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

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/72157658530027916

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

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

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/72157658270568535

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

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

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/72157657292398512

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

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

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/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.

Sentosa Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom, 2nd

Sharing some macro photos taken at Sentosa Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom. This is my second time shooting at this park. I went together with Yin Leng. The butterflies here are beautiful. There are also some interesting insects here too. Note that there is a S$16 entrance fee payable to the ticketing booth, but I do really enjoy shooting here.

Location: Sentosa Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 27/07/2015, 09.30am - 01.00pm

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: Meike MK320 Speedlite x 2
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified, version 3)
Hand-Held: Yes
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100 - 400
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/sets/72157656923058482

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

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Pasir Ris Park, 2nd

Sharing some macro photos taken at Pasir Ris Park. This is my second time shooting at this park. I went together with Yin Leng. Subject getting lesser during the day. Still prefer to shoot during the night.

Location: Pasir Ris Park
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 20/07/2015, 09.50am - 01.00pm

Public Transport:
MRT: East West Line alight at Pasir Ris station
Bus: No
Map: 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 2
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/sets/72157654587246773

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Pasir Ris Park (Night), 2nd

Sharing some macro photos taken at Pasir Ris Park. This is my second night macro shooting at this park. I went together with Yin Leng and Samuel. Is fun and interesting. We need to help each other to shine on the subject. I find that night macro is much better than day macro as the subjects do not move a lot. Found lots of spiders there.

Location: Pasir Ris Park
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 16/07/2015, 07.45pm - 10.30pm

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 2
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/sets/72157656274555298

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

SG50 NDP Rehearsal Fireworks 2 & Night Scene 3

Sharing some firework photos taken at "Marina Bay". Together with Yin Leng, Sam and Sam's two brother-in-law. We reached there about 4.45pm trying to find a good view for the fireworks. We ended at the side walk of the highway next to MBS.

Location: Marina Bay
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 25/07/2015, 4.45pm - 9.30pm

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 - 800
Focal Length: 24mm
Aperture: F/4 - F/11
Shutter Speed: 1/400 to 12 sec
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 4050 - 7050K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Camera Raw 9.1
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/sets/72157656540361982

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Night Scene at Marina Bay, 2

Sharing some night scene photos taken at "Marina Bay". After taken fireworks for SG50 NDP Rehearsal, together with Yin Leng and Sam, we walk around to take night scenes at Marina Bay. It was very beautiful with lightings came from buildings surrounding that area especially Marina Bay Sand with laser lights displayed.

Location: Marina Bay
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 18/07/2015, 8.30pm - 09.50pm

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

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

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 24 - 105mm
Aperture: F/8
Shutter Speed: 3 to 20 sec
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 4150 - 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/sets/72157656493113492

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Dairy Farm Nature Park, 7th

Sharing some macro photos taken at Dairy Farm Nature Park. Went there with Yin Leng. A little disappointed this time as there were not much subjects.

Location: Dairy Farm Nature Park
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 15/07/2015, 09.00am - 12.00pm

Public Transport:
MRT: No
Bus: Yes
Map: Yes (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 2
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/sets/72157656060256738

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Night Scene at Marina Bay, 1

Sharing some night scene photos taken at "Marina Bay". After taken fireworks for SG50 NDP Rehearsal, I walk around to take night scenes at Marina Bay. It was very beautiful with lightings came from buildings surrounding that area especially Marina Bay Sand with laser lights displayed.

Location: Marina Bay
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 11/07/2015, 8.20pm - 10.20pm

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

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

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 24 - 105mm
Aperture: F/5 to F/8
Shutter Speed: 4 to 15 sec
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5000K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom v5.7
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/sets/72157653663808404

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

SG50 NDP Rehearsal Fireworks 1

Sharing some firework photos taken at "The Promontory @ Marina Bay". I went together with Yin Leng and Sam. Yin Leng and I reached there about 5.45pm.  Sam arrived first and I've asked him to reserved two places for us so that we can setup our tripod later. The first firework started to fire at 7.30pm and ended at around 8.20pm. In between, there are some interval without fireworks. We have an enjoyable night shooting the fireworks there.

