Passion on B&W (By Calvin)

Nikon FM2

Taking a good photo not necessary to have a good camera, but it is necessary to have a camera that the photographer loves it. The Nikon FM2 is my dream camera. It is not the most powerful camera, however it is so classic and elegant, just like a classic car in the camera world. FM2 is a film camera, unlike those digital camera nowadays, every time you press the shutter, it will cost you film. Therefore, using a classic camera like FM2 requires  the photographer to think before they take a photograph. This is the point where I think the fun of photography is. No doubt, considering how the lights and motions combine to become a perfect photo cause you a lot time and effort. However, a good photo should bring you sense of fulfillment that can outweigh the hard work in taking the photo. I think this is the true spirit of photography and one day I will own my classic camera!

This is one of my favorite B&W photo, it looks the
Chinese-ink-painting.

Other than the classic camera, I also insane about black and white photos. Others may think a good photo should be rich in colors, but I have another opinion. I think black and white photo can really bring a photo into lives. The is because black and white photo can have better texture and make you feel you are also inside the photo! On the other hand, black and white photo requires more experiences and skill and I am still having troubles to make this magic happen in my photos. Ha!

B&W photo has better texture

Beginning - Europe (by Arthur)

Europe is really a good place for learner, not because it is special, but it has clean sky and much open space between buildings, especially historical ones. It’s easy to make more practices without so many considerations

Thousands of historical buildings are found in Europe

Good weather make it easier to take colourful pictures

        Under clean navy sky, light is sufficient, it is easier to take sharp photos with less noise and richer colour. As my first trip with a manual DC, it gives me feeling of success

     

With a blue sky, everything is amazing!!

        To me, I got my first experience on the magic of photography, maybe I was “infected” by my Dad, who has started his hobbies for 30 years. When I was small, I couldn’t understand his motives, but now I did. I also found that photography also a hobby that will burn your money, besides from technique and skills upgrade, we are always demanding a lens or body upgrade. It is just a start of my endless investment.

A Trip To Cheung Chau (By Annie)

Last year, I went for a day trip to Cheung Chau which is one of the most popular outlying islands in Hong Kong. I think it is a pretty good place to take photos there as the views are so beautiful and so impressive.

I think Cheung Chau is a nice and quiet place with clean air and beautiful views where people can relax themselves and ease their stress there. ~^w^~

I saw there are so many fishing boats that it is not easy to see in the city. Therefore I seized this opportunity to take photos here~^^~

People were having fun here. You can see they are riding on bicycle with smile ~HaHa~

I feel so unforgettable and interesting in this trip and I hope you can have a chance to visit Cheung Chau.  ~ ^w^ ~

  

Why do I take photo??? (By Annie)

Someone may wonder why I carry my camera everywhere and always take photos. And now I will show you the reasons. HaHa~^w^~

The main reason that I take pictures is to help me refresh memories in later years. I like reminding myself of things I see and I experience, therefore, taking photo is a good way for me to do this.

If someone appreciates the photos I take, I will gain sense of achievement. This really encourages me to take photos for the scenery and people.

i and my brother

Photography inspires me to go to some places and see things. This encourages me to go somewhere I normally do not go. :P

Therefore, I love photography ~^0^~

Photography - Just loving it! (By Calvin)

Hong Kong Flower Show 2007, it was an important event for my photographic history as this event built my interest on taking photos. After this event, I started to research the information and skills of photography.

Since then, I joined the school photographic team and actively participate in the school events. The power of photography was fascinating and I found great fulfillment in taking a good photo and share with my friends.

One the miracle of photo is that it can freeze the time. Photography helps me to remember the important time in my life and this point I think is the most important. I think I will never stop taking photos, I really love it.

The start (by Arthur)

At the beginning of the blog, I would like to have some review on my past, or simply say, how do I get start? All things start from my beloved Hong Kong, starting from simple snap.

Snap do not need anything special, ordinary is the best.

They can be my valuable memories in the future

It’s not an easy start especially when there is too much technical stuff to handle at the beginning, but if we are willing to consider and think more, it is an interesting hobby. 

Photography is magic to me, making simple object and view become special

They make me feel success, at least better than just setting automatic. I know, there is still many things to learn, how to control aperture, shutter speed and also light has been a difficult topic, even now, it's not easy. 

One of my recent favourite photos

After getting involved, I found that not only DSLR can take good photos, the elements you need is your heart and also willingness to learn. Maybe now there are thousands things I need to improve, but at least I have given my first step.

My recent move is the upgrade to DSLR and more photos from it will be released. It seems to be more challenging to me than a prosumer DC.

Welcome!

Today will be a begin of this blog. We will post our photos and share our life! Please come and comment! :D Our first post will come out very soon. YO!