12.2 Megapixels

2010-02-20T01:06:00.004+08:00

Shot settings

Shutter speed : 1/32
Aperture : f/5.6
ISO : 100
Expose : +0 stops

*to achieve a better exposure, a graduated ND4 Filter (Cokin) was used.

Editing

Adjusted Saturation
Adjusted Curves

2010-02-09T16:55:00.003+08:00

Shot settings

Shutterspeed : 1/400
Aperture : f/5.6
ISO : 400
Exposure : -1 stop

Editing options

Adjusted Hue and Saturation on main layer.
Adjusted Color Balance on main layer.
Converted to Black and White on a new layer.
Applied a Layer Mask to the new layer.
Used Radial Gradient for selective coloring.
Adjusted Curves.

2010-01-12T02:29:00.003+08:00

Shot Settings

Shutterspeed : 6 seconds (bulb mode)
Aperture : f/9.5
ISO : 100
Exposure : -1 stop

Editing

Adjusted a little bit of Curves.

2010-01-01T13:41:00.005+08:00

So, a year's gone. It's time to reflect on what I did last year that I'm proud of.

1. ~~Graduated~~Survived high school.
2. Became the Head Of Photography for the school magazine.
3. Learned and helped to publish a magazine.
4. Learned how to use my DSLR's functions and settings inside out.
5. Learned how to use Photoshop and how to Manipulate Images.
6. Sold my first picture.
7. Photo blog receiving almost 10,000 hits 8 months.
8. I'm happy with my body and health. Can't remember the last time I was sick.

2009-12-24T02:32:00.003+08:00

Shot settings

Shutterspeed : 1/1000
Aperture : f/4
ISO : 100
Exposure : 0 stop

Editing

Minor increase in saturation
Adjusted the brightness and contrast

2009-12-23T03:52:00.004+08:00

Shot settings

Shutterspeed : 1/60
Aperture : f/4.0
ISO : 800
Exposure : +0.5 stops

Editing

Converted to black and white using the Channel Mixer
Dodged and Burned selectively
Adjusted Curves
Adjusted Brightness and Contrast levels

2009-12-16T02:41:00.002+08:00

Shot settings

Shutterspeed : 1/125
Aperture : f/4
ISO : 800
Exposure : +2 stops

Editing

Changed backgrounds
Converted to Black and White using the Channel Mixer
Added shadows and highlights using Mystical Light Photoshop Plug in
Adjusted curves
Improved contrast

2009-12-09T14:12:00.004+08:00

Shot settings

Shutter speed : 1/125
Aperture : f/5.6
ISO : 800
Exposure : +2 stops

Editing

Converted to black and white using the Channel Mixer
Played with shadows using the Mystical Light plug-in
Adjusted Curves
Adjusted brightness and contrast

2009-11-29T03:18:00.005+08:00

Shot settings

Shutterspeed : 1/6
Aperture : f/3.5
ISO : 1600
Exposure : +2 stops

Editing

Cropped the bottom part

2009-11-25T04:02:00.002+08:00

Shot settings

Shutterspeed : 1/125
Aperture : f/4.5
ISO : 800
Exposure : +2 stops

Editing

Converted to black and white using the Channel Mixer
Selective colouring in the rose
Darkening the background
Adjust curves

2009-11-21T22:33:00.009+08:00

Shot settings

Shutterspeed : 1/125
Aperture : f/5.6
ISO : 800
Exposure : +2 stops

Editing

Converted to black and white using Channel Mixer
Adjusted the shadows using curves
Cloned out some distractions behind him

2009-11-20T23:49:00.004+08:00

Shot settings

Shutterspeed : 1/125
Aperture : f/4
ISO : 800
Aperture : +2 stops

Editing options

Converted to black and white using the Channel Mixer
Dodged and burn

2009-11-16T00:00:00.003+08:00

Shot settings

Shutterspeed : 1/125
Aperture : f/5.6
ISO : 800
Exposure : +2 stops

Editing

Increased contrast

2009-11-05T20:06:00.003+08:00

Music

Note : If you're wondering how I did the blood, it's a mixture of ketchup and chili sauce.

