5784. 75 - 300mm. Ah Hua tour guide China national

 

NATAS FAIR. Fri 27 Mar 2026. 11.44am

Canon R5, 75mm, tv, 1/20 sec, f/4, iso 160

Zhangjiajie is a prefecture-level city located in the northwestern part of Hunan Province in south-central China. It is best known for the UNESCO World Heritage Site Wulingyuan Scenic Area, which includes the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (famed for its "Avatar" quartz-sandstone pillars) and the stunning Tianmen Mountain. 

Key Details About Its Location:

• Province: Hunan Province, China.
• Geography: Known for its mountainous, karst landscape.
• Key Areas:
  • Wulingyuan District: Where the main National Forest Park is located (approx. 45-minute drive from the city center).
  • Yongding District: Where the Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport is located, along with Tianmen Mountain.
• Getting There: Accessible via Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport or high-speed rail from major cities like Changsha (approx. 2.5 hours). 

It is frequently referred to as the location of the "Avatar Mountains" due to the dramatic pillar formations.

5783. 75 - 300mm lens. Oriental magpie-robin

 SINGAPORE - 27 MAR 2026: 9.15am. The male Oriental magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis) possesses black and white plumage with a glossy blue tinge on their upperparts while females are more grayish-brown.He often forages on the ground with his long tails upright. He is known for its melodious singing.

27 mar 2026. 9.15am

Canon R5 300mm, f/5.6, 1/2000 sec, iso 640

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 SINGAPORE - 9 AUG 2023: 9.35am. The Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis) is a robin with a broad white wingbar from the shoulder to the tip of the wing. Image of a MALE which sports black and white plumage. Females are greyish-brown and white. Juveniles resemble females but have scaly heads and upperparts. Birds are often seen in cultivated areas, open woodlands and gardens.

5782. 75 - 300 mm lens. Yellow-vented bulbul

 SINGAPORE - 26 MAR 2026: 6.11pm. The Yellow-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavier) is an active songster found in varied open habitats. It has a white eyebrow, brown back and yellow vent (underside of the tail). Common resident in Singapore. Image shows the bird perched on a globular lamp of the gate of 33 Lentor Plain.

 Canon r5 300 mm, 1/2000 sec, f/5.6, ISO 12800

5781. 75 - 300 mm lens. Starbucks HDB Hub

Canon R5 75mm, 1/80 sec, f/16, iso 640
25 Mar 2026. 2.10pm.
Starbucks HDB hub

To  pick up Maia from TP vets at 2.15pm 

5780. Panic attacks

 

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Panic attacks are sudden, intense feelings of fear or distress often caused by a combination of high stress, genetic predisposition, and biological factors like an overactive "fight-or-flight" response. They can be triggered by
major life changes, trauma, stimulants like caffeine, or underlying anxiety disorders. 

Common Causes and Triggers

• Significant Stress: Major life changes (divorce, new baby), bereavement, or chronic work/financial stress.
• Biological/Genetic Factors: A family history of panic disorder, or imbalances in brain chemistry.
• Physical Factors/Stimulants:
   Excessive caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, or drug withdrawal.
Traumatic Events: Past experiences of abuse, neglect, or severe accidents.
"False Alarms": The body’s fight-or-flight mechanism activates inappropriately due to hyperventilation or misinterpreting harmless physical symptoms (like rapid heart rate) as dangerous. 

Underlying Conditions
Panic attacks can occur without an obvious reason but are often linked to: 

• Panic disorder
• Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Social anxiety disorder
• Physical conditions like thyroid issues. 

Common Symptoms

• Rapid heartbeat or palpitations
• Chest pain or tightness
• Shortness of breath or choking sensations
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Sweating and shaking
• Fear of losing control or dying 

While terrifying, panic attacks generally last a few minutes and do not cause immediate physical harm, though they can significantly impact quality of life

5879. Gemini video. An entitled god daughter

Create a video of an adult Chinese woman in her 40s. She feels that she is entitled to inheritance of property and money from her god mother as she wants the money for her personal plastic surgery at the specialist to create double eyelids.

 

 

 

 

Create a video of an adult Chinese woman in her 40s. She is now meeting her godmother in her room. She feels that she is entitled to inheritance of money from her god mother. She tells her godmother who is in her 80s that she wants the money for her personal plastic surgery at the specialist to create double eyelids. She does not care what the will says that she will not be given her inheritance.

 

  

5878. Island Suites - Homm Laguna Bintan

 Bathed in natural light and featuring expansive areas for living and dining, our Island Suites elevate your vacation with more room for the whole family. Take in inspiring views of the South China Sea from your private balcony, or unwind on the couch with the ocean breeze in your hair.

 

 

17 Mar 2026. 5.16pm
Canon R5 75mm, 1/80 sec, f/16, iso 10000
Artwork wall corridor Island Suites 141

INDONESIA - 19 MAR 2026: 8.28am. Early morning walks by a couple and a single tourist along a serene and clean sandy beach of Tanjung Said Bay,  past Homm Laguna Bintan promote mental and physical wellness. 

Canon R5 135mm 1/160 sec, f/16, iso 200
av mode

19 Mar 2026 8.35am. Last morning in Homm L B 

 

5877. 75 - 300mm lens. Mental Health. The Grass Yellows and a cup of coffee

 SINGAPORE - 22 MAR 2026: The small, deep-lemon yellow butterflies with black borders belong to the Genus Eurema. The Eurema, often referred to as the "Grass Yellows" are relatively common in Singapore, although there are actually six distinct species.

 

 Canon R5 240mm

1/2000 sec, f/5.6, iso 1600, tv mode

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 Go-getter butterfly

 

 2024

SINGAPORE - 15 MAY 2024: 9am.

ORCHARD MRT STATION garden. 

 The more common species are found throughout the island, from urban areas to the forested nature reserves

 The Grass Yellows are generally weak flyers, fluttering low around bushes and flowers. 

 The identification of the species of Eurema is often not easy, particularly when the butterflies have a rather restless flight, and are alert when approached. 

 

The Common Grass Yellow (Eurema hecabe) stops to sip nectar from the small orange and yellow Lantana camara flowers. Squat to take the photo at eye level with the butterfly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SINGAPORE - 16 MAY 2024: 10.22am. 

COFFEE AT TOAST BOX at Shaw House is popular for breakfast and social  meetings as it is located in the prime Orchard Road area. Food Republic food court and Orchard subway nearby.

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