Nikon Photo Contest International

Hey guys and girls!


It's that time again for all you photographers. Nikon has started accepting entries for it's international photo contest as of 1st September 201 up till the 30th of November 2010.


Entries for the 33rd contest will be invited into two categories, free subject (category A) and "Energy” (category B). The second category, “Energy,” invites applicants to submit images that capture the energy of sights and subjects that inspire, motivate or excite them or viewers. An exhibition of the winning photographs is planned after all winners are selected (details concerning the specific date and location will be announced in the future). - Information Courtesy of Nikon at Nikon Photo Contest International




Do note however that submissions are to be made only through the Internet at www.nikon-npci.com. Follow the instructions written and you will be on your way to possibly winning the grand prize of a Nikon Full-Frame Digital SLR D3s along with others as well. 


The prizes on offer are one not to be missed. With Nikon cameras such as the D3s, D300s, and many more up for grabs, what's there to lose? Oh and did I mention that entry into the contest is free? =) So what are you waiting for? I have submitted mine, have you?


Visit Nikon Photo Contest International for more information.




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Ms Lau Ee Wynn

This post is especially dedicated to my friend, Lau Ee Wynn as she is leaving to the UK to continue her studies.

I met Ee Wynn during my foundation years. We weren't close, I was closer to Mr Bao and the gang ( meaning mostly the guys). Over time however, a friendship grew and there were four of us: Bao, Sha, Wynn, and Me. I don't really know what to say but I do know that I want to post this post to thank her for  being a very good friend over the years. The calm amidst the craziness of Sha, Bao, and occasionally, Me. Haha. But needless to say, she is a very nice person who is also a great friend. Although we initially didn't click till much later but thanks for being a friend. Keep in touch and let's meet up when you're back =) Includes Mr Bao and Ms Nana. =x Haha.

All the best to you in the UK that you will succeed in your life but not neglecting your social life ;)

And here are some pics looking back to the past: (Pics courtesy of Jian and Sha as well)

That's all for this post =)

p/s: Hope you enjoyed the gifts :D (Mr Bao urs is next =x )

We were Black.Burnt. and Quiet.( Yeah, right...)

At 6pm on the 4th of September, I was making my way to the back streets of Petaling Jaya searching for a particular house in Ara Damansara owned by one Lau family. In the car with me were my brother, Daniel Tan, and Ms.Nana Toh Li-Sha. After a few bumps here and there and almost getting lost twice (Well, at least i think it was twice), we finally found our way there. Why were we looking for that particular house you might ask? Well, on that day, Ee Wynn was hosting a farewell BBQ at her place so that was why we were going there. The next question you might ask (If you don't already know), is where is she going? And to answer that, I will say she's going to the UK to complete her studies along with Mr Sotong Gopal a/l Ng =x Different Uni though but still same country. Haha =)

So we finally reached Wynn's place at around 6.30. Was expecting to see Mr Bao there since he said he was gonna be there at 6.30 but he came at 7 instead. Oh well. While waiting, Sha and my bro sat in the living room playing Sha's Rubix I think while I went around snapping pics of whatever I found to be interesting.

The time finally came when everyone arrived, with the exception of Victoria (more on that later), and we could start eating!!!! Actually we could have eaten earlier but it's no fun eating alone is it? ;) 

We had plenty of food on our plates.. There was chicken wings, sausages, fried rice, fried vermicelli(Bihun), satay, chai kueh, and a few more that I can't remember. But the food was goood. =)

After a good time of talking and eating, it was time to cut the cake, or cakes, I should say. It was for Wynn and her bro, Carlson's birthday. Both of them were born in September (Not on the same date though). Who knew? Ok maybe people knew, but I didn't at least =x. Carlson's cake was made of green tea and red bean I think. I'm not really sure. Wynn's cake was a jelly cake in the shape of Winnie the Pooh! It's a running joke that since her name is so similar to the cartoon, we named her after it? Haha :D And so the cakes were cut and we had group pictures! Thank goodness I took my mini-tripod that day as it made it easier for me to take the group pic =) And after all that was over, Ms Victoria Yeong finally arrived. I don't exactly know why she was late, and to be frank, we sort of forgot about her =x

So in the end, after some more food and talk time, we started to head home. My brother and I reached home at around 12 midnight. By then I was feeling extremely tired so I went to bed and continued in my dream of chicken wings and food galore =)

That's all for this post. See you guys next time! p/s. There were too many photos to upload so I made a video instead. Hope you guys enjoy it. [I'm not very good at it so forgive me =( ] For more photos, do visit http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=573782453#!/album.php?aid=226124&id=573782453 (PM me if you are unable to view the pics yeah.) Also visit Ng Sue Ann's album at : http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=573782453#!/album.php?aid=268726&id=646535254 as well as CX Tan's album at : http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=573782453#!/album.php?aid=275878&id=765454096 for pictures taken by others =)

Video Link: http://www.facebook.com/video/?upload#!/video/video.php?v=434011792453

Also, I have something I need your opinion on. I was planning to try to get the Nikon D3000 in the future. Anyone with any opinions on why I should/should not get it? I don't need features like Live View and Video, I have the G11 for that =)

Of cats, dogs, and pork burgers?

