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Issue 6 | March 2014Photography Khaki Magazinewww.photographykhaki.comwww.facebook.com/groups/photographykhaki/
Publisher:Alex [email protected]
Featured in This Issue:Adrian HallAdrian KohAlex LimAnthony LimBong Yin LeeBrian BrazaCatherine GuanDavid KowDavid WangDavit FuDeniel SinghDennis OngDerek AngEsper ChooGan Chee YongGoh Kwang ChiangHew Kuok HoongJustine Ng
Kelvin TanKevin HanceyLawrence ChanLeon MahLeonard ChuaMark GohNelson YeapNg Chee SengPaul GohPeter Lee Shiuh HwaSamantha HanSanjay NandaSeng WahSimon HoSurya "Sharky" IskandarTeo SoonHaurTong Koh YiawVincent Pang
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FOREWORDThe Joys of Nature Photography in Singapore…
As a young boy I grew up in the leafy parts of Warwickshire, UK, and whilst I did not really appreciate it at the time, I benefitted from having a rear garden at our house that was considerably larger than a soccer pitch. What I did know is that the garden, with home grown organic vegetables, fruit trees and flower beds, provided a veritable haven for many species of birds. On occasion other wildlife appeared too, such as the occasional non-venomous grass snake visitor, and more commonly we had resident hedgehogs. I was always watching these gorgeous creatures that fascinated me so, and had a decent pair of binoculars from a young age. For some inexplicable reason, I have always been fascinated by birds. Thereafter a busy corporate career provided little time for birding, until I arrived in Singapore some time ago. I’d always wanted to try bird photography in earnest and get myself some decent ‘tools of the trade’ and knowledge / skills, albeit the equipment cost, learning curve and available time/opportunity just didn’t seem to make a great equation in the past. But now, and with Singapore as my garden, having nature photography as a hobby is a wonderful experi-ence… I’m finding the time for bird photography and it’s a mighty fine thing!
What a bounty Singapore is for a European birder! Despite its’ relatively small size, Singapore has substantial pockets of nature reserves and habitats that I have come to really appreciate and enjoy visiting regularly. For details of more com-mon locations to go and see these nature reserves and parks, details can be found for many of them at
http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/
I see wonderful birds most everywhere in Singapore. There are few places in the world that one can genuinely say offers such great opportunities to be astounded by nature, in such proximity to modern urban life.
The beauty of Singapore birds continually staggers me. I know many take birding a tad more seriously than I and have their “checklists” of species for placing their hard earned ‘ticks in the boxes’ on a species by species basis. But for me, I can happily have my camera and lens at the ready, and get just as much pleasure from capturing a relatively com-mon bird as I do from shooting a comparative rarity.
Birding in Singapore has people engaged from all walks of life and in pursuit of differing ‘missions’. You can notice so many ‘Uncles’ that are regularly seen out and about, with their artillery sized lenses and tripod set ups, remaining largely static for much of the day as they survey their surroundings to capture that shot of a lifetime… they’re present with a spe-cific bird in mind and await that “Nat Geo” quality photo opportunity with great patience. Many of these uncles treat their hobby as a social gathering, sharing notes on who has shot what and where, reveling in the camaraderie. And that’s really nice
At times you may see some of the bird photography professionals seriously applying their trade, tremendously focused on getting “that shot”. Then we have others are seemingly on a mission to shoot rarities and are tremendously focused in their pursuit of that ‘lifer”, that rare opportunity that presents itself from time to time, as a particular species temporar-ily visits and frequents Singapore, usually whilst en route to other climes during migratory periods. Birders in this latter category are a little more secretive about what they have been shooting and where, at least until these ‘khaki groups’ have gotten the shots they pursue… then the news quickly spreads and a throng of bird photographers typically de-scend on locations where rarities are to be found.
In general terms, nature photographers in Singapore tend to be knowledgeable, friendly, and happy to share experiences, techniques and all. They’re from a wide range of back-grounds and engage quite readily where interests are shared with others. Whether the “lifer” type birder or more the ‘social yet accomplished’ type nature photographers, I find them all a treat to catch up with in the main. Often they’re relatively ‘ambush ready’ as they await nature to appear before them, in a preplanned and well thought out way. This is cool, though I do this ‘ambush’ yet prefer a stalking approach too.
