[Velasco] Natural Mystic- A morning at Changi Boardwalk

[velasco]

I went to revisit Changi Boardwalk- a casual shoot.
Alike the previous visit, I love the calming ambience of the place. I really recommend those who have yet to visit to come down here if it's even for a non-photographic endeavour. The tranquility is very un-Singapore.

Alrighty- I woke up late and we ended flagging a cab to the boardwalk. The cab driver had no idea where it is and we missed the sunrise. There are still remnants of the magic colours tho mostly blocked. So I shot other stuffs. I have to admit the colours weren't as vibrant as my previous take

Hope you enjoy these sharing and brr, yesh I am still using my Canon Powershot S5 IS. Larger size and more photos available at flickr, over here.

#1


I love these random poles jutting out of the water. Set the mood pretty cool


#2


I know, the middle branch is out of place, but I like this framing

#3


The gorgeous pelican totally photogenic with those model legs

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#4


Another one of the peli.

#5


A B & W take of the scenic view.

#6


Shot thru the brick wall.

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#7


Dandelion against the sky

#8


A closeup shot.

#9


Jeopardizing my lens to obtain those ferocious glares

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#10


Playing with natural lights

#11


Is that a cuckatoo? I tried adding brightness to recover the mystery birdy.

#12


Man's best friend's paws

[Yapster]

Nice series~

And your stuff with Canon S5 still put some dSLR user to shame.

[velasco]

Originally Posted by Yapster Nice series~ And your stuff with Canon S5 still put some dSLR user to shame.

thanks bro, thats flattering!

#13


Glitters. Yoohoo.

#14


My fave shot for the whole day.

#15


Supermacro of the dandelion.

[Yapster]

Originally Posted by velasco thanks bro, thats flattering!

No la, it's true.

Your composition is good. but can see from #5 that, you need to wider.

[velasco]

Originally Posted by Yapster No la, it's true. Your composition is good. but can see from #5 that, you need to wider.

hahaha thanks!

ya, i either buy a wide angle converter or just buy a dslr. dilemmas.

#16


The meltdown.

#17


For non- Muslims, that carving or what I believe written by chalk is spelled out as "Allah", our God in the Islamic faith.

#18


I love shadows like that

[night86mare]

rofl in #16 the cat looks slightly cross eyed

[Yapster]

Originally Posted by velasco hahaha thanks! ya, i either buy a wide angle converter or just buy a dslr. dilemmas.

Hehe, relax bro, shoot first and see if you are often limited. if not, it'll do just fine.

Economy not good, i don't poison people nowadays.

BUT, you can consider 2nd hand bodies ya. A lot of sellers. But can still wait.

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#19


Noise added since it was so noisy, might as well go all out. hehe

#20


Another shot of a yatch, I love looking at them.

#21


View from the sunset walk area.

[velasco]

Originally Posted by night86mare rofl in #16 the cat looks slightly cross eyed

lol ! wk, hey she is still cute despite any flaws

[night86mare]

Originally Posted by velasco lol ! wk, hey she is still cute despite any flaws

of course, all kitties are cute

especially one that seems to be smelling a flower

[chewgary92]

Nice series! Your composition is superb!

Just loved your macro shots of the dandelion!

[velasco]

Originally Posted by Yapster Hehe, relax bro, shoot first and see if you are often limited. if not, it'll do just fine. Economy not good, i don't poison people nowadays. BUT, you can consider 2nd hand bodies ya. A lot of sellers. But can still wait.

yup im considering perhaps jan 1st. i like having significant milestones hehe

Originally Posted by chewgary92 Nice series! Your composition is superb! Just loved your macro shots of the dandelion!

thank you gary! much appreciated, the sunlight seriously helped

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#22


Added an orange tone to this bland scene, albeit the superb lone tree

#23


Pelican in flight

#24


Changi Beach Club

[yun10]

I like your pics alot.. I'm trying to learn. I got some questions. Hope you can teach me.

For #24, is it an effect or its nature by itself? when you took this shot, did you slow the shutter? or made it faster?

For #9, how can one capture the rays? or its just anyhow shoot and you will get it?

[velasco]

Originally Posted by yun10 I like your pics alot.. I'm trying to learn. I got some questions. Hope you can teach me. For #24, is it an effect or its nature by itself? when you took this shot, did you slow the shutter? or made it faster? For #9, how can one capture the rays? or its just anyhow shoot and you will get it?

thanks yun! well its always great sharing ideas and techniques.

24 is not hdr rendered. if you are referring to the cloud formation, it is natural most definitely. it was beyond amazing how the cloud trails and creeps out like that. but to capture the blue tones i had to step down on the exposure causing the building to be in extreme darkness. so a blending technique is applied here. i darkened the sky but unapply the effect for the clubhouse.

9 is direct from cam, i did a trial and error on when the lens flare would be most prominent and just click the shutter

[raghnall]

Wow!! Excellent pictures you have there!!

[velasco]

Originally Posted by raghnall Wow!! Excellent pictures you have there!!

why thank you.

i am not fully satisfied tho my pictures have lousy quality.
might be the compression or just plain sleepy.

woohoo zoo in 8 hours time. can't wait, snap snap snap