2/4/10
Work in use: Hwa Chong Institution aka THE Chinese High School
I was browsing my alma mater’s webpage to update myself of the latest happening that are taking place and i saw this:
and i went Woaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!
For friends who know me & freelance practice, they know that I’m pretty particular about copyright and use of my works. But when it comes to Chinese High I’m not, I’m totally not particular about it! The very fact that the school is still using this photo makes me feel so honored!!
A little about this photo:
Shot using Canon 500N (Film Camera) on Kodak negative (dun expect me to remember the ISO of the film) developed by then “35mm color lab” now “Fotohub”
I was at the national stadium for National Schools Track and Field Championship. I managed to talk my way to get a pass to go down to the track (It used to be that you need a pass to be on the track, I’m not sure how does the system work now). This guy came running, what caught my eye was the bandage on this thigh and his facial expression. I was most probably thinking: “Totally befitting of the spirit of 自强不息”, and most probably that’s how I took the shot.
Coming back to photography & Chinese High, that where I started it as a hobby. We were fortunate to have very supportive teachers and technicians: think in terms of getting 4-6 rolls per person to shoot a sport event. Never mind if you screw up all 216 exposures; think in terms of taking photos of the PM/MP etc, never mind if you fall while taking photos, the PM/MP or the principals are kind enough to help to get up, never mind if your photos did not turn out nice, there will be a senior who is shooting beside you. That’s how I learned and that’s why I won’t mind. Oh and there is my unofficial mentor to thank Mr. E, he likes low profile, so let’s keep it as Mr. E =D
1/28/10
Photo Project 2: Clementi Wet Market
Traditional markets are so charming!! They have things so interesting, people so friendly that I just cant resist doing a mini photo project on it!
It involved a total for 3 visits to the market for me and the people around me to become comfortable with a camera among them. The project used a mixture of film and digital as media for recording.
Braised duck hung in fr0nt of a hawker stall, just after i snapped this shot, the owner came waving to me at the window, asking me not to take. I walked away happily, knowing that I’ve got what I want.
An “Auntie” trying to figure out which pack of dried goodie is better
This uncle is an interesting character: he noticed me with my camera on my first visit. We chatted a little, I liked the way his roasted stuff are displayed but did not pressed on to ask for a picture. On my second visit, we chatted about the market and that it’s gonna be closed for renovation in March 2010. I was lamenting about how the old-school markets are so charming, and he asked: “why don’t you take a photo for me, so that I can keep it!”. GREAT!! Just what I wanted. I took 2 snaps, this is the one he likes more. Printed in Super-8R and gave him on the following week. He almost gave me a roasted duck drumstick for that, haha!!
The fish mongers
1/25/10
Marche @ Somerset
Since I did not take any photo at the ieatishootipost durian degustation v session, I shall post something else vaguely related to food.
Marche @ Somerset is gorgeous in terms of decor, the furniture made me feel as if I’m somewhere else but not Singapore.
Anyway, I’m loving the squares of my new medium format TLR :)
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