Partie dayz: 2007-02-18

Thursday, 22 February 2007

My SLR at River Hong Bao

River Hong Bao 2007

I had taken some pics during my trip to river hong bao. I am actually quite new to shooting at night. Well, everything has its first time. Here are some pics I had taken with my 400D.

The pictures focus are o.k. However, the quality can be better if they are taken with a tripod. SO.... that will be my next purchase. They are also taken with different brightness to create a different mood. Although I do find the first picture slightly underexposed but somehow the "darkness" of the pic is quite enchanting.

The lighting for the second pic (on top) is quite nice and adequate. The pic is crisp and clear but the building on the far right emits too much light for my liking. By and large I am quite happy with them as they are taken without the help of a tripod. Now, I am really curious about the result of landscape shots when a tripod is used. O.K... waiting for the next pay cheque!!!

Here is another picture of lantern pigs. It was taken with built-in flash. I find taking pictures of light emitting objects quite difficult. Somehow they dun really appear as what u see with your eyes. Perhaps more research is needed in this area. hmmmm........

Tuesday, 20 February 2007

My SLR

Some photos taken during CNY. All of them are still life as I am still learning the ropes. Feel free to comment.

Sunday, 18 February 2007

Frabegas needs to be punished!!!

After reading soccernet latest posting. I feel infuriated by that punk's (Frabegas) comments. He totally showed no respect or watsoever for Mark Hughes(Man Utd legend). This is the paragragh extracted from www.soccernet.com.

Hughes explained: '"He came off the pitch and asked me if I had played for Barcelona and when I said that, yes I did, he said something to the effect of `that wasn't Barcelona football, was it ?'"

I feel that some people just dun have any respect for anybody and need to be taught a lesson. I mean Mark Hughes has been there done that. A four-times FA Cup winner and you chide him with such comments. Good grief!! Open your eyes Frab!!!

Come to think of it, Frab isn't the only one that has no respect. I read articles on young boxers disregarded authorities or even retired boxers like Sugar Ray. Footballers thinking hey are so damn rich that they think they own the world. Closer to home, students showing no respect for their teachers and elders. The impetuous of youth!!! It is good to be fearless and stand toe to toe to challenges ahead of u. BUT to get in trouble with the school or worse law, that is pretty stupid.

Lets face it. The ever changing world couple with the ever emerging new technology had made these young lads brash and cocky. Older folks such as our mums, dads, grandmas, grandpas, aunties, uncles are mostly somewhat less techno savvy as the youngsters. By not knowing these "high tech" stuff, young people tend to think older folks are stupid or brainless least to speak. Although I am not too old myself, I find this trend very disturbing. So what if they are not good in computers, Xbox, and other gizmos. These older generation had BEEN THERE DONE THAT. Although some may not have but I believe majority do. They can offer their experience and knowledge.

On the other hand it can be quite tiring explaining simple stuff towards them as older folks learning capabilities may take a bit longer. I understand some old folks who had BEEN THERE DONE THAT behaves quite arrogantly too. (Hoarse voice) "Back in my days we do it this way, therefore...." ARRRGGHH........Why can't they listen to our inputs???

In the end it all lies in the ego, willing to learn attitude and respect. If these 3 elements are fulfilled I think both parties can learn and grow . Together we can create a better world for the future.