Through my friend YS, I was able to attend the launch of the new Nikon D600 full-frame DSLR together with David. During the launch, Nikon also launched the 18.5mm f/1.8 lens for their Nikon 1 series cameras as well as the UT-1 transmitter which adds ethernet capability to the Nikon D600, D7000 and D800/800E. You… Continue reading Nikon D600 Press Launch
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Enter the Dragon
Back in the days before the era of iPads, iPhones and other electronic devices, kids used to go out and play. The playground is probably one of the favourite places of a kid during the simpler times, before they get distracted by electronic devices and tons of schoolwork. The most iconic playgrounds of yesterday are… Continue reading Enter the Dragon
Fuerzabruta @ Night Festival 2012
After 4 days of nocturnal activities over 2 weekends, the 5th Singapore Night Festival drew to a close on 1 Sep 2012. This was the first time I attended the festival and though I did not have time to cover all the events, I concentrated on a few and had fun. The most impressive of… Continue reading Fuerzabruta @ Night Festival 2012
Celestial Triangle
I was treated to another astronomical phenomenon this morning, where the planets Jupiter, Venus and the waning-crescent moon formed a “celestial triangle” in the pre-dawn sky today morning. I had previously read about this occurrence on National Geographic’s website but unsure if I would be able to see it in Singapore. So it’s to my… Continue reading Celestial Triangle
An Evening at the Gardens by the Bay
Shortly after the Gardens by the Bay opened to the public on 29 June 2012, people flocked to this spanking new attraction, filling Facebook timelines, Twitter and Instagram feeds with photos from the gardens. I found the dusk photos to be especially attractive and so decided to check it out for myself last Friday evening after… Continue reading An Evening at the Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay South
On 29 June 2012, Singapore’s latest attraction, the Gardens by the Bay South is opened to the public. The 54-hectare Bay South is the largest among the cluster of the three gardens dubbed “Gardens by the Bay“. Along with my friends David and YS, we were privileged to be invited to a media tour of… Continue reading Gardens by the Bay South
An Acappella End to the Singapore Arts Festival 2012
After 16 days of various performances, some 300 of them free, the Singapore Arts Festival 2012 has finally drawn to a close on 2 June 2012. The closing act is a performance by Singapore’s own acappella group Budak Pantai, which I later found out is Malay for “Beach Boys”. I arrived earlier than 10pm which they… Continue reading An Acappella End to the Singapore Arts Festival 2012
An Evening of Nostalgia With the T’ang Quartet
Though I’ve heard of the Singapore-based T’ang Quartet, I’ve never really heard them play for some reason. When I found that they were performing at the Singapore Arts Festival 2012 (and for free too!) I decided to watch as well as shoot them perform. Somewhat inline with the festival’s theme of “Our Lost Poems”, the… Continue reading An Evening of Nostalgia With the T’ang Quartet
Of Japanese Uncles, Centaurs, National Icons, Girls with Urns and a Tribute
That’s what I experienced when I visited the Festival Village of the Singapore Arts Festival 2012 on the opening day. Having attended the media preview and gotten sneak peeks at the performances, I have returned to see more and I was not disappointed. Bridge Café Project Originating from Japan’s Oyaji Cafés with the wait staff… Continue reading Of Japanese Uncles, Centaurs, National Icons, Girls with Urns and a Tribute
Singapore Arts Festival 2012 Media Preview
The Singapore Arts Festival will be here again from 18 May to 2 June. I had the opportunity to attend the media preview along with a few other bloggers and it was a fun night. The event started on the rooftop cafe at the Festival Village at Esplanade Park where the festival GM Mr. Low… Continue reading Singapore Arts Festival 2012 Media Preview