{ LOTUSfairy } A Practice A Photo A Day ..whenever I can..

LOTUSfairy · 11th January 2009

It's been 2 years since I've gotten my DSLR (Jan 07). Known as the all-time BlurFairy and have not learnt photoshop of any sort since, I finally got myself a decent 1GB RAM for my lappy.

At the same time, during shooting, I try very hard to correct my bad habits like breathing techniques and stablize my shaky hands.

Oki I shall start with basic photoshopping....
Pulling out all my photos I previously took, it's gonna be one photo one day (whenever I can), and more practice practice practice...jiayu Faiy..

11 Jan 2009
This pic was taken on a Sabah island on Jun2007. My 1st photography trip with Crossing Bridges Group and I was overwhelmed when I saw about 40 photographers armed with their eqpt, shooting at excellent angles and quality.. Everybody were so hardworking and combed the entire place for their picture-perfect shots.. The photo they produced... oooo, my jaw nearly dropped when I saw their photos during the presentation.

I told myself, Fairy..jiayu...u can do it..! try one 1st..

D80 18-200mm (1st time use) and a cir-polarizer (which i dunno how to use, i din even know have to turn it to get diff results).

Falcon · 11th January 2009

Welcome to APAD. Personally just feel that the cropping a bit tight in the above shot but nice take nevertheless.

LOTUSfairy · 11th January 2009

Originally Posted by Falcon

Welcome to APAD. Personally just feel that the cropping a bit tight in the above shot but nice take nevertheless.

Hi Falcon, noticed it is tight..

that was when i started learning and i garang-gabo just shoot.

Noted taken..gotten give space *jot on diary*
..thank you for advises.. I need lots of guidances still from you too..

LOTUSfairy · 12th January 2009

12 Jan 2009

This picture was taken at Allahabad during the Khumb Mela Festival (Jan 07), days after I got my 1st DSLR.

I have absolute no idea how to use my DSLR as i have not learnt what is A, S and ISO.... so braving the cold winter, I tried my best.. I went MANUAL.

I came back : 99% of my pics are blur cos I cannot handle the situation, lights, shutter, speed, aperture, angles etc..... but I am still encouraged.
The pics are of my treasures and they are always a part of my learning process..

Bcool · 12th January 2009

Originally Posted by LOTUSfairy

12 Jan 2009

This picture was taken at Allahabad during the Khumb Mela Festival (Jan 07), days after I got my 1st DSLR.

I have absolute no idea how to use my DSLR as i have not learnt what is A, S and ISO.... so braving the cold winter, I tried my best.. I went MANUAL.

I came back : 99% of my pics are blur cos I cannot handle the situation, lights, shutter, speed, aperture, angles etc..... but I am still encouraged.
The pics are of my treasures and they are always a part of my learning process..

All that's been said and done, this one came out delightfully stunning.
You caught it nicely when they were huddling together sharing the warmth of the moment.
Beautiful shot, sis.

Falcon · 12th January 2009

Originally Posted by LOTUSfairy

12 Jan 2009

This picture was taken at Allahabad during the Khumb Mela Festival (Jan 07), days after I got my 1st DSLR.

I have absolute no idea how to use my DSLR as i have not learnt what is A, S and ISO.... so braving the cold winter, I tried my best.. I went MANUAL.

I came back : 99% of my pics are blur cos I cannot handle the situation, lights, shutter, speed, aperture, angles etc..... but I am still encouraged.
The pics are of my treasures and they are always a part of my learning process..

This shot is a keeper.

LOTUSfairy · 13th January 2009

Thanks Falcon...

13 Jan 2009

Tested the 50mm/F1.4...This picture was taken at dark cabinet corner.. Loved it.

gglankie · 14th January 2009

Welcome to APAD, fairy...

LOTUSfairy · 14th January 2009

Originally Posted by gglankie

Welcome to APAD, fairy...

LOTUSfairy · 14th January 2009

14 Jan 2009

I marvel at some cross-processed pictures by the great photographers especially the B/W ones.

Without knowing how to do it, I decided to try it on CS3..
and wahla..I got this... I really need lots of improvement..

LOTUSfairy · 15th January 2009

15 Jan 2009

Photography and Skills aside... credit and heartfelt thanks to organiser of Crossing Bridges...I get to attend the Sabah 2007 photography trip.

We went to an offshore owned island (about2 hour speedboat ride) from the mainland, Semporna, Sabah. The residents never receive education, stayed in simple slit houses, fishing and seaweed farming as their hardy livelihood.
There was no medical, no dental, no school, no water, no electricity....!
some natives have not seen or know anything beyond their island.
Some ladies told me, they dun even know their age.

