thank you all, once again.
I got a few PMs and emails regarding technical and equipment details, here it is (apologies i did not reply individually):
before I decided to go professional in July 2005, the equipments I use were:
Digital Cameras: Canon G1, Pro1,
Film cameras: EOS30,500N,300V.
Lenses: Canon EF28-105, 28-135IS, EF50F1.8, Sigma 17-35, 70-300APO.
I now use Canon 1ds Mark II digital camera, EF28-135IS is still my primary lens.
Tripod: Gitzo1227MKII with Velbon 273QL ball head.
For streets and candids, ISO 1600 is usable on Canon 20D, 350D, 1ds Mark II, 5D, combined with IS lenses, there is little ground to use flash. I have a 420EX flash, but I now use it less and less. 99% of my photos are on available light.
i was at Chingay 2006 last night. Chingay 1:
chingay 2:
chingay 3: fireworks
chingay 4:
chingay5. pix in portrait mode are preferred by editors and stock photo agents.