5668. PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Oriental Pearl Tower before sunset. Hand-held camera. Use TV Mode. Window of opportunity

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai. Evening sunset. Use TV Mode. Window of Opportunity.

Oriental Pearl Tower, 7 Mar 2024, 5pm. 
Canon R5, Shutter Priority (TV Mode), 39mm, 1/1250sec, f/4.5, ISO 200.

I hand-held the camera, focused on the sunlight reflected on the Oriental Pearl Tower's observatory deck. I took multiple shots, not just one shot. Then I went up to the 7th floor of Pop Bar in ex-Union Building as my friends were going up for dinner. 

After 5 minutes upstairs, I came down to ground level, but the sunshine had disappeared and the lighting was poor now. Hence, the window of opportunity does NOT wait for the photographer. Take the shot when you see it is going to be a good image.



#orientalpearltower
#eveningshanghai
#huangpuriver
#shanghai
#china
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#kongyuensing
#singkongyuen
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5667. PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai. Night. Use Manual Mode and support from tripod or ledge.

 PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai. Night. Use Manual Mode.

Oriental Pearl Tower, 7 Mar 2024, 6.34pm. 

Canon R5, 37mm, Manual, 1/6sec, f/4.0, ISO 200.


I doubt the smartphone will give you such a sharp image at night. Canon R5 has a better lens to focus
on the Oriental Pearl Tower, but you still need to use MANUAL MODE AND PLACE YOUR CAMERA ON A LEDGE or tripod to get the sharp image. 

If you hand-hold the camera, it is unlikely you will be able to get a sharp image due to shake from pressing the shutter. Take multiple shots, not just one shot.

#orientalpearltower
#nightshanghai
#huangpuriver
#shanghai
#china
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#kongyuensing
#singkongyuen
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5666. TRAVEL STORIES. China. A young couple checked into the Lestie Hotel after midnight on 8 Mar 2024.

Memories of Shanghai. A young couple checked into the Lestie Hotel after midnight on 8 Mar 2024.

8 Mar 2024 12.10am 

Complimentary Supper from 10pm to 1am provided by the Lestie Hotel, Shanghai.

Lestie Hotel or Liz Hotel is probably the only one in the world to provide complimentary supper of porridge and noodles from 10pm to 1am. I had my porridge with vegetables with pickles on the 2nd floor. Then I went to the hotel lobby to ask about the number of rooms in this hotel.

The two young female receptionists were attending to a young lady dressed in white coat and scarf who showed an angry face at her male companion. This 30-year-old lady was unhappy with some matters and scolded him. 

He was shorter than her, thin and meek. Soon he went out to get the object.

"Do you speak English?" I asked one receptionist. Both couldn't. I spoke in Mandarin and they told me that the hotel has 297 rooms. "How old is it?" I asked. They didn't have the answer.

I went out to take the photo of this hotel. Suddenly this unhappy lady came out and shouted across the road. Her words: "Why do you take such a long time! What are you doing?".

 

Her loudness shattered the silence of the black after midnight scene and vibrated across the gentle breeze chilling my fingers.

No patience. No respect for the young man who had gone further across the road, to a convenience stall to buy something for her. He ran back.

This dramatic incident reminded me of domineering women. They start young. Will their marriage, if any, last to the end of time? I have my doubts. It is so sad that one party needs to shout at the other in public. 

My free supper at Lestie Hotel provided me a dramatic show as well. It was certainly a Shanghai I would not forget in my travels. 

It would not be the landmarks such as the Oriental Pearl Tower, but the drama due to the actors and actresses I encountered during my travel!  

 

 
 

 

5664. PHOTOGRAPHY TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE. A "Friendly Street" in Beijing. Use TV.

PHOTOGRAPHY TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

Canon R5, 35mm, TV, f/4.5, i/1250 sec, ISO 250. 6 Mar 2024. Beijing

A Friendly Street. 

 

#friendlystreet
#cyclinglane

#footpath
#vehicleland
#jinyuhutong
#novotelbeijingpeacehotel
#toapayohvets
#kongyuensing
#singkongyuen
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Research notes

National Age Well SG programme. Covers area of housing, active ageing and care services and help seniors to live more independently in the community.