Location: The Promontory @ Marina Bay
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 11/07/2015, 5.45pm - 8.20pm

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

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

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 24mm
Aperture: F/9
Shutter Speed: 3 to 5 sec
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5000K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom v5.7
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/sets/72157655959126262

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Garden by the Bay, 4th

Sharing some macro photos taken at Garden by the Bay. Today supposed to be Oaks Training macro photography outing at Admiralty Park with our participants, but unfortunately it was raining very heavy. Since I'm the leader, I've to take responsibility to come to the meeting area which is at Woodland MRT (even it is raining cats and dogs) to wait for the rest of the participants and hoping the rain will stop. But it ended up cancelling the outing because the rain doesn't stop.

Luckily the heavy rain doesn't stop my two colleagues, Yin Leng and Sherie from coming to Woodland MRT. I've to THANKS them from being supportive even it was raining so heavy. Since we're already out from home with our photography gears, we don't want the day to be wasted. So we decided to take a train to Garden by the Bay (since the place is being sheltered) to take flowers and plants. I also take this opportunity to test my custom diffuser, version 3.

Location: Garden by the Bay
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 04/07/2015, 10.30am - 12.00pm

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 2
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified, version 3)
Hand-Held: Yes
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick Super 8DX

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 60mm
Aperture: F/4 - 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 Photoshop Lightroom v5.7
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/sets/72157655563547225

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Admiralty Park, 6th

Sharing some macro photos taken at Admiralty Park. Together with Yin Leng, we started at the other end of Admiralty Park.

Location: Admiralty Park
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 27/06/2015, 08.45am - 11.50am

Public Transport:
MRT: Yes
Bus: Yes
Map: See the map and bus direction (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 2
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified, version 2)
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 Photoshop Lightroom v5.7
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/sets/72157655512082805

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

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Windsor Green, 1st

Sharing some macro photos taken at Windsor Green. This trip is organized by NPSS & IMOG. Thanks to Sharon who lead us to this site.

Location: Windsor Green (next to Venus Park)
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 20/06/2015, 08.00am - 11.00am

Public Transport:
MRT: No
Bus: Yes
Map: See the map and bus direction (the last image of this album)

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro USM IS
Extension Tube: No
Tele Converter: No
Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX II x 2
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified, version 2)
Hand-Held: Yes
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 100mm
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 Photoshop Lightroom v5.7
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/sets/72157655396401781

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Botanic Garden, 9th

Sharing some macro photos taken at Botanic Garden. Went there alone this time. Taking my own sweet time searching for subject.

Location: Botanic Garden
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 18/06/2015, 08.00am - 12.40pm

Public Transport:
MRT: Take Circle Line and alight at Botanic Garden station.
Walk: Go up the escalator and enter Botanic Garden from the Bukit Timah gate. Enjoy. :)
Map: No map, not necessary.

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 2
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified, version 2)
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 Photoshop Lightroom v5.7
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/sets/72157652947670613

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

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Oh Chin Huat Hydroponic Farms Butterfly Lodge, 1st

Sharing some macro photos taken at Oh Chin Huat Hydroponic Farms Butterfly Lodge. This is my first visit. Note that there is a $5 entrance fee payable to the office. The butterflies here are very active and sensitive. I'm having hard time chasing after them. Don't expect to have sharp pictures. There are a lot of stick bugs here too. Well, this is not a bad place.

Location: Oh Chin Huat Hydroponic Farms Butterfly Lodge
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 13/06/2015, 09.30am - 01.00pm

Public Transport:
MRT: North South Line alight at Yishun station
Bus: Opposite the MRT station, at stop no.59073, take SMRT 169
Alight at: Stop No.57069 Opp Dieppe Barracks
Walk: walk into Bah Soon Pah Road
Map: See the map and bus direction (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 2
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified, version 2)
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 Photoshop Lightroom v5.7
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/sets/72157654192680238

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Coastal Park Connector, 1st

Sharing some macro photos taken at Coastal Park Connector. This outing is organized by IMOG & NPSS and is lead by Endy. Thank you Endy for leading us to this nice place.

