CNY Atmosphere at Chinatown

Falcon24 · 15th January 2004

Its been quite a while since I went out snapping. Got a sudden mood today to go down to Chinatown to capture some CNY atmosphere. However after going back n review thru the output, I feel that I still didnt mange to get the atmosphere on picture. Maybe its day time as I feel nite time will give a stronger flavour. Those who view the photos pls give mi some comments on further improvement. Tks

Its gona be a crowded day at Chinatown judging from the heavy traffic

The alleys are packed with people of all ages

Wow Wow Look at the varieties of candy they have in store

Can't imagine wat CNY will be without the all time favourite Bak Kwa

Another common fruit at CNY Anyone knows wat it symbolise?

Its the best. Dun bluff you

Placing some red cherries at home will certainly add more festival feel to the house

Inimatad · 15th January 2004

Nice colourful pictures!
I was there this afternoon and it was already quite crowded. Might have problem finding a good place to snap your picture with all the shoving!
I have a picture to add to your collection. Its an old lady checking out the melon seeds along Smith Street.

Falcon · 15th January 2004

Hi Falcon24.. I like the "It is the best. Dun bluff you". Good capture and timing. Nice series.

Falcon24 · 15th January 2004

If onli these gold ignots were real

"DA JI DA JI" May the coming year be "DA JI DA LI"

Cross Culture - An Eurasian girl fascinated by the ornaments

The joy of "spring" is hanging high up in the air

I'm confused! So which stall actually offer the best deal in town

Falcon24 · 15th January 2004

Originally Posted by Inimatad

Nice colourful pictures!
I was there this afternoon and it was already quite crowded. Might have problem finding a good place to snap your picture with all the shoving!
I have a picture to add to your collection. Its an old lady checking out the melon seeds along Smith Street.

Yup it was quite crowded n the weather was hot too. But the crowd did add to the atmosphere

Falcon24 · 15th January 2004

Originally Posted by Falcon

Hi Falcon24.. I like the "It is the best. Dun bluff you". Good capture and timing. Nice series.

Tks for the comment. Its one of those at the right place at the rite time kind of thing

KNIGHT ONG · 15th January 2004

Thanks for sharing the mood here, until today I still haven't got a chance to go Chinatown for snapping.

Falcon24 · 15th January 2004

Originally Posted by KNIGHT ONG

Thanks for sharing the mood here, until today I still haven't got a chance to go Chinatown for snapping.

You got to go down n soak yourself in the atmosphere. Nite will be the best time but be warned its gona be real CROWDED

Falcon24 · 16th January 2004

Some nite shots

Preserved meat anyone

People and cars merging into one

Oh my! its real crowded

Thats CNY at Chinatown

Another mood of Chinatown

Sausage · 16th January 2004

Your colors are nice and vibrant. Any post-processing?

Falcon24 · 16th January 2004

Originally Posted by Sausage

Your colors are nice and vibrant. Any post-processing?

Yup Slight twitching on the curves. My intention was to use vibrant colours to bring out the mood

StealthEagle · 18th January 2004

Hey Falcon24, did you use digi cam and tripod? I was that during that night and it was so crowded that i can't really take a good shot on anything, even at the preserved meat stall. All i can count on my tripod to prevent such blur images when taking pics at night and i know it looks stupid to set up tripod when there is lots of ppl around.

Falcon24 · 18th January 2004

Originally Posted by StealthEagle

Hey Falcon24, did you use digi cam and tripod? I was that during that night and it was so crowded that i can't really take a good shot on anything, even at the preserved meat stall. All i can count on my tripod to prevent such blur images when taking pics at night and i know it looks stupid to set up tripod when there is lots of ppl around.

Yup some nite shots are taken with tripod some are handheld. To minimize handshake I actually increase the ISO to 100 for handheld shots. All photos taken with A70

StealthEagle · 18th January 2004

Originally Posted by Falcon24

Yup some nite shots are taken with tripod some are handheld. To minimize handshake I actually increase the ISO to 100 for handheld shots. All photos taken with A70

I use A70 too, ISO was 100 during that time, did you use tripod for the meat stall and the crowded street? May want to learn so tips from you how to take shots like that without using tripod.

Falcon24 · 18th January 2004

Originally Posted by StealthEagle

I use A70 too, ISO was 100 during that time, did you use tripod for the meat stall and the crowded street? May want to learn so tips from you how to take shots like that without using tripod.

Nope. I guess the lighting condition was reasonable at that store for a decent handheld shot

Cash · 23rd January 2004

i must be missing something big time...

15th January 2004	#1
Falcon24 Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 56	CNY Atmosphere at Chinatown Its been quite a while since I went out snapping. Got a sudden mood today to go down to Chinatown to capture some CNY atmosphere. However after going back n review thru the output, I feel that I still didnt mange to get the atmosphere on picture. Maybe its day time as I feel nite time will give a stronger flavour. Those who view the photos pls give mi some comments on further improvement. Tks Its gona be a crowded day at Chinatown judging from the heavy traffic The alleys are packed with people of all ages Wow Wow Look at the varieties of candy they have in store Can't imagine wat CNY will be without the all time favourite Bak Kwa Another common fruit at CNY Anyone knows wat it symbolise? Its the best. Dun bluff you Placing some red cherries at home will certainly add more festival feel to the house Last edited by Falcon24; 19th January 2004 at 05:51 PM.

15th January 2004	#4
Falcon24 Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 56	If onli these gold ignots were real "DA JI DA JI" May the coming year be "DA JI DA LI" Cross Culture - An Eurasian girl fascinated by the ornaments The joy of "spring" is hanging high up in the air I'm confused! So which stall actually offer the best deal in town Last edited by Falcon24; 15th January 2004 at 10:25 PM.

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KNIGHT ONG Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Snow Mountain Posts: 5,729	Thanks for sharing the mood here, until today I still haven't got a chance to go Chinatown for snapping. __________________ AMPA * Studio * J team

16th January 2004	#10
Sausage Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: At home Posts: 1,075	Your colors are nice and vibrant. Any post-processing? __________________ Singapore anime news Machine Mess

15th January 2004	#2
Inimatad Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sembawang Posts: 186	Nice colourful pictures! I was there this afternoon and it was already quite crowded. Might have problem finding a good place to snap your picture with all the shoving! I have a picture to add to your collection. Its an old lady checking out the melon seeds along Smith Street.

15th January 2004	#3
Falcon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,870	Hi Falcon24.. I like the "It is the best. Dun bluff you". Good capture and timing. Nice series.

16th January 2004	#9
Falcon24 Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 56	Some nite shots Preserved meat anyone People and cars merging into one Oh my! its real crowded Thats CNY at Chinatown Another mood of Chinatown

18th January 2004	#12
StealthEagle Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 61	Hey Falcon24, did you use digi cam and tripod? I was that during that night and it was so crowded that i can't really take a good shot on anything, even at the preserved meat stall. All i can count on my tripod to prevent such blur images when taking pics at night and i know it looks stupid to set up tripod when there is lots of ppl around.

23rd January 2004	#16
Cash Deregistered Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 200	i must be missing something big time...