Grand prizes for Biodiversity [Archive] - SGShoot Photography Forums

bluffname

05-03-2010, 01:07 PM

Time to dig out your spiders, butts, orchids, lotuses and other photos of animals and plants.

The National Parks Board had earlier announced a photo contest with vague prizes. But now, it has been revealed that the Top Prize is $6,000 cash plus 4D/3N stay for two at Banyan Tree resort in the Maldives. In addition there are five merit prizes worth $3000 each.

Deadline is 28 March. Details here. (http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=187&Itemid=167)

Good Luck to all, especially Spiderman Bro Excelglsi. You "must" take part in this, then can buy everyone sharkfin, abalone and fatt choy lunch, with Naughty G for dessert.

excelglsi

09-03-2010, 09:50 PM

TheChef

09-03-2010, 09:58 PM

now than saw this... no lah dont like to take part... hehe

GGM is not pulling your leg. If he says can means can.

bluffname

09-03-2010, 10:06 PM

now than saw this... no lah dont like to take part... hehe

If you don't like put my name and share the prize :grin:

This must be coincidence / serendipity! I went downstairs buy fruits, drink tea etc and just thinking to PM you to remind you of this. I thinking, especially your pix of ants and one of some insect with 2 legs up. Those are award-winning standard.

And I am sure you can find two more, if not I find for you. Just hope you have the large files. If not, KopiOKaya to the rescue.

sgsoonhoe

09-03-2010, 10:38 PM

now than saw this... no lah dont like to take part... hehe

Go for it..
Saw many good selections at your JPGMAG ..

bluffname

09-03-2010, 10:50 PM

Go for it..
Saw many good selections at your JPGMAG ..

Hey thanks for the tip off. I didn't know Bro-Ex is on JPG. Are you? If not time to join :knock1:

excelglsi

11-03-2010, 09:38 PM

Hey thanks for the tip off. I didn't know Bro-Ex is on JPG. Are you? If not time to join :knock1:

Yeah I am in... Just for fun...

I had select a few need ur eyes to help mi choose...:)

1.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3501/3258151614_29294a589c_o.jpg

excelglsi

11-03-2010, 09:40 PM

2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3462/3254706042_30195d66e8_o.jpg

excelglsi

11-03-2010, 09:41 PM

3.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3495/3274294202_720220f48b_o.jpg

excelglsi

11-03-2010, 09:43 PM

4.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3583/3293833447_e1bd7c6cb6_o.jpg

excelglsi

11-03-2010, 09:44 PM

5.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3313/3439097312_a5e35d5500_o.jpg

excelglsi

11-03-2010, 09:49 PM

6.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2433/3729393838_bcddb3734c_o.jpg

excelglsi

11-03-2010, 09:51 PM

7.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3448/3754755212_0798c3225c_o.jpg

bluffname

12-03-2010, 12:22 AM

Bro Ex

#1 and #2 hard fight, both excellent but no point to submit both since same subject. My personal inclination is towards #2, even though got a slightly distracting strip on the left, but that adds interest to the composition. #1 is "cleaner" composition but the background is a bit too bright and distracting.

#3 definitely :thumbsup: but needs a bit pp to give the pix more punch.

The rest not award-winning standard, although #7 is rather artistic and intersting. It might do well in a more "arty" composition or the Water through my lens composition which, unfortunately, closed liao.

I believe you do have better pixs :cheers: Where is the one with dunno what insect two legs in the air? The spider wiping eyes is good too and generally you have many excellent spiders. You got lah! Good to dig out two more possible entries.

jacob

12-03-2010, 12:45 AM

i quite like no 7 but must rotate it 180 degree. nice picture for cover page.

excelglsi

12-03-2010, 05:22 AM

Thxs bro... Is it this u are looking for?

1.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2635/3852834743_78a86cb25c_b.jpg

2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3022/3853620432_9cd6ecde7c_b.jpg

3.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2577/3853618508_3e5c4f14d1_b.jpg

excelglsi

12-03-2010, 07:06 AM

My whole collection of macro shots can be seem in this thread... But 2 bad when I first shooting first half of the photos i did not save the orginal files... Just updown size uploaded and delted.

http://www.photoforum.com/index.php?showtopic=19352&st=0&start=0

bluffname

12-03-2010, 11:32 AM

Thxs bro... Is it this u are looking for?

