Images from Mauritius

The last time I went there was in June. The first question people always ask me, whenever I talk about Mauritius, is "how is the weather there"

Actually that is the second question. I have purposely ignored the "real" first question as I strongly believe that anyone who has even the smallest knowledge of geography should, at least, know where Mauritius is.

Anyway, here are a few photos I took during my last visit there.

Small notes about Photography

I have uploaded a series of photos, classified within different posts today. There are more photos that I have taken during the course of this year. I just haven't found the time to post them online yet.

I have been focussing more on travel photography for the first part of this year. I have joined a driving club and together we have explored, what was really unknown to me, various parts of Malaysia. Travel photography is unique within itself. Now combine that with the driving experience and you get a perfect opportunity to discover new horizons.

I travel light, in terms of equipment. I use a Canon 500D with kit lens for most of my travel photography. It is light and fast. It is a good camera. I don't bring external flashes, I don't bring tripods, and I don't carry flash triggers or any other separate lenses.

Most of the times when I am driving, I will shoot on P-Mode, or program mode. I have very very limited time to focus, frame and snap. When we do make a stop, either to visit somewhere or just to explore, then I will switch to Manual mode.

Of course you don't need to follow exactly what I do. But if you are planning to bring lots of expensive equipment for your next trip, it might be a good idea to buy an insurance to cover for your expensive SLR.

Cheers and happy shooting.!

And I almost forgot this one

This shoot was done way back. I really cannot even remember if it was done this year or the previous year. The model is "keen on serious modelling" Runner up of Miss Singapore, she definitely has the potential. And on the plus side, she has a very charming personality and is very friendly.

Credits to the model for the photos.

And Yet more shoot

This is another one, I cannot remember when exactly I did it. It has been some time now. Her passion for modelling started at young age, and I heard she has taken part in competitions and has been modelling from the very young age of 11.

Of course here again, credits go to the model

The Martial Artist

CC is an accomplished athelete. Her passion for martial arts has allowed her to participate in the Olympic Games and to represent her country. I have done some photos with her. She looks fierce and trust me she is very strong, well-toned and well-built. But there is also a sensual side to her. That part is for another post, perhaps. Meanwhile, credits go to the model.

More photoshoots... Yay!

This is also another shoot that I have done a while back. The model is a ballet dancer. Of course credits go to the model.

Photoshoots.... Long time huh!!!

I have done this shoot a very very long time ago. Somehow, I never found the time to upload it. It was meant to be a sensual shoot. Credits to the model.

Photos with me in it.

I find it usually difficult to hold a SLR and to shoot oneself in it. It is especially tricky when you want to do a couple shoot and you are holding the camera yourself, one hand on the model, the other hand holding the heavy camera, with the finger somehow on the trigger. Can you picture that?

Birthday Party Celebration

I haven't been posting for a while. I have been shooting, perhaps not as frequently as previously. Birthday celebrations, especially in clubs, are really difficult to tackle for the photogrpahers. There are restrictions as to the equipment you can bring in, restrictions about what you can and what you cannot shoot, restrictions about the space you can use as clubs are crowded and full of people. Furtheremore, the crowd there is usually having fun and most of the times, unable to focus properly due to consumption of alcohol. People move around, following the beat of the music, often fast-paced, with glasses in their hands, spilling their contents as they jump around.

So you get the picture, it is challenging. It is also difficult because of the lighting that clubs use. Anyway, I am not saying all this because I want to find excuses for the poorer quality of the photos, if any. In fact, I am just pointing out the issues with shooting in clubs. One advice would be to bring the cheapest SLR you have, bring a zoom lens, kit lenses usually do great, anything from 18-55mm. And good luck !

And of course, all the credits go to the people present there and who let me take their photos.