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My First HDR

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:57:00 +0000

ISO 160, f/11, 1/100

Boat people in Ha Long Bay

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:47:00 +0000

Boat people comes along from the side of the boat, trying to sell fruits.
They even have bananas.

I come, I see, I sell...
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/10, 1/200 sec.

I got 3 person on boat.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/8, 1/125 sec.

Four! I am hiding here!
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/8, 1/250 sec.

Friends in Vietnam

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:41:00 +0000

- TＹ -
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 800, f/4.5, 1/6 sec.

- CL -
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 800, f/5, 1/5 sec.

- CK -
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/4.5, 1/800 sec.

Boatman - Mr. Cool

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:35:00 +0000

Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/9, 1/125 sec.

Ha Long Bay

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:00:00 +0000

Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the gulf of Tonkin, feature about 1,600 island and limestone.

Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/13, 1/320 sec.

Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/11, 1/320 sec.

Vietnam

noreply@blogger.com (Stranger of the world) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:36:00 +0000

Vietnam, what do you know? They are the 13th most populated country, in the world.

Been there, done that!

Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/11, 1/320 sec.

One Pillar Pagoda

noreply@blogger.com (Stranger of the world) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:22:00 +0000

One pillar pagoda, a historical buddhist temple in Hanoi.
The pagoda was built by Emperor Ly Thai Tong.
During the Ly Dynasty era, the temple was the site of an annual royal ceremony on the occasion of Wesak, the birthday of Gautama Buddha.

Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/8, 1/125 sec.

Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/100 sec.

Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/8, 1/125 sec.

Vietnam @ Hanoi

noreply@blogger.com (Stranger of the world) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:56:00 +0000

Found a giant Gothic church - Saint Joseph Cathedral.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 200, f/7.1, 1/160 sec.

Virgin Mary killing a horny beast.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 200, f/5.6, 1/100 sec.

Vietnam - Day 1

noreply@blogger.com (Stranger of the world) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:08:00 +0000

Day 1 - 2nd July 2008

We arrived at Noi Bai airport, Hanoi. Too excited, no photos were taken.
Then we headed directly to Hanoi city, which took us approx. 1 hour.

In the middle of the city, Hanoi.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/7.1, 1/125 sec

Busy streets.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/10, 1/160 sec.

Walking through the busy streets are the most amazing experience.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/8, 1/200 sec.

There are people busy selling by the streets...
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/5, 1/60 sec.

There are people who stop to buy something...
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/160sec.

And there are people who just standing, smiling...
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/100 sec.

Some people rushing for time...
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 200, f/3.5, 1/25 sec.

And some just love to do the JessVick pose.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 400, f/3.5, 1/8 sec.

So, this is Hanoi. Capital of the North Vietnam.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISo 100, f/5.6, 1/8 sec.

Hanoi, a place with old buildings...
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/5, 1/30 sec.

A place with monuments...
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/10, 1/160 sec.

A place with contemporary art...
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/10, 1/200 sec.

A place with landscape...
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 200, f/9, 1/250 sec.

A place with faith...
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 200, f/7.1, 1/160 sec.

and religious.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 200, f/8, 1/160 sec.

So, don't get lost.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/60 sec.

You are in Vietnam!
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/80 sec.

Bukit Tinggi

noreply@blogger.com (Stranger of the world) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:57:00 +0000

16 March 2008...

Yes, it took me too long time to post this. No time, no time!
I was quite busy since then, traveling, work, traveling, work, and more work...

So here is the Bukit Tinggi post.

The entrance to the French-themed cottage, namely Colmar Tropicale.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/20, 1.3sec

Here you will have jess.vick and the stranger.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/25 sec.

The entrance via a wooden bridge.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 200, f/10, 1/125 sec.

The French-themed building, and to the end is the square where people dance and have fun.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/10, 1/160 sec.

The wind is strong up on the look-out tower. The weather on that day were tricky, suddenly bright, suddenly dim.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/18, 1/15 sec.

Jess got herself a windmill, never is she so happy with wheels, eh?
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/4.5, 1/40 sec.

Then we went to the Japanese Garden.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 400, f/5, 1/50 sec.

To see the water dripping of the bamboo stick. The Japanese called them "Harmony"
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/50 sec.

Waterfall, a little hand-shaky there.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/22, 1.3 sec.

I manage to get the fishes to swim around the rock. Also available in Sepia.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 100, f/32, 1.3 sec.

In the evening, we visit Ms. White the swan back at the Colmar Tropicale.
Canon EOS 400D @ ISO 200, f/5, 1/250 sec.