1.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2635/3852834743_78a86cb25c_b.jpg

I think so but WAH.... you have so many others far better than this. eg #25 on the site you listed here and many many on the Alpha site. How to know which one you have big files?

Your problem is NOT that you don't take good pictures. You have great pictures. Your only small "problem" is that you dunno how to select :knock1:

nobody

12-03-2010, 08:16 PM

very sweeeee.. :clap:

excelglsi

12-03-2010, 08:17 PM

very sweeeee.. :clap:

Thxs bro... :coolnod:

excelglsi

12-03-2010, 08:18 PM

I think so but WAH.... you have so many others far better than this. eg #25 on the site you listed here and many many on the Alpha site. How to know which one you have big files?

Your problem is NOT that you don't take good pictures. You have great pictures. Your only small "problem" is that you dunno how to select :knock1:

Bro those In Lx3 thread in Alpha... I tin I should have the big files...:clap2:

TheChef

12-03-2010, 11:39 PM

Bro Excelglsi, do you have any photo of mosquito drinking blood? It will be impactful and educational.

excelglsi

13-03-2010, 02:58 PM

Bro Excelglsi, do you have any photo of mosquito drinking blood? It will be impactful and educational.

Tin I have not not very good...:knock1:

excelglsi

14-03-2010, 07:46 PM

Thxs Bro Bluffname..

1.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3641/3284143829_5558492d5b_o.jpg

2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3387/3423231169_1d52241bc6_o.jpg

3
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3645/3483043948_7fb543a913_o.jpg

4.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3590/3483043934_cf682b2b8f_o.jpg

excelglsi

14-03-2010, 07:48 PM

5.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3341/3638422298_3a51d4623d_o.jpg

6.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2447/3638422634_8e57b592f4_o.jpg

7.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2601/3766440491_58d863139e_o.jpg

8.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2533/3766440313_3546840b4b_o.jpg

excelglsi

14-03-2010, 07:53 PM

9.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/3767238878_4d8f1338b4_o.jpg

10.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2519/3766445435_845212033f_o.jpg

11.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3789592541_cc4525f9fe_o.jpg

12.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2472/3789593279_d15cf3f15e_o.jpg

excelglsi

14-03-2010, 07:56 PM

13.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2606/3789591961_ac4d4dbc1d_o.jpg

14.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3423/3789591565_8eaa3a6444_o.jpg

15.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2481/3791320779_341a55e6a7_o.jpg

16.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2527/3799717685_971238f264_o.jpg

bluffname

14-03-2010, 11:48 PM

OK Guys let's help Bro-Ex pick FOUR award-winning pixs for the Biodiversity competition. I think he has really awesome collection to choose from and maybe got a few more coming. Good Luck Bro-Ex! :cheers:

excelglsi

15-03-2010, 06:40 AM

Thxs Bro Bluffname for going thru the whole series of my collection. Today will go to LP to hunt for this again... Mantis-fly

1.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2279/2203604124_65082ce80f_o.jpg

2.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2236/2203604120_70f5dcfe62_o.jpg

3.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2074/2230819340_09314ba41f_o.jpg

KopiOkaya

15-03-2010, 07:14 AM

9.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/3767238878_4d8f1338b4_o.jpg

I choose this... :thumbsup:

bluffname

15-03-2010, 01:58 PM

I choose this... :thumbsup:

Me too. But help choose three more leh, in case judges bor song snails! :happy1:

excelglsi

15-03-2010, 04:27 PM

Thxs guys... Now raining.. No Macro for mi... :knock1:

bluffname

15-03-2010, 04:40 PM

Thxs guys... Now raining.. No Macro for mi... :knock1:

No leh.Nice bright sunshine here at my place, which is not far from Lower Pierce.

excelglsi

15-03-2010, 05:45 PM

No leh.Nice bright sunshine here at my place, which is not far from Lower Pierce.

bro tomorrow u free? We all to lp see see shoot shoot...")

excelglsi

15-03-2010, 05:47 PM

I quite like this 1...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3789592541_cc4525f9fe_o.jpg

bluffname

15-03-2010, 06:00 PM

bro tomorrow u free? We all to lp see see shoot shoot...")

