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After a bit of shopping directly after our touchdown, and after a bit of familiarization with Singapore's decidedly awesome MRT system, we were packed into buses for a movie screening at a newly renovated school, named, aptly enough, OldSchool. It's a great place where, if I recall correctly, artists, musicians, theathrical performers, photographers and the like can call their own, allowing them to use the facilities there to create their masterpieces. The area we were gathering was called the Sinema, where screenings of local movies and film festivals are regularly held. I've also heard they do some concerts there once in a while. Hip and trendy place actually.
The movie was titled 'Journey to Kaabah', chronicling one man's journey across land, from Malaysia, all the way to Mecca, to perform the Hajj. While not the best movie ever, I reserved all my opinions to myself, opting not to grab the open mic. I'll be civil on my first night at AYF.
Anyway, this is our first chance to have most of the delegates in one area, so some delegates took their chances getting to know each other. As I had other programmes ongoing at that time, which was capturing all the happenings, emotions, moments and interactions for a special programme, I kinda laid low for a bit, just so I can snag some stolen moments. But then again, it didn't stay like that for long...
(To be continued...)
Labels: AYF, Photography, Singapore, Trippin'
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Congrats to Hamsul and Naeema for on their wedding day! Have fun on your honeymoon!
Labels: Photography, Weddings
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Tommy from Singapore toasting with all the delegates from the Asean+3 Youth Forum.
To the new friends I made during my AYF, one week stay, I'd like to welcome you all to my website.
I'd like to thank you all for making my trip there a memorable one. From the delegates, our lovely Liaison Officer Dhini and Yi Na, to the event organizers, I'd like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful hospitality that you've shown to us. I wasn't sure what to expect at first, and having not once ever joined a youth gathering such as AYF, I didn't know what to expect. But the new people I've met from all over the world, the wonderful atmosphere, the great camaraderie, the friendship, I don't think I will ever forget my week there.
I'll follow up this post later. Still trying to straighten out all the business cards I have.
Labels: AYF, Photography, Singapore, Trippin'
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A tourist takes in the views of KL with his camera while listening to the audio tour.
Labels: KL, Outing, Photography, Trippin'
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Mimi Rahzia of Terminal Cinta fame. Naturally, the guys picked on me to take the shot. Which I don't think I'd complain that much.
Strangely, this photo might make it to the cork board behind her.
Labels: Photography
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Selenicereus grandiflorus.
Labels: Local Events, Outing, Photography, Techniques - Focus Blurring
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His Majesty Sultan Yang Dipertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam checks the guard of honor at the celebrations at the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar 'Ali Saifuddien yesterday, 15th July 2008.
Daulat Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik!
Labels: Local Events, News, Outing, Photography
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Mango Mousse... Oh my... Sinfully delicious...
"Embark on a Culinary Excursion at Sheraton Utama Hotel"
BRUNEI, Bandar Seri Begawan, 1st July 2008 ? In conjunction with His Majesty's 62nd Birthday Celebration, Sheraton Utama Hotel is introducing its new special eDISHions at Tasek Brasserie starting from 7th July until 7th August 2008. Set out on a road to indulgence and treat your senses to a culinary excursion with exquisite local delights prepared by Sheraton's own innovative culinary experts.
For just $10.00 plus 10 per cent service charge, savour Sheraton's own authentic Chicken Rice with perfectly poached chicken with the delicious aroma of its rice topped off with condiments that completes the set as a whole.
Sheraton's Nasi Briani Campur is a must try with the careful creative fusion of local herbs and Indian condiments that?s served with acar, papadam, kurma telur and kambing bakar vindallo at just $12.00 plus 10 per cent service charge.
For a more western flavour, our 'Continental Culinary Touch' dish is equipped with char grilled provencale and marinated high quality black angus meat with grillades scampi brochette, Cajun stick fries and fresh green salad at only B$15.00 plus 10 per cent service charge.
Our Sebastian Pas-try, Must Try dessert that can't be missed. Take pleasure in the delightful taste of mango mousse with fresh fruits and vanilla crispy at only B$12.00 plus 10 per cent service charge.
For more details, please contact the hotel's direct line.
The dish is called 'Continental Culinary Touch'... The angus steak alone was worth the price of admission...
Labels: Food, Photography, Promo
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I Mean The Snakes!
Labels: Local Events, Photography, Social Awareness
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I'm gonna post just the photos I took from my first morning in KL which I did a bit of sightseeing, going around to KL Tower and the Petronas Twin Towers. Lovely people, lovely sights, lovely nightlife. In short, I had an awesome time shooting and exploring that city, which I can safely say, that never sleeps.
If you people know the reason I went there, you know how to get to my Flickr and check out the stuff I took. Definitely not gonna post it here.
