5648. PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Central Public Library re-opened in Jan 2024.

 PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Central Public Library re-opened in Jan 2024. Use tripod and ISO 400.

 Re-opened Central Public Library is impressive. 21 Feb 2024, 3.33pm

 Canon R5, AV, tripod, 35mm, 1/6sec, f/11, SO 400. 

 

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#nationallibrary
#singapore
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21 Feb 2024 visit.  

I was looking for Manga books in this beautifully designed re-opened Central Public Library (CPL). There is a section stocked with some manga and Western comic books.

The re-opened Central Public Library is impressive at the entrance and inside. No more shelves of international newspapers now! More nooks and corners and a variety of reader's seat arrangements and lots of open spaces.

I rate this new layout of the Basement One CPL as 5-stars.

PHOTOGRAPHY TIP: Use a tripod or support your phone/handphone on some railings to get a stable image. Use ISO 400 as the entrance is dark.

I share a photo of the impressive entrance (as compared to the dull gates of the older library) with viewers.

21 Feb 2024, 3.33pm
Canon R5, AV, tripod, 35mm, 1/6sec, f/11, ISO 400.

 

 

 

5647. PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Sculptures "Family" at Family and Juvenile Court on 21 Feb 2024, 12.32pm

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Sculptures "Family" at
Family and Juvenile Court on 21 Feb 2024, 12.32pm. Use AV Mode.

‘FAMILY’ bronze sculptures  @ Family & Juvenile Court, Singapore

21 Feb 2024. 

Canon R5, AV, 24mm, 1/60sec, f/11, ISO 400

 

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#juvenilecourt
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21 Feb 2024:

Today is the first time in over 70 years of living that I visit the Family and Juvenile Court.  I had to be present as a bond 'guarantor' for my friend who attends the hearing with his lawyer.

Some days ago, he was issued with a warrant of arrest for failure to attend a family court hearing although he did not receive it. When he drove to go to Johor Baru, he was arrested at the Woodlands check point and sent to the Woodlands Police HQ detention cell to stay.  He phoned me. I signed a bond of S$2,000 at the Woodlands Police HQ so that he could be released from detention.

So this is how I visit the Family and Juvenile Court for the first time at his hearing at 11am.

The service from the auxiliary police screening my belongings and the counter staff keeping my camera and tripod was excellent. I noted that the staff attending to my friend's case was courteous and helpful too.  

Keep up the good work.  Five stars for the good services.

The entrance has a set of bronze sculptural figures named "Family".   They were contributed by Brother Joseph McNally in 2002!

I cannot understand why the figures look badly maintained - see photograph.

If you visit the Esplanade forecourt garden, there are statues of the family. They look very clean and well maintained!

I hope the authority will consider cleaning up the sculptures yearly and brighten the visits of anyone who has to go to the Family and Juvenile Court.  

5646. Videos of Butterfly Garden, Changi Airport taken by smartphone in Oct 2023, posted to YouTube

 

VIDEO 1:  4 Oct 2023. Video of beautiful butterflies in the Butterfly Garden, Changi Airport.
No text or narration. Mute video at:

https://youtu.be/VCaKP2G1jA8 

 

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3.  IMAGES OF BUTTERFLIES FOR SALE AT:
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5645. PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Central Fire Station, Singapore - No busy traffic which is distractions.

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Central Fire Station, Singapore - No busy traffic which is distractions.
Take photo on the least busy day.

 

 

 SINGAPORE - 18 FEB 2024: 6pm. Sunday.

The Central Fire Station or Hill Street Fire Station is the oldest fire station. Built in 1909, this National Monument also houses the Civil Defence Heritage Gallery. 

Hill St Fire Station, 18 Feb 2024, 6pm. Canon R5, AV, 1/125sec, f/11, ISO 200. No distracting vehicles make subject outstanding. 

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#singaporefirestation
#hillstreetfirestation
#centralfirestation
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INFORMATION FROM A GOOGLE REVIEWER

The Central Fire Station in Singapore is a historic building that was built in 1909. It was the first fire station in Singapore and served as the main fire station for the city until the 1960s. The building was designed in the Edwardian Baroque style and features a red brick façade, white stone ornamentation, and a clock tower.

The Central Fire Station was in operation until 1989 and during its operation, it was responsible for protecting the city from fires and responding to emergencies. The station was also the headquarters for the Singapore Fire Service.