Infrastructure includes:

1. Neighbouthood streets in all towns safer for pedestrians.
2. Build more sheltered linkways.
3. Upgrade bus stops to be senior-friendly. 5,000 bus stops in SG today,
4. More pedestrian overhead bridges to be retrofitted with lifts.

5. Two road lanes along stretches of Zion Road and Sims Place will be converted to
    new cycling paths and widened footpaths by 2026.

6. Tighten regulations for personal mobility aids (PMAs) including mobility scooters. From 2025, lower speed limits of 6kmh, restrictions on size of the devices, new requirement for users to be certified with walking difficulties or relevant medical needs.

 

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FRIENDLY STREETS IN OVER 10 TOWNS. They have a higher proportion of seniors or young families. Aim to make walking and cycling safer and more comfortable e.g. longer green-man signals and kerb-free crossings in areas with high pedestrian flow and near key amenities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MORE COVERED LINKWAYS, BETTER BUS STOPS FOR SENIORS.
More covered linkways to connect MRT stations with more Friendly Street locations and key amenities within an 800m radius.

Illuminated bus information panels, more seats with arm and back rests and space for wheelchair users.

 

STRICTER RULES FOR MOBILITY AIDS
Misuse of mobility scooters by able-bodied people is the MAIN ISSUE. Mobility scooters are meant to be a substitute for walking - Reduction from 10kmh to 6kmh aligned to a "typical brisk walking pace". Use speedometers or reference from the walking speed of others.

New requirement of certification of medical need will not apply to users of manual or motorised wheelchairs.

Size of PMAs used on public transport are width of 70cm, length of 120cm, height of 150cm and a laden weight of 300kg. PMAs include power-assisted bicycles.

MORE CYCLING PATHS.

All HDB towns and estates will have cycling paths by the end of 2024.

1, Zion Road, convert up to 2 of 6 road lanes on a 700m stretch between River Valley Road and Ganges Avenue into a widened footpath and new cycling path linking to Alexandria Park Connector.

2. Sims Place, 2 of 4 lanes along 300m stretch of road in front of Sims Vista Market and Food Centre for a widened foothpath and new cycling path. A covered linkway.

5665. PHOTOGRAPHY WITH IPHONE 14. Inla Lake in Yangon, Myanmar. "Rule of Thirds"

PHOTOGRAPHY WITH IPHONE 14. Inla Lake in Yangon, Myanmar

4 Mar 2024. iPhone 14 takes some clear photos of Inla Lake at sunset and dusk. It is best to use the "rule of thirds" to create better composed photos. In this method, the object e.g. the boatman is positioned at the junction of the vertical and horizontal lines of 1/3 of the frame. Check the internet for details.

I had photoshopped the 4 photos below, using the "rule of thirds" to make them look better than the original.

 

#inlalake
#yangon
#sunset
#inlalakepark
#toapayohvets
#kongyuensing
#singkongyuen
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5663. PHOTOGRAPHY OF TREES WITH NO LEAVES.

 

 PHOTOGRAPHY OF TREES WITH NO LEAVES. Crop out the buildings to the right and left of the frame, but take these buildings in the original photo so that you know what to crop.

 

 Deciduous trees have no leaves in winter. They conserves moisture within the trunk and keeps it from drying out. Wind can blow through the branches, putting less strain on the trees.

4 Mar 2024. 10.30am. Outside Novotel Beijing Peace Hotel, Jinyu Hutong.

Canon R5, TV, 32mm, 1/1250sec, f/4.5, ISO 1250

 

#beijing
#winter
#trees
#noleavestrees
#jinyuhutong
#novotelbeijingpeacehotel
#toapayohvets
#kongyuensing
#singkongyuen
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UPDATE:

 https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2024/03/5663-photography-of-trees-with-no-leaves.html

 

 

5662. Vloggers revolutionising knowledge sharing. China Daily.

 Vloggers revolutionising knowledge sharing. China Daily. 26 Feb 2024. Z Weekly, pg. 17

Video content creators foster curiosity and understanding through bite-sized knowledge-sharing videos, sparking ongoing learning beyond traditional education.