Shot settings

Shutterspeed : 1/20
Aperture : f/4
ISO : 800
Exposure : +2 step

Editing

Added vignetting
Added noise
Gaussian blur the whole picture except the hook

2009-11-04T04:33:00.003+08:00

Music

Shot settings

Shutterspeed : 1/4 seconds
Aperture : f/3.5
ISO : 800
Exposure : +2 step

Editing

Cropped
Added vignetting
Adjusted colour

2009-10-29T15:12:00.004+08:00

Shot settings

Shutterspeed : 1/1000
Aperture : f/3.5
Exposure : 0 step

Editing

Convert to black and white using Channel Mixer
Adjusted Curves
Dodged and Burn

2009-10-18T13:20:00.002+08:00

Shot settings

Shutterspeed : BULB mode, 15 seconds
Aperture : f/11
ISO : 100
Exposure : +-0 step

Editing

Cropped
Boosted contrast
Boosted colour
Burned to reveal more detail in the mosque

2009-10-14T18:53:00.002+08:00

Shot settings

Shutterspeed : 1/350
Aperture : f/4
ISO : 200
Exposure : +2 stops

Editing

Convert to Black and White using Channel Mixer
Added some contrast
Brighten the shadows with curves
Sharpened the monkey

2009-10-13T02:20:00.003+08:00

Shot settings

Shutterspeed : 1/500
Aperture : f/4
ISO : 200
Exposure : +2 stops

Editing

Crop
Sharpened the eagle
Blurred the background using Gaussian Blur tool

2009-10-12T02:13:00.003+08:00

Shoot settings

Shutterspeed : 1/1000
Aperture : f/4
ISO : 200
Exposure : +2 stops

Editing

Sharpened birds
Blurred the background
Increased saturation

2009-10-08T02:32:00.005+08:00

Shot settings

Shutterspeed : 1/11
Aperture : f/3.5
Focal length : 18mm
ISO : 400
Exposure : +2 Stops

Lighting

1 study lamp directly infront of me to brighten me up
1 study lamp on my right side providing side lighting
1 wall lamp to provide some soft light from the top
Window left open to allow some natural light

Editing

Dodged and burn highlight on the shirt
Increased shadows on the face area
Superimposed the subject onto a plain white background

2009-10-04T05:46:00.003+08:00

Shot settings

Shutterspeed : 1/1000 seconds
Aperture : f/6.7
Focal length : 200mm
ISO : 400

Editing options

Cropped image
Boosted contrast
Darken shadows using curves
Bring out details using burn
Tint the sky a slight shade of blue

2009-09-27T16:39:00.002+08:00

Shot settings

Shutterspeed : 1/45 seconds
Aperture : f/4.8
Focal length : 18mm
ISO : 100

Used a Graduated ND4 Cokin Filter to overcome the problem of the sky being overblown.

Editing

1) Adjusted curves to brighten the foreground
2) Increased saturation for the sky
3) Enhanced red, blue and magenta tones for the sky

2009-09-26T03:23:00.006+08:00

Shot settings

Shutterspeed : Bulb Mode 7 seconds
Aperture Value : F/8
Focal Length : 18mm
ISO : 100

Used a Graduated ND4 Cokin Filter to overcome the problem of the sky being overblown.

Editing

1)Minor cropping of the left side
2)Enhanced red and yellow tones
3)Added some contrast
4)Brighten up the image using Curves
5)Brought back some detail in the construction site using Burn Tool
6)Added vignetting to give it the Lomo-LCA camera look
7)Added signature

2009-09-23T11:11:00.001+08:00

picture taken by fiona mak.

2009-09-21T03:15:00.005+08:00

It's that time of the year again. In the spirit of Syawal, I would like to take this opportunity to apologise for any wrongdoings or anything that I have said that might have offended or hurt anyone. I hope you do not keep it in your heart.

From my family and I, Selamat Hari Raya. Maaf Zahir dan Batin.

I won't be updating the blog until later this week when I get back to Subang as I don't have any version of Photoshop with me. Have a great holidays!

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Happy Birthday Dad!

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