, I should stop worry now.

One Day KL Trip On The First Day Of 2009

2009-01-03T23:54:00.011+08:00

I woke up very early in the morning on the first day of 2009, catching a 7.30am bus to Kuala Lumpur. Yup...I went to KL for a dance performance photo shooting...alone. I reached KL at about 1pm when I was almost finished listening all the songs in my phone. Thanks to Il Divo, Josh Groban, Emi Fujita, Michael Buble, Amici Forever, Stacey Kent, Imogen Heap, John Mayer and Mari Boine for making my bus trip a lot easier. :P After reaching KL, I headed to KLPAC straight away.

The first thing to do when I reached KLPAC was to hunt for food. I walked around the area and found this Japanese restaurant. Yes! Japanese food is always my favourite! The environment was not bad although it seemed like a little bit lack of maintenance.

I was the only customer during that time. After browsing through the menu, I ordered a Tempura Bento set and a Coke. Was the food nice? Well...the Coke was nice...or if you like non crunchy and soft tempura, then the food considered delicious.

While enjoying my "yummy" tempura, I took a few shots of the environment.
The restaurant was built beside the big pond of KLPAC. When I looked down to the pond, holy crap...a Gardenia plastic bag was floating on the water. Talking about maintenance huh? :(

After the meal, I took a small walk around the area. Although the place seems lack of maintenance, I love the greens in the area.

The technical rehearsal started at about 3pm. I went into Pentas 2 and took a few test shots. Not long ago I designed the lighting for A Night of the Theatre charity musical dance show in Penang. There was a photographer complaining very hard for him to take photos as the lights were very contrast and not balance at all by throwing all his "professional" photography terms to me. Hello! if you think musical dance theatre lighting is hard for you to take photos, try contemporary dance lighting my friend. My advice is, if you not knowing that stage lighting and studio lighting are complete different world, better seal off your mouth. Just my two cents. :)

After the technical rehearsal and dinner, I tried my 50mm f1.4 for the star light effect. Not bad huh?

My favourite photo of the day...DON'T SMOKE!!

The actual shooting would be during the full dress rehearsal. The dancers looked tired just before that. Title of the dance performance, Elephant In The Room.

The photo shooting ended at about 11pm and I went for a small drink with my friend. Around 3am...tidur macam mati...

The next day bus going home was at 1pm. I reached KTM at about 12pm so I got plenty of time to do something. My lunch maybe? Thought there was a KFC in the building, but found out it's already closed ages ago. @_@ What else to do? Took out my camera and "kachak kachak" loh...

Finally boarded the bus at around 12.45pm and...the view for my next five hours, taken by my W660i:

My sit was supposed to be at the left back end but I ended up sitting in the middle end, switched with a child as it was dangerous for him to sit in the middle with no safety belt. Quite a new and strange experience huh? Too bad I couldn't stay for an extra day just to watch the performance. Basically, I am still trying to figure out what the heck is the meaning of "Elephant In The Room" @_@ Upcoming post will be the photos of this contemporary dance performance. Stay tune!

The "Colours" of Black & White

2008-12-26T23:49:00.008+08:00

I always like black & white photos. Back in old days when I was still using film camera, monochrome film was always expensive to me. Thanks to the model technologies, shooting black & white photos becomes a cheap and easy job. Just adjust your digital camera setting to Black & White mode...walah! monochrome photos in no time! So, you might say that black & white photo is just as simple as that? Just photo without colours? The truth is, in between black and white, there are many layers of grayscale. It is not easy to capture a really good monochrome photo directly from your digital camera. Post precessing need to be done in order to make your digital monochrome photo comes alive. Or else, it is just an ordinary "colourless" digital photo. But of course, no matter how well you post processed your digital monochrome photo, it still can't beat the true colour of film monochrome photo. Any how, I am on my way, achieving that level. My journey begins here. It is now almost end of 2008, I have selected a few photos and converted into monochrome photos.

Loving What You Hate

2008-12-22T21:30:00.004+08:00

"Hatred can be irrational, and it has a greater impact on the individual who hates than the person or object being hated. Yet overcoming hatred is difficult because hatred reinforces itself and causes greater enmity to come into being. The most powerful tool one can use to combat hatred is love. Deciding to love what you hate, whether this is a person, situation, or a part of yourself, can create a profound change in your feelings and your experience. There is little room for anger, dislike, bitterness, or resentment when you are busy loving what you hate. The practice of loving what you hate can transform and shift your emotions from hatred to love, because there is no room for hatred in a space occupied by love.

