Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR + Raynox DCR 250
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/8
Shutter Speed : 1/15 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Photoshop Elements 6.0
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Yet another cicada photo to add to my collection. I like this one as it portrays as though the cicada was looking over the flower bud to see what was happening.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR + Raynox DCR 250
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f5.6
Shutter Speed : 1/25 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Photoshop Elements 6.0
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I was at one of the sites that I am currently working on in Sapulut (40km away from Nabawan). I captured this shot early this morning. The cicada was on the ground and to get this particular shot, I was lying down flat on my belly, much to the amusement of my contractors. Only after taking this shot and showing it to them, did they realize that I was not so crazy after all.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR + Raynox DCR 250
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/8
Shutter Speed : 1/250 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Photoshop Elements 6.0
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Yet another macro to add to my collection of wild flowers. This particular flower is from the mimosa pudica plant. I took this shot quite sometime back while I was at a site that I was working on.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR + Raynox DCR 250
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Manual
F-number : f/8
Shutter Speed : 1/25 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Photoshop Elements 6.0
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Took this shot one early morning while I was at site. Absolutely love the reflection on the water droplets.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Manual
F-number : f/5.6
Shutter Speed : 1/200 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Photoshop Elements 6.0
This shot was taken last month at Point and Shoot Studio in Kepayan, Sabah. The studio belongs to a photographer friend of mine. This was my first studio experience and I learnt a lot of things especially with regards to lighting and all. In the original shot, the photo taken was a bit over exposed, so I converted it to black and white as not to make the harsh lighting look very obvious.
I would like to apologize to visitors of this blog for the long absence. It is not that I have not been taking any photo, but I just couldn't find the time to update this blog. A lot has been happening and I apologize for neglecting this blog.
Anyway, moving forward, I will be updating this blog soon. I have a lot of photos to share, but the commitment that I made to post one photo a day has been broken. I will try to back date as much as possible, and include so photos that I have take recently.
In the mean time, please feel free to drop by my flickr account. Do add me as a contact as I do update the flickr account periodically. Click on the link below to view my flickr profile.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR + Raynox DCR 250
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/14
Shutter Speed : 1/60 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
Yet another orchid taken from my mom's garden. Did a macro close up on the orchid using the Raynox DCR 250. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR + Raynox DCR 250
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/10
Shutter Speed : 1/60 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
Yet another orchid taken from my mom's garden. Did a macro close up on the orchid using the Raynox DCR 250. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR + Raynox DCR 250
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/10
Shutter Speed : 1/60 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
Fungus that I found growing wildly on a rotting piece of wood. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/5.6
Shutter Speed : 1/60 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
Yet another shot from my dad's goat farm. This time its a Boer Goat. My dad rears and breeds them for commercial purposes. This guy was giving me the stare, most probably because I disturbed it during it meal time. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/5.6
Shutter Speed : 1/15 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
Got this during my trip to Taiping recently. The birds belongs to one of my uncle. He has a walk in aviary full of colourful parakeets. It was quite a challenge to capture them as they were flying all over the place. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR + Raynox DCR 250
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/5.6
Shutter Speed : 1/15 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
Saw this couple having a go on my dad's car. They were not camera shy at all and were were cooperative during the photoshoot. I tried to focus on the eye, but somehow missed my mark. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
ISO : 400
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/5.6
Shutter Speed : 1/60 s
Focal Length : 50 mm
Software : Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
Shot taken at my dad's goat farm. The goat was quite curious with the camera that I was pointing at it. Took a few shots and this was the one that really looked good. I like the slightly tilted head of the goat. It shows some sense on curiosity from the goat. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR + Raynox DCR 250
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/8
Shutter Speed : 1/60 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
Found this in my mother's garden. Only managed to get 2 shots of it before it flew away. Tried to take the whole body into the frame, but the dragonfly flew away before I could do anything. I think this composition works as well. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR + Raynox DCR 250
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/5.6
Shutter Speed : 1/60 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