Location: Coastal Park Connector
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 06/06/2015, 08.00am - 11.30am

Public Transport:
MRT: East West Line - alight at Tanah Merah station
Bus: At bus stop 85091 Tanah Merah Stn, take bus 35 and alight at bus stop 96219 Tanah Merah Ferry Ter
Walk: A long walking distance abt 10-15 mins
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 2
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified, version 2)
Hand-Held: Yes
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 60mm
Aperture: F/8 - F11 (the scenery are taken at F/2.8)
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5000K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom v5.7
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/sets/72157654151507541

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Admiralty Park, 5th

Sharing some macro photos taken at Admiralty Park. Went there together with Yin Leng and Samuel. This is the first visit for Samuel.

Location: Admiralty Park
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 01/06/2015, 08.25am - 12.10pm

Public Transport:
MRT: North South Line alight at Woodland station
Bus: At Woodland station bus interchange, take SMRT 903
Alight at: second Stop No.46301 HLH Tyre & Battery
Walk: across to the opposite towards the left. After a short distance, you'll see a small open carpark connected to Sakura International Buffer Restaurant
Map: See the map and bus direction (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 2
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified, version 2)
Hand-Held: Yes
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 60mm
Aperture: F/8 - F16
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5100K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom v5.7
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/sets/72157653492126178

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Free Macro Photography Outing

I'm organizing and collaborating with Oaks Training, an outing for macro photography shooting this 4th of July 2015 at Admiralty Park (Singapore). This FREE outing is open for public as well as participants who have attended any courses at Oaks Training. If you're puzzling whether you're suitable for macro shooting or don't even know what is macro, this is a chance for you to try and experience macro shooting. Not only this is a FREE outing, our trainers from Oaks Training will guide you and give you tips. You'll also have a short briefing on what camera settings to use during shooting, like ISO, shutter speed, and aperture.

Please note that I've postpone the date from 20/06/2015 to 04/07/2015 due to the SEA game. Thanks for your understanding. 

FAQ:

Who is suitable for this outing?

1. People who have already started to take pictures with their camera (with or without macro knowledge)
2. People who are already good in shooting macro and wanted to guide the participants or just want to join and have fun
3. People who love the nature, flowers, and not afraid of insects

What equipments must I have in order to join this outing?

1. A DSLR camera with macro lens (recommended)
2. A DSLR camera without macro lens but with either a kit lens or a zoom lens (at least a 50mm lens)
3. No DSLR camera but with a point-and-shoot camera capable of shooting close-up (not mobile phone or tab)

Those of you who have a DSLR camera but without a dedicated macro lens and wish to try out without investing at the moment, you can rent a macro lens at the following links:

1. For Canon users, check out www.lens4lease.com/equipment/canon/ (Lens Model: Canon EF 100mm f2.8L Macro USM)
2. For Nikon users, ckeck out www.lens4lease.com/equipment/nikon/ (Lens Model: NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED or Tamron SP AF90mm F/2.8 Di 1:1 Macro)
3. For Sony users, check out www.sony.com.sg/microsite/alphalenslibrary/ (Lens Model: SAL100M28 for A-mount cameras, and SEL30M35 for E-mount cameras)

Come and have fun and get a feel of what macro photography is like. It will opens up the way you look at things. Things that you can't see with your naked eyes.

After the outing, if you're really interested in macro photography, you can approach me or any trainers and we can advice you on what macro equipments you should invest in.


Date: 4th July 2015
Time: 8.15am - 12pm
Venue:

1. Macro shooting site: Admiralty Park (Singapore)
2. Waiting area:
• (not driving): 8am at Woodland MRT Control Station for those who take public transport
• (people who drive): 8.10am at the carpark behind the "Sakura International Buffet Restaurant" along Riverside Road. Click here to see the map.

Things to bring:

1. Either one of this camera:
• DSLR camera
• with dedicated macro lens or kit lens or zoom lens (at least 50mm lens)
• built-in flash or external flash
• Point-and-shoot camera
• able to take close-up
2. Extra batteries for your camera and external flash (if any)
3. Extra memory card for your camera (just in case the card cannot read)
4. Drinking water (enough for 4 hrs)
5. Umbrella (in case it rain)
6. Mosquito repellent (important)

If you are interested to join us in this outing, please register from one of the following:

1. Contact Oaks Training at 6423-1183
2. Email me (Alaster) at alaster5@yahoo.com.sg

The maximum pax for this outing is 15, first come first serve. So wait no longer, register now.


