Autism Awareness Month
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution 62/139 in which it has declared 2nd April as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD). April is also the Autism Awareness Month.The resolution was made to draw the world's attention to this neurological disorder that has affected many lives. It encourages all member ststes to initiative and take steps to spread the word and raise the level of awareness on this epidemic.
1. No blood tests, scan, image can detect autism disorder.
2. Doctors say early treatment yields better results.
3. Autism affects some 35 million children worldwide.
4. The cost to care for children and adults with autism is rising.
5. Many insurance and healthcare co. exclude coverage and protection for autism.
......the list goes on.
You may go to the following sites to learn more:
www.worldautismawarenessday.org
http://www.autismspeaks.org/
I hereby dedicate
The Other Side gallery to all those innocent children/people who suffer from this incurable disorder and hope to bring awarness to the public about Autism.
I Am So Vain
Some people reckon I look like this lady on the right. She is a famous chinese singer/actress, Karen Mok. Surprisingly when I did a random search of her biography, I discovered her mother is quarter-Persian, quarter-German on her father's side, half-Chinese from her mother's; father is half-Welsh on his father's side, half-Chinese from his mother's. Now it doesn't surprise me if people don't think I look Chinese.
Innocence Of Childhood
I like the effect of taking this shot using the evening light. It gives a warm effect and the best part is I don't need to use any other additional source of lighting like in a studio. It's interesting to observe children, with their carefree attitude, with nothing much to worry. These two little girls were having a tea break and seemed not even bothered about me taking their photos.
Crossroads
There will come in time in your life when you need to make some decisions - what we call `crossroads in our lives'. Choosing a particular road will change our destiny.
12 March 2008
Simply Mouth Watering
This is the toping of an irresistable chocolate cake which I had on my special day. Sorry guys for not being `active' in pbase lately. I am definitely not angry or sick, just been quite busy with my studies (good news is I am about to finish soon end of July this year!) and the mood isn't there. You won't be seeing much of my Nikon D300, most probably snap shots here and there. Nevertheless I am thinking of your guys. Keep posting and I will be there to see and support your work. K&H
Eskimo Kissing
The act known as Eskimo kissing in modern western culture is loosely based on a traditional Inuit greeting called a kunik. A kunik is a form of expressing affection, usually between family members and loved ones, that involves pressing the nose and upper lip against the skin (commonly the cheeks or forehead) and breathing in, causing the loved one's skin or hair to be suctioned against the nose and upper lip. It is a non-erotic form of greeting that serves as an intimate way of greeting one another for people who, when they meet, often have little except their nose and eyes exposed.
Patterns
It is very interesting to observe the designs and structures of buildings and architectures especially of temples. The Temple of Dawn, which is located in the heart of Bangkok has not only beautiful carvings on it but also repetitive blocks which forms the temple.
20-JAN-2008
Big Eyes
Dogs are cute, both the character and their looks. It was the K9 2008 event and I grabbed the opportunity to shoot `dog portraits'. What I didn't realise that it's very different than shooting human portraits, being that dog features are 3D with the frontal of his/her nose pointing out. So using a wide aperture such is 3.5 is not sufficient to have a complete focus on both the eyes and the nose and mouth. Either parts would be compromised depending on your focus point. Take for example of one shot I took, click on the thumbnail. Over here you would notice that the eyes are not focused while the focusing point's on the nose. I should think a stop higher would be sufficient to solve the problem. The reason for using wider aperture is to blur out the distracting background which would be the legs of the dog owners and also these dogs are just too hyperactive, running around non stop. Thought I would share with you guys this little tip I found out about shooting dogs.
Blessings
It's very interesting to see the different cultures of the world and the type of ceremonial events proceeds. The Malay marriage is a regal affair. The bride and groom are treated as king and queen for a day. There are many stages: pre-meeting, Akad Nikah, Bersanding...etc.
This shot was taken during the ceremonial union of both the bride and groom. Relatives will sprinkle petals, oil and rice on the couple seated on the 'throne'.
Holiday Season
The holiday season is around the corner with Christmas in just a few days time. Taking this opportunity to wish all my friends in pbase a very Happy Merry Christmas and may the coming year be a glorious one. Thank you once more for your great support and encouragement. I will be around to comment on your work. Great job my dear friends!
Simply Delicious
Capturing one of the most precious moments of childhood; eating ice cream. Yummy! This shot was taken of Prince II using the new Nikon D300 and AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED.
Total Expression
I took this shot using the evening light. I requested him to pose for me and he gave me this expression which I couldn't resist. No external light was used to shoot this except natural lighting.