Friday, April 23, 2010
A Paris - La Tour Eiffel
Bienvenue at my ParisShots. As promised, I will not be uploading anymore photos of London. Instead I will make you discover Paris, through my lenses. Well, probably the best word here is "re-discover".
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Notes about travel photography
Well, I have been posting many, actually maybe too many photos of different locations and views of London. It gets a bit boring isn't it?
I will stop posting photos of London. Instead I will post, wait for it... photos of Paris. YES!
Actually, it is just because I wanted to share with you guys some of the experiences and places I visited during my recent visit to Europe. I was sick during the entire trip, yet I walked around the City to snap those photos to share with you guys.
Whenever you go on a photography travel trip, here is a big tip. Remember it well. Travel light, as light as possible. Meaning, don't bring your 2-3 camera bodies, 3-4 lenses and 2 flashes with remote triggers and other stuff.
When I went to Europe, I wanted to bring my Canon 5D II, but then I decided to bring the smaller Canon 500D. I think I made the right choice, cos it is easier to carry, safer to walk around with and if it drops or breaks, you won't feel so heart pain. I wanted to bring 2 lenses, but I ended up bringing just one. And you guessed it, 18-55mm, kit lens.
So all the travel photos that you saw and will see soon have been taken with this camera. It served me well. Often it got knocked against walls, lamp posts or poles accidentally. It dropped once, but I came back and it is still working.
So remember travel light and if you go to unknown places, it is best to leave those expensive equipment at home.
I will stop posting photos of London. Instead I will post, wait for it... photos of Paris. YES!
Actually, it is just because I wanted to share with you guys some of the experiences and places I visited during my recent visit to Europe. I was sick during the entire trip, yet I walked around the City to snap those photos to share with you guys.
Whenever you go on a photography travel trip, here is a big tip. Remember it well. Travel light, as light as possible. Meaning, don't bring your 2-3 camera bodies, 3-4 lenses and 2 flashes with remote triggers and other stuff.
When I went to Europe, I wanted to bring my Canon 5D II, but then I decided to bring the smaller Canon 500D. I think I made the right choice, cos it is easier to carry, safer to walk around with and if it drops or breaks, you won't feel so heart pain. I wanted to bring 2 lenses, but I ended up bringing just one. And you guessed it, 18-55mm, kit lens.
So all the travel photos that you saw and will see soon have been taken with this camera. It served me well. Often it got knocked against walls, lamp posts or poles accidentally. It dropped once, but I came back and it is still working.
So remember travel light and if you go to unknown places, it is best to leave those expensive equipment at home.
Westminster
Whenever the Queen of England wants to know the time, all she has to do is look out of the window of her majestic palace. This is all thanks to Big Ben. Actually I am not sure she can still see that far.
To get nearer to Ben, one has to stop at Westminster underground station and take a short walk. He is located at the north end of the palace of Westminster. Located along the banks of the river Thames, the Westminster is actually the house of lords, the Parliament.
It is where the two houses of Parliament meet. Actually it should be call West Minister. The building itself is huge. It has many towers, all have fancy names like Victoria tower and clock tower. It also has many many rooms, as you would imagine, all with fancy names as well, like Queen's room, Prince chamber, Lords chamber. However, there is a big no entry sign for members of the public.
Anyway enough crap, see photos below
To get nearer to Ben, one has to stop at Westminster underground station and take a short walk. He is located at the north end of the palace of Westminster. Located along the banks of the river Thames, the Westminster is actually the house of lords, the Parliament.
It is where the two houses of Parliament meet. Actually it should be call West Minister. The building itself is huge. It has many towers, all have fancy names like Victoria tower and clock tower. It also has many many rooms, as you would imagine, all with fancy names as well, like Queen's room, Prince chamber, Lords chamber. However, there is a big no entry sign for members of the public.
Anyway enough crap, see photos below
St James Park
Now lets see. Just next to Buckingham Palace, there is a park known as St James Park. On your way to the palace, you will be able to enjoy the magnificent views that the park offers. From the park itself, you will also be able to see the palace from very nice angles.
So St James park... the story goes that it was a swampy piece of land acquired by some Henry which I cannot remember the number many many centuries ago. So that should make it the oldest Royal park in London. Then the park should be called Henry something park. Oh wait, wait... that is because I think the land was drained of its muddy water and the park was erected only when some guy called James something ascended the throne. So that is why it is called St James park
Anyway it only proves that my history sucks. Just enjoy the photos.
So St James park... the story goes that it was a swampy piece of land acquired by some Henry which I cannot remember the number many many centuries ago. So that should make it the oldest Royal park in London. Then the park should be called Henry something park. Oh wait, wait... that is because I think the land was drained of its muddy water and the park was erected only when some guy called James something ascended the throne. So that is why it is called St James park
Anyway it only proves that my history sucks. Just enjoy the photos.
Friday, April 16, 2010
The British Museum
It took 20 hours to reach London from Changi. I had a stopover, what you may also called transit, in Dubai. 3 hours, with another 3 hours delay. So I was stuck at the airport for 6 hours. By the way, if you ever go to Dubai airport, be prepared to queue just to use the toilets.
Anyway, the very next day after I arrived in London, I visited the British museum. Most of the museums are free in London. I ain't gonna describe the place a lot. Cos I already feel tired just by thinking about the journey to London from here. Just look at the photos.
Anyway, the very next day after I arrived in London, I visited the British museum. Most of the museums are free in London. I ain't gonna describe the place a lot. Cos I already feel tired just by thinking about the journey to London from here. Just look at the photos.
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