My Portfolio

I came across this website www.wix.com and I thought it was pretty cool. So I created an account with it (since it's free).

www.wix.com/gerlynncai/GerPhotography

I think it's great for putting up portfolios for commercial or personal reasons. The flash interface is really cool. It displays the photos nicely and also prevents it getting stolen. On the user side, the admin interface is idiot-proof. The downside is that it does not display the photo specs, and probably does not display the photos at maximum resolution either.

Well, not that I'm complaining.

For me, this is a space where I can put up some of my better works. Rid the clutter, focus on the good, draw some inspiration, work towards improvement.

Happy 7th Anniversary!

7 years. Wow time really flies.

This year, we wanna keep things simple. Less focus on the cost of the celebration, more focus on the quality of the celebration. What better than a nice picnic by the beach? =)

Lunch (prepared by me):
Shrimp Cocktail
Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup
Smoked Salmon Sandwich w/ Foccacia Bread
Domremy Sparkling Grape Juice

Actually I was gonna bake carrot cake w/ cream cheese for dessert but my house is currently under renovation and the oven is being kept away. zz.

Found a lovely spot where we could have our nice picnic... =)

Kh surprised me with a new Benro C-0691EX Carbon Fibre TravelAngel tripod. This is even more expensive than the one on my wishlist ($370) as it is from the TravelAngel series. Only 600grams and it is as solid as a rock! I can't believe how compact and light it is. So compact that I didn't even know that Kh had a tripod in his bag! It was a wonderful surprise. Thanks dear! =D 

This tripod can also be detached on one side to become a monopod. =)

 

someone's catch

dinner @ Cabana 

Sambal stingray + bbq prawns + bbq sotong = YUM!

Followed by Iron Man 2 movie...
Coincidentally, we watched Iron Man in Gold Class on our 5th Anniversary.

Another strike off wishlist

Long delayed post...

Bought my circular polarizer from a guy on ClubSnap for $105. It was supposed to be $115. Before I met him, I already had a few $10 notes in my wallet. So I'm thinking to myself, okay must reserve 2 $50 notes and 1 $5 note for him. And I kept repeating that in my mind. So when I met him, I actually gave him 2 $50 notes and 1 $5 note! That's $10 short! He was on the phone, I paid him the money and went off. By the time he and I realise, I was already on the train. =.= So I called him back and ask if I can do a fund transfer for the remaining $10 and this nice guy said no need, give me discount. =) And I left him good feedback. =)

B+W MRC F-Pro 58mm Circular Polarizer

Highlights II

This post will be about highlights in Cambodia.

Of the 7 places we went, only 3 places are worth mentioning:
1. Siem Reap, Angkor temples (a must-see for anyone who calls themselves a traveller)
2. Battambang (the friendliest town I know)
3. Sihanoukville (for its Bamboo Island, rather than its town)

Bayon in Angkor Thom, one of my favourite sites

Angkor Archeological Park, Siem Reap

Riding on the hot air balloon for an aerial view of Angkor Wat

Siem Reap

Nice sunset on Phnom Bakheng

Angkor Archeological Park, Siem Reap

Ta Phrom, a temple half-devoured by a jungle, also where Tomb Raider was filmed

Angkor Archeological Park, Siem Reap

Dramatic sunset at Chong Eneas floating village

Siem Reap

Riding on the soon-to-be-extinct bamboo train

Battambang

Beautiful, tranquil sunset on the bamboo train

Battambang

Swimming in the crystal clear waters of Bamboo Island

Sihanoukville

Highlights

A few highlights of the trip so far...

Visiting Tat KuangSi, one of Laos most dramatic waterfalls

Luang Prabang, Laos

Eating delicious roadside bbq food

Luang Prabang, Laos

Kayaking along the scenic Nam Song river

Vang Vieng, Laos

Enjoying the beautiful scenery of Don Det

Siphandon (4000 islands), Laos

Being amazed at Khon Phapheng, one of Laos largest rapids

Siphandon (4000 islands), Laos

A weekend of activities

This was on 27th June '09.

Met up with Jack before the Sound crew/MTM retreat at Labrador Park for free private coaching. Hehe. He let me try his Canon 5D Mark II, ultrasonic prime lenses, 580EX I external flash and magnifying lenses.

Hehe... he was my model for the day.

Went to Starbucks after that for indoor shoots as it was starting to rain very heavily.

Sound/MTM retreat at SAFRA Mt Faber

Door gift as prepared by Esther =)

Buffet lunch at the restaurant owned by Esther's friend. Really yummy food. Loved the black pepper beef and rendang chicken. Heh.

Wai Meng getting advice from Jack

Coincidentally, many of us are photography enthusiasists. Kh was like,"Hmph. Also dunno if this is sound retreat or photography outing." LOL.

Bowling after that

Kh gave me my birthday present part 2 early cuz I couldn't wait. Canon 50mm F1.8 II fixed lens. Hehe. Another strike off my wishlist!

Random shots using my 50mm F1.8 lens...

Coco is usually not allowed in the room but she kept knocking on the door so we let her in. ^_^

Puerto Rico once more! Board game marathon with J&J.

UV Lens Filter

I'm sorry this post also jump queue. I'm just wayy too excited. Hee. Thanks dear for the birthday present part 1. Hehehe...

Went down to Fu Lu Shou today to get my B+W 58mm 010 UV-Haze 1x MRC Brass filter. You say,"Fu Lu Shou?" Yes apparently the guy who sells this is not a photographer. He sells jade bangles for goodness sake. He sells UV filters as a sideline. And they are really good quality filters. I guess it's a pretty good deal? Got to know this through Jack.

Kh was telling me that when school starts, he's gonna import some board games in batches of 20.

Me: What?! Are you crazy? 20 board games per batch???
Kh: Please. You are willing to spend $55 on a piece of glass.
Me: And you are willing to spend a few thousand dollars on some cardboard.

If photography is an expensive hobby, so is board gaming. Zzz...

Right now I can't stop smiling at my little piece of glass. =DDDD

I am now an aunt!

I'm delighted to welcome a new addition to my family, Rachel Lau Shu En. Born on 2nd April 2009 at 5.35pm. =D

Rachel, meaning Lamb of God. Shu En, meaning gentle and kind. =)

Argh I can't get enough of her. I think I can look at her all day and feel like the happiest person on earth. haha. =P Sis had a pretty tough labour though. She had to stay an extra day at the hospital as her body was too weak. =( But at least it was a normal delivery and both mother and child are now happy and healthy. =)

On a side note, I'm glad all projects are finally over and I can resume a normal, healthier lifestyle. It's been an extremely tough semester so I'm really looking forward to my last day of school tomorrow. For the first time in my life, I'm actually looking forward to studying for exams... to study marathons with Kh and Jf and table tennis thereafter. Hopefully can get Mc to join us this year. Hah.

Kh had a pretty crazy semester as well. The first half of his engineering course was all theory, theory and more theory. This sem I actually got to see him do some practical work. Was thoroughly impressed with his little "mini project".

All this complex little breadboard does is to calculate whether you have won or lost in a dart game given a set of probabilities. zzz...

So anyways, before I forget, I'll post a few pics of my group outing/meeting to Botanic Gardens and Vivocity to film an ad for our product, Sony Alpha 350. It's been long overdue and William kept bugging me to send them to him. =.=

Just a few pics for remembrance. The rest... let's just say I'm too ashamed of my lack of skills to show...