Labels: Architecture, Documenting, Experiment, KL, Landscape, Outing, Photography, Trippin'
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Labels: Photography, Weddings
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The first thing I did when one of my all time favourite models comes back from her studies? Well, take her out for coffee, but after that, I make sure to arrange a series of shoots with her. Ryda, of Puteri Gunung Ledang fame.
Labels: Modelling, Photography
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Did a quickie shoot with Suzianti, a former co-worker of mine, and all around hot chicka. Took all of one hour. Thanks babes!
Labels: Modelling, Photography, Techniques - Strobing
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Labels: Competition, Documenting, Outing, Photography
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Awesome, awesome band. Did this shoot after the long day of shooting at Bandar, where I netted my monitor lizard photo. Informed at 5, ready to shoot at 9. Sometimes I'm surprised of my dedication to this art.
Did a shoot for the IMTS guys last night. Afterwards, they rocked out with their latest material. Great stuff.
Strobist Info: 2x SB800 shoot through white umbrella both on the left and right shooting at 1/8, and 1 SB24 clamped behind them on the railing at 1/16. Fired via GI remotes.
Burned some stuff out in CS3. EDIT: Noise Ninja-ed and David Hill-ed as well.
Labels: Photography, Promo, Techniques - Strobing
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This won me first prize for the local youth competition! And I'll be going to Singapore to the Asean + 3 Youth Festival representing Brunei with this photo! Awesome! Theme of the shoot for that day was Global Warming.
Caption: A monitor lizard inspects an intruder to his habitat.Description: The use of water bottles has exploded in recent years due to the convenience of having bottled water at the ready for daily use. Numerous companies in Brunei have wholeheartedly embraced this growth market and introduce their own brands of bottled water. The bottles are actually recyclable, but either due to public indifference, or ignorance, the water bottles are unceremoniously discarded. If it doesn?t pose a direct threat to wildlife, an indirect effect of that would be global warming due to the increasing use of hydrocarbons to produce the PET bottles; it has been noted that recycling plastic material amounts to a saving of more than 50% than producing the bottles from their source materials.
Top Shutterbugs Awarded In Photography Competition
By Adriana HAC
Bandar Seri Begawan - A prize presentation ceremony for winners of the recent photography competition which carried the theme 'Global Warming' was held yesterday at the Youth Centre in the capital.
The competition was organised by the Youth and Sports Department in cooperation with Brunei Darussalam Photographic Society.
Present as the guest of honour was Haji Mohd Zali bin Haji Arshad, the Assistant Head of Youth and Sports Officer.
The ceremony began with the recital of Surah alFatihah led by Ustaz Suprapto bin Komari followed by a brief speech from the Head Judge of the Brunei Darussalam Photographic Society, Haji Mohd Yusof bin bin Haji Mohd Yassin.
The top five winners were announced during the ceremony followed by the handing over of certificates of appreciation to all participants.
Mohd Khairul Nizam bin Haji Abd Rahman was adjudged as the winner while Mohammad Taufiq bin Yakub came second. In third place was Mohamad Mahadzir Iskandar bin Zakaria followed by Dyg Hazimah binti Abd Hamid and Haji Abdul Azim @ Haj Mu'az bin Haji Tujoh.
The winner will be representing Brunei Darussalam for the "ASEAN+3 Youth Festival Photography Competition" in Singapore from July 28 to Aug 3. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin
http://www.brudirect.com/DailyInfo/News/Archive/May08/280508/nite23.htm
Labels: Competition, Documenting, News, Outing, Photography, Social Awareness
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She's a representative from KK competing for the first time in the ISO category. Previously she competed in the Opie or Optimist class of boats, which were the tiny little one man boats. Even at her first competition, she bagged a respectable third place!
Labels: Local Events, Outing, Photography, Sports
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Happy Engagement to Hjh Mas Suzie Lawati Kartika Sari and Syukri! God bless!
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More soon, with a full write up.
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The New Adidas Predator. Which didn't actually bestow me with super soccer abilities, but hey, the guy gave me a good price. More here.
Turns out, most of my officemates are Adidas freaks as well. Kick ass.
Labels: Photography, Techniques - Strobing
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More here: http://flickr.com/photos/stupidlogic/sets/72157604647293186/detail/
Labels: Documenting, Equipment, Outing, Photography
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Thanks ladies for coming!
A movie-goer checks out Reeds' pics.
A review of PS. I Love You coming up next.
Labels: Local Events, Movie, Photography
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This was actually shot before my previous post, during my two-week photo-holidays.
Strobist Info, One SB-800 on the left, another SB-800 on the right, both with diffuser cap on, firing at 1/1 each. Triggered via CLS, held by two voice activated lightstands for run and gun purposes. Processed through Photoshop CS3.