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From my perspective, I just like to be ‘out there’ with camera and lenses in tow. I’ll usually walk a good 3-5 Km whilst out birding, with tripod to boot and lots of drinks to combat dehydration. That may sound like a lot of equipment to be carrying, but for me there’s just so much to see. I never know what I will get to shoot, and thus have no real knowl-edge of what camera set ups I’ll need. I occasionally will go out with a target species in mind, but more often than not prefer to visit a place and just wander. Twice in the last 3 months a Paradise Tree Snake has dropped out of a tree and landed within 6 feet of where I was located. I could have ran, I suppose, but as I figure I’m kind of too big to bite and eat later, the snake’s probably more wary of me than I need to be of it. Plus, of course, you get to take shots of a gloriously pretty creature that simply ‘dropped in out of no-where’. How cool is that? I am, however, pretty pleased the snake didn’t land around my neck… LOL. That would possibly freak me out beyond resuscitation.
I love to see seemingly quite common birds doing at times, somewhat less than common things. To observe woodpeckers that are drenched by torrential rain find ways to es-cape the downpour by suspending themselves on a tree, in a position that simply defies laws of gravity. To catch any of Singapore’s beautiful species of kingfisher whilst ac-tively feeding and seeing them emerge from waterways with their meal, (or when their prey is missed, renewed attitude to accompany their next dive). To watch Racket Tailed Drongos diligently patrol their nesting area and defending same with extreme vigour. To see a Grey Heron framed against a flawless morning sky, making its’ aerial route to a local heronry, resplendent with a 1KG plus tarpon speared by its’ bill. To observe some of our sunbirds’ with their iridescent feathers refracting available sunlight, thereafter giv-ing a natural new meaning to the word, ‘palette’. To watch Egrets on a low tide shoreline adeptly prawning, lit spectacularly by a fading sun that edges their feathers with a gold sheen that could only be, 24 carat or more. To capture an olive backed sunbird breeding merely 12 inches from an HDB apartment window and then to tell the children and par-ents that live there, all about this bird, its’ habits and its’ beauty.
All that is found in a tiny yet wonderful little island called Singapore. Isn’t that wonderful?
And that’s just bird photography! I enjoy seeing postings from my fellow Photography Khaki members… Seeing their fashion and model shoots, being amazed at the wonderful world of macro nature photography, seeing the wonderful landscapes from near and further afar, looking at street photography highlighting things you have seen and yet missed, observing food photography that usually makes me feel hungry, explore the travel photo documentaries that members put together, enjoy the discussions and commen-tary regarding how shots were taken and forthcoming advice to make improvements for next time. I don’t pretend to be anything other than a mere student in my preferred na-ture and birding discipline of photography and it’s always helpful to get input from others that helps me improve my skills and knowledge. Singapore photographers, in the main, are helpful and friendly. And they make a point of often coming to say ‘hello’ too, which is nice.
So there you go. I once thought that ‘Khaki’ was merely a colour. These days I know, in the world of Singapore Photography and its’ Facebook group pages at least, the word “khaki” means a great deal more.
Happy Shooting, fellow Photography Khakis, and thanks for all those tips and tricks! Much appreciated
Adrian HallEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/adrhall
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Malayan Whip SnakeAlso known as Big-eyed Snake, the Malayan Whip Snake’s body colour is typically vivid green, but brown forms also occur. It has large eyes and yellow iris, and its head is large in comparison with the neck and upper body.Samantha [email protected] | www.thebondingtool.com
Making way for new familyA Coppersmith Barbet building its nest for a new family.
Dennis Ong | Dennis Ong [email protected] | http://dennisongphotography.com
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The Ghost In The AirVincent [email protected] | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000922749697
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Lazy Rhinos @ Melaka Zoo, Malaysia.Justine Ng | D' Letizia Photography
[email protected]://www.facebook.com/DLetiziaPhotography
What had i done worng ?DavitFu | D' Letizia [email protected]://www.facebook.com/DLetiziaPhotography
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Twinkle Twinkle Little StarAlex Lim | Pimodi [email protected] | http://pimodi.com
ChasingLightscross junction light trails...
