Singapore Botanic Garden

We were looking forward to a day of fresh air, greenery and photography! Unfortunately, it started to rain barely 1.5hours later. What a damper! We have to go back again! And these are the few photos which I took (and like most).

Any closer, I will have to climb up the tree.

Not exactly a beautiful sight of the snail but I love the bokeh and the colours of the leaves.

Pets 2

I took Boi from the top view. See the differences between eye level and from the top? The first one (refer post : Pets 1) is more life like and definitely much better!

Settings : f5.6, 1/30, ISO 3200, WB @ Auto, 55MM

(Demonstration)

Settings : f5.6, 1/25, ISO 3200, WB @ Auto, 55MM

(Demonstration)

Pets 1

Taking photos of pets can be very challenging. Sometimes they just refuse to 'cooperate' no matter how you try to get their attention. Or, they are too hyper active and the photos will probably end up blur.

I like to take photos of my dog when he is in a relaxed mood, ie lazing around the house. I usually do not use flash as I do not want to startle him. I also try to zoom in more on him as this helps to reduce the Depth of Field ie subject becomes sharp and background is blur.

Last but not the least, shoot from eye level!! It really makes a difference. I lay down flat on the floor just to take the following pictures of Boi. And I am pleased with the results.

Settings : f5.6, 1/60, ISO3200, WB @ Auto, 43MM