Stray dogs on a farm.

FM2, Fuji Natura 1600

Fuji Natura 1600 Film.

Developed my roll of 24 from Japan today - my first ASA 1600 roll. I am pretty impressed by its quality; I should have got a few more rolls from Japan.

Life is hard.

Life is hard., originally uploaded by wxlim123.

Shot this some time back. Panasonic Lumix L1. I am torn between pity and admiration for the old man. It's a hard life but at least he's earning his own keep.

these last days of 2009

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Yashica T1

Bow Wow Dog

Bow Wow Dog, originally uploaded by wxlim123.

Yashica T1. First Roll.

Kawagoe Town, Japan

Kawagoe Town, Japan, originally uploaded by wxlim123.

Nikon FM2, 50mm 1.8 Series E

Vodka Cat First Attempt

Vodka Cat First Attempt, originally uploaded by wxlim123.

D700 with Nikon 18-55mm
Sb800 with snook side lighting.

First step to mastering Nikon's CLS

Did some practice with my Nikon Speedlights last night.

Dad

Mum

Sister

Cyclist. Tokyo.

Cyclist. Tokyo., originally uploaded by wxlim123.

Nikon FM2. 50mm Series E. Kodak Tmax 100.

Yellow Honda

My buddy Terence asked me if I would like to photograph his car. I said. "Why not?"

On the way to the post office.

Panasonic Lumix L1 with 25mm Pancake

Fallen yellow flowers decorate the path.

Reflection

Panasonic DMC L1 with 25mm Pancake

Black vs White

D700 w Nikon 75-250 AFD

The flock of little egrets settling around the estate has got the jealous crows rattled.

A Heron at Sunset.

Nikon D50 with 75-240mm

After a whole string of rainy days, we had a crimson sunset this evening. A little heron was fishing for dinner.

Inter-School Handball.

Over the weekend, as a favour to my buddy, Tweety, who's on the organising committee, I was at Bedok South Secondary School, covering the inaugural Inter-Schools Handball Championship.

Smoking Man.

Nikon D700 with Tokina 500mm Mirror.

Cola Cat

Nikon D700 with 85mm f1.8, 1/60 sec, iso 1600

S'pore's Thieves' Market

Sungei Road is something different in sanitized Singapore. Most of these photos were shot from the hip; the typical practice for street photography.

What's he up to?

Lumix L1 with 25mm Pancake

Took this photo last Saturday, somewhere in between Sungei Road and Serangoon Road. The only explanation I can think of - the fella is trying to weasel a few extra bucks from the recycling plant. Damp cardboards weigh more.

Singapore vs Thailand- Asian Cup Qualifier. Kallang without the roar.

It's been such a long time. We screamed ourselves hoarse. 3-1. We lost to a better team. I don't blame the players, I don't blame Raddy. The problem goes deeper. Something is seriously wrong with the FAS. Despite the result, despite the slight drizzle, we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly.

Monsoon.

As we approach December, the rainy season is well and truly upon us.

Sapporo Beer.

I shot this last night in the studio to wrap up the still life segment of the course.

My Dear Aunt

My Dear Aunt, originally uploaded by wxlim123.

Nikon D700 with 85mm 1.8, iso 3200

Inspired by Andrzej Dragan.

Jaime says bye.

Nikon D50 with AF-D 75-240mm at 240mm, iso 1600

My girlfriend waves bye to me from another bus. Not the best lighting, but i feel it captures the essence of a tender moment.

Light, Brilliant Light.

Walking home after my soccer game and Arnotts Chicken, the setting sun evening light worked its wonder and I might have just shot my best image in 3 months.

The Smiling Buddha.

The smiling buddha., originally uploaded by wxlim123.

Taken at Waterloo Street today. Kinda ironic, because before that, I had come out of the library, only to discover that my bike had been stolen. So, I was rather depressed, but I am not one to miss a photo opportunity.

Product Photography.

I am not too sure about this one, so I am just gonna leave this here while I mull over it.

Portraiture

After sieving through close to 100 photos, I have finally selected the 3 I will use for submission for the portrait segment of the course.

All taken with Fuji S5pro

High Key

Broadlight

Low Key Short Light

CCA

Panasonic L1 with 25mm Pancake

On most Wednesdays, from 530pm to 7pm, you can find me at the SuperBowl in Hougang South 'supervising' the school bowling team.

A nap on the tightrope.

Nikon FM2 with 55mm Micro-Nikkor

I took this during the stressful marking period, on a walk around the neighbourhood.

Creatures

Depth of field at Sungei Buloh.

Haven't been to Sungei Buloh in awhile (the last time was 3 weeks ago). I don't know why. Exams are over, marking's completed, I should have more time, but I have been really occupied the last few weekends.

Tired and unsung.

These are the people who clear our rubbish, build our houses, lay our roads, wash our dishes. They do very hard, very dirty work; work Singaporeans shun, at very little pay, and often under terrible living conditions. Instead of sticking our noses up at them, or making disparaging remarks about them (and I have been guilty of that myself) , the next time we meet them, let us give them a friendly smile of appreciation.