Fujifilm FUN Outing: 'Sin City Singapore' 17th October 2009

[KopiOkaya]

Theme: Sin City Singapore
Where: Joo Chiat Road area
What: Meet up, TC and shoot shoot
When: Saturday, 17th October 2009 (5pm till 8pm)
Outing guide: Richard, a.k.a. bluffname
Location to meet up: Uniquely Food - Istimewa Coffeeshop (formerly Banquet Food Court), Block 12 Haig Road #01-323. The best Putu Piring (steamed rice cakes with palm sugar) in Singapore is found here.

Here is the vicinity map with public transportation indicators:
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/JooChiatFUNOutingMap.jpg

Let's get our hands dirty again. We'll be shooting historical buildings, street scenes, night life, dining and entertainment establishments, etc....

**Must show your Fuji camera, or a camera loaded with Fuji film when you come**

We recommend that you take public transportation. The nearest MRT station is Paya Lebar. There are several buses serving that vicinity.


What to bring:

Your FinePix camera (be it compact or DSLR) / camera with Fuji film
Your choice of lenses
Cross / Star effect filter
Fully charged batteries
Empty memory cards
Tripod (if you're shooting till night time, or don't mind carrying it around)
Drinking water


What to wear:

Lightweight and breathable polo shirt or T-shirt
Lightweight shorts or trousers
Comfortable walking shoes / sneakers (We will be walking at least 2 km)

BRING YOUR FINEPIX OUT FOR A SPIN!

Venue highlights:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/JooChaitOuting1.jpg


http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/JooChaitOuting2.jpg


http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/JooChaitOuting3.jpg
[photos: KopiOkaya]

Photographer's note: No human subject was photographed, used or hired.

[KopiOkaya]

Interested members please list down your nicks and PM KopiOkaya your details such as name, contact details and email address. Thanks! :thumbsup:

1) Bluffname (Outing guide)
2) KopiOkaya (Outing organizer)
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See you there!

[bluffname]

WAH I see I kena organised liao!

Anyway Oct 24 is fine with me, but Joo Chiat is more interesting at night and I wonder how many are able to go out on Saturday night with their Japanese Fuji wives?

If not please suggest alternative dates. Or we shoot in evening till after sunset still ok ;-)

Best place to meet would be Joo Chiat Complex, I am sure there is McDonalds or some other landmark there, let me check out. Right outside the complex the colour and FUN starts liao.

Eg this Hotel:

http://www.photographs-of-hands.com/joochiat/jc-hotel.jpg

[KopiOkaya]

Best place to meet would be Joo Chiat Complex, I am sure there is McDonalds or some other landmark there, let me check out. Right outside the complex the colour and FUN starts liao.

There is no McDonald's at Joo Chiat Complex. However, we can meet at the food court/coffeeshop next to Haig Road Food Center/Market.

By the way, Jacob will not be joining us this round as he has work commitments.

[andikong]

Interested members please list down your nicks and PM KopiOkaya your details such as name, contact details and email address. Thanks! :thumbsup:

1) Bluffname (Outing guide)
2) KopiOkaya (Outing organizer)
3) andikong
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See you there!



1) Bluffname (Outing guide)
2) KopiOkaya (Outing organizer)
3) andikong

[KopiOkaya]

3) andikong

Hooray for Andi....:clap2: Long time no see you in action liao.

[sgsoonhoe]

Interested members please list down your nicks and PM KopiOkaya your details such as name, contact details and email address. Thanks! :thumbsup:

1) Bluffname (Outing guide)
2) KopiOkaya (Outing organizer)
3) andikong
4) sgsoonhoe
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See you there!

[andikong]

Hooray for Andi....:clap2: Long time no see you in action liao.
Lately went out with mrs to look for new natural spots for photography.
This Labrodor Park is very ideal location for sunset photography with lovely coast line and beautiful horizon.

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt215/andikong/Fujifilm%20E200EXR%20outings/Labradorark2939.jpg

[jacob]

Lately went out with mrs to look for new natural spots for photography.
This Labrodor Park is very ideal location for sunset photography with lovely coast line and beautiful horizon.

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt215/andikong/Fujifilm%20E200EXR%20outings/Labradorark2939.jpg

bro,

can we KIV this outing for January 2010?