I was sad..not for them, but for myself.
I have been sheltered and given proper education. Been to travelling and had good food.
Compared to them, the less privileged locals are more contented and happier than me.
I have learned that I am so blessed.

This is a picture of the kids who took photographs with the PNS for the 1st time. They receive print-outs of their own photographs. I saw some parents held the prized pictures of their children in their hands.., I see tears swell in their eyes.. It was very very touching moment..

The picture not well taken, but it is my treasure now..
It has changed my perspective in photograhy and in my Life.....

andrewtansj · 15th January 2009

Originally Posted by LOTUSfairy

12 Jan 2009

This picture was taken at Allahabad during the Khumb Mela Festival (Jan 07), days after I got my 1st DSLR.

I have absolute no idea how to use my DSLR as i have not learnt what is A, S and ISO.... so braving the cold winter, I tried my best.. I went MANUAL.

I came back : 99% of my pics are blur cos I cannot handle the situation, lights, shutter, speed, aperture, angles etc..... but I am still encouraged.
The pics are of my treasures and they are always a part of my learning process..

no doubt the picture is blur, but the moment and mood was nicely captured.

looking forward to more of ur stuff...

LOTUSfairy · 17th January 2009

16 Jan 09
I was KLCC during late June 2007, to attend a ceremony..
so happily go walk walk around town before the event starts...
Look up and saw the plane zipping thru....I quickly pointed the camera and SHOOT...
this is the best i can get..

LOTUSfairy · 17th January 2009

Originally Posted by andrewtansj

no doubt the picture is blur, but the moment and mood was nicely captured. looking forward to more of ur stuff...

thank you..

LOTUSfairy · 18th January 2009

17 Jan 09
Yes, i am still struggling with the CS3 ...still surviving on th simple choices...
thought of doing a b/w...thus gotten this effect i like..but may not be of the right standard.

appreciate if there are advises on how b/w basic guidelines should be..

Oh my Sleeping Child...

LOTUSfairy · 19th January 2009

18 Jan 2009
Love this shot, love the sigma lens (gonna get it by next month)..
I am getting to like B/W more and more..
practice practice practice..

LOTUSfairy · 19th January 2009

19 Jan 2009
We were at Allahabad for the Kumbh Mela... locals streamed in from all over India to attend this holy festival. I was in a daze.. ooo...the crowd, the almost zero temperature, struggling with my new camera (with no skill) and definitely disorientated at the vast desert-like land. I did not have much courage to approach the people for photographs and dun know how.., so I choose to shoot like a tourist, and extremely tedious in low lights with no tripod (tripod got lost in transit at dehli airport).. I have missed so much photo opportunities..

I must go back there and try again..

Falcon · 19th January 2009

Originally Posted by LOTUSfairy

17 Jan 09
Yes, i am still struggling with the CS3 ...still surviving on th simple choices...
thought of doing a b/w...thus gotten this effect i like..but may not be of the right standard.

appreciate if there are advises on how b/w basic guidelines should be..

Oh my Sleeping Child...

This shot is really special. I like it.

LOTUSfairy · 19th January 2009

Originally Posted by Falcon

This shot is really special. I like it.

thank you..happy to know u like it..

LOTUSfairy · 22nd January 2009

22 Jan 09

I love kids...and this was the sweetest moment @ Sichuan High Glarcia Mountains...

While the mother was busy setting up a road side stall .....the brother was gently coaxing his baby sister who was yelling for her mother's attention. SUch a darling..

A quick snap shot of these lovely kids..

Kinship - Brother & Sister.

11th January 2009	#1
LOTUSfairy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Serangoon Posts: 2,615	{ LOTUSfairy } A Practice A Photo A Day ..whenever I can.. It's been 2 years since I've gotten my DSLR (Jan 07). Known as the all-time BlurFairy and have not learnt photoshop of any sort since, I finally got myself a decent 1GB RAM for my lappy. At the same time, during shooting, I try very hard to correct my bad habits like breathing techniques and stablize my shaky hands. Oki I shall start with basic photoshopping.... Pulling out all my photos I previously took, it's gonna be one photo one day (whenever I can), and more practice practice practice...jiayu Faiy.. 11 Jan 2009 This pic was taken on a Sabah island on Jun2007. My 1st photography trip with Crossing Bridges Group and I was overwhelmed when I saw about 40 photographers armed with their eqpt, shooting at excellent angles and quality.. Everybody were so hardworking and combed the entire place for their picture-perfect shots.. The photo they produced... oooo, my jaw nearly dropped when I saw their photos during the presentation. I told myself, Fairy..jiayu...u can do it..! try one 1st.. D80 18-200mm (1st time use) and a cir-polarizer (which i dunno how to use, i din even know have to turn it to get diff results). __________________ 蓮花仙子

11th January 2009	#2
Falcon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,870	Re: { LOTUSfairy } A Practice A Photo A Day ..whenever I can.. Welcome to APAD. Personally just feel that the cropping a bit tight in the above shot but nice take nevertheless.

