Nikon D600 Press Launch

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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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

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