Maybe can, call me lah. The one you like looks strange. What is it? But it is not award-winning standard leh. My picks are your ants, one of the spiders with the bubbles, the hairy caterpillar front view and the snail.

excelglsi

15-03-2010, 07:04 PM

Its a worm... haha:rofl:

jacob

15-03-2010, 11:05 PM

go for snail pic. vibrant colours. overall very nice.

bluffname

16-03-2010, 08:46 AM

go for snail pic. vibrant colours. overall very nice.

Looks like the snail is unanimous choice :clap2: But make sure you also submit the ants. That one got action and drama, which is rare in a macro shot. Got good composition too. And colours can be made more vibrant. I can help or ask KopiOKaya, he more pp kungfu.

BTW: Need to submit 8R prints. I suggest print at Shalom at Bras Basah Complex. Cheap and good.

excelglsi

17-03-2010, 05:46 AM

This?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3495/3274294202_720220f48b_o.jpg

excelglsi

17-03-2010, 05:47 AM

This also?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3462/3254706042_30195d66e8_o.jpg

excelglsi

17-03-2010, 05:49 AM

also this...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2533/3766440313_3546840b4b_o.jpg

excelglsi

17-03-2010, 05:51 AM

Thanks alot bro... For helping mi choose 4 ... now is the part I go and find orginal image... Wish mi luck..haha

excelglsi

24-03-2010, 08:45 PM

image send to GM... hope everytin will be fine..") :coolnod:

bluffname

24-03-2010, 08:47 PM

image send to GM... hope everytin will be fine..") :coolnod:

Good luck Bro! Look forward to shark's fin, abalone, bird's nest and other biodiversified goodies soon.

excelglsi

24-03-2010, 09:05 PM

I saw ur work... Its :thumbsup::thumbsup:... Very nice...hehe Also wish u luck.. :cheers:

bluffname

24-03-2010, 09:31 PM

I saw ur work... Very nice...hehe Also wish u luck.

Thanks Bro. By way of sharing, here are my four entries. Very different from Excelglsi's exotic spiders, snail and ants.

Lotus yin yang My all-time favourite lotus photo, taken very soon after I bought my S5 Pro (but recently changed the title). You all know this from IT Show:

http://www.photographs-of-hands.com/1000/lotus-yy.jpg

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Light. Water. Flowers. Taken through a water wall outside a factory in Jurong, when I was on assignment to write about some precision engineering company for an aerospace magazine. I must thank Excelglsi for this. I totally forgot about this pix, then he commented on it on JPG magazine and I thought, "Hey, this can enter for the contest."

http://www.photographs-of-hands.com/1000/light.water.flowers.jpg

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Graffiti Tree: Why the willow weeps! KopiOKaya may remember I had a pix of the same tree taken long ago but showing only the trunk with the graffiti. I wanted to show the leaves and the tree as well but my earlier shots were not good. I went back THREE times to re-shoot this tree, final time with Amberture who kindly loaned me his "poison" 11-16 lens. This version the best of all. With my 18-70, I could only go about 3/4 way up the pix, missing out completely the part of the trunk that turns to the right. Thanks, NewPhew! Rabbit sharks fins and more for you if I win (but only with this, ha ha!)

http://www.photographs-of-hands.com/1000/willow-weeps.jpg

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THE END (of biodiversity) Shot just downstairs of my AMK flat. of a bird kena culled a few days earlier. This is my most controversial entry and was a last minute decision to include. After I turned the pix to b/w and pp a bit, I rather like it (altho a friend says it is ordinary).

Judges probably looking for pretty pixs of spiders. In fact, when I went to print at Shalom, Mr Leong asked what competition I was taking part in and when I said National Parks, he asked: "Spiders ah?" See how they react to this, ha ha!

http://www.photographs-of-hands.com/1000/dead-bird.jpg

excelglsi

24-03-2010, 09:45 PM

Wow... I tin tomorrow will able to print...hehe...:grin:

TheChef

24-03-2010, 11:10 PM

also this...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2533/3766440313_3546840b4b_o.jpg[photo: excelglsi]

Go for this. :thumbsup:

TheChef

24-03-2010, 11:12 PM

GGM, your Light. Water. Flowers look best to me.

