Day 3 - feeding lesson

Didn't take much photo today coz' daddy was learning how to feed Matt Matt. Apparently Matt is really nice on daddy as he seldom gets angry even when papa is not feeding him right. Daddy spent an hour to feed 30ml which won't be successful without mammy's help (omg)!! Matt did "burp" some out later on (I guess at least 5 ml). Sorry Matt Matt and mommy, 辛苦啦！

Day 2 - Sleeping Beauty

He slept alot, except feeding time of course. Poor carol hope you can recover from the sneezing and sleepless nights... Matt Matt and I love you!

Day 1 - Rejoicing In Awe!

Our precious gift from God - Mathias.

My 1st B&W film experience

It has been a long time since I have filled up this blog with my testing shots. I am just too busy to update or practice my photo shooting skill. Is time to pick it up now.

Recently I am drawn into manual film photography. This should be the starting point for all amateurs as this could train us to do what all auto machines had done: focusing, metering, aperture setting etc... I can finally learn what the real deal is afterall.

Check out these B&W. My first attempt so they are definitely overexposed.

(with Contax RTX 1972 version, Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm 2.8f & Kodak Pro 400)

Canon 24 - 70 f2.8 Test Shots

I've finally made the decision to switch to Canon and wait for its full frame body (Nikon D3 is out, but it is just too pricy!) So I trade my Nikon 17-55 f2.8 for this Canon's 24 - 70 f2.8 L. I think it is just as sharp as my Nikon, and in some extent out performed it! I just need to save up enough for a cheaper 2nd hand 5D now...  

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi Canon EF 24 - 70 f2.8 L

1/25 sec f2.8 @ 24mm, iso 100

(Sorry, some hand shake...)

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi Canon EF 24 - 70 f2.8 L

1/100 sec f3.5 @ 68mm, iso 400

(I like Nikon's outdoor capability better than Canon, but Canon is for sure less saturated! And again, some unstable hands while driving...) 

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi Canon EF 24 - 70 f2.8 L

1/60 secs f2.8 @ 32mm, iso 1600

(Canon is really good at low light and high ISO. The lens is tack sharp! woho! And yes, the yellow cast is in fact quite realistic!)

Snowing @ 38th Ave

Here comes the snow!!

Nikon D70 Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 ED IF AFS DX
1/1250 secs f2.8 @ 23mm iso 1600
(the setting is so wrong! coz it is raining and I didn't check before I shoot. This is a reminder to myself obviously!)

Burrard Bridge - Mid Summer

Finally I have time to dig out some of the old pictures I took during summer (as a great contrast to the gloomy weather we are experiencing now). This is a pre-fireworks teaser on English Bay. The day was so gorgeous that the blue sky reflected clearly how dirty my lens was.

Nikon D70, Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 ED IF AFS DX
1/250 secs f11 @ 20mm iso 200
(processed w/ Dust & scratches filter)

Winter @ 38th Ave

At the corner of 38th Ave in one freezing, but exceptionally gorgeous day of 2007 Winter.

Yes, winter has come!

Nikon D70 Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 ED IF AFS DX

1/320 secs f7.1 @ 22mm is0 200

My beautiful niece

Nikon D70, Nikkor 50mm f1.8 D AF
1/50 secs f1.8, iso 800

ya... she is beautiful! Give thanks as always... : )

Celebration of Lights 2007 - China

Here comes the fireworks photos again. This time I took them @ Vanier Park instead. The background has more to decorate the picture, only if I can get it tack sharp with a remote!! hahaha. o well, it is a nice exercise again!
China really outdone Canada man! So nice! Especially the one on the side to accompany the big one in the last couple of fireworks. It is so grand. At least I enjoyed this more than the Canada one!

Nikon D70, Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 ED IF AFS DX
1.6 secs f22 @ 48mm, iso 200
(the exposure time should be longer for this one when my aperture is this small...)

Nikon D70, Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 ED IF AFS DX
4.2 secs f18 @ 55mm, iso 200

Nikon D70, Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 ED IF AFS DX
4.8 secs f22 @ 38mm, iso 200

Nikon D70, Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 ED IF AFS DX
5.2 secs f22 @ 38mm, iso 200

Nikon D70, Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 ED IF AFS DX
5.7 secs f16 @ 48mm, iso 200
(Damn! the smoke!! ai ya..)

Nikon D70, Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 ED IF AFS DX
4.4 secs f16 @ 48mm, iso 200
(the smoke cloud again... didn't anticipate it!