This is definitely one of my favorite fashion/hair shows that I covered this year. It was such an amazing event! So amazing that the upper level of Paragon was pack with people. One of the things that fascinated me was how hair could be styled so creatively that we can call it art.
In most shows like this, the focus is usually on the models and we often forget about the hard work put in by the hair stylist. This time, the entire team of hair stylist had a chance to be in the limelight as well! During the mid point of the show, the team of hair stylist joined the models on the catwalk at started working their magic in front of the audience. This was refreshing indeed.
The following are some of the images from the event as well as behind the scenes:
Art of Hair Spring/Summer 2012 was made possible by Action Hair Salon and Shu Uemura together with master stylist Vinn Wong and fashion designer Vaughn Tan.
Yesterday was the launch of two new cameras, the Sony NEX-C3 and SLT Alpha-35 (SLT-A35). The event took place at NUOC Orchard Central, which is a Vietnamese restaurant on the 12th floor, where the roof top garden is.
So, what’s great about the new products? I personally have not had a chance to try it out before the launch but from what I have heard, the new systems are more energy efficient. Some of my sources state that it’s around 20% more shots per battery. Also, the new sensor used in both systems is about half a stop lower in noise, one stop higher in dynamic range and is less prone to overheating.
I personally am not a great fan of the current SLT systems as a professional photographer who shoots lots of weddings and other types of events. Don’t get me wrong. The systems are pretty awesome (Click here to see some pictures I created with the SLT-A55 sometime back). The reason why I say that is because I need to shoot in dark environments very often and optical viewfinders are currently still much more effective in such environments. However, the current systems are really popular with consumers with a smaller budget and love shooting at high speeds. The new SLT Alpha-35 can shoot up to 7 frames per second like the SLT Alpha-33 while the older SLT-A55 can go up to 9 frames per second. This camera is a great choice for photographers who love shooting sports like the Formula Drift (Its happening in 2 days time in Singapore if you don’t already know about it) in broad daylight. Based on how successful the current SLT systems are, I’m sure that there will be new and more advanced SLT systems in the near future. I’m curious to see what new features will added to these systems to cater to the needs of professionals. Who knows? Night vision for wild life photographers!? Its very possible as it’s a feature that some of the more advanced Sony Handycam Camcorders have.
The NEX-C3 is currently the worlds smallest, lightest interchangeable lens camera with an APS-C sized sensor. It looks really good. For some reason, I like the Hot Pink color a lot. However, I’m one of those guys who don’t wear clothes or use accessories with such colors so I’ll just admire it secretly. People still ask me, what’s great about this? Well, not every one likes carrying a heavy DSLR wherever they go. This is probably one of the best choices for partygoers who want a camera, which is small, able to perform pretty well in dark environment and is affordable. I know quite a lot of serious hobbyist who are using the NEX cameras as a backup during their travels. Sony is doing really well in this market and they have a long list of e-mount lenses coming in the near future. Other brands are sure to join the bandwagon. Sony has mentioned that brands like Carl Zeiss, Tamron and Sigma have already accepted the specifications.
That’s all I have to say for now. Here are some pictures from the event:
Heard of the SLT-A55? No? Click here to check out some pictures I took with it: Sony SLT-A55
Chingay is an annual event in Singapore, which is filled with colors and activities. The event is easily recognized for the giant decorated floats that parade the streets.
This year I was assigned to cover a large-scale art and culture carnival that was held in conjunction with the Chingay Parade. It was great! There were cheerleaders, cosplayers, magicians, percussionists and dozens of booths showcasing interest groups offered at the community centers.
Here are just some of the many pictures from the event:
Just after reporting on how shag I was after covering Red Bull Dark Knights, I covered another sporting event! This time, instead of going up and down a hill with a heavy load on my back, I had to run! It was pretty funny at one point when one of the participants who ran past past me shouted out loud, "how the hell did you reach here so fast". I replied, "I ran". The thing was, I cheated a little, I had a vehicle that brought me to the different checkpoints. However, the roads for vehicles were quite a distance from the path where the participants ran. Thus, I did have to do quite a lot of running myself!
We also had a special guest during this event. Teresa Hsu Chih a.k.a Singapore’s Mother Teresa who is currently 113 years old started the race with a loud horn. I have never met such a funny elderly lady in my life.
Here are some pictures I have to share:
If you love events like this, check out The Tour of Hope!
If you’re into cycling, travel and would like to do something in the name of charity, The Tour of Hope is one of the organizations you should check out.
The Tour of Hope is a non-profit initiative of a group whom set-up bicycle tours in order to increase the awareness and raise funds for health prevention and education projects benefiting resource limited communities.
During this particular tour, the participants cycled from the North of Thailand to Bangkok over a period of 14 days, which is about 1160 km in distance.
The views were spectacular and I admire the determination of the participants to complete the tour. It was really tough! How do I know? Well, they said that if I didn’t cycle with them, I would not have the “spirit” of The Tour of Hope in me. Without thinking twice, I told them I’d cycle with them for a short distance just to experience the pain with them.
I used to cycle a lot when I was younger. I grew up near the East Coast so blading, cycling and other beach area activities were a norm for me. So I thought, this shouldn’t be an issue. For a period of time, I was able to keep up with the front group. Then we hit the hill … that was when I started lagging behind. I’ve always cycled in pretty much flat ground. I lagged so far behind that even a 60+ year old lady when past me :(
Eventually I reached the checkpoint. Last…
Here are some pictures from the tour:
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