Pandak Beach, Chendering, Terengganu

During this unplanned trip, I tried to cast of my fear of using shutter mode since it always came out dark. C & C are most welcomed. We got there right after the rain, just about time for the Asr prayer.

eos 550D f/16 1/30s iso 200 50mm handheld, no flash

eos 550D f/22 1/200s iso 400 50mm handheld no flash

eos 550D f/2 1/800s iso 200 50mm handheld no flash

MoPho: Venturing into mobile photography

"The best camera is the one that you have with you". I hear the phrase a lot and it happens to be so TRUE!!. Who can deny it.

So far, despite the ever increasing passion for photography, it stays as a hobby, facing the circumstances that I have, I can never see myself as a professional. Working 6 days a week, taking class on weekends.. moments that I have left for myself, it is not practical for me to have my dslr with me all the time, thus suggestions like taking a picture everyday to hone my skills has become irrelevant. Thanks to smartphone technology these days, that would no longer be an issue.

Some would say they'll stick to cameras due to the quality and control, but then personally , I think low quality shots are better than no shot at all. Moments goes by and don't come back ever. The possibility for the same experience or opportunity to come across again can't really be predicted. So it is best to make the best out of what you have with you. In fact, it will force you to become more creative. Any way, with the rate of acceleration in technology, just give it some time, in wont be much of an issue anymore (at least for me). Besides, street photography wont look so awkward.

These are a few shots taken with Samsung Galaxy S II

Potraiture : capturing emotions

Other than macro or close ups, potraits is the other field I'd like to master, (or at least dream about it). I'm always fascinated by the ability of great photographers out there who not only are able to capture the moment, but the also the emotions behind the scene.
Unfortunately, my unstable hands are not quite cooperative partners of mine. Sometimes I guess I was just thinking to much, what setting should I choose... am I using the right lense..etc..etc.. and before I knew it the moment just passes by, especially when the subjects are children. Here are a couple that all I can say are lucky shots.

Beautiful visitors

It has been a while since last update anything. Not sure my skills has been improved or not, but this is my latest shot. It so true that photography can be very therapeutic. I've notice that I am now more aware of my surroundings, my home to exact. I have never known that there are so many species of butterflies that frequent my house. I've noticed at least 6 species now. Not to mention any other bugs. Maybe I'll shoot some leeches too.

Canon EOS 550D, EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro, F5.6 1/320s ISO 400


Canon EOS 550D, EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro, F5.6 1/60s ISO 400

Low Light Attemp

This was taken last year during a sudden blackout. Kalau dah letrik out, yg lain pon semua out jugak la.. tak de kerja lain dok tenung api pelita ni sementara nunggu isya'. Rasanya belum sebulan beli kamera kot. tgh dok tenung2 tu, terpikir lak, sblm mata aku juling.. kalau aku amik gambar pelita ni, agak2 jadik tak.. sblm ni pernah guna compact je kalau nampak.. nampak la... kalau gelap pon nasib la..
Jadi aku pon ketik la apa yg buleh ketik kat setting tu, pulas la apa yg buleh di pulas. Tertonggeng-tonggeng la aku nak nak cari angle baeek punye.. sekali aku ketik.. apsal senyap je kamera ni.. kelip2 merah lagi.. rosak ke? Dah menggeletor tangan aku nak menampung berat kamera yg hampir 1/2 kg nih. Dah boleh gerak ke belum nih? Baru je aku nak tebah nyamok yg baru nk setting position atas dahi aku... nah... keluar la gambar yg berbalam-balam.
Ooooo... daraknyee la aku ni. Jadik ni la yg nama nye "long exposure".. tak pe test lagi... tukor strategi lak.. Jadi ni la akhirnye.. tak best sgt pon gambarnye.. nanti la lain kali aku bersungguh sikit..

The Maiden Shot

I've just got myself my first DSLR (EOS 550D) about 2 weeks ago. Haven't got the hang of it yet. Got so excited, test it on the day i bought it. Not quite the best shot, but i'm ok with it. After all , it is the very first time I ever use a DSLR :P. Hopefully I'll crack this gadget soon.