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    Seeking Info on Frankfurt-Paris Overnight Return Train

    Has anyone taken the overnight train from Frankfurt to Paris and return? It'll be appreciated if you would share your experience and tips and also cost. Ideally, I am looking for a coach with bed which allows me to save on accommodation while travelling. Thanks in advance. ;)
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    Mid-Autumn Lantern Display at Chinese Garden

    Sharing a few shots. Reviews and comments are welcome. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) A few more...
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    New York

    Posting a few shots that I managed to capture in my short trips to New York recently. Comments are welcome. Thanks for viewing. 1) "King Kong" Tower. A view of the famous Empire State Building where King Kong met its fate. 2) Buzzing Times Square. 3) Chocolates 4) 4 by 4...
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    Where to find Velbon tripod in Hong Kong?

    I am considering buying a Velbon carbon fibre tripod in Hong Kong. Does anyone know which shop has the widest range? Preferably the shop should be near Kowloon as I will be staying in Kowloon. Does anyone know the price of Sherpa PRO 645 in HK? Appreciate some input from the kind people...
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    New Zealand Holiday

    Sharing some shots recently taken on a holiday in New Zealand. There was plenty of opportunities to capture spectacular landscapes and scenery which can't be found elsewhere. Please feel free to comment. I am taking small learning steps in photography. Hope you like the shots too. 1)...
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    A Few Random Night Shots

    Would like to share a few night shots. Critiques and comments are most welcome. 1) One night at Clarke Quay 2) Mid-autumn dragon lantern in Chinatown 2006 3) Hong Kong's Star Ferry as seen from Kowloon 4) A newbie attempt at star trail photography taken in South Island, New...
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    New Zealand - Please recommend decent lodging places

    Hi, My family intends to go for a holiday in NZ for about 2 weeks in November. We would want to try out various types of lodging such as boutique hotel, service apartments, home stay and farm stay if possible. We are thinking of spreading out our travel to Auckland, Lake Taupo, Christchurch...
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    KOPITIAM does not accept cash anymore. Is this right?

    Recently, some Kopitiam food courts do not accept cash anymore at the food stalls. All purchases must be done via stored value cards issued by Kopitiam. I went to one Kopitiam food court recently and was told that I cannot pay by cash. Instead I must purchase a stored value card and pay using...
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    Remembering the Fallen Heroes

    I know, I know. Kranji War Memorial shots had been posted a gazillion times. But, please bear with me. Hopefully, what I had captured will appeal in a small way to some people out there. C & C welcome. Thanks for viewing. 1. The President 2. The Entrance 3. The Register 4...
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    Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 SP XR Di LD ASL IF - Any Good? Might Buy in HK.

    Would appreciate some feedback on this new lens: 1) What's the price of the lens in Singapore? 2) If I buy a Tamron in HK, is the international warranty honoured in Singapore? I own a Canon dSLR in which I understand that the body carries local warranty only but Canon lenses do carry...
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    China Town Snaps

    A few shots which I took on a short stroll in China Town a while ago. C & C most welcome. Thanks for taking the time to view. 1.An Overcast Day 2. Heritage Conserved 3. Long Red Trail 4. Fly-A-Long 5. Merah
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    Lim Chu Kang - Just a few shots

    A few shots from a recent walk-about off the beaten track in Lim Chu Kang. Would most appreciate comments for improvement. A few more to follow. Thanks for viewing. 1) Panorama with Chicken Farm in the Foreground 2) Chicken Farm 3) Unit No. 4) Rusty 5) Done for the Day
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    A Walk at Spottiswoode Park

    A few shots of Spottiswoode Park taken during a short walkabout recently. This place has lots of old charm nestled just right on the fringe of the bustling city. Feel free to comment for my improvement. Thanks for viewing. 1. Quiet Corner 2. Watch Like An Eagle 3. Five-Foot Way...