This particular caterpillar was resting on a green leaf when I found it. I tried to take a shot of it but the colour of the caterpillar was not prominent enough. So I moved the caterpillar to a different leaf so that the contrast can be see. No caterpillar was harmed during this photoshoot. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/7.1
Shutter Speed : 1/250 s
Focal Length : 48 mm
Software : Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
An old photo that I dug up from my hard disk. Just did the post processing in Photoshop Elements and finally found the time to post it. Its kind of a tribute to the ground staff from Air Asia airline crew. The unsung heroes from behind the scene. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/16
Shutter Speed : 1/50 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
An old photo that I dug up from my hard disk. Just did the post processing in Photoshop Elements and finally found the time to post it. I have been quite busy for the past few days, thus finding it hard to find the time to post new photos. Anyway, I have a big collection from my outings, and I will post them here for all to see. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR + Raynox DCR 250
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/16
Shutter Speed : 1/60 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
Saw this group of ants crowding around the black ant in the centre. Not really sure what the others were doing, but looked like they were worshiping the black ant in the centre. After some time, the black ant was gone. Could be the rest of the ants took it away. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR + Raynox DCR 250
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/13
Shutter Speed : 1/60 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
Had a hard time focusing on the caterpillar itself due to its hairy nature. DOF is kind off shallow in the photo. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR + Raynox DCR 250
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/13
Shutter Speed : 1/60 s
Focal Length : 90 mm
Software : Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
The lighting is a bit off in this photo. The flash is quite harsh making the detail in the fungus not really visible. Found this during an outing I had recently. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200 mm f/4-5.6G VR
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Manual
F-number : f/13
Shutter Speed : 1.6 s
Focal Length : 90 mm
Software : Photomatix Pro 3 and Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
This shot was actually taken on April 19, 2009, but the processing was done on April 20, 2009. Technically this is for Day 109, but I am labeling it as Day 120 because the processing was done on April 20, 2009. My maiden attempt at creating a High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging. This HDR image was done using a single file conversion. I used Photomatix to do generate the HDR image and do the necessary tone mapping and HDR rendition. I then used Photoshop Elements to adjust the colours and contrast. I am quite happy with the final output from this image. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR + Raynox DCR 250
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/9
Shutter Speed : 1/60 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
Another macro shot from me. This time it's a grasshopper that I saw around my office compound. The actual size of the grasshopper is about 2 cm long. Lighting seems a bit harsh due to the pop up flash being used without a diffuser. Did some minor adjustment in Photoshop Elements. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR + Raynox DCR 250
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/7.1
Shutter Speed : 1/160 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
Kinda lacking in inspiration for the past few days. So I decided to do some macro shots of things around the house. This particular photo is actually a placemat. Did a macro shot of it using my Raynox DCR 250. Did some minor adjustment in Photoshop Elements. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR + Raynox DCR 250
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/8
Shutter Speed : 1/25 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
I am back in my hometown for the Easter weekend. Was taking a walk around my home compound and I saw this fly resting on my dad's car. Luckily it was still around when I came back with my camera. Did some minor adjustment in Photoshop Elements. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR + Raynox DCR 250
ISO : 400
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/8
Shutter Speed : 1/125 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
Saw this particular butterfly as I was leaving my home to go to the office this morning. Surprisingly, the butterfly was a bit inactive. I was able to bring it into the house and take a photo of it. The ISO is high as I had neglected to check the setting on the camera before taking the photo. The ISO setting was from my previous shot. The little brown thing the butterfly is resting on is my finger. Did some minor adjustment in Photoshop Elements. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
ISO : 400
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/8
Shutter Speed : 1/15 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
Followed my friends to pay a visit to a crocodile farm here in Kota Kinabalu. Went there after rain, and the lighting was quite bad. Had to use a higher ISO value to get the right exposure and minimize handshake. Did some minor adjustment in Photoshop Elements. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/5.6
Shutter Speed : 1/60 s
Focal Length : 44 mm
Software : Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
I was at a friend's house last weekend and saw this furry little fella. I had just returned from doing a shoot for the Shell Ferrari Model Car Launching and had my camera with me. It was quite hard to get a proper photo of this bat as it was moving around. Did some minor adjustment in Photoshop Elements. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Manual
F-number : f/5.6
Shutter Speed : 1/250 s
Focal Length : 38 mm
Software : Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0
Model : Fharelynne Ivonne