After it was decommissioned, the Central Fire Station was gazetted as a national monument in 1989 and underwent restoration works in the 1990s. Today, it serves as a museum and heritage center, showcasing the history of the Singapore Fire Service and the role that the Central Fire Station played in the city's history.

It's open to public for visiting and exploring the rich heritage of firefighting in Singapore and the history of the building.

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 PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Central Fire Station, Singapore - No busy traffic which is distractions.
Take photo on the least busy day.

 SINGAPORE - 18 FEB 2024: 6pm. Sunday.

The Central Fire Station or Hill Street Fire Station is the oldest fire station. Built in 1909, this National Monument also houses the Civil Defence Heritage Gallery.

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS:
Many visits resulted in my failure to get an attractive photo till today, 18 Feb 2024, 6pm. Sunday.

Canon R5, AV Mode, 24mm, 1/125sec, f/11, ISO 200. No distracting vehicles make subject outstanding. On this Sunday evening, there was much less traffic than on weekdays. The sun was setting and brightening the Fire Station.

I had to wait till there was no vehicles zooming by. The photograph on a blue-sky evening, without crowds or vehicles, looks good for sharing with the viewers.

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5644. PHOTOGRAPHING LIGHTHOUSE.

 PHOTOGRAPHING LIGHTHOUSE.

www.digitalcameraworld.com Issue 271. Aug 2023.

Coastal Captures - 10 techniques for shooting dramatic shoreline scenics - Jon Adams and Andrew James

Tip No. 5. Shoot coastal landmarks - lighthouse, piers, breakwaters, beach huts, bandstands

PRO ADVICE - WIDE-ANGLE TIPS.
It is common to have your lens right on top of the foreground elements, esp. with a 16-35mm or a 10-20mm zoom. Compose carefully to make sure your point of interest isn't too distant making it look insignificant.

Using a wide-angle zoom means you can use the foreground to draw attention to your main subject in the frame.
 

Walk around the structure to allow the foreground to mask out the industrial clutter, fences and access roads on the lighthouse's base.

A bin liner to protect your clothes from the low-angle used.

To have both the foreground and distant subject in sharp focus, use a small aperture of f/16. Set your focus point about halfway into the foreground interest. Test a test shot and check. If the closest part is too soft, focus on a point a little close than before and shoot again. 

 

5643. PHOTOGRAPHING BEARS.Travel advice, gear recommendations and camera technique. Charles Glatzer

PHOTOGRAPHING BEARS OF KATMAI NATIONAL PARK.

Travel advice, gear recommendations and camera technique. Charles Glatzer

 19 Feb 2024.
www.outdoorphotography.com   June/July 2021.

1. Seasonal habits of the bears of Katmai. Conducted over 150 trips.
2. Bear behaviour and safety.
3. Gearing up for Katmai National Park.
4. Photo gear for bear photography
5. Tips for bear photography success.

 

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Photo gear for bear photography
 

 CAMERA AND LENSES. Bring two camera bodies. He uses Canon EOS R5.
At least 3 lenses. Canon RF 24-105mm wide-to-telephoto zoom,  RF 100-500mm tele-zoom, either Canon EF 400mm f/2.8Lsuper-teleprime or 600mm f/4 super-teleprime.

If he wishes to go lighter,

Canon RF 24-105mm wide-to-telephoto zoom,  Canon EF 200-400mm f/4 Extender 1..4X which has a built-in 1.4X tele extender.

Filters: Rarely used as animals are most active at dawn or dusk. Does bring a polarizer and a 3-stop neutral density for times he need a blur effect or reduce glare in water highlights, 1-5 hard stop graduated ND for video. 

Stuff sacks.
Photo backpack
Raincovers
Tripod - no use if you intend to freeze motion at fast shutter speeds.

 Tips for bear photography success.

Visualise and figure out tools and technique to capture that vision. Look for the best vantage point, angle of view and direction of light. Your image should tell a story, not fill the frame with the subject. H maintains a subject size 25 - 30%  of the image to provide viewer with a sense of context and scale.
Composition and background.

As the Alaskan weather is overcast for most day, same light equals to same exposure. So he uses manual exposure mode, lock the exposure in-camera. Check histogram frequently, making sure youare close to the right edge without clipping highlights.

