F.U.N. is ONE! Outing: 'Rediscover Nostalgia'

[KopiOkaya]

Theme: Rediscover Nostalgia - Let's get our hands dirty again. We'll be shooting historical districts, buildings and landmarks that reflect Singapore's rich culture and heritage, street-scenes and cityscapes, etc...
Where: Kreta Ayer Road, Keong Siak Road, Neil Road, Craig Road, Duxton Road areas
What: One of the many events and activities organized throughout the months of October and November in conjunction with F.U.N. is ONE! birthday celebration.
When: Saturday, 28th November 2009 (3:30pm till 7pm)
Location to meet up: Chinatown Complex Food Centre - 2nd storey around the escalators (near the famous Ming Fa Fishball Noodle, Bedok Chwee Kueh, 50's Kopi and Kaya Toast, Mayflower Roasted Meat, etc)

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/RediscoverNostalgia4.jpg

Vicinity map available at: http://maps.google.com.sg/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Chinatown+complex+&sll=1.282847,103.846925&sspn=0.009375,0.012939&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Chinatown+Complex,+335+Smith+St,+Outram,+050 335&ll=1.281109,103.846529&spn=0.009375,0.017027&z=17

We recommend that you take public transportation. The nearest MRT stations are Chinatown (NE4) and Outram Park (NE3). There are several buses serving that vicinity.

Outing guide: Andy, a.k.a. andikong.
About our guide: An accomplished professional commercial photographer and graphic designer since the 60s. Andy's keen interest in nature and scenic photography keeps him occupy during the days when he is not photographing commercial assignments or projects. Andy uses a Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR compact camera to capture rich and vibrant colors of nature, breathtaking landscapes, cityscapes, historical landmarks and travel documentary images. His nature photographs taken with this excellent point-and-shoot camera are so intriguing that many actually think they come from professional-grade equipment which costs ten thousands of dollars.

**Must show your Fujifilm camera, or a camera loaded with Fuji film, or wear our 'official' Fujifilm FUN polo shirt when you come**

What to bring:

Your FinePix camera (be it compact or DSLR) / camera with Fuji film
Your choice of lenses / wide-angle lens / macro lens
Effect / Polarizing filters
Fully charged batteries
Empty memory cards
Tripod
Drinking water

What to wear:

Lightweight and breathable polo shirt or T-shirt
Lightweight shorts or trousers
Comfortable walking shoes / sneakers

BRING YOUR FINEPIX OUT FOR A SPIN!

Venue highlights:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/RediscoverNostalgia1.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/RediscoverNostalgia3.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/RediscoverNostalgia2.jpg
[photos: KopiOkaya]

[KopiOkaya]

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

1) Andikong (Outing guide)
2) KopiOkaya (Outing organizer)
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[bluffname]

Actually Buddha tooth relic temple alone can shoot long time liao, depending on whether there are activities. I ever spend nearly two hours there on one visit. May I suggest we shorten the route slightly or leave out the temple? Anyway you can tweak the route after you recce.

1) Andikong (Outing guide)
2) KopiOkaya (Outing organizer)
3) Bluffname
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[KopiOkaya]

From Andikong:

Here are some of the picture which might interest you if you love anything
but nostagia and the history of this famous red light district and old Chinatown.

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt215/andikong/Temple.jpg


http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt215/andikong/Antiquewalltiles.jpg
These very interesting antique wall tiles are over 100 years old and the design is very similar to the old Peranakan porcelain wares.
You can find it in some part of those old house door front.


http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt215/andikong/ChinWoo.jpg
Chin Woo Athletic Association Building
[photos: Andikong]

Whenever you pass by the Neil Road area you can never miss this bright yellow restored building - the Singapore Chin Woo Athletic Association Building.
The original founder and master of the martial art was depicted in the movie 精武门 starring by the late Bruce Lee.

[KopiOkaya]

Actually Buddha tooth relic temple alone can shoot long time liao.

At first, Andy suggested we meet at Ebay Building along Neil Road, but I am afraid not many people know where this building is (including myself), so I proposed to meet at a more well-known venue.

We can start our outing from the temple, but not necessary shoot there.

[KopiOkaya]

Up for next Saturday's FUN outing. :thumbsup:

[jacob]

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

1) Andikong (Outing guide)
2) KopiOkaya (Outing organizer)
3) Bluffname
4)
5)
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8)
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10) jacob (will try to squeeze some time for this)

[sgsoonhoe]

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

1) Andikong (Outing guide)
2) KopiOkaya (Outing organizer)
3) Bluffname
4) Sgsoonhoe
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10) jacob (will try to squeeze some time for this)

[amberture]

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

1) Andikong (Outing guide)
2) KopiOkaya (Outing organizer)
3) Bluffname
4) Sgsoonhoe
5) Amberture (If I am in Singapore)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10) jacob (will try to squeeze some time for this)

[amberture]

Pardon me for some off-topic comment here

I would like to thank the Organisers for going for the extra-mile and all the effort in planning and organising the event. As usual for past events, the organisers really prepared for the the outing. You may refer to past event threads where organisers made an effort to include map, clear direction, photos and other information.

I felt their sincerity more personally for this "Rediscover Nostalgia" Outing, as I have met up with organisers last week in Chinatown as they needed to survey and other preparation work for the outing. I realised they have visited the place the day before and other days earlier to prepare for the outing.