Increasing trend of young people acquiring knowledge through  video content rather than articles. LEARNING THROUGH SHORT VIDEOS IS A POPULAR TREND
General knowledge subject videos made up 41% of Bilibili's overall content in 2023.

Emergence of "niche knowledge" and "implicit knowledge" categories. 

Niche industries like professional storm photographers, expert donkey hoof trimmers, cultural relic restorers.Thanks to the   video influencers, the implicit knowledge within these fields are widely popularised. E.g. art history. - untold stories of often-overlooked artists. Use HIGHLY original content.

Video series - Transparent Her. More than simply recounting historical anecdotes or life stories of female artists, explore their connections with life, exploring the confusion and difficulties people may encounter in their daily lives.

CREDIBILITY MATTERS

Science content - precision and reliability are the key. Research months. Compile all relevant papers and present in comprehensive knowledge clearly and engagingly. History of evolution and palentology into an exciting COMPETITION ON  "FangsiTafu" (Fun Stuff).

Dinosaurs - entertaining and accuracy. Captivating scripts.

A SHORT INTRODUCTORY VIDEO PROVIDES NEW KNOWLEDGE FOR THEM. Diverse audience and varied content online - to establish a healthy popular science ecosystem 

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"Chaizhidao" dedicated to popularising science.
1. Topics on everyday life - incorporate live-action or real-life footage for audience to relate to.
2. Abstract principles - hand-drawn animations to visually conveying intricate concepts.

 

5661. PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Hotel (Bulding) Name must be visible.

 PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Hotel Name must be visible.
In this image, the trees are bare of leaves, so the hotel name is fully visible.
Canon R5, AV, 24mm, f/11, ISO 100, 1/160sec

Take multiple shots. I got 1/6 shot with fewer pedestrians and cars
Winter time and sunshine is good for image as there will be no leaves obstructing the hotel name and the sun rays make image brighter.

CHINA - 3 MAR 2024: 4.19pm. The 170-room 5-star Waldorf Astoria Beijing was renovated and opened in 2014. It is well located in the busy Wangfujing area, 10-min walk to downtown Beijing.

#hotelschina
#waldorfastoriabeijing
#toapayohvets
#kongyuensing
#singkongyuen
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5660. PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: iPhone 15 Pro Max image is excellent with converging lines

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS:  iPhone 15 Pro Max image is excellent with converging lines

 

 iPhone Pro Max 15 image. 

 Use converging lines to make attractive image.

iPhone 15 can take great images if you practise and have experience.

 

#china
#xi'anbei
#railwaystation
#bullettrain
#toapayohvets
#kongyuensing
#singkongyuen
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5659. PHOTOGRAPHY OF STARBUCKS IN A DARK SKY. Use Manual Mode.

PHOTOGRAPHY OF STARBUCKS, Xi'An at 7.22 am. The sky is still dark. Use Manual Mode as you can set the 3 settings to get a brighter image focused on the green and white "siren" logo.

Judy buys coffee at 7.22am, 1 Mar 2024, Starbucks, Xi’An, China. 

Canon R5, Manual, 45mm,1/10sec,f/5.6,ISO 200. I placed my camera on the ledge surface 2 storeys up across Starbucks. You can use tripod.

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Having to catch a ride at 8am from a tour bus to go to the Palace,
Judy buys coffee at 7.22am, 1 Mar 2024, Starbucks, Xi’An, China. Opposite Bell Tower.

#starbucksxi'an
#xi'an 
#china
#toapayohvets
#kongyuensing
#singkongyuen
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I focused on the green-white siren logo to get it to stand out. Judy is seen as sole customer at 7.22am in Xi'An Starbucks Reserve (cost more). Bell Tower on R (can't see in image). I supported my camera on the ledge of wall. Hand holding to take image will NEVER give you this sharp image! Use Manual, ISO 200, f/4.5. Shutter speed at 1/10 sec.  I doubt any smartphone can take this image as it is quite far away from 2-storey building.