tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191808472007-10-11T17:22:11.726+08:00MelvinBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19180847.post-16564833994924136702007-07-20T18:39:00.000+08:002007-07-20T19:50:41.932+08:00

Runner Nikon D80, 80-200mm f/2.8, available light "Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them." Henry David Thoreau Many years ago I bought and listened to a teaching series by Florence Littauer. It was a special boxed set of two cassette tapes, with a green cover that had the bold title: DARE TO DREAM. Florence is so funny! One day she was

Melvintag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19180847.post-8402629618854571352007-07-15T04:49:00.000+08:002007-07-15T05:01:09.304+08:00

After much procrastination, I have finally revamped my website. I almost spent USD $149 on a really cool website template. ALMOST, because for some reason payment from my credit card did not get through. So I decided to take things into my own hands. 6 hours and $0.00 later (yes, I'm cheap, didn't spend a cent)... here you have it folks, a spanking new website design. If you want to know how I

Melvintag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19180847.post-74857639028871466042007-07-11T00:57:00.001+08:002007-07-11T01:20:51.745+08:00

Self-Portraits Nikon D80, 17-50mm f/2.8, ISO 1600 Shot with a remote shutter release in available light It is amazing how much can happen in a space of 2 months. I am so overwhelmed by favor from so many people. My soul is restored. My vision renewed. I have found the strength to run again. God has truly done some amazing things inside me. I am thankful beyond words.

Melvintag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19180847.post-38981338759884931752007-06-21T23:34:00.000+08:002007-06-21T23:56:47.448+08:00

Citius, Altius, Fortius. These three Latin words mean "Swifter, Higher, Stronger," and is the motto of the Olympics. These three words also describe how much I have grown in the course of my training in Singapore. The last two months mark a turning point in my station in life and career. All I can say is that the time will soon be ripe for me to break from the pack. Rock the boat if I have to.

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Managed to squeeze some time to have dinner with my fellow Bible School team mates. Turned out to be a surprise party! It was a fun night at the Singapore Esplanade. To friends and family back home, thank you so much for prayer and support. Another 3 and a half months to go, and I'll be seeing you again! To my new friends, I am grateful for your being my family away from home. :o) Team One

Melvintag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19180847.post-8550636538501238572007-05-06T22:52:00.000+08:002007-05-07T06:31:21.355+08:00

Home Church Hey guys, just a quick post. Will be back to 'normal' after I finish my book review. Take care.

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I can handle life in Singapore. The long bus and train rides. The brisk walks. The fast pace of city life. In fact I like it. Can't say much about home though. Home drains me. I can't handle 'here' and 'there' at the same time. I'm not Superman.

Melvintag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19180847.post-58392499657090605302007-04-20T22:03:00.000+08:002007-04-21T01:08:25.725+08:00

I just love the design concept. Sweet. Clocking in our attendance is as simple as getting our student card scanned. Lateness in noted, and 30 minutes of accumulated late time earns a full day of janitorial work! Jacquerene and Maggie taking a breather. They spent many mornings scanning student IDs. Here's a familiar face to folks at home. Kenneth clocking in, with Fui Lee in the background.

Melvintag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19180847.post-39916883575739170482007-04-18T18:11:00.000+08:002007-04-18T20:11:44.162+08:00

I'm down with something that suspiciously resembles flu. One stuffed nostril, the other runny, fever on and off, and one really itchy (sometimes sore) throat. I've been taking cold medication which is both blessing and blight at the same time. One moment I'm feeling really good. Then sleepy. And then delirious. I try to rest but sleep eludes me. Oh man. [Two hours later] Feeling much better now

Melvintag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19180847.post-20242444561098956892007-04-17T20:51:00.000+08:002007-04-18T18:06:49.046+08:00

Chubby the Wonder Shizu Nikon D80, 50mm f/1.8, available light. Shot on RAW, processed with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. A special note to the DC ZETA crew: sorry for not being able to reply to all your IMs. If you see me online and don't reply to your messages, it's not because I don't like you ok? Lol! I'll try to cover as much as I can on blog posts so you all can know how I'm doing.

Melvintag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19180847.post-19422488499573457712007-04-14T11:26:00.000+08:002007-04-15T15:59:53.811+08:00

Missing Home, Missing You Nikon D80, 50mm f/1.8, available light It's my first morning in Singapore. My hosts have left me the keys to the house and charge over a Shizu and two tortoises. Had the pleasure of making breakfast for the three 'kids'. Aside from them, I am alone. I'm grateful for time and space to gather my thoughts. Much has happened on the way here. My journey to Singapore

Melvintag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19180847.post-32750474413966909802007-03-28T23:46:00.000+08:002007-04-17T21:18:12.478+08:00

Andy Warhol's Pen Collection Nikon D80 with 90mm f/2.8 macro. Lit with misfired built-in speedlight. I'm going to be away for a couple of months. Come April 13th I'll be in Singapore. For four and a half months. I'm going to miss home.

Melvintag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19180847.post-51768466795786072032007-03-22T22:03:00.000+08:002007-03-22T22:10:17.052+08:00

Last Monday was office staff photo day at Glory Christian Centre. I'm so happy and proud to be part of this team! Can't imagine it has been 9 years already. The above set is complete save for one, my Senior Pastor. Dr William is overseas at the moment so I will be scheduling a special shoot for him when he comes back. Check out the portraits on the staff photo page.

