Thaipusam 2010

Nikon D700

Thaipusam, celebrated on the day of the full-moon in January-February, commemorates the birthday of the Hindu deity Subramaniam. On this day, Hindus show the sincerity of their faith. Devotees pray for divine help and make vows. When their prayers are answered, they fulfil their vows, by carrying out an act of physical burden; piercing their chest with spikes and lemon, and then either pulling a chariot, or carrying Kavadis, along a 4km route from Serangoon Road to Tank Road.

Rear Sync Flash to show movement.

I like crumpler bags

I dig the material.

Insect alert.

Miu Miu pretty excited about a flying bug

Tree, Kids.

Panasonic L1

Was at the Botanic Gardens last Sunday for the documentary screening of the Singapore Hornbill Breeding Project.

photo 2. Last Days of 2009

Yashica T1

Tsukiji

Decided to play around with processing, inspired by photos from the mexican govt's war against drugs, in a back issue of Newsweek.

The Tuna process in Tsukiji.

Tokyo street people.

A few more photos from Tokyo.

Tigresses at home

Photos of my mum and my aunt using the Brenizer "effect". Notice the thin depth of field around them. I haven't mastered it yet but in the weeks to come I am certain I will.

My new flash.

SB-900, originally uploaded by wxlim123.

Got myself a new flash after I returned and got a refund on the sputtering SB-800. Decided to buy it brand new this time at $670 even if used ones can be had for $600 on the 2nd hand market. $70 for peace of mind. Out of the box, the first thing which strikes you about the SB-900 is its size. It is a lot bigger than the SB-800. I should have included an SB-800 in the picture for comparison. Anyway it's supposed to be ground-breaking(Thom Hogan) if you believe the reviews. The interface has definitely improved. I haven't had a chance to really break it in so I can't comment much. Hopefully I will get some wedding jobs soon and I can come back with more to say.

My Dad reading.

Nikon D70 with SB800 off camera flash (Orange colour Gel)

Traded in my D50 today for a D70.

Ironing

Ironing, originally uploaded by wxlim123.

My aunt irons our clothes, getting us ready for each day's work.

On the Phone

On the Phone, originally uploaded by wxlim123.

My aunt on the phone.

Strobist Assignment 1

Cooking Assignent, originally uploaded by wxlim123.

One before work resumes.

Ethan.

Jaime's baby cousin.

Exploring the rocky shores of our little island.

New Year's Day.