Monday, March 18, 2024

5679. A very old lady travels on the subway alone.

 

Twelve hours earlier, at 9am, I parked my car outside the MRT Station and took the train from Upper Thomson to City Hall. At the Bishan MRT Station to Marina Square line, a thin sun-tanned wrinkled skin, white-haired bun woman in her late 70s or early 80s boarded the train. A jade ring in her wedding finger. Translucent light green squarish false precious stone  ear rings. Dark grey dress with two broad vertical stripes. An imitation faded washed often "Burberry" shoulder bag with threads fraying from the straps. Eyes are bright. No glasses. Face grim. Dark brown low heeled shoes for enclosed toes.
 
 Immediately a young lady gave her the corner seat reserved for the aged, pregnant or disabled. In the train she whipped out her slim handphone to see her image wearing the same dress in her Chinese text WhatsApp. Later she rifled her hand bag, uncapped a small bottle, her index finger rubbed some oil from inside the bottle and sniffed the oil.

A sad expression. Had all her peers passed away?Where was she going on this fine Sunday morning? I alighted at City Hall to take some photos of Suntec City. She was still in the train.

Friday, March 15, 2024

5678. PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Smartphone. iPhone 15 Pro Max. Singapore Indoor Stadium

 PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Smartphone. iPhone 15 Pro Max. Singapore Indoor Stadium

14 Mar 2024. 6pm

Do not handhold the smartphone to take the image, if possible.
Place phone on top of chair or backrest to stabilise your phone to get a sharp image.
Focus on text "Disney On Ice".
Take several images.


Professional photography and videography not allowed.
Lens over 20mm not allowed, according to one usher.

#disneyonice
#singapore
#indoorstadium
#toapayohvets
#kongyuensing
#singkongyuen
#shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets

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UPDATE:
https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2024/03/5678-photography-tips-smartphone-iphone.html

 

 



 

5677. PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Construction of BTO HDB flats. Central Weave @ AMK

 PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Construction of BTO HDB flats. Central Weave @ AMK. Use AV Mode.

 

SINGAPORE - 13 MAR 2024: 3.36pm. CENTRAL WEAVE at AMK comprises 5-block, 896-unit, 21-23-storey BTO HDB flats under construction. Completion in 2028. A 3-Gen flat of 120 sq m sells from $713,000 - $842,000. 


Construction of Central Weave @ AMK BTO flats. 13 Mar 2024, 3pm. Completion in 2028Canon R5, AV, 45mm, 1/160sec, f/11, ISO 100   BUY PHOTO: shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets

Went up to a high-rise apartment (18 storeys in this case), placed my camera on the wall ledge to get better view and sharp image.



#centralweave@amk
#btoflats
#hdbflats
#singapore
#toapayohvets
#kongyuensing
#singkongyuen
#shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets

TO BUY PHOTO:

www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets



UPDATE:

https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2024/03/5677-photography-tips-construction-of.html

 



 




5676. TRAVEL STORIES - VETS VISITED OVERSEAS

 

TRAVEL STORIES – VISIT TO VET CLINICS OVERSEAS

1. A vet in Prague

https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2011/12/794-travel-stories-vet-stories.html

 

 

 

 



2. A vet in Siem Reap, Cambodia

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3. A vet in Japan
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 


Thursday, March 14, 2024

5675. SMARTPHONE PHOTOS x 2. McDonald's outlet on 14 Mar 2024, 1.37pm AND 1.22pm

SMARTPHONE PHOTOS. McDonald's outlet on 14 Mar 2024, 1.37pm

An excellent Samsung phone image showing the yellow “Pick Up Mobile Orders Here”.

A good photo is sharp and not cluttered with people. Samsung SM-A736B settings:

14 Mar 2024. 1.37pm.

5.1mm, 1/50sec, f/1.8, ISO 250

TO BUY PHOTO:

www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets

#mcdonald's
#ansonmcdonald's
#mcdonald's
#springleaftower
#singapore
#toapayohvets
#kongyuensing
#singkongyuen
#shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets


UPDATE:

https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2024/03/5675-smartphone-photos-mcdonalds-outlet.html



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GOOGLE REVIEW   5 STARS

14 Mar 2024. 1.38pm

McDonald's Anson is the rare McDonald's outlet that has all the convenience of transport/parking for the motorist (drive-in), walk-in customers and food delivery riders (pick up orders for mobile and parking for bikes).

Hence it gets a 5-star for this service.

A good Samsung smartphone photo by my friend Gerald shows the yellow "Pick up mobile orders here" cabinet.  The orders are kept in the air-conditioned room inside. That is good food hygiene practice.


