<wonglp> Traveling with my mirrorless pen

[wonglp]

you KNOW this is my favourite!!

Thanks bro! Fortunately lens with an appreciative owner now

Thanks for the tips... will give the low light focusing technique a try. Kind of weird that they omit the AF illuminator. It is almost a standard feature in most if not all compacts. Wonder why Oly leave this out.

Yeah, I think I will pass on the VF2 for now... maybe wait until the price is more reasonable. In the meantime, save the $$ for a wide angle. Is the Oly 9-18mm a good lens? Saw there is another wide angle with constant aperture from Panasonic 7-14mm f4.

9-18 is smaller lighter, though not as sharp as 7-14 but it's a lens I wouldn't mind carrying out on trips. 7-14 is a very sharp lens but the price is more expensive, at 7mm though it's much wider and this can be fun yet difficult to use. Also 7-14 doesn't really allow filters in front, for landscape shooting can be restrictive. On epl1 would really recommend 9-18 coz there's in cam corrections as well which 7-14 is not. There's still some proprietary in each brand.

 

[wonglp]

Next, doing a series on Phuket.

#35 Khao Lak, Le Meridien Hotel entrance, Phuket.


Made a trip to Khao Lak on my boy's 2nd month last Feb! Wife & I needed a long awaited break, with my mum in law and 1 kid, 1 infant, we went Phuket! Also excuse for me to test out my first Pen E-P1, it has possibly the best color so far for my eyes. Decided to be a little more adventurous to self drive to Khao Lak Le Meridien, about 1.5hrs drive from Phuket airport with a little help from a dysfunctional GPS. It was easy to find though. Le Meridien Khao Lak is really nice and very child friendly, you can "dump" kids >4 yrs old iirc at the kids playroom, where they have activities & food that can keep kids busy. Not to mention great service, from nice reception with welcome drink to friendly smiles throughout. We booked 2 connecting family rooms which is really great. Best thing was, didn't really see much Singaporeans, a short getaway without feeling too much at home, lotsa european ard

E-P1 + 14-54 mk2



Le Meridien Khao Lak by wonglpnn, on Flickr


#36 Beach at Le Meridien, Khao Lak

There's serenity here, nice blue skies, really relaxing. Oly blues really excel here, cropped a little.
E-P1+14-54 mk2



Khao Lak, Le Meridien Hotel by wonglpnn, on Flickr

 

[wonglp]

#37 (PP'd) & 38 (No PP) Sunset Khao Lak, Le Meridien


Sunset at khao lak by wonglpnn, on Flickr


Sunset Le Meridien Khao Lak by wonglpnn, on Flickr

You can easily see great sunset here! Khao Lak is so different from hustle and bustle of Patong Beach Phuket. And the beach here is secluded and beach chairs are for free. All shots E-P1 + 14-54mk2.

The tsunami 2004 boxing day, a day not to forget, Khao Lak was badly hit, I'm glad they managed to restore it well. Khao Lak Le Meridien was not spared. Hope this Khao Lak set will encourage some to go to Khao Lak soon

 

[Daoyin]

Nice sunsets.

 

[supmylo]

Beautiful sunsets ,
Thanks for sharing .

 

[wonglp]

Nice sunsets.

Beautiful sunsets ,
Thanks for sharing .

Thanks Daoyin, supmylo!

Here's one of gal enjoying in the sand.

#39 Into the sand she goes, Khao Lak, Le Meridien.

Somehow, my gal conquered fear of the sand here. She had a really fun time here.


Into the sand she goes by wonglpnn, on Flickr

#40 Breakfast pal


Elephant joins in for breakfast place, can pose with it as well.


Untitled by wonglpnn, on Flickr

 

[wonglp]

One last one from Phuket.

#41 Patong Beach, not a beach I like because it's a public beach and need to pay for everything including the chair. Though, it's amazing again to see the restoration works completed almost within a year after 2004 tsunami. E-P1 + 14-54mm MK2


Patong beach - have to pay for those seats by wonglpnn, on Flickr

Will go to Hong kong next

 

[cheeliang500]

One last one from Phuket.

#41 Patong Beach, not a beach I like because it's a public beach and need to pay for everything including the chair. Though, it's amazing again to see the restoration works completed almost within a year after 2004 tsunami. E-P1 + 14-54mm MK2


Patong beach - have to pay for those seats by wonglpnn, on Flickr

Will go to Hong kong next

Very nice photo and colour :thumbsup: .... any filter used on this photo?

 

[wonglp]

Very nice photo and colour :thumbsup: .... any filter used on this photo?

