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