Chinese Garden (Night Macro)

Sharing some night macro photos taken at outside Chinese Garden.

Location: Chinese Garden
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 30/12/2016, 07.30pm - 10.15pm

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Laowa V-DX 60mm F2.8 Macro 2:1
Extension Tube: No
Tele Converter: Kenko TelePlus HD DGX 2.0X
Flash: Viltrox Speedlite JY610II x 2
Diffuser: Yes
Focusing Light: LED Ring (custom made)
Hand-Held: Yes
Tripod: SIRUI EP-224S (monopod)

Camera Settings:
ISO: 200 - 800
Focal Length: 60mm
Aperture: F/4 - F/8
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Spot
White Balance (manual): 5200K
Focus Stacking: No

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I have placed the pictures in Flickr as my Google blog storage is already full. Sorry for the inconvenient.

The pictures can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/albums/72157678769220205

You can also visit my main album page here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/

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Dairy Farm Nature Park (Night Macro)

Sharing some night macro photos taken at Dairy Farm Nature Park.

Location: Dairy Farm Nature Park
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 03/12/2016, 06.30pm - 10.15pm

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Laowa V-DX 60mm F2.8 Macro 2:1
Extension Tube: No
Tele Converter: Kenko TelePlus HD DGX 2.0X
Flash: Viltrox Speedlite JY610II x 2
Diffuser: Yes
Focusing Light: LED Ring (custom made)
Hand-Held: Yes
Tripod: SIRUI EP-224S (monopod)

Camera Settings:
ISO: 320 - 400
Focal Length: 60mm
Aperture: F/4 - F/8
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Spot
White Balance (manual): 5200K
Focus Stacking: No

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I have placed the pictures in Flickr as my Google blog storage is already full. Sorry for the inconvenient.

The pictures can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/albums/72157676899646310

You can also visit my main album page here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/

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Dairy Farm Nature Park (Night Macro)

Sharing some night macro photos taken at Dairy Farm Nature Park.

Location: Dairy Farm Nature Park
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 23/12/2016, 06.00pm - 07.30pm

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Laowa V-DX 60mm F2.8 Macro 2:1
Extension Tube: No
Tele Converter: Kenko TelePlus HD DGX 2.0X
Flash: Viltrox Speedlite JY610II x 2
Diffuser: Yes
Focusing Light: LED Ring (custom made)
Hand-Held: Yes
Tripod: SIRUI EP-224S (monopod)

Camera Settings:
ISO: 200
Focal Length: 60mm
Aperture: F/4 - F/8
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Spot
White Balance (manual): 5200K
Focus Stacking: No

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I have placed the pictures in Flickr as my Google blog storage is already full. Sorry for the inconvenient.

The pictures can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/albums/72157676442382322

You can also visit my main album page here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/

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Kent Ridge Park (Night Macro)

Sharing some night macro photos taken at Kent Ridge Park.

Location: Kent Ridge Park
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 16/07/2016, 06.50pm - 09.45pm

Public Transport:
MRT: No
Bus: Yes

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Laowa V-DX 60mm F2.8 Macro 2:1
Extension Tube: No
Tele Converter: Kenko TelePlus HD DGX 2.0X
Flash: Viltrox Speedlite JY610II x 2
Diffuser: Yes
Focusing Light: LED Ring (self-made)
Hand-Held: Yes
Tripod: Monopod FotoPro AK-64

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 60mm
Aperture: F/4 - F/8
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5200K
Focus Stacking: Some

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I have placed the pictures in Flickr as my Google blog storage is already full. Sorry for the inconvenient.

The pictures can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/albums/72157671864103771

You can also visit my main album page here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/

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SG51 NDP Fireworks, the Final Rehearsal

SG51 NDP Fireworks, the Final Rehearsal

Sharing some photos taken for Singapore 51 National Day final rehearsal on 30/07/2016, 4.30pm to 9.15pm, at the all new National Stadium.

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I have placed the pictures in Flickr as my Google blog storage is already full. Sorry for the inconvenient.

The pictures can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/albums/72157670923560630

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Dairy Farm - Singapore Quarry, 1

Sharing some macro photos taken at "Dairy Farm - Singapore Quarry". The haze was strong. When we reached "MOE Dairy Farm Adventure Centre", it started to rain. So we have to cover our camera gear. We continue all the way to the "Singapore Quarry". When we reached there, the haze doesn't go away. But the scenery there is very beautify, it worth going through many up-down hill.