[andikong]

This place we target for future FUN outings, but need to gather a few with transport, quite far to reach inside location.

[KopiOkaya]

can we KIV this outing for January 2010?

Why not November instead?

[KopiOkaya]

but need to gather a few with transport, quite far to reach inside location.

Why don't we all rent bicycles and we cycle to the location.

[andikong]

Why don't we all rent bicycles and we cycle to the location.

The nearest place to rent bicycle is east coast, but around that area I am not very sure. I don't mind taking at least 4 fellow Kakis along on my ride and I think Nov is alright for the outing.

[KopiOkaya]

I don't mind taking at least 4 fellow Kakis along on my ride

Vice versa, we could rent a MPV for a few hours and split the cost among those of us who don't drive.

[KopiOkaya]

A photo competition in-sync with our outing location. :thumbsup:

http://joochiat-yec.blogspot.com/2009/09/our-peranakan-heritage-photography.html

[KopiOkaya]

FUN OUTING UPDATE

We shall meet at Uniquely Food - Istimewa (formerly Banquet Food Court), Block 12 Haig Road #01-323, on Saturday, 17th October 2009 at 5pm. The coffeeshop is conveniently located near Haig Road Market and Food Centre.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/UF_Istimewa1.jpg


http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/UF_Istimewa2.jpg


http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/UF_Istimewa4.jpg


http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/UF_Istimewa3.jpg
[photos: KopiOkaya]

[KopiOkaya]

You can find the best Puttu Piring in Singapore at this coffeeshop.

Always long queue... It is not uncommon for the customers to wait 20 to 30 minutes for their turn to order.
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/PuttuPiring2.jpg

But it is worth the long wait and sore feet...
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/PuttuPiring1.jpg
[photos: KopiOkaya]

The filling has a generous amount of gula melaka (palm sugar) which is not-too-sweet and of good quality. The steamed rice cakes are melt-in-your-mouth soft. They add a big scoop of freshly grated coconut with bits of pandan leaves. Only $1 for a packet of 3 rice cakes.

[bluffname]

You can find the best Puttu Piring in Singapore at this coffeeshop.


Always long queue... It is not uncommon for the customers to wait 20 to 30 minutes for their turn to order.

Alamak! My tummy so big ah :(

Anyway, about the putu piring... it is not just the long queue, but the number of packets each queuer buys... yesterday the four people in front of me bought 17 packets, plus there was a fifth special customer no need queue just potong jalan and the putu piring lady say sorry and mumble something to the queuer in front of me, and he gets one packet without queueing.... So even short queue wait long time :(

[KopiOkaya]

Alamak! My tummy so big ah :(

After 6-minute Extreme Abs Workout while waiting in line. Happy now?

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/PuttuPiring2a.jpg
[untrue photo: KopiOkaya]

[bluffname]

Happy now?

WAH! What I used to be.

Great incentive to go on diet. You guys go ahead with Singapore-famous, Makansutra 5-chopstick rating putu pirings on that day, I will give a miss. :(

[KopiOkaya]

Great incentive to go on diet. You guys go ahead with Singapore-famous, Makansutra 5-chopstick rating putu pirings on that day, I will give a miss. :(

Eat lah... Just walk extra 2 km on that day can liao. :victory:

[salnts]

I am keeen


Salnts. KopiOkaya will update me. but i think i go awhile only.

[jacob]

I am keeen


Salnts. KopiOkaya will update me. but i think i go awhile only.

kindly put your name down on the list.:cool:

[KopiOkaya]

Interested members please list down your nicks and PM KopiOkaya your details such as name, contact details and email address. Thanks! :thumbsup:

1) Bluffname (Outing guide)
2) KopiOkaya (Outing organizer)
3) andikong
4) sgsoonhoe
5) Salnts
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See you there!

[KopiOkaya]

Kindly put the word "CONFIRMED" in bold red before your nick as a confirmation on the outing. Thanks.

[KopiOkaya]

Interested members please list down your nicks and PM KopiOkaya your details such as name, contact details and email address. Thanks! :thumbsup:

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2) KopiOkaya (Outing organizer) - CONFIRMED
3) andikong
4) sgsoonhoe
5) Salnts
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See you there!

[andikong]

Interested members please list down your nicks and PM KopiOkaya your details such as name, contact details and email address. Thanks!