Labels: Modelling, Photography, Techniques - Strobing
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A quick shoot, at a new location. Looks like my location list have expanded. Even I get bored of Tungku if I keep shooting there all the time.
Labels: Modelling, Photography, Techniques - Strobing
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Mark Loon stands at the centre while a driver circles around him in a constant drift.
Labels: Cars, Photography
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'Moment of Zen' line blatantly taken from The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
More pics from the BFF 1st Anniversary here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stupidlogic/sets/72157604365765173/detail/.
Labels: Photography
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Delectable treats.
Lovely ambience.
Had a lovely hi-tea at the Sheraton Utama Tasek Brasserie yesterday. Along with me was Airbiscuit and several other members of the media. The food was great, and it was a warm and cozy afternoon. Thanks Wena for the invite, and for the great company. And it was also nice to meet you Norizah. I'll be sure to extend the invite to you for the event on the 12th. :D
More photos here.
Labels: Equipment, Food, Photography
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Labels: Outing, Photography, Sports
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His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Mateen takes a practice shot before the start of the game.
In what can be considered a spirited match, AM Gunners, led by His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Mateen fought to the last minute, going down to a 2-4 score against Sekolah Sukan. A very entertaining match, with a very entertaining crowd cheering on both teams, meant a very, very entertaining shooting experience despite the light downpour. Most of us braved the rain with plastic bags over our gear to get a good shot of the action. The weather cleared up for the second half, which saw a flurry of goals.
His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Mateen takes a shot, which levelled the score 1-1.
A group photo to end the night of charity. Final take from the ticket booths: $6551.70.
Labels: Outing, Photography, Sports
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Taken during the DST Women's Sports Day event at the Balapan last Sunday, which saw the Ministry of Finance team bagging second place overall. Good job team!
Good opportunity in getting to grips with my new TeleConverter. A stress test revealed it might not be able to keep up with fast sports, and I really need to do an AF Fine Tune to get the sharpest image possible. But I'll learn to work around the shortcomings and make it fit into my style of shooting.
More here : http://www.flickr.com/photos/stupidlogic/sets/72157604196607291/detail/
Labels: Local Events, Outing, Photography, Sports
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Labels: Landscape, Outing, Photography
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Labels: Landscape, Photography, Trek
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Man, Kuraman is like the Venus sculpture. It's beautiful overall, but looking at it closely reveals imperfections. I'd go back if not for the one hour long ride on a small boat. My whole body was sore from the boat ride, and I think I swallowed too much sea water that I'm still nursing my sore throat.
More pics here: http://flickr.com/photos/stupidlogic/sets/72157604118886244/detail/
Labels: Documenting, Landscape, Office, Outing, Photography, Trek, Trippin'
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A flag bearer stands infront of a giant Brunei flag that will be carried into the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien at the start of the National Day celebration.
The reflection off of the flag sets the subject apart nicely out of the background.
Labels: Brunei National Day 2008, Local Events, News, Outing, Photography
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Couldn't get much focus blurred shots in, as the show ended abruptly. I was set up with a 70-200 at the outset, but once reality sets in, I had to run back to the car to get my 17-55. And focus blurring with the 17-55 is a real pain in the rear.
More here.
Labels: Experiment, Local Events, Outing, Photography, Techniques - Focus Blurring
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A young lady waves a mini Brunei flag while taking part in the march past at the capital.
I thought last year's celebration was already huge in terms of the number of photogs descending upon the capital, but here we fielded our own platoon of shooters almost rivalling any other photography organization. Great show guys!
More images here: http://flickr.com/photos/stupidlogic/sets/72157603983554587/ with more to be featured here soon.
Labels: Brunei National Day 2008, Local Events, News, Outing, Photography
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More from the National Day 4x4 Mini Flag Distribution Ceremony and Procession here.
Labels: Brunei National Day 2008, Cars, Local Events, Outing, Photography, Social Awareness
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I don't know, but I think the whole thing seemed like a party for the shutterbugs! Lovely models, which were more than willing to strike a pose. Thanks guys for the invite. You can count on me to cover more of your events!
To the TESLians, please e-mail me for the link, as I have kept your photos in a private area of my Flickr account. E-mail me at nizam [no spaces] rahman [@t] gmail [dawt] com.
Labels: Experiment, Outing, Photography, Techniques - Panning, Techniques - Strobing
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For the TESLians, thank you for the invite. Now the arduous process of uploading all the pictures. Stay tuned.
Labels: Modelling, Photography, Techniques - Strobing
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Scenes from the National Day Rehearsal. Almost all the organization taking part have participated in this rehearsal, the last time before the real deal.
Had to compress it in, as the shops in the background was too 'bright'.
Reflecting on the day: It was good to see everyone fired up despite the cold weather.
More here.
Labels: Outing, Photography
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As always, more here.
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More images here.
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