Granted, it is difficult to forgo judging someone, love your enemy, and seek the good in situations that seem orchestrated to cause you pain or anger. But in deciding to love what you hate, you become one less person adding negativity to the universe. On a simple level, loving what you hate can help you enjoy your life more. On a more complex level, loving what you hate sets you free because you disengage yourself from the hatred that can weigh down the soul. Responding with love to people radiating hatred transmutes their negative energy. You also empower yourself by not letting their negativity enter your personal space. Rather than lowering yourself to the level of their hatred, you give the other person an opportunity to rise above their feelings and meet you on the field of love.

Gandhi once said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Loving what you hate sends a positive, beautiful energy to people while spreading peace and harmony throughout the planet. Instead of reinforcing hatred, you become an advocate for love. Hatred responds to hate by causing anguish. But hatred responds to love by transforming into blissful peace."

Guess this is what I should learn...Merry Christmas everyone!!

Caroline in Action

2008-12-16T11:31:00.006+08:00

A simple portraiture session at a few places in Penang town area. Easy, relax and casual shooting without any complicated setup and concept. The initial concept was the sporty sunshine girl and we woke up very early in the morning hoping to catch the nice, shiny sunbeam and blue sky but it turned out to be a cloudy day. :(

Caroline has a very sweet smile and she was very professional, did all the "stuns" that I asked. :P Unfortunately the actions that I took were not many. Must be the cloudy sky affected my mood. :P Maybe a serious shooting in the near future I perhaps? Take a peep at not much actions' Caroline in Action.

Opera Pasar

2008-12-12T19:01:00.003+08:00

It was about the preservation of the heritage site in Penang. Anak-Anak Kota has done a great job in educating the young generation for the importance of cultural and heritage through music, theatre and dance. It was a two days performance held in a 200 hundred years old wet market and the Upper Penang Road, a famous tourist spot in Penang.

Ombak-Ombak was the production group.It was formed by a group of performing arts enthusiast in Penang to promote music, theatre and dance. Keep up the good work guys! There are other photos at here if you wish to see more but the actual performance was much better than my photos. :)

Mix of Malay and Danish...any takers?

2008-12-12T00:53:00.005+08:00

Girls would wake up very early in the morning just to see him. Photographers chasing him all the way for photos. He is one irresistible charming little guy! Ladies, please try not to scream too loud ok?

A Walk In Queensbay Mall

2008-12-10T21:37:00.005+08:00

A well known shopping spot in Penang and claimed to be the largest shopping mall in South East Asia. I think 99.9% of the Penangites know this place. The other 0.1% might be living in a cave or something. Nothing much to talk about this mall and it happened that last Sunday my camera was with me during my visit here with Doris and her best buddy from KL, Joanne. We spent about 3 hours for window shopping, talking craps and photo shooting in the mall.

It is nearly Christmas and the mall is filled with seasonal decoration. Strange that I forgot to add in a Christmas tree in this photo's composition. :P

After a while, we took a bite at Paddington. Not a bad choice I should say, pancake, banana, ice cream, coconut...yummy!

While we continued our window shopping, something happened at ground floor so I raised my 50mm and took a few shots.

The cat walk lasted for about 15 minutes and we visited the last place in the mall.

Well, time to go home and the last shot for a walk in Queensbay mall was in the lift.

Sounds boring right? Not quite. With Doris and Joanne's company, the walk was relaxing and filled with laughter. :)

Congratulations! Big guy!

2008-12-09T20:41:00.000+08:00

Some said it is very hard to get a real friend through business relationship. The friendship is built based on the profits throughout the businesses gained. The higher the profit, the better the "friendship". Well, I'm kind of disagree with this statement. No doubt that those kind of relationship glutted around us but there is always an exceptional case. I met this big guy about five or six years ago. My first impression of him was "wow...this guy is huge!" and as a return of the favor, he said the first impression of me to him was "wah...this guy looks like a playboy."...darn! -______-||| He is one guy that you can really rely on, trusted with your fullest heart. I would say he is not just my friend. He is also my mentor during my business building process, able to use his way to help and guide me for my ups and downs throughout all these years.

