Fun with Prime

Well, the weekend was spent just as normal. Some time for myself on Sunday and work on Saturday.

But saturday was awesome, went to OCH ard 10pm to get some pictures with 4 other friends. Contrary to what most people say about it, it isn't dead cold inside, I perspired like mad the moment I entered and it just rained.

Managed to debunk some things said about OCH also.

Footsteps
Many people who go there have reported hearing footsteps climbing up the staircase and behind them. It happened to me, then I slowed down my walking and hear carefully - It was my slippers hitting my feet and shuffling against the steps.

People Talking
This is perhaps the most eerie of the reports, if you hear carefully you might just make out some soft whispers like there's some other people about 3 to 4 rooms away. Sometimes it's just the building talking - it's a old building, there's bound to contractions and expansions within the structure. Or it could simply be echoes.

A & E Admission
This area, is perhaps one of the most haunted place. There has been many past reports of sightings of a little girl running around. I've seen a report before that the girl was spotted by a group of youngsters to be crying, they called in the civil service and everyone there saw what happened. In the end, a priest was called in to bring peace.

We didn't see anything there or feel, just saw an old bicycle, perhaps used by the former security guard and 4 aluminium trays places in the open.

Attic
My friend said this is the most haunted place in the whole building and that many people have said they hear children running around and laughing, some even seen them. We spent about 5minutes looking deep into the attic, no idea why, maybe waiting for something to happen. Nothing did.

SAF Medical Ward
The legendary ward where many died at the hands of the Japanese in WW2. Before entering, one of them commented "This is a angry place". I admit, this place is eerier than every other parts of the building with rooms all around, you'll be wondering if anything's around the corner.

And it doesn't help that the thai buddhist talisman here are bigger than usual.

Didn't get much good shots, here's a simple shot to share, will post up more in depth stuffs next time round. A simple picture to share and the dark spot at the end of the hall is burnt marks, not what you're thinking of

1 year late

I love reading, yes long text. Wall of text(ses) are healthy. Fact.

Prime Lens!

Alright, back from a crazy 30 hours coding competition. Didn't win anything though. The organiser for this competition sucks, we opted for Preliminary Judging but end up he forgotten about us due to poor time management.

Didn't sleep much, only about 4 hours I think and I have a stiff neck now. Didn't even have the chance to go home to bathe and sleep.

Just glad that it's all and the seal points are in the bank.

After the competition, I went down to Ang Mo Kio to pick up a new lens! Sony 50mm f1.8!

Quite a powerful lens, a step up from my kit lens. I was considering a telephoto or this. Hopefully, I can do more with this lens compared to my kit lens and not regret about it.

Now to think of new locations to shoot at, one thing great about this lens - I can now shoot indoors without the use of flash! Oh yeah, this lens cost me $195 + $11 for a new filter.

I'm getting more into the Sony system now, at first when I got my set, I was quite skeptical as most people use Canon or Nikon. But now, after reading so many Sony user's reasons and pictures, I think Sony is up there with Canon and Nikon.

Firstly, most people don't know that Sony is the continuation of Minolta - the latter has always been a first for everything in the digital imaging scene.

Second, trinity lens - For sony's trinity, they are using Carl Zeiss optics and who hasn't heard of them?

Third, built in stabilisation - All prime lens are now IS/VR.

Fourth, Minolta Lens - Great colours from old lens and at a knocked down price.

Now, I'll be saving up for my next lens - a telephoto and also to upgrade to a A700.

So here is a sample shot for my prime lens to show off the bokeh, I did some curve adjustments in Photoshop though.

That's all for now, I'll be praying that I get to use my prime lens fully anytime from now!

JUDAS

Ever felt betrayed by someone you idolise alot?

When I was young, I was a Leeds United supporter until the 1998 World Cup when Michael Owen scored that fantastic goal against Argentina, I've followed him ever since and supported Liverpool ever since.

When he left for Real Madrid, it was mainly for money actually. I was damn upset about it but got over it. Then he went to Newcastle, a shit club.

But now, he's signed for Manchester?! WTF?! SERIOUSLY?!

This is the greatest betrayal ever. Just like Judas betraying Jesus, if it actually happened.

Look at this picture makes me wanna puke.

Not only the fact that Manchester signed him, He's actually happy about it. I'll rather see him in blue then another red.

Ending Soon

And time has flew by so quickly, I can almost as if tomorrow is the day I graduate and move on in life. So many things left undone, so many I wish to accomplish. Guess, it's really no time to regret and make the best of everything.

Things never do work out the way you want it to.

These few days, I've been in school attending training sessions for pre-SIP as well as MP research and planning. For some reason, I cannot get myself to concentrate and feeling very guilty about throwing things to my MP groupmates to do.

I don't know what's causing this drop in focus. Hopefully, by next week I'll be able to pick it up as MP kicks into max gear.

Still contemplating whenever to continue my job, I'll be able to get enough cash for my OSIP which has been relighted with hope that I might be posted to Japan instead of Australia. If I do continue, I might not have time for myself but I definitely appreciate that extra cash.

Decisions decisions decisions.

And yes, one choice leads to another and closes the door on the other.

Awesome

It's been a awesome week, having time for myself and watching Transformer 2 with the clique. It's actually very action-packed, storyline is do-able but too many people are hopping on the "Bash-Transformer-2-And-Michael-Bay-Cause-Its-Cool".

Seriously, if I was hoping to watch an original unedited Transformer story, I would have stayed home and watch the cartoon series.

And on sunday, I did my first portraiture with 2 models - Cheryl and Samantha. A good experience, I learnt how to play with exposures and use manual mode. Pictures came out average for a first timer, hopefully my next shoot would be better.