Here are some sample pictures from Admiralty Park or see my album here:

Upper Seletar Reservior Park, 1st

Sharing some macro photos taken at Upper Seletar Reservior Park. It was organized by IMOG & NPSS and lead by Yixiong. Not much subjects on this trip but managed to captured a beautiful caterpillar. Thank you Yixiong for leading us.

Location: Upper Seletar Reservior Park
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 16/05/2015, 08.00am - 11.00am

Public Transport:
MRT: No
Bus: No
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 2
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified, version 2)
Hand-Held: Yes
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 60mm
Aperture: F/8 - F16
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5100K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom v5.7
Photo Stacking: No

CClick 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/sets/72157652918559791

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Holland Road Green Path, 1st

Sharing some macro photos taken at Holland Road Green Path with Yin Leng and Sam. Taking this opportunity to test my new lens Laowa 2:1 Super Macro Lens previously called "Venus". This lens can go all the way to 2:1 ratio and at the same time can also go all the way to infinity. The image quality is good  but takes quite sometimes to get used to it. I'll test this lens with some static objects soon and then I'll review this lens at my blog at almacrosg.blogspot.sg

Location: Holland Road Green Path
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 09/05/2015, 08.00am - 11.20am

Public Transport:
MRT: No
Bus: Yes
Map: See the map and bus direction (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 2
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified, version 2)
Hand-Held: Yes
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 60mm
Aperture: F/8 - F16
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5100K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom v5.7
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/sets/72157652579494606

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Caterpillar having aerobic

Chestnut Avenue Nature Trail, 1st

Sharing some macro photos taken at Chestnut Avenue nature trail. This trip is organized by IMOG & NPSS and is lead by Anthony Quek.

Location: Chestnut Avenue Nature Trail
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 02/05/2015, 07.30am - 12.00pm

Public Transport:
MRT: No
Bus: Not accessible
Map: No

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro USM IS
Extension Tube: Kenko 36mm
Tele Converter: No
Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX II x 2
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified)
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 100mm + 36mm
Aperture: F/8 - F11
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5100K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom v5.7

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/sets/72157651943610060/

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Pasir Ris Park (Night), 1st

Sharing some macro photos taken at Pasir Ris Park. This is my first night macro shooting at this park. I went together with Yin Leng, Seng Wai and Samuel. Is fun and interesting. We need to help each other to shine on the subject. I find that night macro is much better than day macro as the subjects do not move a lot. Will have more night macro in future.

Location: Pasir Ris Park
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 24/04/2015, 07.20pm - 10.25pm

Public Transport:
MRT: East West Line alight at Pasir Ris station
Bus: No
Walk: At Pasir Ris station, walk towards Pasir Ris Green
Map: See the map for direction (the last image of this album)

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro USM IS
Extension Tube: No
Tele Converter: No
Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX II x 2
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified)
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 100mm
Aperture: F/8 - F14
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5100K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom v5.7

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/sets/72157652263867202/

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Jurong Eco Garden, 1st

Sharing some macro photos taken at Jurong Eco Garden. I went together with IMOG & NPSS members and was led by Sharon Lim. This is a long trail which link to Jurong Eco Garden. This macro site is not suitable for people who are not driving. It is a long walking distance from the bus stop to the macro site.

Location: Jurong Eco Garden
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 25/04/2015, 08.00am - 12.10pm

Public Transport:
MRT: East West Line alight at Boon Lay station
Bus: At Boon Lay station bus interchange, take SBS 199
Alight at: Stop No.27171
Walk: See map
Map: The last image of this album

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro USM IS
Extension Tube: Kenko 36mm
Tele Converter: No
Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX II x 2
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified)
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 100mm + 36mm
Aperture: F/8 - F11
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5100K - 5333K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom v5.7

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/sets/72157652200560705/

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Admiralty Park, 4th

Sharing some macro photos taken at Admiralty Park. This is my second best macro shooting site.