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SMARTPHONE PHOTOS. McDonald's outlet on 14 Mar 2024, 1.22pm

An excellent Samsung phone image by Gerard showing the young office-working Singaporeans at lunch

A good photo is sharp and not cluttered with people. Samsung SM-A736B settings:

14 Mar 2024. 1.22pm. 5.1mm, 1/50sec, f/1.8, ISO 200

TO BUY PHOTO:

www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets

#mcdonald's
#ansonmcdonald's
#mcdonald's
#springleaftower
#singapore
#toapayohvets
#kongyuensing
#singkongyuen
#shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets


UPDATE:

https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2024/03/5675-smartphone-photos-mcdonalds-outlet.html

 


 

 

 

 


5674. TRAVEL STORIES. PHOTOGRAPHY OF A HAPPY YOUNG COUPLE.

Travel Stories - 14 Jan 2010. Dr Sing Kong Yuen visited this adventurous and happy British couple who opened a veterinary clinic in Siem Reap, Cambodia

 Canon 40D, 70-300mm.  Zoom lens
P Mode. 70mm, 1/125sec, f/5.6, ISO 400  

A HAPPY YOUNG BRITISH VETERINARIAN COUPLE IN SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA

#youngcouple
#siemreap
#cambodia
#britishcouple
#caucasian
#adventurous
#swolleneyelid
#toapayohvets
#kongyuensing
#singkongyuen
#shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets



TO BUY PHOTO:   www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets

UPDATE:
https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2024/03/5674-travel-stories-photography-of.html

 

I had a good visit and chat with this young happy adventurous couple who were veterinarians. They were very welcoming and the photo shows their harmonious relationship much more than words can describe.

 

 


 

 

 

 

5673. PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Eye tumours of the older dog. "P" Mode and Zoom lens used in 2010.

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Eye tumours of the older dog. "P" Mode and Zoom lens used in 2010. Singapore. Toa Payoh Vets, 17 Jan 2010. Image of a right lower "eyelid" tumour in the older dog. I practised photography using the Zoom Lens of Canon EOS 40D,  70-300mm. 

I had this EOS 40D camera and the Zoom lens only as I did not spend money on various other lenses to document my case studies in 2010. EOS 40D was a much cheaper camera than what the Canon R5 I use now in 2024! Its lens was not as good, but it was more affordable.  Canon 40D, P Mode. 214mm, 1/1600 sec, f/5.6, ISO 400.

In 2010, I was advised by a photographer to just use the "P" Mode to take photos as the "Program" Mode would do all the settings of shutter speed, aperture and ISO for me!  I did not want to spend more time to learn more about the use of AV, TV and Manual Modes as I was busy and had only limited time in practice! 

 #eyelidtumour
#olddog
#singapore
#swolleneyelid
#toapayohvets
#kongyuensing
#singkongyuen
#shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets

VET CASE STUDY IN 2010. Dr Sing Kong Yuen, Toa Payoh Vets
The older dog rubs the right lower eyelid tumour daily. What to do?   

Canon 40D 70-300mm, P, 214mm, 1/1600sec, f/5.6, ISO 400. Zoom lens. Toa Payoh Vets case study in 2010. TO BUY PHOTO:   www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets

UPDATE:
https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2024/03/photography-tips-passing-taxi-drive-by.html

THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE IS SOURCED BY THE CLIENT FROM THE INTERNET:  

EYELID TUMORS. Older dogs commonly develop eyelid tumours (cancer). As in humans, cancer can be either benign or malignant. Fortunately, eyelid tumours in dogs are usually benign and do not spread to distant tissues. However, eyelid tumours do slowly or quickly grow, and can destroy the structure of the eyelid, in addition to rubbing on the eye. It is usually best to remove them when they are still small.

Eyelid tumours are treated by surgical removal. While there are many different surgical procedures possible, most eyelid tumours in old dogs can be removed at (Name of clinic) without requiring general anaesthesia. The patient is given a sedative, and then a local eyelid anaesthetic is given to numb the eyelid. The tumour is removed and the site frozen with liquid nitrogen (cryosurgery) to kill any remaining tumour cells.Tumour cells are usually very sensitive to freezing, and normal eyelid tissue is more resistant. After surgery, the eyelid margin turns pink (de-pigmentation), but usually re-pigments within 4 months.