Try to get low. Shooting on the same level as the subject provides a more intimate and impactful glimpse into the animal's domain.You observe and share the world from the bear's perspective.

 

 

 

 

 

5642. PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Distortion Image of financial district of Singapore

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Distortion Image of financial district of Singapore

A Distortion Image. Its foreground elements are much larger and visually distinct from the background.

A Compression Image. All elements of the image are stacked on top of each other. 

 REFERENCE: Reframing the  Concept - How a multi-week project, repeatedly photographing a nearby location (during Covid-19 pandemic) helped me let go of expectations and "see" in new ways. Jon McCormack.  www.outdoorphotographer.com  May 2021

Financial District. 17 Feb 2024. 10am. 

Canon R5, 24mm, 1/250sec, f/11, ISO 100

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#financialdistrict
#uobplazaone
#onerafflesplace
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 My example:

SINGAPORE - 17 FEB 2024: 10am. Financial district. UOB Plaza 1 at 280m (5th from R) and One Raffles Place at 277.8m (10th from R) are respectively 2nd and 3rd tallest building in Singapore today.

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17 Feb 2024: The skyscrapers of the financial district of Singapore as seen from the Esplanade on a Saturday morning at 10am. I manage to get a good photo of the 2nd and 3rd tallest buildings in Singapore todate. They are respectively UOB Plaza One at 280m and One Raffles Place at 277.8m.

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS:
This is an example of a distortion image where the foreground elements are much larger and visually distinct from the background. I focus on the bougainvillae, 1/3 from the bottom of the frame. Canon R5, AV Mode, f/11, ISO 100 and 1/250 sec. Lens was 24mm.  

5-star rating is for my photograph sharpness as you can read the names of the other smaller banks in the background at 100% magnification.

5641. PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: WILDLIFE. Use a strong background or foreground or leading lines to create a feeling of scale and drama v. a tight shot.

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: 

Use a strong background or foreground to create a feeling of scale and drama v. a tight shot. Or use leading lines.

The Chattering Lory. 16 Feb 2024. Canon R5, 105mm, 1/160sec, f/5.6, ISO 1250. 

A strong background rather than a tight shot creates a feeling of scale and drama.
 

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#singaporebird
#chatteringlory
#loriusgarrulus
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Wide Angle Wildlife - Josh Miller. Telephoto isn't the only option. Use Wide Angle.
www.outdoorphotograpaher.com. July 2021

Josh likes to maintain a subject size between 25 to 30% of the image. This provides a viewer with a sense of context and scale. Shoot at eye level (for birds) and low (for bears). Shooting on the same level as the subject provides a more intimate and impactful glimpse into the animal's domain.

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 The Chattering Lory. 16 Feb 2024. Canon R5, 105mm, 1/160sec, f/5.6, ISO 1250. 

5640. PHOTOGRAPHY TIP: Bird. Eye contact makes attractive photo.

 

 PHOTOGRAPHY TIP: Bird. Eye contact makes attractive photo.

Nicobar Pigeon, Bird Paradise, 16 Feb 2024, 12.18pm is a large pigeon closely related to the extinct Dodo. Canon R5, TV, 1/1000sec, f/4.5,ISO 1600, 105mm.
Focus on eyes:   

"Near Threatened". One of the largest pigeons globally.  It has a white tail so that others in the single-line flight can see it. It dips into the water or food, grasps it, then pull back its head to swallow with a gulp. A strange behaviour. 

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Joined "Friends of the Zoo" today. Evan was present. Very hot afternoon. Not many variety of birds

in Bird Paradise. One elderly Australian woman asked if I had seen the kookaburu partially hidden under the roof. It had off-white head instead of the snow-white one I saw during my last visit.

 

5639. PHOTOGRAPHY TIP: A sports car. Use AV and focus on ‘Ferrari logo’.

PHOTOGRAPHY TIP:  A sports car. Use AV and focus on ‘Ferrari logo’.

 

 A sun beam on a red Ferrari in a Hainan Hotel lobby. Use AV and focus on ‘Ferrari logo’. 

Canon R5, AV, 24mm, 1/13sec, f/11, ISO 100. 

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#singaporecar
#redferrari
#hainanhotelcar
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#kongyuensing
#singkongyuen
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