Location: Admiralty Park
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 20/03/2015, 08.15am - 12.10pm

Public Transport:
MRT: North South Line alight at Woodland station
Bus: At Woodland station bus interchange, take SMRT 903
Alight at: second Stop No.46301 HLH Tyre & Battery
Walk: across to the opposite towards the left. After a short distance, you'll see a small open carpark connected to Sakura International Buffer Restaurant
Map: See the map and bus direction (the last image of this album)

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro USM IS
Extension Tube: No
Tele Converter: Kenko TELEPLUS HD DGX 2.0X
Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX II x 2
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified)
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 100mm x 2
Aperture: F/8 - F16
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5100K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom v5.7

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/sets/72157649757652384/

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Botanic Gardens, 6th

Sharing some macro photos taken at Botanic Gardens.

Location: Botanic Gardens
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 18/03/2015, 08.15am - 12.20pm

Public Transport:
MRT: Take Circle Line and alight at Botanic Garden station.
Walk: Go up the escalator and enter Botanic Garden from the Bukit Timah gate. Enjoy. :)
Map: No map, not necessary.

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro USM IS
Extension Tube: 36mm
Tele Converter: No
Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX II x 2
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified)
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 100mm + 36mm
Aperture: F/8 - F14
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5100K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom v5.7

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/sets/72157651663550400/

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

ZhengHua Forest, 1st

Sharing some macro photos taken at ZhengHua Forest. My first visit, quite a good place for macro shooting. This trip is organized by IMOG & NPSS. Thanks to Allan Lee, our trip leader.

Location: ZhengHua Forest
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 18/04/2015, 07.45am - 11.30am

Public Transport:
Bus: See the map for direction.
Walk: See the map for direction.
Map: Last image of this album.

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro USM IS
Extension Tube: 36mm + 20mm
Tele Converter: No
Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX II x 2
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified)
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 100mm + 36mm + 20mm
Aperture: F/8 - F11
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5200K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom v5.7

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/sets/72157651594154847/

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Venus Drive, 1st

Sharing some macro photos taken at Venus Drive. My first visit, a little disappointed. Not much subjects on that day.

Location: Venus Drive
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 10/03/2015, 08.30am - 01.00pm

Public Transport:
Bus: See the map for direction.
Walk: See the map for direction.
Map: Last image of this album.

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro USM IS
Extension Tube: No
Tele Converter: Kenko TELEPLUS HD DGX 2.0X
Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX II x 2
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified)
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 100mm x 2
Aperture: F/6.3 - F16
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 4570K - 5200K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom v5.7

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/sets/72157651644179868/

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

My Macro Setup

Just to share with you on my macro equipments setup. Any comments or questions are welcome.

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/sets/72157651548858040/

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

Dairy Farm Nature Park, 5th

Sharing some macro photos taken at Dairy Farm Nature Park. My fifth visit, still my favourite macro site.

Location: Dairy Farm Nature Park
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 06/03/2015, 08.45am - 01.30pm

Public Transport:
Bus: Take bus SMRT 700 and alight at bus stop no. 44369 Petir Rd., after Dairy Farm Rd.
Walk: From the bus stop, walk and cross the road towards carpark B. At the main entrance, turn to the left or right and start searching for your subject to shoot. Enjoy. :)
Map: See the map for direction (the last image of this album)

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro USM IS
Extension Tube: No
Tele Converter: Kenko TELEPLUS HD DGX 2.0X
Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX II x 2
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified)
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 100mm x 2
Aperture: F/5.6 - F14
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5200K - 6852K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom v5.7

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/sets/72157651537069340/

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Botanic Gardens, 8th (Oaks Training Macro Outing)

Sharing some macro photos taken at Botanic Gardens. This trip is organized by Oaks Training, a free outing for our participants and together with our trainers. During the trip, our trainers have guided the participants on how to take macro photos as well as giving them tips. Visit Oaks Training Facebook here.

Participants:
Oaks's Trainer - Alaster, Yin Leng, Sherie & Husband, Wai Munn
Friend - Seng Wai (Macro Master)
Participants - Kelvin, Lai Fong, Khiew Kei

Location: Botanic Gardens
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 11/04/2015, 08.30am - 11.45am

Public Transport:
MRT: Take Circle Line and alight at Botanic Garden station.
Walk: Go up the escalator and enter Botanic Garden from the Bukit Timah gate. Enjoy. :)
Map: No map, not necessary.

