[benruane] - 2010 APOC - A Photo as Often as I Can

[benruane]

(83) Sunset at Changi Boardwalk
(shot date: 22 May, post date: 24 May)



(Canon 30D, 18mm, 1/100 sec, F6.3, ISO 200, Handheld)

Yeah, I know there are blown-out bits but I like this shot


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[benruane]

(84)-(86) Lights on the dancefloor at a kid's birthday party!
(shot date: 22 May, post date: 24 May)

So, we went to a nephew's 6th birthday party over the weekend.
I was surprised at how advanced these things have become!
Remember playing Pin The Tail On The Donkey et al? No longer.
Now there are dancefloors with laser lights, strobes, dry ice and all.
Amazing


(Canon 30D, 43mm, 1/20 sec, F5.0, ISO 400, Handheld)


(Canon 30D, 55mm, 1/50 sec, F5.6, ISO 400, Handheld)


(Canon 30D, 43mm, 1/13 sec, F5.0, ISO 400, Handheld)

And I think these few shots were pushing my kit lens to the outer
limits of its performance

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[benruane]

3 photos to add today:

(87) Meshed
(shot date: 29 May, post date: 30 May)



(Canon 30D, 46mm, 1/20 sec, F5.6, ISO 800, Handheld)


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(88) Spiral ladder
(shot date: 29 May, post date: 30 May)



(Canon 30D, 18mm, 1/30 sec, F3.5, ISO 800, Handheld)


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(89) Bark of the tree
(shot date: 29 May, post date: 30 May)



(Canon 30D, 52mm, 1/25 sec, F5.6, ISO 800, Handheld )


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[chikubang]

Lights on the dancefloor at a kid's birthday party!


Love the lights!! Great job!

 

[benruane]

Lights on the dancefloor at a kid's birthday party!

Love the lights!! Great job!

Thanks very much! Nice of you to drop by. These shots kinda surprised me; I didn't know how they'd turn out. But I was pleasantly surprised
Cheers, Ben

 

[benruane]

(90) Vespa guy
(M42 MOUNT SERIES)
(shot/post date: 31 May)



(Canon 30D, 50mm, 1/25 sec, F2.8, ISO 800, Handheld)
(Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm F2.8 M42)

Colours have been desaturated in Photoshop


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(91) Leaves 01
(M42 MOUNT SERIES)
(shot/post date: 31 May)



(Canon 30D, 50mm, 1/50 sec, F2.8, ISO 800, Handheld)
(Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm F2.8 M42)

I love the light on this one. ISO 800 was unintentional; I forgot to reset it


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(92) Leaves 02
(M42 MOUNT SERIES)
(shot/post date: 31 May)



(Canon 30D, 50mm, 1/200 sec, F2.8, ISO 800, Handheld)
(Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm F2.8 M42)

I love the light on this one, too; very delicate. The noise is due to me forgetting
to reset the ISO back from the 800 level where it was previously


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[divingnemo]

(84)-(86) Lights on the dancefloor at a kid's birthday party!
(shot date: 22 May, post date: 24 May)

So, we went to a nephew's 6th birthday party over the weekend.
I was surprised at how advanced these things have become!
Remember playing Pin The Tail On The Donkey et al? No longer.
Now there are dancefloors with laser lights, strobes, dry ice and all.
Amazing

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[I](Canon 30D, 43mm, 1/20 sec, F5.0, ISO 400, Handheld)

[URL="http://www.flickr.com/photos/benruane/4635271641/"][IMG]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4635271641_5944a2e564.jpg[/URL]
(Canon 30D, 55mm, 1/50 sec, F5.6, ISO 400, Handheld)

[URL="http://www.flickr.com/photos/benruane/4635271637/"][IMG]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4635271637_be2d768e79.jpg[/URL]
(Canon 30D, 43mm, 1/13 sec, F5.0, ISO 400, Handheld)

And I think these few shots were pushing my kit lens to the outer
limits of its performance :)[/I]

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Wow. Things have really changed haven they? :) Great captures!

U have a lovely series here benruane, I esp like those snippets of your beautiful child :) Well done!


cheers,
marc​

 

[benruane]

Wow. Things have really changed haven they? Great captures!