Introducing Jess Vick

noreply@blogger.com (Stranger of the world) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:40:00 +0000

Introducing the beautiful girl of the blog...

with nice pose, of course...

Visit Wat Chetawan ~ Thai temple at Bukit Gasing

noreply@blogger.com (Jess) — Sat, 24 May 2008 14:54:00 +0000

First visit the day before Wesak Day celebration.

Valentine's Day 2008 Eujin love PohLai

noreply@blogger.com (Stranger of the world) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:27:00 +0000

To her, I was never romantic; Today, I show my effort to make this moment, a memorable moment to her.

I Love you...forever.

CNY 2008 visiting in Kuala Lumpur

noreply@blogger.com (Stranger of the world) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 07:27:00 +0000

Visiting family members during CNY in KL is an annual event.

This is also the time where the traffic is smooth in the city. Visiting made easy.

Jonker Street during the CNY festive - 2

noreply@blogger.com (Stranger of the world) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Herba tea to quench your thirst after hours of walking.

雷洲会馆

Geographer Cafe - one of the many pubs you will not miss in Jonker Street.

Even a bistro name Tranquerah, selling Malacca traditional Malay food, HALAL.

This are the few shots that I FS-ed, tell me your comments.

Jonker Street during the CNY festives - 1

noreply@blogger.com (Stranger of the world) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:09:00 +0000

Jonker street - one of the not-to-miss place in Malacca, and at all time, not-to-be-miss during CNY festive.

The hawkers still operates even on the second day of CNY, surprisingly the street is crowded with people.

I managed to take some photo despite of the unbalanced lighting (spot-lights, neon lighting and red lanterns. Haha, trying to avoid too much red exposed in my photos are extremely difficult)

Some photos,

What? My sister is missing, my father is not posing and my nephew turned...

Ok, now is better.

I like this shot, and I think was the best shot I get from Jonker street, although the lighting is quite dim. The shadows made it more...3D?

Ladies shopping for accessories.

Handsome guy from the street...

Hungry, muah ci.

Yummy yummy.

CNY 2008 in Malacca - 3

noreply@blogger.com (Stranger of the world) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:01:00 +0000

Introducing, my mother,

My mother loves kids

I am still new to photo editing, I know that the lightings are terrible, but I did my best.

CNY 2008 in Malacca - 2

noreply@blogger.com (Stranger of the world) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 02:36:00 +0000

Family members from the Tan family,

Nephew: Youngest from left to right.

They are so cute, I can't help myself to made this kung fu post,

CNY 2008 in Malacca - 1 Small note: CNY = Chinese New Year

noreply@blogger.com (Stranger of the world) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 01:53:00 +0000

This year was like always, celebrating our family reunion in Malacca (pronouns as "Melaka" in Malay).

Some of the photos of the family members (Gan's family)

Nephew

Nephew

Bus Crash No More!

noreply@blogger.com (Stranger of the world) — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:10:00 +0000

If this happened to her (Nian Ning), it can happen to you!". You kids could be next.

Sign the petition,

and submit your FULL NAME(as in IC).

Alternatively, please send your FULL NAME and IC No. to buscrashnomore@gmail.com.

Walking the dog

noreply@blogger.com (Stranger of the world) — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:54:00 +0000

Beautiful flowers to you, my lady.

Nice dog you had. I think the men in white jacket is admiring your dog.

Dear Santa,
Please, for once, give him a dog.

Mommy fan for Helsingborg football team

noreply@blogger.com (Stranger of the world) — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:47:00 +0000

Hello Mama,

Taking a rest is essential to keep up with the football event. Give yourself some cakes too, I tried that, taste good!

Drop me a mail, I would like to know you, and your children better.

Cheers!

Sharing cakes

noreply@blogger.com (Stranger of the world) — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:41:00 +0000

Hello little girl,

You do not know me, I do not know you; when the first time I saw you, I had a photo of you.

Now you had know me, I would like to know you; drop me a mail, I will send the photo to you.

p.s. Cakes are not dog food.

Helsingborg football event

noreply@blogger.com (Stranger of the world) — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:31:00 +0000

Football? Not interested.
However, the way they make football more interesting is to have parade marching through the square.

I was fortunate to see the once in the lifetime event.

Found your face in my photo?
Drop me a mail with your photo (for verification), I will send you the full-sized photo.

Sweden Sofiero Castle Park

noreply@blogger.com (Stranger of the world) — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:25:00 +0000

This is me, the first photo since I decided not to hide myself from the world. No, I will still keep my blog name as www.strangeroftheworld.blogspot.com/

Hope you don't mind my ugly face.