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro USM IS
Extension Tube: Kenko 36mm
Tele Converter: No
Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX II x 2
Diffuser: Yes
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 100mm + 36mm
Aperture: F/8 - F10
Shutter Speed: 1/250 - 1/320
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5200K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Lightroom v5.7

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/sets/72157651918358102/

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

HortPark, 7th

Sharing some macro photos taken at HortPark. In this trip, my subjects are more on flowers.

Location: HortPark
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 04/02/2015, 07.30am - 11.35am

Public Transport:
MRT: No
LRT: No
Bus: Yes
Walk: Yes
Map: Yes, the last image of this album.

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro USM IS
Extension Tube: No
Tele Converter: Kenko TELEPLUS HD DGX 2.0X
Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX II x 2
Diffuser: Yes
Tripod: Monopod

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100 - 200
Focal Length: 100mm x 2
Aperture: F/5.6 - F18
Shutter Speed: 1/320 - 1/400
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 4500K - 5050K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Camera Raw v6.7

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/sets/72157651899793595/

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Thanggam Forest, 1st

Sharing some macro photos taken at Thanggam Forest. In this trip, I've joined IMOG who organized this macro outing. Thanks to the group, especially Yixiong who is the trip leader.

Location: Thanggam Forest
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 10/01/2015, 08.00am - 11.30am

Public Transport:
MRT: Take a MRT to Sengkang station.
LRT: From Sengkang station, take the LRT to Thanggam station.
Walk: In Thanggam station, walk across the overhead bridge towards the macro site. Enjoy. :)
Map: Yes, the last image of this album.

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro 1:1
Extension Tube: Yes
Flash: Built-in Pop flash with Rogue Safari Pop-up Flash Booster
Diffuser: Self-made
Tripod: Monopod

Camera Settings:
ISO: 200 - 400
Focal Length: 180mm + Tube
Aperture: F/16 - F/20
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 4300K - 5600K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Camera RAW v8.7

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/sets/72157651352463029/

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Botanic Garden, 4th

Sharing some macro photos taken at Botanic Garden. Came here alone and guess what? Today is New Year Eve!

Location: Botanic Garden
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 31/12/2014, 08.15am - 01.00pm

Public Transport:
MRT: Take Circle Line and alight at Botanic Garden station.
Walk: Go up the escalator and enter Botanic Garden from the Bukit Timah gate. Enjoy. :)
Map: No map, not necessary.

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro 1:1
Extension Tube: Yes
Flash: External Flash
Diffuser: Self-made
Tripod: No

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100 - 320
Focal Length: 180mm + Tube
Aperture: F/4.5 - F/22
Shutter Speed: 1/250 - 1/320
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 4300K - 5650K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Camera RAW v8.7

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

The picture can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/72157649387991213/

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

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Botanic Garden, 3rd

Sharing some macro photos taken at Botanic Garden. This is another good and convenient place for macro photography.

Location: Botanic Garden
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 08/12/2014, 07.15am - 01.15pm

Public Transport:
MRT: Take Circle Line and alight at Botanic Garden station.
Walk: Go up the escalator and enter Botanic Garden from the Bukit Timah gate. Enjoy. :)
Map: No map, not necessary.

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro 1:1
Extension Tube: Yes
Flash: Built-in Pop flash with Rogue Safari Pop-up Flash Booster
Diffuser: Self-made
Tripod: No

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100 - 640
Focal Length: 180mm + Tube
Aperture: F/6.3 - F/16
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 4200K - 5600K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Camera RAW v8.7

Click on the picture to enlarge.

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

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

The picture can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/72157651691545732/

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

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Botanic Garden, 8th

Sharing some macro photos taken at Botanic Garden. This time round I went with two of my friends. Even though this is a short trip, but we do have fun and laughter.

Location: Botanic Garden
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 01/04/2015, 10.20am - 12.15pm

Public Transport:
MRT: Take Circle Line and alight at Botanic Garden station.
Walk: Go up the escalator and enter Botanic Garden from the Bukit Timah gate. Enjoy. :)
Map: No map, not necessary.