KopiOkaya

24-03-2010, 11:12 PM

Wow... I tin tomorrow will able to print...hehe...:grin:

I tried emailing those pics to you but I think your Hotmail mail box is full. Instead, I sent those images via Yousendit. You will need Winrar to unzip the files.

KopiOkaya

24-03-2010, 11:41 PM

final time with Amberture who kindly loaned me his "poison" 11-16 lens.

Alamak, you should have asked me to loan you my 11-16... I missed my shark fin soup opportunity.

bluffname

24-03-2010, 11:44 PM

Alamak, you should have asked me to loan you my 11-16... I missed my shark fin soup opportunity.

I bond with NewPhew mah... you will always have sharkfin soup lah.... no need loan

TheChef

24-03-2010, 11:48 PM

I aim for a consolation prize, as I have very little talent but a lot of interest. Is this Ok? Can I contribute some shots too? Really paiseh after seeing the high standards here.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2710/4460282172_76035b54b7.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4460313342_bd27a4c387.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2717/4459561547_1992275f3e.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4460417840_42e5def6bb.jpg

TheChef

25-03-2010, 01:23 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4460480272_2cd13f1797.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2694/4460461800_c7ee31b563.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4460455860_dde1d326f5.jpg

Good night.

excelglsi

25-03-2010, 02:14 AM

Nice collection u got there bro...:thumbsup:

excelglsi

25-03-2010, 02:18 AM

excelglsi

25-03-2010, 05:52 AM

confirm? 1 or 2...:coolnod:

1
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2533/3766440313_3546840b4b_o.jpg

2.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4459813807_76226a5055_o.jpg

KopiOkaya

25-03-2010, 07:02 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2694/4460461800_c7ee31b563.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4460455860_dde1d326f5.jpg

To be honest, I find the background of both images rather distracting.

TheChef

25-03-2010, 07:32 AM

[QUOTE=excelglsi;56632]confirm? 1 or 2...:coolnod:

1
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2533/3766440313_3546840b4b_o.jpg

Thanks for your comments excelglsi. My photos are nowhere compared to yours. As I have said, I personally like this as I feel a greater sense of mystic from this pic compared to the second one. As there should be many submissions of insects, you really have to find a pic with a greater feel to stand a better chance - for me, this is it. :clap:

TheChef

25-03-2010, 07:36 AM

To be honest, I find the background of both images rather distracting.

Thanks sifu.

TheChef

25-03-2010, 07:41 AM

Guys need help... The orginal spider in water photos seem MIA. Onli can dig out silmilar 1 but need help to choose which 1 to send...

1.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4459811497_27340bdabb_o.jpg

2.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2790/4459812331_cd94d43670_o.jpg

3.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2723/4459813207_dbde0b40a0_o.jpg

I would choose No. 1 bro. Background is more harmonious to my eyes compared to No. 3. Comparing No. 1 and No. 2, the spider stance of No. 1 looks more threatening.

bluffname

25-03-2010, 07:47 AM

I would choose No. 1 bro. Background is more harmonious to my eyes compared to No. 3. Comparing No. 1 and No. 2, the spider stance of No. 1 looks more threatening.

AGREE! #1 spider also seems a bit sharper. #3 a bit confusing and "mysterious" he ha!

And the caterpillar confirm #1 also! :coolnod:

KopiOkaya

25-03-2010, 08:10 AM

I would choose No. 1 bro. Background is more harmonious to my eyes compared to No. 3.

Yes, me too. No.1 is my definite choice also. Less chaotic and more pleasing to the eyes. :cheers:

bluffname

25-03-2010, 08:10 AM

I aim for a consolation prize, as I have very little talent but a lot of interest. Is this Ok? Can I contribute some shots too? Really paiseh after seeing the high standards here.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2717/4459561547_1992275f3e.jpg

Something like this ok for maybe consolation prize :rofl: BUT... hey you still have a few days to shoot, closing is Sunday. If you go walk around with a specific thing in mind, you will get some pretty good shots. This was my experience when I did my leaves series sometime back, just walk around my neighbourhood.

Otherwise aim for something different like plants in shopping centres or other areas in the city. No need to go into the forest! Good luck!

KopiOkaya

25-03-2010, 08:11 AM

Otherwise aim for something different like plants in shopping centres or other areas in the city. No need to go into the forest! Good luck!