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2) KopiOkaya (Outing organizer) - CONFIRMED
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4) sgsoonhoe
5) Salnts
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See you there!
__________________
The fundamental principle of photography; To capture the truth.

[sgsoonhoe]

Interested members please list down your nicks and PM KopiOkaya your details such as name, contact details and email address. Thanks!

1) Bluffname (Outing guide) - CONFIRMED
2) KopiOkaya (Outing organizer) - CONFIRMED
3) andikong - CONFIRMED
4) sgsoonhoe - CONFIRMED
5) Salnts
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See you there!
__________________
The fundamental principle of photography; To capture the truth.

[jacob]

Interested members please list down your nicks and PM KopiOkaya your details such as name, contact details and email address. Thanks!

1) Bluffname (Outing guide) - CONFIRMED
2) KopiOkaya (Outing organizer) - CONFIRMED
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4) sgsoonhoe - CONFIRMED
5) Salnts
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11) jacob(in spirit):sweat:

See you there!
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The fundamental principle of photography; To capture the truth.[/QUOTE]

[KopiOkaya]

Tonight will the 'real' test for our kung fu and our Fujifilm cameras.

Here is why:
From low light to very high contrast scenes
High ISO
A concoction of color temperature within a scene
A need for fast shooting
And of course, the photographer's ability to isolate interesting subject(s) from a busy scene

[bluffname]

OK F.U.N. folks, since I am supposed to be the Joo Chiat guide for today's outing, must be kiasu and post my images first.

Find them HERE (http://www.sgshoot.com/forums/showthread.php?p=46835&posted=1#post46835)

[KopiOkaya]

Everything with Fries at 458 Joo Chiat Road was the place we had dinner yesterday. This simple yet cosy diner, as highlighted by Richard and further by me, is place to be with best friends and/or whole family.

The food is really good. Both Richard and I had Lamb Burger meal served with our choice of fries, and Caesar Salad or Coleslaw. Soon Hoe had the Cheese Burger meal. For side dish, I ordered Skinny Wings (halfed chicken wings deep fried in garlic and herb batter). Richard ordered the One Egg Soup.

Overall, we are very pleased with the food and service here. All ingredients, including the burger buns, are made fresh daily in their kitchen. Nothing is 'off-the-shelves'. The bun is fragrant, soft with a hint of sweetness. The grilled to perfection meat petty is very juicy and melt-in-mouth. Fries are crispy on the outside, soft and moist inside, yet not at all greasy. Seasoning is not too heavy. Coleslaw is fresh, creamy and crunchy.

The young waitstaff is very polite. One of the waitresses even showed much interest in our photography outing. The setting is casual, lively and witty even. The crowd are mainly Generation Y and late teens. All three of us did feel a bit 'old'; three 'uncles' sitting among groups of youngster.

With combination of good food and good service..... how about the damage done to our wallets then? Frankly..... not much. Prices on the menu span from S$2.00 to S$13.90. The Lamb Burger meal I had cost S$9.90, the Skinny Wings is S$5.00 (portion enough to satisfy three grown men). Richard's One Egg Soup is S$3.90. Soon Hoe's Cheese Burger meal costs S$9.90. Don't forget to add plus-plus to the final bill.

Do visit them at www.everythingwithfries.com.

F.U.N. Food Score: 2.5 out of 3 'Eat'.
Reasons for deducting 0.5 points: Menu needs more details, should have a hand washing basin OUTSIDE the restroom (long wait when somebody is inside) and the sitting arrangement a bit uncomfortable for a super-size bloke like me.


Lamb Burger with Garlic & Herb straight-cut Fries and Coleslaw
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/LambBurger.jpg
[photo: KopiOkaya]

[bluffname]

Your lamb burger looks more delicious than mine :(

Are you sure we ate at the same restaurant and shot with the same Fuji camera? Maybe yours got F31D poison?

http://www.photographs-of-hands.com/FUN/lamb-burger-0021.jpg

[salnts]

sorry guys. smth came up. Just got back home. Well, i really hope i can join you all again. been ages!! post more photos!!!!

[KopiOkaya]

Are you sure we ate at the same restaurant and shot with the same Fuji camera? Maybe yours got F31D poison?

Yeah... You saw my reflections on those two soup spoons right? And yes, that was taken with F31fd.