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro USM IS
Extension Tube: Kenko 36mm
Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX II x 2
Diffuser: Yes
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 100mm + 36mm
Aperture: F/18
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5200K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Lightroom v5.7

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

The picture can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/72157651296563798/

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

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Remembering Mr. Lee Kuan Yew

I'm sadden by the news of our founding father, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, who has passed away this morning. Even though I've not met him face-to-face, I've always regard him as my "Father". Without him, there will be no SINGAPORE.

He love his people, therefore he has sacrificed his entire life building this new nation "SINGAPORE", to give us a home, hope, happiness and prosperity, regardless of race, language and religion. He is a great and visionary man. He is a Singapore treasure and no one can replace him. 

Every National Day, I'm excited and happy to see him coming out from the gallery knowing he is still in good health. But now, he left us. He will be in my memory forever.

Thank you Mr. Lee Kuan Yew for what you have done for Singapore. I'm really grateful to you. Goodbye Mr. Lee and rest in peace.

Love you forever.

The best of Lee Kuan Yew
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8rPofi-AUw

Remembering Lee Kuan Yew
http://www.rememberingleekuanyew.sg/

Lee Kuan Yew (Part 1 of 3)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVDE0KPMaeY

Lee Kuan Yew (Part 2 of 3)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sStDekhgKVg

Lee Kuan Yew (Part 3 of 3)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B36xbbE-MyA

Botanic Garden, 2nd

Sharing some macro photos taken at Botanic Garden.

Location: Botanic Garden
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 26/11/2014, 07.30am - 01.20pm

Public Transport:
MRT: Take Circle Line and alight at Botanic Garden station.
Walk: Go up the escalator and enter Botanic Garden from the Bukit Timah Gate. Enjoy. :)
Map: No map, not necessary.

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro 1:1
Extension Tube: No
Flash: Built-in Pop flash with Rogue Safari Pop-up Flash Booster
Diffuser: Self-made
Tripod: No

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100 - 320
Focal Length: 180mm + Tube
Aperture: F/6.3 - F/16
Shutter Speed: 1/200 - 1/250
Metering Mode: Spot
White Balance (manual): 4500K - 5800K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Camera RAW v8.7

Click on the picture to enlarge.

I have to place 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/72157651317880925/

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

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Dairy Farm Nature Park, 4th

Sharing some macro photos taken at Dairy Farm Nature Park. My fourth visit, still my favourite macro site.

Location: Dairy Farm Nature Park
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 05/01/2015, 09.15am - 02.00pm

Public Transport:
Bus: Take bus SMRT 700 and alight at bus stop no. 44369 Petir Rd., after Dairy Farm Rd.
Walk: From the bus stop, walk and cross the road towards carpark B. At the main entrance, turn to the left or right and start searching for your subject to shoot. Enjoy. :)
Map: See the map for direction (the last image of this album)

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro 1:1
Extension Tube: Yes
Flash: Built-in Pop flash with Rogue Safari Pop-up Flash Booster
Diffuser: Self-made
Tripod: No

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100 - 400
Focal Length: 180mm + Tube
Aperture: F/8 - F/16
Shutter Speed: 1/200 - 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 4650K - 5650K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Camera RAW v8.7

Click on the picture to enlarge.

I have to place 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/72157651243906685/

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

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Dairy Farm Nature Park, 3rd

Sharing some macro photos taken at Dairy Farm Nature Park. This time round I went there together with IMOG (Informal Macro Outing Group). Love this park. You can find many subjects here.

Location: Dairy Farm Nature Park
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 27/12/2014, 07.50am - 12.00pm

Public Transport:
Bus: Take bus SMRT 700 and alight at bus stop no. 44369 Petir Rd., after Dairy Farm Rd.
Walk: From the bus stop, walk and cross the road towards carpark B. At the main entrance, turn to the left or right and start searching for your subject to shoot. Enjoy. :)
Map: See the map for direction (the last image of this album)

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro 1:1
Extension Tube: Yes
Flash: Macro Twin Lite KR-800
Diffuser: Built-in
Tripod: Monopod

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100 - 400
Focal Length: 180mm + Tube
Aperture: F/6.3 - F/18
Shutter Speed: 1/200 - 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 4800K - 5300K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Camera RAW v8.7

Click on the picture to enlarge.

I have to place 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/72157651097708681/

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

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.