The recent quake measuring 8 on Richter scale damaged some historical relics in the Sichuan and Shaanxi provinces. Some of these I have had the chance to visit in the last few years with the recent Terracotta Warriors being in April 2008 itself.
I am glad that I had gotten the first hand glimpses of the relics but am also sad that these ancient relics were damaged. These are the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Dujianyan irrigation system, Er-Wang Temple and relics in the Terracotta Warrior Museum. Indeed after the quake, plenty of restoration work will certainly take place.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
It's been really quiet here this month. There were so many photos to be processed and I still have like about 1,000 more to go - from weddings and portraits to landscapes and group meets.
The good news I have in these past few days is I will be having a few paid shoots since my photographer friend (aka mentor) has been booked for the said days. All I need is to take the shots and pass on the photos to him for processing. Of course, I need to mingle around to get the shots. There may also be a second photographer working together with me. As such, the fees are split 3 ways. It's all good for me since it's still a revenue, regardless of amount and closer to achieving one of many dreams. I just hope I can live it up to his standard and getting out of the comfort zones, both in the photographic sense and personal's.
I have always prefer simplicity in life but still living to its fullest (yet balanced). There are so much beauty in simplicity. They are all around us. If we could just slow down from the hustles and bustles of working life chasing the un-reachables, I'm sure we will be marvelled by the beauties of simplicity (at times in chaos).
Check this out! Ain't this a beauty too? LOL........NAH!!!!
Such is the beauty I'm seeing through my glasses. It's a personal journey that will go on as long as I am able. Even through these simple things in life, I have learnt and will continue to learn from them.
Life is all about learning - from work, hobby, people around me, travels and even movies. I've learnt a lot from my recent 2 trips back to Penang which included a trip to Xi'an. Certainly, I would keep these to myself. For sure, there will be more lessons to come.
The good news I have in these past few days is I will be having a few paid shoots since my photographer friend (aka mentor) has been booked for the said days. All I need is to take the shots and pass on the photos to him for processing. Of course, I need to mingle around to get the shots. There may also be a second photographer working together with me. As such, the fees are split 3 ways. It's all good for me since it's still a revenue, regardless of amount and closer to achieving one of many dreams. I just hope I can live it up to his standard and getting out of the comfort zones, both in the photographic sense and personal's.
I have always prefer simplicity in life but still living to its fullest (yet balanced). There are so much beauty in simplicity. They are all around us. If we could just slow down from the hustles and bustles of working life chasing the un-reachables, I'm sure we will be marvelled by the beauties of simplicity (at times in chaos).
Check this out! Ain't this a beauty too? LOL........NAH!!!!
Life is all about learning - from work, hobby, people around me, travels and even movies. I've learnt a lot from my recent 2 trips back to Penang which included a trip to Xi'an. Certainly, I would keep these to myself. For sure, there will be more lessons to come.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Wedding Shots in April
After returning from my holiday, I had another opportunity to assist (and learn) from a friend. As usual, the bunch is a real blast.
Here are some shots (a lot more of the reception to process):
Here are some shots (a lot more of the reception to process):
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an
I have finally completed the photos of my trip a couple of hours ago. They are being uploaded to my website and at the same time being burnt to DVD since I'm running out of HDD spaces! I need to clear a lot of my photos from the laptop to my portable HDD as well as burning them to DVDs as I had a wedding shoot as an assistant the whole of yesterday (from 9 am til 12am).
Anyway, here are some of the shots taken during Xi'an. What really amazes me during the trip is none other than the Terracotta Warriors!
Chariots in Sanmenxia are over 600 years older than Terracotta
Sculptures of Buddhas in Longmen Grattoes
The trip to Xi'an is certainly breathtaking and will forever etched in me.
I was asked by mom about our next trip and was quite hesitant about visiting China again since it's kinda very similiar - tombs, temples, sculptures, long bus rides etc.
Time for other photos!
Anyway, here are some of the shots taken during Xi'an. What really amazes me during the trip is none other than the Terracotta Warriors!
Chariots in Sanmenxia are over 600 years older than Terracotta
Sculptures of Buddhas in Longmen Grattoes
The trip to Xi'an is certainly breathtaking and will forever etched in me.
I was asked by mom about our next trip and was quite hesitant about visiting China again since it's kinda very similiar - tombs, temples, sculptures, long bus rides etc.
Time for other photos!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Penang and Xi'an Family Trip in April 2008
My recent trip back was tiring though it was for about 2 weeks, a week being spent touring Xian and Henan with parents. Since returning from the Xi'an trip, I have been feeling really tired. The tour wasn't as tired as previous trips. Sleeping late and getting up early since the trip had certainly worsened the condition as I'm feeling the effect now.
As for the photos, I am still editing them and at it will take some time since it's about 900 shots. Here are some of them.
Airport train in Guangzhou that is not functioning, so we walked for a distance! We arrived late in Guangzhou and had to rush to another terminal far away. 6 of the tour members were lost after arriving in Guangzhou. It's mayhem!
Simplicity is beauty
Colours
Teracotta Warriors in Xi'an were simply spectacular
I did have some great time catching up with friends in Penang and Singapore. Certainly, I am delighted for making this trip. Chatted with Uni bro til late on my only night in Singapore was fulfilling.
Unfortunately, I left before I could celebrate my birthday at home though it's always been just another day for me. Having said that, a good friend brought me out for dinner to celebrate 2 occasions - my early birthday and friend's new job! A night to remember though my friend didn't eat much!
Anyway, I experience another first! On the way to the airport, dad's car broke down! Perhaps, it's a sign that I should have stayed longer!
As for the photos, I am still editing them and at it will take some time since it's about 900 shots. Here are some of them.
Airport train in Guangzhou that is not functioning, so we walked for a distance! We arrived late in Guangzhou and had to rush to another terminal far away. 6 of the tour members were lost after arriving in Guangzhou. It's mayhem!
Simplicity is beauty
Colours
Teracotta Warriors in Xi'an were simply spectacularI did have some great time catching up with friends in Penang and Singapore. Certainly, I am delighted for making this trip. Chatted with Uni bro til late on my only night in Singapore was fulfilling.
Unfortunately, I left before I could celebrate my birthday at home though it's always been just another day for me. Having said that, a good friend brought me out for dinner to celebrate 2 occasions - my early birthday and friend's new job! A night to remember though my friend didn't eat much!
Anyway, I experience another first! On the way to the airport, dad's car broke down! Perhaps, it's a sign that I should have stayed longer!
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