DR SING KONG YUEN'S COMMENTS: This internet article, from the dog's owner, refers to eyelid tumours which grow on the eyelid itself. They are usually less than 5mm in diameter and this clinic suggests local anaesthesia and cryosurgery. This avoids the general anaesthesia risk of death in the older dog. All vets must advise on this general anaesthesia risk and all owners are worried.  However, in this case study,it is NOT practical to use freezing of the large tumour which is NOT an eyelid tumour but a large tumour below the eyelid. General anaesthesia and surgical excision were successful in this case and the dog no longer rubs his "eyelid" tumour, worrying the owner daily!       

 

 
 
 
 

 

 

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

5672. PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Passing taxi drive by shooting of Tiananmen Square. Use TV Mode.

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Passing taxi drive-by shooting of Tiananmen Square.  Use TV Mode.

 

Tiananmen Square, 6 Mar 2024, 1.38pm. Tight security owing to “Two Sessions” being held by the Communist Party - a prominent annual political event. A suggestion to drive past the square by Kat as police stopped tourists from going nearby as there were some boys and visitors cycling on the Square.
 

Image from drive-by passing taxi. I sat on the back seat, right-hand-side.

Canon R5, TV, 24mm, 1/1600 sec, f/4.0, ISO 100. 
If you use AV or Manual Mode, you will not get a sharp image as the taxi is moving past the Square.
iPhone 15 - I doubt you can get any sharp image.

 #tiananmensquare
#beijing
#china
#toapayohvets
#kongyuensing
#singkongyuen
#shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets


TO BUY PHOTO: www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets

 

UPDATE:

https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2024/03/photography-tips-passing-taxi-drive-by.html

 


 

 

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GOOGLE REVIEW. 5-stars for cleanliness of Tiananmen Square 

5 stars for a clean Tiananmen Square and building "Gate of Heavenly Peace". 

6 March 2024. 1.38pm. Google Review.

Tiananmen Square had tight security owing to the hosting by the Communist Party of "Two Sessions" which is China's most prominent political event.  

Tight security. Tourists were not able to get near the Square or I don't know how to get there. Some school boys were cycling past the Square and there were a few visitors. Very clean place.

My host suggesred a taxi to drive-by the Square so that I could take some photos. This time, I was technically capable of taking sharp images from moving taxis. Image is taken from the right hind side back seat of the cab.

I share the photography tips with viewers.  

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PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Passing taxi drive-by shooting of Tiananmen Square.  Use TV Mode.
 
Tiananmen Square, 6 Mar 2024, 1.38pm. Tight security owing to “Two Sessions” being held by the Communist Party - a prominent annual political event. A suggestion to drive past the square by Kat as police stopped tourists from going nearby as there were some boys and visitors cycling on the Square.
 
Image from drive-by passing taxi. I sat on the back seat, right-hand-side.

Canon R5, TV, 24mm, 1/1600 sec, f/4.0, ISO 100.
If you use AV or Manual Mode, you will not get a sharp image as the taxi is moving past the Square.

 #tiananmensquare
#beijing
#china
#toapayohvets
#kongyuensing
#singkongyuen
#shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets

TO BUY PHOTO: www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets

UPDATE:
https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2024/03/photography-tips-passing-taxi-drive-by.html

 

 

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

5671. PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: MOVING BEES. Use TV


PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS:  MOVING BEES. Use TV 

Canon R5, TV, 1/1250sec, f/4.5, ISO 200. 8 Mar 2024. 12.25pm
If you use AV, you need multiple shots and may not get one sharp.
Using TV, I get 3 sharp shots. Shutterspeed of 1/1250 sec appears to be OK for this case.


I don't advise MANUAL MODE as the bees don't wait for you to get the 3 settings correct.
A good YouTube tutorial on the use of Manual Mode is at:
www.youtube.com/@seantuck, goto “Manual Mode” video.



Sean Tucker shoots portraiture (his favourite topic), still-life product and street photography.

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Poppy anemone and bees in Xujiahui Park, Shanghai, China



 #flowers
#poppyanemone
#anemonecoronaria
#shanghai
#china
#toapayohvets
#kongyuensing
#singkongyuen
#shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets



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UPDATE:
https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2024/03/5671-photography-tips-moving-bees-use-tv.html

 

 

 
 









Monday, March 11, 2024

5670. Egalitarianism

 Egalitarian

adjective
  1. believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
    "a fairer, more egalitarian society"
noun
  1. a person who advocates or supports the principle of equality for all people.
    "he was a social and political egalitarian"

    Norway is the most egalitarian country.
     
     
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    OPPOSITE is elitism
     
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    Straits Times 10 Mar 2024 survey report.

    Norway and Spain are examples of egalitarian countries. Singapore couples prefer one baby according to the survey. Husband and wife do not have egalitarianism in that both working parties must share in household chores.