Recent content by JediKnight

It is not true the matt finish will last longer. It really depends on the chemical and print quality. I actually have my Europe vacations photo on glossy which still lasted longer than my honeymoon photo printed on matt. The lab and papers used are different.

Another vote for 35mm. I own and use 50mm but many times unable to capture the whole frame indoor due to obstacles and space constraints unless I knocked down the wall behind me

Spent an hour at Underwater world early this year. It is a relatively small place but you still want to enjoy viewing the fishes, and not just busy snapping pictures. Dolphin lagoon show is about 20 min or so. Didnt take any picture as I didnt bring zoom len.

I agreed very that the man behind the machine is very important. I have sent prints to 2 different Kodak labs and prints turn out to be slightly different in color tone even on same type of paper. So far I trusted Kodak more after having bad experience with Agfa paper. The color faded after...

EPSON V700 Photo Scanner for only $398 ? I have been looking around for a good film scanner to archive all my old films (hopefully still in good condition). Was looking a photo printer and scanner combination from previously until I came across this thread. Will check it out.

Amazing shots with such a close-up and very sharp too.

Personally I preferred travelling light and avoid the need to constantly change lens. Most of the time either carried 17-55mm or 18-200mm for leisure trip (general purpose). If you need to do more portraits shoot and particular about the depth of field, then just bring the 50mm along since the...

#4 looks like a transformer coming to life. You sure you didnt see the eyes blinking or arms moving.

Think the above is the famous fugu fish (highly toxic) and only prepared by licensed chef.

Thanks for sharing. Watched the documentary on National Geographic some time ago on the construction of the aquarium (amazing) and how they managed to keep the large whale sharks alive in such a big tank. Hope to visit the place some day.

Beautiful Love the shots - The Nest and National Theater. Especially the last one. Good job.

Hi soulFLY Appreciate your sharing. I love all your photos/postings. It makes ordinary objects looks great and extra-ordinary. Was even seriously thinking of asking your permission to make it into a wallpaper for my living room. Cheers.

Nice series and descriptions. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

May be due to bad sector on CFcard if it only affect one of the photo but not rest assuming camera is not on low-bat.

Drove past yesterday, was surprised to see suddenly so many people flying kites and wondering what happen :) Now I know why... Cheers.