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View the Online Version Here I am working on Migin release 3.1, the latest version of my online presence. Or in plain English, I'm redesigning my web page. Did some homework and found ready made templates very attractive but a little pricey. I was pleasantly surprised to find a super cool plug-in for Picasa. It works beautifully and it's free! Will definitely be using this as a design element of

Melvintag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19180847.post-89942882853629371002007-03-21T00:56:00.000+08:002007-03-21T10:59:10.529+08:00

"Nikonian" by Margaret Vun Nikon D80, 80-200 f/2.8. Lighting: Two 1000ws studio strobes. Strobe #1 with large softbox, #2 lit the background with a honeycomb attached. SB800 on slave provided fill in light. It finally happened! After many months of waiting, I have been accepted as an Exclusive Photographer with iStockPhoto.com. I'm ecstatic - that an international stock photo agency recognizes

Melvintag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19180847.post-79274997691186957622007-03-15T17:53:00.000+08:002007-03-15T18:17:09.334+08:00

I am finally a published photographer, yay! The page above was taken from a forthcoming photo book I have been working on. "Love Faith Purity" will be on sale April 8th. Working on this project really S T R E T C H E D me creatively. Not only did I have to use my best shots, I also had to think as a print/layout designer. Working with type faces, text layouts, grids, graphic placement... phew.

Melvintag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19180847.post-64728217286771192222007-02-24T17:54:00.000+08:002007-02-24T18:09:52.657+08:00

Diamond on Heliconias Nikon D80, Tamron 90mm macro SP f/2.8 ~ available light I'm almost done with the book! Shot A Mag's diamond ring as a final key photo for this project. Aside from her ring, Aunty Mag has been providing creative support along the way, something I really appreciate. Well, it has been a tough assignment, really enjoyed the creative stretching it brought. And my heartfelt

Melvintag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19180847.post-58901906772211838922007-02-23T19:21:00.000+08:002007-02-23T21:40:56.071+08:00

I'm working on a special project for GCC, in which some of my best images will appear on print. While working on the youth page, I had the chance to pull out some of my previously forgotten shots from past JAM Sessions. So for you guys out there, enjoy last year's pics. And get ready to JAM this year. Ham and A Mag, you guys inspire me to go on each day! And DC gang (especially ZETA crew), you

Melvintag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19180847.post-65961965409016768342007-02-22T21:36:00.000+08:002007-02-23T21:40:05.816+08:00

Not saying much more than this... she's waiting for me at the post office. Will blog more once I pick her up. If you know what I'm talking about, check out the Crumpler website. My new sweetie is a Karachi Outpost. Yessshhhhhh!

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Cynthia and Mel are back in KK for the holidays! Thought it would be nice to set up a family photo session since the whole gang was here. We were supposed to have the photo shoot done at Kinabalu Park, but last minute decisions changed all that. I couldn't think up of any new locations to do this, so I took the easy way out and went back to a familiar place. (Louis and Jasmine would definitely

Melvintag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19180847.post-35067306789875374122007-02-17T23:44:00.000+08:002007-02-18T00:23:24.705+08:00

I spent my evening with the Vun clan, having reunion dinner at Menggatal. According to Reuel, I'm officially 70% Vun. It's a long story, and believe me you don't want to know. Hitched a ride with Aunty Mag and Uncle Wong to Menggatal. Arrived early and glad I did. The mini lion dance troupe was in full swing. They were at it last year, but this time they really had their act together. So glad I

Melvintag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19180847.post-39476168713736777152007-02-12T22:20:00.000+08:002007-02-12T23:00:46.178+08:00

If you're reading my blog, chances are you're a photography gigster like me (or on the way to be one). Don't ask me what gigster means, I just stole that term from the Crumpler Bag website, lol! The cool people from LiveWire Media are bringing a super once-in-a-lifetime event in KL this March. My good friend and photography wiz Louis Pang will be giving a 2.5 day seminar, sharing the secrets of

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The "Belly Button" Shot Photographer : Louis Pang Nikon D200, 12-24mm f/4 ~ SB800 speedlight triggered remotely Hey guys, check out this post on Louis Pang's blog. It's got a familiar face in it, haha. Proud to say that I had the awesome, awesome, awesome privilege of imaging one of the biggest names in the wedding photography scene. It was a tough assignment. Just how do you photograph someone

Melvintag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19180847.post-84077196581399405052007-01-26T22:38:00.000+08:002007-01-27T07:32:10.957+08:00

DAISIES Nikon D80, 50mm f/1.8, available light Post-processed with Alien Skin's Exposure (Kodak Tri-X pushed 2 stops) "The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; Blessed be the name of the LORD." Job 1:21

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Joyceline and Edwin's Wedding Nikon D70s & D80 50 mm f/1.8, 80-200mm f/2.8, 90mm f/2.8 macro & 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 ~ available light Congratulations to Joyceline and Edwin on their wedding last Saturday. It was a beautiful wedding, an event that will live long in the memories of all who witnessed it. It was an awesome privilege to photograph their wedding! My first ever wedding photo shoot, and I

Melvin