Thanks KopiOkaya and Uncle Kong, I enjoyed the trip last Sat, with all the advices. I will join u guys if I am in Singapore.

Cheers, :clap2:

[KopiOkaya]

Thanks KopiOkaya and Uncle Kong, I enjoyed the trip last Sat, with all the advices. I will join u guys if I am in Singapore.

You are most welcome. :thumbsup:

Yes, it is hard work and sometimes I wonder why I have to recce the venue so many times (I went to Chinatown 3 times liao, and Uncle Kong went there more than 4 times). However, once I see the smiles on our members' faces, my doubt disappeared. The extra effort is worth it.

[jacob]

You are most welcome. :thumbsup:

Yes, it is hard work and sometimes I wonder why I have to recce the venue so many times (I went to Chinatown 3 times liao, and Uncle Kong went there more than 4 times). However, once I see the smiles on our members' faces, my doubt disappeared. The extra effort is worth it.

UPZ! for the organiser!

thanks for all the hard work.

[KopiOkaya]

thanks for all the hard work.

You are the organizer for our Christmas F.U.N. outing. You will have to work harder... :grin:

You may appoint Santa as your outing guide. Hohoho...

[amberture]

You are most welcome. :thumbsup:
............. However, once I see the smiles on our members' faces, my doubt disappeared. The extra effort is worth it.

Hope my smile :happy1:did not create other doubt for u. Haha!:knock1:

Thanks again.

Hope to see other guys too.

Cheers :coolnod:

[excelglsi]

sorie guys wanted to join but usually Sat afternoon and sunday is my family day... sob sob...:knock1:

[KopiOkaya]

sorie guys wanted to join but usually Sat afternoon and sunday is my family day...

Nevermind lah... If you cannot come this Sat, loan Jacob your Sigma 10-20. He wants to try it.

[excelglsi]

Nevermind lah... If you cannot come this Sat, loan Jacob your Sigma 10-20. He wants to try it.

can can... I loan him 10-20 than he loan mi 105f2.8 vr macro...haha :coolnod:

[KopiOkaya]

Just read the weather forecast for this Saturday. It says "afternoon showers with thunder."

Reminder: Bring along an umbrella in case it pours.

[bluffname]

Just read the weather forecast for this Saturday. It says "afternoon showers with thunder."

Reminder: Bring along an umbrella in case it pours.

Reminder: Bring along the other type of umbrella in case you want to join KopiOKaya in enjoying the FUNdamental principle of life (@ 6A / 6B, see other thread on WAH so many enemies)

[selim]

Re: F.U.N. is ONE! Outing: 'Rediscover Nostalgia'
Interested members please list down your nicks and PM KopiOkaya your details such as name, contact details and email address. Thanks!

1) Andikong (Outing guide)
2) KopiOkaya (Outing organizer)
3) Bluffname
4) Sgsoonhoe
5) Amberture (If I am in Singapore)
6) selim
7)
8)
9)
10) jacob (will try to squeeze some time for this)

[KopiOkaya]

Vicinity map available at http://maps.google.com.sg/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Chinatown+complex+&sll=1.282847,103.846925&sspn=0.009375,0.012939&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Chinatown+Complex,+335+Smith+St,+Outram,+050 335&ll=1.281109,103.846529&spn=0.009375,0.017027&z=17

[excelglsi]

Enjoy guys.."):clap:

[KopiOkaya]

Enjoy guys.."):clap:

Join us if you have got nothing to do tomorrow afternoon. Can chabut earlier if you want to.

[excelglsi]

Here some BnW film taken ard the chinatown...

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/3327137275_674b3623c9_o.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/3327137285_fb80db05a5_o.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/3327983828_3b3271ba34_o.jpg

4.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3615/3327983978_df2ea8c060_o.jpg

[excelglsi]

Lastly.. In color :cheers:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2619/4138015130_1aa9a65789_o.jpg

[jacob]

Re: F.U.N. is ONE! Outing: 'Rediscover Nostalgia'
Interested members please list down your nicks and PM KopiOkaya your details such as name, contact details and email address. Thanks!

1) Andikong (Outing guide)
2) KopiOkaya (Outing organizer)
3) Bluffname
4) Sgsoonhoe
5) Amberture (If I am in Singapore)
6) selim
7)
8)
9)
10)

[jacob]

sorry guys...... i can't join tomorrow cause gotta work.

you enjoy yourselves and show us many many pics ya?

[KopiOkaya]

Reminder: Bring along the other type of umbrella in case you want to join KopiOKaya in enjoying the FUNdamental principle of life (@ 6A / 6B, see other thread on WAH so many enemies)

Walao... pay money must buy my own 'umbrella'! No lah, she will provide.

[KopiOkaya]

Some of you still not sure where to meet this afternoon. The location is Chinatown Complex Food Centre - 2nd storey around the escalators (near the famous Ming Fa Fishball Noodle, Bedok Chwee Kueh, 50's Kopi and Kaya Toast, Mayflower Roasted Meat, etc).

[KopiOkaya]

All masterpieces from 'Rediscover Nostalgia' outing are to be posted here (http://www.sgshoot.com/forums/showthread.php?p=49103#post49103).