July 31, 2010
July 30, 2010
July 29, 2010
The threshold to the unknown
I'm starting a new part-time job today, and feeling a little apprehensive. But it's better to just jump into it, instead of keep looking at it from the outside, never know what's truly going on, right?
And btw, watch Paprika, because it's awesome :). No uhm, it's truly a great film, especially if you're interested in sci-fi and twisted thriller. Very trippy, I'd say.
July 28, 2010
Eyes a well of hope...
I was out taking pictures in a park in Omaha and this little kid kept on running to me and laughing, posing in front of my camera. She was so adorably eager to have her pictures taken, while at the same time was sort of afraid her dad wouldn't approve of it. She ran in and out of my focus hence the blur. Her giggles could still be heard a long while after. It's these little instances that I hope I will be braver to embrace the streets and the ordinary lives of people around town.
Thriving is beauty
... because I'm sick, a day before an interview. Fun -_-;
Such is life, isn't it ;)?
July 27, 2010
Summer's Whisperer
Trying out some diptychs... I was disappointed in the photoshoot yesterday, but a closer look it wasn't too bad a day... My expectation wasn't met however... and it made me sad until today too *sighs*...
July 26, 2010
July 25, 2010
In the mood for love...
Another version per request ^_^
July 24, 2010
Crimson Heart
I took some pictures for a friend after a wedding today :). It was about 8pm, and I boosted up the ISO again to prevent camera shake. Her red dress really stood out and I just thought it's so pretty. I got more pictures but will upload them later. My favorite? Easily the first picture up there. Glad I tried that angle on her, because she sure looked gorgeous there.
And uhm, please don't mind the title. Apparently I can't name to save my life. Oh well...
July 21, 2010
Merry-go-round...
I know I know... the whole girl-looking-cute-in-nature theme is getting very stale. Please bear with me a little longer as I'm trying to figure out how I want my pictures to look like. Yes, I'm still in that searching and exploring state, plus I'm trying to get used to this new lens.
July 20, 2010
testing out new lens!!
I did a mini photoshoot this late afternoon just to test out the new lens. As expected, the colors came out great. Very little changes were made to these photos :).
July 19, 2010
menu design
Hungry yet? Haha ^^...
Yes, it's a Wedding Menu for a friend's wedding this coming Saturday :D.
It's random, very random... I have been busy, but I still wanted to post something. I was doing so fine of posting regularly, one post every 2 to 3 days, and I don't want to lose that momentum now that I had somewhat built the habit.
And my camera lens arrived!!!! I did a few testing shots, and they came out soo sooo beautifully, ways better than my kit lens (duh, haha)... the colors are rich and much more saturated, the quality of the bokeh is to die for, it's fast and takes very gorgeous shots in door with not much lightings. Woah, I'm super excited to be out and about testing this new lens in the future. Just ordered a lens hood, and when I rake in some more money, will be purchasing some filters as well :).
July 14, 2010
Amidst the storm...
Please pardon the bad quality. I don't have a tripod, and to avoid holding on to my camera for too long which could make the photos blurry, I had to push up the ISO which resulted in very grainy pictures. Either way, I lose, lol XD. These were taken during the heavy rain/storm at around 9pm tonight. The quality of light during that downpour was fantastic, oh my, that golden light, it's to die for! Too bad I couldn't capture it well...
July 13, 2010
Inspiration: Monzani
UNSPOKEN WORDS
By: Jean-Sebastien Monzani
JS Monzani was a nice discovery. I actually had seen his great photographs on DeviantArt some time last year, but I didn't think too much about them. Back then, viewing artworks was a simple pleasure, one that I didn't truly take much commitment to explore certain artists like I do now. And by some twist of fate (thanks to the inter-connectedness of the Internet) I rediscovered him again, this time through his videos on Vimeo (watch the videos in his channel here). Apparently the guy just started creating short artistic movies and already his name is being known around. What so inspiring is that he first and foremost is a photographer, and like I mentioned earlier, his photos are great sources of inspirations for me, as I'm learning to love photography more and more everyday. Here is his portfolio website, where you can view most of his best works: JSMonzani and another one Simple Moment that houses all of his works so far. What I like about his photographs that they are truly creative, in the best photography sense possible. They are all very clean, sharp, professional-looking with fantastic colors and composition. I actually do aspire to be able to take pictures like his one day, with my own style obviously...
July 11, 2010
New lens coming my way ^___^!!!
In front of me...
I'm really happy right now because I finally was able to afford a new lens :D!! As my love for photography increases, it's about time to move on and get serious. My kit lens is acceptable, occasionally it makes good enough photos (like the one above of my dad, I actually was very please with how the final result came out), but apparently, there're certain things I just can't do with a kit lens. And yes, this time I got myself a lovely Canon EF 50mm f1.4 standard lens. Yes, it's the baby I talked about wanting to acquire last summer, and now my dream came true, I'm sooo happy. I just purchased it this afternoon after weeks of contemplating over whether I should be spending money on a new lens or not. Consider it my new and only walk-around lens, wooohooo!!! I can't wait to be taking more pictures!!!!
July 8, 2010
Farewell...
Series: Farewell...
Date: 7/7/2010
Location: My house :D
..... the magic soon wears off... and Love is gone.I search... but only find Love's illusions. ........ 
I keep my tears hidden, as I wait...
... One day, the sky falls down. Love really is gone.
My door is once again shut closed. Farewell, Love.
Hope to see you again.
July 7, 2010
Hello!
Series: Hello!
Date: 7/7/2010
Location: My house :D
One day, love comes knocking at my door.
"Hello, please come in!" I welcome it with open arms.
Once inside, Love asks: "Do you believe in magic?"
"Well, I don't know... I have never experienced it." I say.
"You are about to see it." Love looks at me and smiles.
......................... the world suddenly looks different.
... a journey I have never felt before. It is amazing!
July 4, 2010
a walk back in time
Disintegrating...
On this side of paradise
Capturing fire