U have a lovely series here benruane, I esp like those snippets of your beautiful child Well done!


cheers,
marc

Marc, thanks very much; that's nice of you to say. I like your APAD, too. That Chillaxin photo is priceless
Cheers, Ben

 

[benruane]

(92) Leaves 02
(M42 MOUNT SERIES)
(shot/post date: 31 May)

Does anyone know what this plant is? My wife was given it (a cutting) one day a while ago when our youngest son was ill. It was meant to have some medicinal value or something? Well, we threw it into a pot and it's growing strong.

While I'm on this topic, does anyone have any experience in growing herbs here? I've tried basil and mint and not had much experience. If I can grow these two I'd be very happy.

Cheers,
Ben

 

[benruane]

While on the subject of herbs and basil, I took this shot a while back of my basil plant while it was still alive. I love the light

(93) Basil
(M42 MOUNT SERIES)
(shot date: 10 Feb, post date: 1 Jun)



(Sony A200, 58mm, 1/1000 sec, F2.0, ISO 100, Handheld)

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[benruane]

(93) Basil
(M42 MOUNT SERIES)
(shot date: 10 Feb, post date: 1 Jun)​

Oops I posted that photo earlier on as well. Ah well...

 

[benruane]

Continuing the green theme...

(94) After the Rain 01
(M42 MOUNT SERIES)
(shot/post date: 04 Jun)



(Canon 30D, 58mm, 1/8000 sec, F2.0, ISO 800, Handheld)
(Helios 58mm F2.0 M42 mount)

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(95) After the Rain 02
(M42 MOUNT SERIES)
(shot/post date: 04 Jun)



(Canon 30D, 58mm, 1/8000 sec, F2.0, ISO 800, Handheld)
(Helios 58mm F2.0 M42 mount)

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I really need to remember to check my ISO before shooting!​

 

[benruane]

(96) Sunrise at Seletar Reservoir
(M42 MOUNT SERIES)
(shot date: 5 Jun, post date: 08 Jun)



(Canon 30D, 58mm, 1/6 sec, F2.0, ISO 100, Handheld/Supported)
(Helios 58mm F2.0 M42 mount)

The photo isn't anything special - and could have been a lot better had I brought
a wider-angle lens and my tripod - but I LOVE the colours of this sunrise!

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(97) Bathing in the light
(B&W SERIES)
(shot date: 22 May, post date: 08 Jun)



(Canon 30D, 55mm, 1/13 sec, F5.6, ISO 400, Handheld)

Revisiting some earlier shots taken at a dancefloor at a nephew's birthday party.
This one caught my eye as it seems my son is about to jump into the light.
I've converted to B&W and gone for a high-contrast look.

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(98) Lights on the Dancefloor
(shot date: 22 May, post date: 08 Jun)



(Canon 30D, 43mm, 1/13 sec, F5.0, ISO 400, Handheld)

Revisiting some earlier shots taken at a dancefloor at a nephew's birthday party.
I just LOVE the splash of blue light on this one.
OK, this is the last dancefloor lights photos (for a while, at least).

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[benruane]

(99) End of days
(iPHONE SERIES)
(shot/post date: 14 Jun)



(iPhone, Handheld)

Keep your faith close! Storm clouds looming over the Bukit Panjang Methodist Church. 14 June, late morning. Shot and edited on the phone.


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[Andy Teo]

Nice series, Bro - love the mood of your photos - keep on shooting...:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[sfoto100]

i like the last few pics... very good mood... especially those in pub

:thumbsup:

 

[benruane]

Andy Teo & sfoto100 - thanks for the props
Just a note: those were not at a pub. It was a 6th birthday party, of all things!
Cheers, Ben

 

[zaren]

sunrise at seletar...excellent work

 

[benruane]

Zaren - thanks very much.
I've got some zoo pics coming up later from our 8 hour slog there with the kids today
Cheers, Ben

 

[benruane]

A couple of photos from the zoo...

(100) Portrait of a horse
(M42 MOUNT SERIES)
(shot: 19 Jun, post: 21 Jun)



(Canon 30D, 58mm, 1/400 sec, F2.0, ISO 400, Handheld)
(Helios 58mm F2.0 M42 mount)

Woot! That's picture #100 for my APAD thread! A beer to celebrate (see below)...


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(101) A relaxing otter
(M42 MOUNT SERIES)
(shot: 19 Jun, post: 21 Jun)



(Canon 30D, 58mm, 1/800 sec, F2.0, ISO 800, Handheld)
(Helios 58mm F2.0 M42 mount)


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