Thanks! I used a cpl iirc

 

[geikou]

I really like "Lady at Ebisubashi Bridge" and "Into the sand she goes". :thumbsup:

 

[wonglp]

I really like "Lady at Ebisubashi Bridge" and "Into the sand she goes". :thumbsup:

Hi Geikou,

Glad you like it, thanks for visiting again! Haven't updated for a while, one in Hongkong taken in May this year, trip to Hongkong is more for family and kids, so here's one of the Disneyland, albeit an evil looking one.

#42 Hongkong Disney 'Evil" Castle


It was rainy season in Hongkong, and skies are gloomy, so shot was taken with dramatic tone art filter from E-PL2+20mm/1.7.


Disney Castle by wonglpnn, on Flickr

 

[wonglp]

Decided to jump from Hongkong shots to Bangkok, since I'm here this week on business, went out for some shoots last night. Was a little hesistant to go near Chao Praya, but after checking with hotel people it's seems safe enough. Sky was gloomy, some bad storms expected end of week, i really hope things will go well for Bangkok & Thailand. It's sad to see Ayuthaya in such bad flood, including Nikon factory, hope to see lives getting back to normal.

#43 Shops Tha Tien Pier, calm before storm? Do hope the storm doesn't come as forecasted.

Can't do much here, except to buy some small souvenirs to help them. Taken with E-PL1+45/1.8, straightened.


Calm before storm? by wonglpnn, on Flickr

#44 Sawadeekup and pray

Common gesture in Thailand for welcoming guests, let's all pray for the flood not to come. E-PL1+45/1.8, cropped


Pray by wonglpnn, on Flickr

#45 On safe land?

Taken on the walk towards Tha Tien Pier, Chao Praya, a popular place to board the river boats to commute along coastal side of Chao Praya. The shops on the right is already flooded. E-PL1+45/1.8, no PP.


On safe land by wonglpnn, on Flickr

 

[wonglp]

#46 Wat Arun, temple of the dawn.


Shot was taken at a restaurant and pub at The Deck, Arun residence, they serve italian food on ground floor, but if you want to have beer, light snacks and good view, it will be on 3rd floor. http://www.arunresidence.com/
Wat Arun is lit up from 630pm onwards, but usually the gloden hour will be over. Still nice nonetheless. E-PL1+Nokton 25/0.95 with tripod, cropped away a distracting boat.


Wat Arun, Temple of the Dawn, Bangkok by wonglpnn, on Flickr

#47 Wat Arun, OOF shot.

E-PL1 + 45/1.8. no PP.


Wat Arun, Temple of Dawn, Bangkok by wonglpnn, on Flickr

More to come tomorrow

 

[wonglp]

Some streets shots in Bangkok to share

#48 Colors

E-PL1+45/1.8


Colors by wonglpnn, on Flickr

 

[wonglp]

#49 Dedication

Was a wet night near market at Victory monument, Bangkok. Business was quiet, but the cleaning continues...No PP. EPL1+45/1.8


Dedication by wonglpnn, on Flickr

 

[wonglp]

Last one for the night, thanks for viewing so far

#50 Locksmith


Was doing some shoot while walking near On Nut BTS station, saw a locksmith shop, he looked up and smiled. EPL1+45/1.8


Smiling locksmith by wonglpnn, on Flickr

 

[cheeliang500]

Last one for the night, thanks for viewing so far

#50 Locksmith


Was doing some shoot while walking near On Nut BTS station, saw a locksmith shop, he looked up and smiled. EPL1+45/1.8


Smiling locksmith by wonglpnn, on Flickr

Nice capture.... :thumbsup:

 

[wonglp]

Nice capture.... :thumbsup:

Thanks for visiting again here's one hope you will like it:

#51 Motorcycle Taxi Rider, Bangkok

Commuting short trips for local Thai, operate usually near to BTS/subways exits. A quick way for short distance in the hustle and bustle of BKK, they jet through jams way faster and easier than tuk tuk or even BTS. E-PL1+45/1.8


Motorcycle taxi posing by wonglpnn, on Flickr

 

[wonglp]

Last one of the night:

#51 Victory monument, Bangkok


Victory monument is a military monument shaped like a sword, and a very busy traffic hub, for buses interchanges, and night market. No PP, E-PL1+9-18mm.


Light Trails @ Victory Monument, Bangkok by wonglpnn, on Flickr

 

[wonglp]

Was in Beijing this week, just to share a couple shots. Only had time for this stadium and a morning at Tian Tan.

#52 Beijing National Stadium - Bird Nest Olympics Stadium


Not much introduction to this stadium, rush down to the stadium after checking in hotel, and was lucky to catch the right moment. Some tonal adjustment and crop. E-PL1+9-18mm.


Beijing National Stadium - Bird Nest by wonglpnn, on Flickr