Nine of 2009
This is the year I got my D80. A humble beginning and a baby step into photography. Throughout this whole year, I only taking pictures. Not those rock your smelly socks of that kind of pic. Rather, something I see from my perspective. Something mundane.
Going through my archives for 2009, here are the 9 which I considered them as the exposure into photography. Well, they might not be perfect but somehow I felt connected to it. It is tough to choose to because over the course of one year, I was exposed to various areas of photography. Ehmm…Here it goes
1. Going Cameron Highlands – Escaping the ache
Cameron Highlands
When I got my lens, it was the first outing bring my d80. Learning how to take a nice photo. My first compliment from Sasha that at least this one got ‘bokeh”
2. My First Oversea – Land of Smile
Bangkok Trip
It was my first trip ever that involves an international flight and leaving the country. My first stamp on my passport. Going there to Bangkok with Wingz and Yap Thomas, it was nothing but just 1 word – “FUN”
3. KL Marathon 2009
KL Marathon 2009
My friend’s dad was participating in the run. I decided to join in the fun not to run (coz I can’t) but eventually take some photos. Stumbled upon few coursemates and Spiderman. It was fun nonetheless. It taught me about being responsive and it was after all, just a split second moment.
4. Model Shooting One
First Model Shooting
First time going out on a model shooting with again Wingz, he intro-ed me to Kenny Yeoh, Alvan Choong and several more photogs. Their experience and expertise in certain area taught me about photography. Again I learned that in order to improve one skills is nothing but more shutter counts, exchanging experience and learn from others. Thanks guys.
5. Sport Shop Opening
Sport Shop Opening
This time of the year, another new shop was opened. I was asked to help out to capture the priceless moment. Hence I dropped by just manage to take a few shots. Moment like this required fast action. Knowing what to take and how to get it. :\ sadly to say, I lost quite a moments there. Otherwise it would been nice. Too many blurry pictures.
6. First Wedding Cover – Pressure
First Wedding Cover
My high school buddy – Darren returned from Dubai and asked me to cover his wedding. Helping him out to take the wedding pictures. Not the album but rather cover the whole day event. I was a little reluctant fearing I couldn’t take the nice shots. It will be sadly disappointing. He nonetheless reassured me it will be okay. Only then I dared to take it a try. Luckily it turned out not that bad. I learned that lesson from Wingz, “burst”
7. Happy Birthday 2009
Happy Birthday 2009
Taken during my birthday dinner. Not a big throw out party but nonetheless it was a pleasant one. I believe more to come. Hehehe. I like this picture because it seems mysterious. A surfboard and a shoe. Dark vignetting around whether is it due to the light in the room.
8. Pets Photography 2009
Mika and Kimi
My first animal shooting. Taking the photo of the dog. Thank to both of them making the shooting easier. Otherwise it would have been tough. Too bad the weather was bad otherwise there will be outdoor shooting.
9. Street Photography
Street Photography KL
That day CK called me asked me to join his father to downtown. His dad wanted to give offering at a temple. I bring my d80 and he bring along his d70s. Both of us were snapping from Petaling Street to the Curve. 
It was fun. Let’s do it again !
With the project365 that I am currently doing, I am hoping it will grown on me. Taking more photos and getting more exposure through the year 2009 have taught me a lot. Especially with my friends that have expertise in various field.
Let just see what is in store for 2010. Onward 2010!!!
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