12th January 2009	#4
LOTUSfairy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Serangoon Posts: 2,615	Re: { LOTUSfairy } A Practice A Photo A Day ..whenever I can.. 12 Jan 2009 This picture was taken at Allahabad during the Khumb Mela Festival (Jan 07), days after I got my 1st DSLR. I have absolute no idea how to use my DSLR as i have not learnt what is A, S and ISO.... so braving the cold winter, I tried my best.. I went MANUAL. I came back : 99% of my pics are blur cos I cannot handle the situation, lights, shutter, speed, aperture, angles etc..... but I am still encouraged. The pics are of my treasures and they are always a part of my learning process.. __________________ 蓮花仙子 Last edited by LOTUSfairy; 12th January 2009 at 08:20 PM.

13th January 2009	#7
LOTUSfairy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Serangoon Posts: 2,615	Re: { LOTUSfairy } A Practice A Photo A Day ..whenever I can.. Thanks Falcon... 13 Jan 2009 Tested the 50mm/F1.4...This picture was taken at dark cabinet corner.. Loved it. __________________ 蓮花仙子

14th January 2009	#8
gglankie Member/Tangshooter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In my eyes Posts: 1,396	Re: { LOTUSfairy } A Practice A Photo A Day ..whenever I can.. Welcome to APAD, fairy... __________________ flickr l ERA

15th January 2009	#11
LOTUSfairy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Serangoon Posts: 2,615	Re: { LOTUSfairy } A Practice A Photo A Day ..whenever I can.. 15 Jan 2009 Photography and Skills aside... credit and heartfelt thanks to organiser of Crossing Bridges...I get to attend the Sabah 2007 photography trip. We went to an offshore owned island (about2 hour speedboat ride) from the mainland, Semporna, Sabah. The residents never receive education, stayed in simple slit houses, fishing and seaweed farming as their hardy livelihood. There was no medical, no dental, no school, no water, no electricity....! some natives have not seen or know anything beyond their island. Some ladies told me, they dun even know their age. I was sad..not for them, but for myself. I have been sheltered and given proper education. Been to travelling and had good food. Compared to them, the less privileged locals are more contented and happier than me. I have learned that I am so blessed. This is a picture of the kids who took photographs with the PNS for the 1st time. They receive print-outs of their own photographs. I saw some parents held the prized pictures of their children in their hands.., I see tears swell in their eyes.. It was very very touching moment.. The picture not well taken, but it is my treasure now.. It has changed my perspective in photograhy and in my Life..... __________________ 蓮花仙子 Last edited by LOTUSfairy; 15th January 2009 at 01:14 AM.

17th January 2009	#13
LOTUSfairy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Serangoon Posts: 2,615	Re: { LOTUSfairy } A Practice A Photo A Day ..whenever I can.. 16 Jan 09 I was KLCC during late June 2007, to attend a ceremony.. so happily go walk walk around town before the event starts... Look up and saw the plane zipping thru....I quickly pointed the camera and SHOOT... this is the best i can get.. __________________ 蓮花仙子 Last edited by LOTUSfairy; 18th January 2009 at 12:19 PM. Reason: forgot to put date :)

18th January 2009	#15
LOTUSfairy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Serangoon Posts: 2,615	Re: { LOTUSfairy } A Practice A Photo A Day ..whenever I can.. 17 Jan 09 Yes, i am still struggling with the CS3 ...still surviving on th simple choices... thought of doing a b/w...thus gotten this effect i like..but may not be of the right standard. appreciate if there are advises on how b/w basic guidelines should be.. Oh my Sleeping Child... __________________ 蓮花仙子

19th January 2009	#16
LOTUSfairy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Serangoon Posts: 2,615	Re: { LOTUSfairy } A Practice A Photo A Day ..whenever I can.. 18 Jan 2009 Love this shot, love the sigma lens (gonna get it by next month).. I am getting to like B/W more and more.. practice practice practice.. __________________ 蓮花仙子

22nd January 2009	#20
LOTUSfairy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Serangoon Posts: 2,615	Re: { LOTUSfairy } A Practice A Photo A Day ..whenever I can.. 22 Jan 09 I love kids...and this was the sweetest moment @ Sichuan High Glarcia Mountains... While the mother was busy setting up a road side stall .....the brother was gently coaxing his baby sister who was yelling for her mother's attention. SUch a darling.. A quick snap shot of these lovely kids.. Kinship - Brother & Sister. __________________ 蓮花仙子