Leisure Walk at Chinese Garden

After a hectic working week, it will be a good choice to grasp some fresh air to free our mind.

Pei Quan and me went to Chinese Garden to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and also to have his first practice session on his newly bought DSLR. 

Chinese Garden was built in 1975 with the theme of an ancient China, whereby, the architectures are full with the ancient chinese monuments such as, the Imperial garden, pagoda, tower and bridge. The garden is suitable for picnic, jogging and tourist visit.

Our first destination, the Chinese Pagoda Tower.. 

The stairs leaded towards the top of the Pagoda create a nice circular effect..

Admiring the scenery on top of the pagoda..

At the entrance there a legendary auspicious Chinese statue called "Kirin" - 麒麟。 

The pagoda standing majestically under the sunny rays..

Small bench for some relaxation..

Little pond..

Very old tortoise swimming in the pond..

The beauty of nature..

Bonsai Garden..

Artistically designed ceiling..

The calmness of mother nature..

There is also a tortoise museum inside Chinese garden..

A small pond with a breeding of Koi fishes..

Finally, some potrait shooting..

It was a great day out. A good place for couples to have their pre-bridal shooting here!

My First DSLR: Canon EOS 7D is Born

It had been quite sometime since I updated my blog. Reason to be, I am busy.. :P

Anyway, this time I am going to record something special. I have bought my very first DLSR!!

A Canon EOS 7D is born! Awarded by TIPA - as the Best DSLR Expert 2010 in the range of APS-C Cameras. With 2 Digic 4 processors coupled with 18MP capability, and a stunning image up to ISO3200, with a new 19 cross point auto-focus system, not forgetting its ultra fast frame rates, excellent HD video recording capability; EOS 7D has set a standard for all the others competitors in the market. No doubt, now I own the best APS-C range camera!

In fact, I was in a dilemma on whether to get a FF 5DMk2 or a EOS 7D. I have read through tonnes of review comparing both camera together. It is again a comparison of a chicken and egg. For me, each will have its own ability, and also greatly dependent on how the users want their gear to perform.

I choose 7D over 5Dmk2 because, I am fond of the new 19 cross point auto-focus system and the fast frame rate. Secondly, the lenses used in APS-C range is much more affordable.

Some might have wondered why I want to splash out a big sum of money to buy a camera? I struck a lottery? Nope; Am I rich? Hopefully ;p.

My biggest determination that pushed me is, I feel that the current compact camera that I have is restricting myself from capturing the "moments" and "quality" that I hoped to see. Secondly, it is due to the encouragement from my gf. She gave me an encouragement by forking out the very first Tamron 17-50 F2.8 lense for me ^^

Thanks to Canon Singapore, I was given a free Crumpler 6Million Dollar Home, a 8gb Sandisk Ultra CF Card, EOS 7D guidebook, and a Canon EF lense book. The Camera Body cost me SGD2245 whereas the Tamron lense cost SGD630.


Hopefully from this point onwards, I am able to share wonderful pics to all the readers and also record all the precious memories in my life!

Day 3 - KL Trip 2010 | Food Hunting

On Sunday morning, we headed to Pasar Baru Bukit Bintang to find for Ah Weng Kor Hainanese Coffee.


This shop is famous for his Hainanese Coffee and its kaya butter toast with half boil eggs!



Apart of that, the Crispy Popiah and the Chee Cheong Fun is worth trying too!




It was a great 3days 2nights KL trip to celebrate Connie's birthday. Both of us absolutely enjoyed! ^^