I did let him down for few times when I was uncleared of the path that I was taking. Yet, he still has his faith on me, telling me that I will be someone one day. He did tell me that he also cannot understand why he treated me so well. With his capability, he can easily kick me out of the picture and stop wasting time on me. Maybe he owed me from the past life or something? Well, only God will know he said...haha!

I am very thankful for having such a friend, one friend that I can treasure for my entire life. Last Friday was his wedding day and I am so glad that I was able to attend and took a few photos for him during his big day. Thanks for everything big guy and congratulations!

Next year would be a tough year he said to me. But if we really work hard on it, nothing is impossible. My friend, these are for you. May you and your wife live happily ever after.

Burning Desire

2008-12-03T17:25:00.005+08:00

This was an impromptu shooting while helping Joo Nee taking photos for her dance studio. Why such a "luring" title? :P The amber color of the background is like fire to me. While the "S" shape in most of the photos (thanks to Joo Nee's performance) and also the silhouette of the portrait represent the Bond girl in 007, inspired by the James Bond movies' opening title animation...haha!

Guns, super cars, women...I bet most of the guys couldn't resist all these right? :P So no guns and super cars in the photos...just...you know lah...what else? heehee...

Shot at ISO1600 with a little bit screen and contrast touch up in Photoshop. Guys...or even girls...go ahead and unleash your desire! :P

Photoshop "Black White Come"!!

2008-12-02T17:38:00.003+08:00

Usually I don't do this kind of thing. But yesterday night suddenly "ki siao", "made" a photo like this...mm...shall I call it a venture in my photography journey? Well...whether it's photography or digital imaging...you decide. The photo does not look natural though...the moon is too big and the light source not right. Any how, just for fun. :)

A Night of the Theatre

2008-11-26T13:06:00.032+08:00

Last 15th of November was a memorable night. I was involved in a charity dance musical concert at Dewan Sri Pinang, A Night of the Theatre. It was a collaborative performance by Priscilla Ballet Academy (Malaysia) and Planet Dance Sydney (Australia). What was I doing? Dancing? No. Althought during the performance my legs actually moved accordingly with the music beats but I was in the lighting control room, "dancing" with my fingers on the lighting control board. :) Yea...I was the lighting designer cum operator.

Before the actual performance, I went for a few rehearsals at Priscilla studio. Well, Ballet and musical theatre show lighting is way different from my contemporary dance lighting design style which is more concerned with lighting the human form for plasticity, interest and emotional impact. This makes side light my most favorite light source to use. Seeing the face of the dancers? I usually don't bother about that...haha! But musical theatre is a totally different story. The performer faces must be visible throughout the whole show, which is practically not my taste. :P But I truly know that if everyone seeing dancers’ silhouette or a very contrast highlight and shadow (which is my lighting style) all the time during the show, I wouldn’t be “survived” until the show finished. Priscilla and Jade would kick me out of the control room…heehee. :P

I bumped in one day before show time to do the lighting job. I knew that I only have two hours to finish the job of positioning, focusing and plotting the cue for the lighting. I decided to run manual for the lighting control in order to save time but two hours to do the other jobs? I told Priscilla…try my best lah! But can I have more time? The answer was no, due to the “policy” of Dewan Sri Pinang. Well, I don’t want to elaborate more about this issue.

Dewan Sri Pinang is considered the most equipped theatre facilities in Penang. State of the art sound and lighting control panel. Did I tell you that the lighting board, Diamond 4 is actually the price of a Mercedes E Class? Heh heh…you don’t know leeerrr…impressive right? I requested quite a lot for the lightings: I want two profiles for one special spot; I want all 2K Fresnel to wash the whole stage with different colors; I want four layers of side light; I want Gobo; I want this I want that…I want...MORE LIGHTS!! “Sorry lah Joie, lights not enough, channel rosak, tak ada maintenance, color gels not enough, we don’t have this color that color…” WHAT THE HELL!!?? What is it for to put a Diamond 4 in the control room but lack of equipments to support? I did ask for moving head but due to budget constrain, tak ada…But even if I have the budget for moving head, Dewan only has four units and that only able to cover one third of the stage. Hey…I need at least ten lah! Sigh…what to do? Other than squeezing my brain for alternative solution, there was nothing else. This is the dilemma of performing art scene in Penang…after all these years, nothing changes. Imagine this is the most “well equipped” theatre, what about the rest of the theatres in Penang? Ok, enough complaining, back to the show.