Deniel [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/deniel.singh
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Sunset from the iron-rail bridge, River Kwai, Kanchanaburi, Thailand.Anthony Lim | Pimodi [email protected] | http://pimodi.com
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Canola Flower Field at Jeju, South Korea.GAN CHEE [email protected] | https://www.facebook.com/cygan86
The Halla Mountain at Jeju, South Korea.GAN CHEE [email protected] | https://www.facebook.com/cygan86
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Street View @ Antwerpen, Belgium.Justine Ng | D' Letizia Photography
[email protected]://www.facebook.com/DLetiziaPhotography
Teo [email protected] | https://www.facebook.com/soonhaurt
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Rising Sun of the morning that hovering above the City RiverNg Chee [email protected] | https://www.facebook.com/ng.cheeseng.14
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Marina Bay EastAfter sun has set, transition to blue hourKelvin Tan | H A L F G E E K [email protected] | https://www.facebook.com/kelvin.tan.31542
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Beautiful Garden at Botanical Garden SingaporeSurya "Sharky" Iskandar
[email protected] | http://www.flickr.com/sr1688
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Beautiful Hotel around Singapore RiverSurya "Sharky" [email protected] | http://www.flickr.com/sr1688
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Cormorant Fisherman, Guilin ChinaFor thousand of years, cormorants have been tamed and trained to catch and bring back fishes to their owner. Guilin, China.SENG [email protected] | https://www.facebook.com/sengwah
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Sunset @ Raft House Chiao Lan LakeKhao Sok National Park (Thai: เขาสก) is located in Surat Thani province in Thailand. Its land area is 739 km², and it includes the Chiao Lan reservoir dammed by the Ratchaprapha dam. The park comprises the largest area of virgin forest in Southern Thailand and is a remnant of rainforest which is older and more diverse than the Amazon Rainforest. The wild mammals include Malayan Tapir, Asian Elephant, Tiger, Sam-bar Deer, Bear, Guar, Banteng, Serow, Wild Boar, Pig Tailed Macaque, Langur, White handed Gibbon, Squirrel, Muntjak and Mouse Deer.Goh Kwang [email protected] | https://www.facebook.com/goh.k.chiang
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Under Bridge BoatPenang Bridge Taken By Hulk's Studio PhotographyNelson [email protected] | http://muscularhulk.blogspot.com
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Prem was busy walking around at Chongkai War Cemetery, Kanchanaburi, Thailand.Anthony Lim | Pimodi [email protected] | http://pimodi.com
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Kukup's Sky after the Sun goes down.Firework in Kukup's sky.David [email protected] | https://www.facebook.com/davidwang.pixs
SakuraNight light upBong Yin Lee
[email protected] | https://www.facebook.com/rosalynn.tay
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Asian Le Mans in MalaysiaPicture during last year Asian Le Mans in MalaysiaTong Koh Yiaw | [email protected] | http://tkyphoto.blogspot.sg/
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Burj KhalifaCity view of Dubai from the tallest building in the worldBong Yin [email protected] | https://www.facebook.com/rosalynn.tay
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Temple of the Golden Buddha , Wat TraimitGoh Kwang [email protected]://www.facebook.com/goh.k.chiang
SoarinEsper Choo | Esper Photography
[email protected]://www.flickr.com/photos/espchoo/
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Calm blue stream, relaxing mind!Derek Ang Chee [email protected] | https://www.facebook.com/derek.siong
Sunset in winterAnd winter season, sun always looks beautiful because of its warmth as-pect. However, sunset in winter looks even more beautiful. There are times when mood is down in winter and seeing this scenery will lift you up!
Derek Ang Chee [email protected] | https://www.facebook.com/derek.siong
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After the Sun went down in Kukup.David [email protected] | https://www.facebook.com/davidwang.pixs
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The BridgeLate night shoot at The Intermark bridgeHew Kuok Hoong | HKH [email protected] | https://www.facebook.com/hewkuokhoong/photos_albums
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Del DudetteBrian Braza
[email protected] https://www.facebook.com/brian.braza1 Lawrence Chan
[email protected] | https://www.facebook.com/chchiat
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Musical DollfieCatherine [email protected] | https://www.facebook.com/catherine.guan.9
Shelby BlossomsA double exposure of cherries and Shelby
Paul Goh | Relatively Relaxed [email protected] |
https://www.facebook.com/relativelyrelaxedstudio
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SteampunkMark [email protected] | https://www.facebook.com/mark.goh.92
Home Feel ThemeLeon [email protected] | https://www.facebook.com/leon.mahwl
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Sad SongsPub Owner/Singer : Zhang Bin, China.西江千�苗寨－琴人音�酒吧.
SENG [email protected] | https://www.facebook.com/sengwah
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Leap of faithWhen we are young n dangerous it's good to venture away n try all things in life.Leonard Chua | Pix.Story [email protected] | www.facebook.com/Pix.storyphotography
Asian AlternativeAlex Lim | Pimodi [email protected] | http://pimodi.com
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Kitty Ying fashion test photography at A Formosa, Malacca.Anthony Lim | Pimodi [email protected] | http://pimodi.com
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Relic from the past @Kolkata, West Bengal.sanjay nanda | IndiPix
[email protected] | www.indipixgallery.com
The devil in glitter @Gajan, West Bengal.Sanjay Nanda | [email protected] | www.indipixgallery.com
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