5.10 @ PANGKOR ISLAND

date: 10/05/2010

venue: pangkor island, perak

participants: calvin & earnest & co.

photography gear: canon 1000d with sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.0 os hsm marco

result:

conclusion:

c-pl filter is needed for beach/sunny day photography.

this pangkor island trip was brief but i enjoyed it.

3.20 @ Penang Island

date: 20/03/2010

venue: penang island

participants: alex, harry, calvin & jaye

photography gear: canon 1000d with canon 85mm f/1.8 usm

results:

conclusion: Under dimmed light photography was difficult, lighting, shutter, angle & composition are the elements to make the photo a memorable one.

Last not the least, congratulation to Jaye Chan! Wishing you a happily ever after. muaks!

hutan rimba ampang

date: 11/12/2009

venue: bukit belacan, ampang

participants: calvin & TJ fong

photography gear: canon 1000d with sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OS

result:

conclusion: photo shooting after raining is a great experience, the water drops and the natural lighting were quite a chanllenge in control to get the correct WB and colour tone. at the same time, i need a faster lens for moving objects and more DOF in every capture.

Kuala Lumpur Marching Parade 2009 @ Golden Triangle @ 15/12/2009

date: 16/12/2009

venue: Kuala Lumpur @ The Golden Triangle

participants: calvin & choo kok hong

photography gear: canon 1000d with sigma 18-200 f/3.5-6.3 OS

results:

conclusion:

1/10~1/8 with f/6.3~8 are the most suitable set up for handheld street shooting at night. (depend on actual situation).

photo composition and street lighting are the toughest challenge in the crowd and in the dark.

after all this is a good experience with my gear. ^ ^

next.......it's x'mas let's ho ho ho

national zoological park @ 13/12/2009

date: 13/12/2009

vanue: national zoological park @ zoo negara

participants: calvin, choo kok hong & thomas lee

photography gear: canon 1000d with sigma 18-200 f/4.5-6.3

results:

lesson learn: ALWAYS ENSURE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED BEFORE STARTED SHOOTING OR GET A EXTRA BATTERY PACK FOR BACK-UP!!