How was the show you ask me? Magnificent! Once in a while, there will be a “worth to watch” performing art show happened in Penang and A Night of the Theatre was one of them. The dancers were so full of energy and they hit the beat hard enough to make the audiences’ heart pump faster than ever! All the dancers are well trained in terms of dance technique and stage performance. I actually felt that they were really “dancing” on the stage if you know what I mean, not just swinging they hands or kicking their legs (not high enough) or moving their body on the stage only. To tell you all the truth, I have seen a lot of such dancers in Penang who made me ask “are you really dancing ah? Or just moving your body accordingly with the music counts?” Honestly, I didn’t have a single thought of this throughout the show.

While the dancers were performing on the stage, I also had my own performance in the control room. Ten fingers on manually controlled twenty eight channels, well…you would heard me saying “shxt!” “daxn!” “what the hack?!” “gao sai! wrong channel liao!” “aiya…miss the cue!” etc. all sorts of words came out of my big mouth. I wish that I can have more time to plot every single cue into the lighting board and just press the GO button but again the truth is I don’t and my time spent with the dances were very little. Hence, manually controlled was the best way in my humble little opinion. I also wish that I can have another pair of hand, not twenty fingers on twenty eight channels but to hold a camera, taking photos while controlling the lighting board...haha! Chinese always say that “fish and bear palm you cannot have both” so the photos you are seeing here are by Arden and his gang. Brilliant photos aren’t they? I even wish that I could split into two, one in the control room and another one on the stage, dancing…yes, I am thinking too much but what to do? I am very passionate in dance and photography and I assume that you have already known. :)

One last thing about the show, sigh…too bad that I didn’t have the chance to get to know all the cute dancers. I was too concentrated on the lighting job and no time to flirt around…kidding. :P

Great job Priscilla Ballet and brilliant performance Planet Dance Sydney!

If you wish to see more photos, please go to Momentoz of Pixels

Mama Mia!!!

Discovery in YouTube

2008-11-25T16:20:00.004+08:00

I came across a very interesting dance clip in Youtube. I don't know who are the choreographer and the dancers. I love the choreography! Smooth transition and the technique of the dancers are also brilliant! One word to describe this dance piece which I learned from So You Think You Can Dance...EFFORTLESS!!

The Second Series of Brenda 2008

2008-11-17T20:50:00.006+08:00

After more than a week, I finally have the chance to process this second series. Not much differences compare to the first series. I still use the same processing method from first series. The major difference is the costume...I guess :P. Also the contrasty of the highlight and shadow in most of the photos. There will be a third series...but I guess she will scream when she sees it. ^__^

Feels like something's lacking in the photos...mm...any way, the rest of the photos are here.

Black & Red

2008-11-15T12:13:00.004+08:00

At last...I bought 2 new mobile phones, one for me and one for my dearest her to replace our more than 3 years old phones. My Moto A780's speaker and left keypad already malfunction for quite some time. I can only use hands free for phone conversation and touch pad for text messaging a.k.a. SMS. Quite frustrated as I can't read the touch screen under direct sunlight. The worst part was I can't send long text message so every time I needed to make my text short and separate to a few messages if I really need to send long text. Now with the new phone, problem solved. But no more PDA features...:( In exchange, I now have 3G...heehee. Please welcome our new toy, Sony Ericsson W660i!

Sorry Motorola...I was a hardcore moto supporter but your phone can't impress me anymore...:P

One black one red so that our phones will not mixup...hahaha!

