My new baby - Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8

This is an ultra-wide angle lens with a fast f/2.8 aperture for better photography in low-light situations. This is best used for landscape photography. Also, we can make use of the lens distortion in our advantage to create artistic or mild fish eye effects. This will definitely be one of the must-bring lenses in my camera bag when I travel.

The only downside is the shorter zoom length (11-16mm). As my current walk-around lens is 24-105mm, there is a gap of 17-23mm, which after much deliberation; I decided it should not be a hindrance to get this f/2.8 lens. Well, I guess I can always try to take a few steps forward or backwards?

I was further convinced to get the Hoya HD ultra-thin UV filter which the shop assistant claims this is best for a wide angle lens and it also consists of 8 layers of anti reflective multi coating; is water and oil repellent/ scratch and stain resistant.

I can't wait to try out my new lens!

Photo Credits : http://www.kenrockwell.com/tokina/11-16mm.htm

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.

201006 @ Cebu, Philippines

IMG_4395, originally uploaded by Technical Tango.

Cebu City is the capital city of Cebu and the second city in the Philippines, also known as the oldest city in the country.

Cebu is the Philippines' main domestic shipping port and is home to about 80% of the country's domestic shipping companies. Cebu also holds the second largest international flights in the Philippines

Father's Day 2010

IMG_4239, originally uploaded by Technical Tango.

*Brushes cobwebs off my blog* This is a long overdue post!

We celebrated Father's Day over Sunday Brunch at M Hotel. They were playing latin song throughout! I like! The service was prompt as they cleared our used plates very quickly. But I will say the food tastes only average. I barely took any photos this time. And this is one of the few photos that I took. Yeah, cakes again. The family loves cakes!

Marina Sands

Lens : EF-24-105mm f/4 IS USM 
Settings : f/5.6, 2.5 Sec, ISO200, 35MM, AWB

I love how the moon looks in this photo!

IMG_3160A, originally uploaded by Technical Tango.

A stroll along Arab Street

I enjoy strolling leisurely and exploring new places with my chum-chums. This photo was taken from a building. I like the difference in its perspective.

IMG_2810A, originally uploaded by Technical Tango.

Epicure

Out of curiosity, I submitted this photo to Epicure - Food Hunting May's gallery.

I had the cod fish soup at Silk road Restaurant (@ Amara Hotel) a few months ago. They use a generous serving of fresh fish slices, complemented with greens. This is a very refreshing dish.

www://epicureasia.com/food-hunting-gallery/attachment/cod-fish-soup/

20100206 Chinatown, originally uploaded by Technical Tango.

Fried Carrot Cake STICKS

Few days ago, I had breakfast with my family at Whampoa Market. Grandmother went to buy this for us. All of a sudden, it just dawned on me - I used to eat this fried carrot cake sticks when I was a child!  

It is soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. I love the crispy parts to bits and secretly wish that the perimeters have more crispy bits!

Tip to enjoy the food: ignore the oil that is seeping through the paper bag!

IMG_2880, originally uploaded by Technical Tango.