Today was a tiring day to say the least. Not cause I had lectures or what not for one whole day, but it's coz of lectures plus going out for a lunch and movie at Tropicana City Mall. On the plus side, I am a happy chap coz was able to spend time with 2 friends who are leaving soon =(

Woke up this morning to find out that there was minimal jam on the roads. ( Due to puasa? My guess that is) Reached college in like 15mins? Quite fast considering i normally reach in like 30+mins in the jam. =D Had the first lecture of the day, PSY 210 ( Conflict theories and resolution). The sub was taught by Prof Datin Dr Quek. It was freakishly boring... Not to say that she's not a good lecturer, on the contrary, she's quite good albeit a little long winded may I say? So class ended and we had to rush to PSY206 (Biopsychology) class in Block E KPD. (We meaning Sean, Sha, and Me). The first class was quite okay. Just a breeze through what we learnt in PSY111 in year one. The same lecturer who taught us biopsych then is teaching us now, Dr.Hera Lukman. Class ended wayyy earlier than expected at around 12.30?

Then me and Li-Sha made our way to meet Mr, Ng Guo Bao and Ms. Lau Ee Wynn at Tropicana City Mall. Before that I paid my fees and yada yada.. When we reached Trop Mall, little did we know that they have not arrived yet! *Gasp* Haha. Well, maybe coz we were i think very early? Around 1.20pm I guess. So we bought the movie tix and walked around. Finally ended up in Borders while waiting for those two.

At 2pm, they arrived and all 4 of us went to a place called Ninja Joe's for lunch. Its a non-halal place which sells pork burgers. Ee Wynn, Li-Sha, and Mr Bao each ordered 2 pork burgers. I have no idea what got into me as I decided to order 6 pork burgers .__.
And here are the pics:

Ms Toh and Mr Ng Ordering for us

Waiting for the food (Sei ye hungry d =x )

Yes, Me <3 Ninja Joe's xD

Our FOOD!!

I kinow u hungry la =x

My Lunch, 1 of everything :D

Lunch time =)

After lunch ended (2.45 or so i think), we headed to the cinemas to watch....

Courtosy of the-numbers.com via Google Images

Cats and Dogs 2!
The movie was, at best, average or slightly above average. Maybe better to save the cash and watch at home?
But there were a few good lessons to be learnt i guess. =) I wont tell u here, you're gonna have to watch it yourself =P
Despite the movie not up to base, I had a wonderful time with my friends and an awesome lunch.

That's all for now, more later.

Cheers xD

Update

Hey guys/girls,

After much deliberation, I have decided that I wont be blogging about my trip to Aussie land. Sorry :( It would take too much time to blog about it all. So if you wanna know about it, do visit my facebook or ask me in person =)

To the Land of Pies, Steak, and Kangaroos

Hey readers,

Was suppose to upload this last week but due to some things that came up, I had to delay it till this week. But here it is finally  =)


Hi guys/gals,

On the 6th of August my family and I left Malaysia to venture into a land unknown known only as Australia. It was something that I personally was looking forward to after a very tiring year to date. However, there was just one more hurdle I had left to accomplish before I could go on this trip and that was to go through my grade 6 Guitar Exam. I was taking my exam after only around 6 months of having a new teacher, 3 months after learning my pieces, and 2 weeks after going through scales. As it was going to be the last guitar exam I was going to take, at least till I finish my studies, I was determined to give it my best. The morning of the 6th, I was feeling nervous as I did not know what to expect especially having not taken a music exam is the best part of  4 years.
Arriving at the place (It was at Holiday Villa Hotel), I waited for registration at 2.30. But because it was a Friday and the Muslims had their prayer time till around then, the person in charge of registration only arrived at around 2.45 or so. My music exam was supposed to be at 3 but due to this delay it got pushed back a bit. This only added to the nerves and stress of taking an exam. At 3.15 or so, my name was called and I entered the room. After around 30 minutes, I was done! Looking back in retrospect, I probably did not do all too well but it was the best I could do. =)

Once I reached home, it was all about getting ready for the trip. We left the house at around 6.30 as we had to check in at some time around 8-9? I cant really remember though. So yeah, once we reached there we had to wait in line. I tell you, the line for check in was freakishly long ( We used AirAsia). Unfortunately, we did not know about online check-in (More about that in another post) so we had to bear with it.

Halfway through the check-in line

After we checked-in our luggage, we went to McD to wait and so on so forth. Due to some delays, we only left LCCT around 12-ish I guess? I'm not gonna continue on about what is on the plane yada yada. All I can say is that I slept mostly but managed to take 1 shot which I really like.
And here it is:

This was nearby Aussie taken at 5.40am =) The sunrise was on the other side =(

To be continued...

Oh the Joy

Hi mates!

How have you all been yeah? Didn't post anything coz wasn't around the whole week. Well, if u don't know where i was, then too bad :P Just Kidding, I was having holidays in Australia with my family. I wont post the whole trip in this one post. Its suicide >.< But stay tuned and you will be able to read more about it ;)