雯惠 2008 - Series One

2008-11-04T15:26:00.010+08:00

去年跟阿惠拍了一辑随兴的《轻倾细语》
隔了将近一年多的时间，又再拍了这个以怀旧为主题的《雯惠 2008》
这里要谢谢我的舞蹈老师慷慨借出他们在二奶巷的“渡假屋”给我们拍照
一间很漂亮很有气质的老屋，不过感觉到自己还没有充分利用这个空间
还有这个麻豆一直做出一些令人喷饭的表情
搞到我不能集中拍摄......@_@
为了“报复”她的搞乱，在此送她一张照片

说回这次的拍摄，“不小心”阴沟里翻船
被二十弟的 LCD 骗到
照片“稍微”曝光过渡...... @_@
不过也好啦......省却了磨皮步骤......哈哈！
拍摄时的灯光，除了屋里的昏黄电灯
主灯就是我的 420EX 加一张百色 A4 纸
出来的效果均匀，自己都被吓到......咔咔咔咔！
至于后制就希望做出不一样的怀旧色彩
尝试 Duotone、Tritone、Quadtone 都调不出满意的颜色
到最后只加一层深灰色 layer，再用 color blend，再拉 Opacity
嗯......还不是非常满意最终的颜色
不过眼睛已经 @_@
Final decision：

这是《雯惠 2008 ~ 系列一》
系列二还在制作当中......

Oh ya...Joie is not in English mood today...

Silence ~ by Cindy

2008-10-28T18:06:00.008+08:00

Last Sunday late afternoon, I had an indoor photo session with Cindy with an empty stomach and also an exhausted body after teaching dance class. :P I present to you, Silence

The first part I did it near the window with gold colour curtain to create a warm, yellowish mood. Second part was by the balcony, direct light from the sun. Reflector was used during the shooting. Enjoy folks!

Will I die old here?

2008-10-21T18:18:00.010+08:00

I was born here, I grew up here, I started my career here. Everything that I have, my memories, my ups and downs, are all crafted in this island. I have spent more than one third of my life here. Yes, this is the island that I love and it is changing. I have no doubt that this is a beautiful place to live. I love the smell of the sea, the culture and the heritage. I was very happy that recently it obtains the world heritage status. But what comes after that makes me worry.Too many trial and error developments by the previous government and even by the current government.

The Clan Jetty was to be torn down to give way for the Express highway development. But thanks to the world heritage status, it is safe...for now. I visited a few times and captured a lot of photos at the Clan Jetty. Know what, Clan Jetty is the only place with world heritage status in the world which needs to renew it's title deed for land each and every year. Pathetic huh?

I took this picture not long ago during the Independent Art Festival. I love the combination of old and new building (although it does not make any sense calling that tall building "new" -______-||| But still "new" compare to the hundred year's old buildings right?）. This is one of the beauties of this island. But how long will it sustain without a good development plan?

Everyday I drive in the city, seeing those reckless and selfish road users and the traffic jam (by the way, what's the cause of these?), those poorly renovated heritage buildings, deep down in my heart I know that I still love this island. But spending the rest of my life here? Maybe someday I will find a good reason to stay, or to leave...Penang.

Quite a serious posting huh? Yeah...I like being serious...sometimes. :P

I call it...ShirMeinism

2008-10-14T01:46:00.009+08:00

Photography is my passion!!...yeah...what a lame start for my second blog. Friends always think that I earn my living by taking photos and dancing. In fact, I'm not. My actual career is with computer hardware and software. Quite extreme huh?

Last Saturday I went for a photo shooting with this young lady ShirMein, together with two of my assistants. From 4pm to 7pm we shoot, cloudy day it was with a little bit down pour at the beginning. Yup...it's raining season and luckily we still managed to get some nice shots. :)

I actually planned to make up a story with the photos but couldn't find a suitable story line to link up the photos. So I just named this series ShirMeinism

Burning Room

2008-10-08T01:06:00.002+08:00

I have been wandering in Multiply for about a year. The reason I switched to Blogger is the speed and the interface of Multiply...darn slow and the presentation of the interface in not so..."presentable" :P Well...now trying out the new blog and already started to like it...haha!

My first post is about a choreographer named Wade Robson. He is a very talented person. Dance, music and film making make him a all rounded artiste. This dance piece, Burning Room is one of his fabulous choreography! Very emotional, raw and powerful! Spontaneous but yet well organized. By the way, he shot this by himself and the clip is about 24MB :P Worth waiting if you love contemporary dance...just like me. ^__^ v

In case you are asking what is the song title in this clip, it's Slow Dancing in a Burning Room by John Mayer.

gosh...the room is actually burning!!!

oh ya...I'm now started to blog in English. But most of the time might be bilingual, in Chinese as well. I still love my mother tongue you see...:P