The 52-Week Collection - Week 18: The Pretty

"Oh My God" were the three word I said when I saw Miki again today. It has almost been two years! If you can recognize...Miki was on week 2's picture of my collection, week 2's picture was taken in October 2008...and it is almost like two years now! I can't believe it LoL I can barely recognize Miki when I saw her today because she has grown so much now, so beautiful and young still!

We had a great day together photo shooting, and thanks Kelvin for joining us...and especially for your SD card. I had a weird feeling about my SD card before I went out today...and I couldn't find my other SD cards...and Bing! in the middle of the photo shoot "Card error! Please format your card!" Luckily Kelvin was with us today so I can borrow his card...Morale of the story is...trust your sixth sense and do precaution! Thanks Miki and Kelvin for such a great day, the fun shielded me from the heat today lol, and I heart photography =)

The 52-Week Collection - Week 17: Happy Together

It is very hot here this week and the sky is blue and nice, summer has come!

This pair of doll has joined the family for a long time and it will be nice to have a photo shoot for them! Happy together!

The 52-Week Collection - Week 16: Through The Eyes

" The eyes are the mirror of the soul" ~ Yiddish Proverb

Since the old days, human has been referring eyes to the window of ones' soul. Eye is the most attractive part of a creature in my opinion, let alone the usefulness of our eyes. Eyes somehow reflect what we have been through and our emotions, it is said that even though people don't show their emotions on their faces, people would sense how they feel by looking at their eyes. And, sometimes, when we are wordless, our eyes will do the communication.

The 52-Week Collection - Week 15: Fatherhood

Happy Fathers' Day 2010

We might not be able to remember such a loving moment as we grow up, however, don't forget our fathers love us a lot, since the day we were born, or even before we were born.

Lately I have been watching an old Japanese TV series called the story of O Shin, once again it reminded me to respect, love and be thankful to our previous generations, for their hard-work, for their blood and sweat so that we are able to live in a much better world nowadays. Knowing the love and time and patient that our parents have been giving us since the day they know we are coming to the world, we should always remind ourselves to do the same to them when they get old. 

The 52-Week Collection - Week 14: Hover Charm

Wingardium Leviosa!

A while ago I saw Andrew did levitation photography, which looked really awesome, so today when I have more time to myself, I have my first attempt!
I have first tried with my piano but I don't think it turns out very well, got to have more practice in adjusting my position and lighting issues. Then I realize this 'plant' can also serve as a good object in my photo so that's what I did! As you can see, my legs still look a bit unnatural, not "floating" enough, but that's what I can do for today, I am totally exhausted after about 1 hour's attempt haha! It was really fun and I feel like a student of Howard when I look at the final product LoL (For friends who might be wondering: Yes, the picture is photoshoped!)

Will definitely try this again in the future!

The 52-Week Collection - Week 13: The Predator

Tiger is one of my favorite animals. They are scary in the wild but cute in the zoo. Their biggest teeth in the front are about three fingers' width.

The 52-Week Collection - Week 12: Sunny Day

I can't believe it's already about one year since I went to Australia in May in 2009. I love there a lot, fresh air and blue sky almost everyday, in fact, I love there because of my special one^^

Pac Man's 30th Birthday

When I turned on my computer this morning, I saw this fun game on Google's front page! This was the game I played quite often when I was small and this is fun! Try this out! :D

The 52-Week Collection - Week 11: Future Awaits

Sometimes, we may wonder, 'What is ahead?'.

Sorry it's old picture again this week, I was planning to do a self portrait this week but unfortunately I am not in good shape due to allergy, guess I will be ok soon so I will do that next week or the week after =)

For foreign friends who might not be familiar with Chinese wedding culture, this is what Chinese brides would wear on their wedding day, with dragon and phoenix embroidered on, which symbolize good fortune and happiness. The color red is what we would use in days that worth celebrating like weddings, Chinese New Year and birthdays.

If photography is painting using light, then I think sunlight is my favorite color. =)

The other side of the world

I think I want to write an entry now, after seeing Zoriah's photos. I feel honored and glad that he has added me as a contact and let me come face to face to the other side of the world.

Since the start of my photography journey about 19 months ago, my practices has been focusing on something about happiness, love, beauty, things that are what we stereotyped as "positive", the reason I said it's "stereotyped" was that whether something is positive or negative, in my opinion, is highly subjective. For example, playing computer games during exam period is considered as a bad thing, but why is it bad? That is subjective don't you think? You might be able to give a list of reasons but I still want to ask Why. Although I do think we should not be distracted from studies when we should study, this is the question I have been asking my professors. Why? Why? Why?  until my professors think I am a bit annoying perhaps? :P and said "I think you've got a point"...:P

Back to the Zoriah's pictures, as far as I have read and see, he is an award-winning photojournalist with his works published in various well known media. I have a thing for war history I am not so sure why. I feel sad and sick knowing about those history but I keep on craving for more details on those history. Those are painful lessons that teach us about peace and humanity. Image is a powerful tool, if we use it well, we can spread important messages though the pictures, and I think that's what Zoriah has achieved. I admire him for his courage to use his camera to show the world the side that some of us(including me) are avoiding to see. I am still not comfortable to use my camera in that way because I don't think I am capable to deal with those pictures yet. if I were him, standing in the middle of a war zone, I think I would not be emotionally capable to take pictures, that is just too sad. Maybe, however, I will find my courage on that one day.

P.S Here is Zoriah's Website link if you are interested to have a look, have a look at Zoriah's blog too. (Warning: the pictures might be a bit depressing)