Location : Tanjung Aru 2nd Beach, Kota Kinabalu
Photographer's Comments
Had another photography outing this morning. I am slowly learning how to photograph portraits. Thankfully, I have loads of friends who help to guide me along the way. Did some minor adjustment in Photoshop Elements. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
More photos can be viewed at my Flickr Album.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
ISO : 400
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/29
Shutter Speed : 1/60 s
Focal Length : 46 mm
Software : Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
Been quite busy for the last few days, and was recovering from my previous photo escapade. Got this new set of pens for my work. Did some minor adjustment in Photoshop Elements. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR + Raynox DCR 250
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/18
Shutter Speed : 1/60 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
This is actually a photo of a mineral water bottle that has been left overnight at my office. Due to the heat outside, the water in the bottle had evaporated and created this interesting looking water droplets. Did some minor adjustment in Photoshop Elements. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR + Raynox DCR 250
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/10
Shutter Speed : 1/25 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
Saw this dead moth in my house last night. Decided to practice on some macro shots as they is no possibility that the moth would fly away. Did some minor adjustment in Photoshop Elements. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/9
Shutter Speed : 1/2500 s
Focal Length : 30 mm
Software : Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
Delayed posting. I actually took this shot last Friday but soon after taking it, had some things to clear at the office. Didn't get the chance to do the necessary processing. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR + Raynox DCR 250
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/5.6
Shutter Speed : 1/60 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
Was not feeling well yesterday, hence the absence of photo for Day 070. Feeling much better today. Saw this fern today and decided to do a macro of the bud of the fern. Used my Raynox DCR 250 and used the pop up flash for added lighting. The lighting seems a bit harsh in this photo. Did some minor adjustment in Photoshop Elements. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR + Raynox DCR 250
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/11
Shutter Speed : 1/2000 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
Saw this wild flower growing in my office compound. Had my Raynox with me and I decided to do a macro of the flower. Did a bit of adjusting for the contrast and saturation. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR + Raynox DCR 250
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/11
Shutter Speed : 1/125 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
Saw this wild flower growing in my office compound. Had my Raynox with me and I decided to do a macro of the flower. Did a bit of adjusting for the contrast and saturation. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR + Raynox DCR 250
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/11
Shutter Speed : 1/15 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
Had an empty bottle of Chivas whiskey lying about in my home. I tried to photograph the whole bottle, but somehow an empty bottle doesn't look good. So I decided to just photograph the bottle cap. Sis minor adjustment to the saturation and contrast. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR + Raynox DCR 250
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/11
Shutter Speed : 1/13 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
I saw a photo like this in one of the websites that I was surfing at yesterday. I tried to recreate the photo at home last night and this is what I have to show. The surface is actually a black DVD and I placed some water droplets on it. I used my lightbox to shine the light on to the DVD surface, and I got this colour spectrum. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/36
Shutter Speed : 1/8 s
Focal Length : 44 mm
Software : Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 and Photomatix Pro 3.1
Photographer's Comments
It has been more than a week since my last update. Sorry for the inconsistency in updating, but I got tied down with some work. Anyway I am back with my latest photo. For this photo, I did 2 post processing. First I created a High Dynamic Range (HDR) image using Photomatix Pro. This image is actually a combination of 3 separate exposure. I shot at -1 eV, 0 eV and +1 eV. I then used Photomatix Pro to align the photo and create a HDR image. I then did some tone mapping to enhance the photo a bit. Then I used Photoshop Elements to do some minor adjustment to the saturation and contrast of the photo. This is my first attempt at creating a HDR image. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
Camera : Nikon Coolpix S51
ISO : 500
Exposure Program : Normal Program
F-number : f/33
Shutter Speed : 1/160 s
Focal Length : 6.3 mm
Software : Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
I was at a wedding reception of one of my collegemate yesterday in Papar, Sabah. Didn't bring along my D60 but I had my Coolpix S51 compact camera with me. This photo was taken by one of the guest at the wedding. Nothing too artistic about this photo, but I wanted to share the joy of wedding. Did minor post production to enhance the colour.
Camera : Nikon D60
Lenses : AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
ISO : 100
Exposure Program : Aperture Priority
F-number : f/36
Shutter Speed : 30 s
Focal Length : 55 mm
Software : Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0
Photographer's Comments
Another car from the Hotwheels Hot Truck Series. Got this quiet sometime ago, at is has been parked in my shelf collecting dust. Did the usual post production, ie. sharpening, asjusting the contrast and saturation. Comments on how to improve this photo, composition wise or post processing is highly appreciated.
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