Location: Dairy Farm - Singapore Quarry
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 10/09/2015, 08.00am - 12.30pm

Public Transport:
MRT: No
Bus: Yes
Map: Yes (refer to the last image of this album)

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Laowa V-DX 60mm F2.8 Macro 2:1
Extension Tube: No
Tele Converter: No
Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX II x 1
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified, version 4)
Hand-Held: Yes
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 60mm
Aperture: F/8 - F11
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5000K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Camera Raw v9.1
Photo Stacking: No

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I have placed the pictures in Flickr as my Google blog storage is already full. Sorry for the inconvenient.

The pictures can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/albums/72157658530027916

You can also visit my main album page here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/

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Admiralty Park, 7th

Sharing some macro photos taken at Admiralty Park. Together with Sam, we started at the pond outside Sakura International Buffet Restaurant. That area has the most dragonfly and yellow beetle. Not much subject though, I suspect is due to the strong haze today.

Location: Admiralty Park
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 05/09/2015, 07.55am - 10.50am

Public Transport:
MRT: Yes
Bus: Yes
Map: Yes (refer to the last image of this album)

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Laowa V-DX 60mm F2.8 Macro 2:1
Extension Tube: No
Tele Converter: No
Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX II x 1
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified, version 4)
Hand-Held: Yes
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 60mm
Aperture: F/8 - F11
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5000K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Camera Raw v9.1
Photo Stacking: No

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I have placed the pictures in Flickr as my Google blog storage is already full. Sorry for the inconvenient.

The pictures can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/albums/72157658270568535

You can also visit my main album page here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/

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Botanic Garden, 10th

Sharing some macro photos taken at Botanic Garden. Went there alone. Not much subject but manage to shot a few good subject though.

Location: Botanic Garden
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 18/08/2015, 07.50am - 12.20pm

Public Transport:
MRT: Yes
Bus: Yes
Map: No

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Laowa V-DX 60mm F2.8 Macro 2:1
Extension Tube: No
Tele Converter: No
Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX II x 1
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified, version 3)
Hand-Held: Yes
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 60mm
Aperture: F/8 - F11
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5000K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Camera Raw v9.1
Photo Stacking: No

Click on the picture to enlarge.

I have placed the pictures in Flickr as my Google blog storage is already full. Sorry for the inconvenient.

The pictures can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/albums/72157655713240724

You can also visit my main album page here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/

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The Rail Mall - Green Corridor, 3rd

Sharing some macro photos taken at "The Rail Mall Green Corridor". Thank you Allan from NPSS for organizing this macro outing. We are blessed with a nice weather. As usual, there are lots of bikers and joggers riding and running along the track. This time, I've found quite a number of interesting subjects.

Location: The Rail Mall - Green Corridor
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 15/08/2015, 07.50am - 11.45am

Public Transport:
MRT: No
Bus: Yes
Map: Yes (refer to the last image of this album)

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Laowa V-DX 60mm F2.8 Macro 2:1
Extension Tube: No
Tele Converter: No
Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX II x 1
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified, version 3)
Hand-Held: Yes
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 60mm
Aperture: F/8 - F11
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5000K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Camera Raw v9.1
Photo Stacking: No

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I have placed the pictures in Flickr as my Google blog storage is already full. Sorry for the inconvenient.

The pictures can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/albums/72157657292398512

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SG50 NDP Fireworks, The Actual Day

Sharing some SG50 firework photos taken at "Gardens by the Bay (East) Park Connector". Together with Sam and Yin Leng, we reached there about 4.45pm trying to find a good view for the fireworks. It was too late as the good and easy access spot already occupied by early birds. So we got no choice but to go through the bushes and setup our tripod near the sea bay. It was not easy setting up there as the sea bay is sloping down towards the sea but we're enjoying viewing the sea and fireworks with sea breeze blowing at us. Oh! what a National Day. :)

I dedicate these pictures to our late founding father Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. Even though he is not with us this 50th National Day, he is always in our memory. Without you there won't be SG50. Happy 50th National Day, Mr. Lee. May your spirit always be with us.

Location: Gardens by the Bay (East) Park Connector
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 09/08/2015, 4.45pm - 9.00pm

Public Transport:
MRT: Yes
Bus: Yes
Map: No

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Canon EF 24-105mm F/4L IS USM
Lens : Canon EF-S 10-18mm F/4.5-5.6 IS STM
Extension Tube: No
Tele Converter: No
Flash: No
Diffuser: No
Hand-Held: No
Tripod: Velbon Ultrek-43L UT-43L Tripod

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100 - 1000
Focal Length: 24mm
Aperture: F/4 - F/13
Shutter Speed: 1/400 to 15 sec
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 3450 - 7650K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Camera Raw 9.1
Photo Stacking: No

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I have placed the pictures in Flickr as my Google blog storage is already full. Sorry for the inconvenient.

The pictures can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/72157654812834203

You can also visit my main album page here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.