Go Hort Park lah... jio the King along. He can give TheChef some tips and pointers on how to shoot "bling bling" biodiversity pics.

bluffname

25-03-2010, 08:27 AM

Got Hort Park lah... jio the King along. He can give TheChef some tips and pointers on how to shoot "bling bling" biodiversity pics.

Saturday morning shoot biodiversity, lunch time process and print, afternoon have FUN at Little India, Sunday submit. WAH.... another marathon for TheChef.

bluffname

25-03-2010, 08:31 AM

Now after looking at Bro-Ex's excellent photos, I thinking whether I should change my entries. How about this "enlightened monkey". If so, which image should it replace? Bros and Sifus, your comments please.

http://www.photographs-of-hands.com/1000/e-monkey.jpg

Again, another lucky shot, monkey happens to be lit up and background happens to be dark. I had maybe another 40 pixs of monkeys mostly deleted because or lu lu.

KopiOkaya

25-03-2010, 08:32 AM

Saturday morning shoot biodiversity, lunch time process and print, afternoon have FUN at Little India, Sunday submit. WAH.... another marathon for TheChef.

EDITED: Saturday morning shoot biodiversity, lunch time process, print and VISIT COLA while waiting for the prints to be ready, afternoon have FUN at Little India, Sunday submit. WAH.... another marathon for TheChef.

COLA = Health centre and spa for men.

KopiOkaya

25-03-2010, 08:37 AM

How about this "enlightened monkey".

WAH... Becoming Monkey God. :thumbsup:

excelglsi

25-03-2010, 03:26 PM

Collect print tomorrow...whaha... :coolnod:

KopiOkaya

25-03-2010, 03:50 PM

Collect print tomorrow...whaha... :coolnod:

Yeah lor, peiseh... Make your car wet wet just now.

KopiOkaya

25-03-2010, 03:58 PM

I see the light!

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/e2-monkey.jpg

KopiOkaya

25-03-2010, 04:50 PM

Okay... here are the names I have for Excelglsi's pictures:

Prickly-wriggly
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2533/3766440313_3546840b4b_o.jpg

Kind of Blue
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/3767238878_4d8f1338b4_o.jpg

Anti
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/P1080921.jpg

bluffname

25-03-2010, 05:18 PM

I see the light!

OIC! HoHoHo!

bluffname

25-03-2010, 08:17 PM

I see the light!

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/e2-monkey.jpg

Eh? How come your version of this pix the background looks like shot with "big hole" lens? Here is my version after your suggested tonal contrast treatment - as mentioned, I did very little tonal contrast:

http://www.photographs-of-hands.com/1000//e-monkey.jpg

excelglsi

25-03-2010, 08:41 PM

My version of monkey... :coolnod:

Wat should be the tile?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2689/4462427220_87c666389c_o.jpg

bluffname

25-03-2010, 08:43 PM

My version of monkey... :coolnod:

Wat should be the tile?

The over-enlightened monkey! :cheer:

KopiOkaya

25-03-2010, 09:47 PM

The over-enlightened monkey! :cheer:

Or OEM... :grin:

Excelglsi used a flash, which is your pet peeve.

bluffname

26-03-2010, 10:29 PM

[QUOTE=KopiOkaya;56686]Okay... here are the names I have for Excelglsi's pictures:

Kind of Blue
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/3767238878_4d8f1338b4_o.jpg

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pBpLKm8vw4M

KopiOkaya

26-03-2010, 10:35 PM

Kind of Blue

Miles Davis "Kind of Blue" is my all-time favorite jazz album. In fact, I own 4 copies - normal CD, normal CD + DVD video (50th anniversary edition), SACD and DVD-Audio.

When I feel the blues coming, "Kind of Blue" is the best remedy.

Folks... if you want to purchase a copy, I highly recommend buying the original US pressing by Sony/Columbia from Borders. Only $18.95.

TheChef

26-03-2010, 11:07 PM

Hungry monkey - taken with a cheapo HP compact 3 years ago. Actually camera is FOC.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2797/4465049348_1ac12b8161_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4464269161_17d47e3a88_b.jpg

excelglsi

28-03-2010, 07:34 AM

Bro Chef where ur master piece for the Biodiversity contest? Do show us...")

bluffname

28-03-2010, 07:44 AM

Bro Chef where ur master piece for the Biodiversity contest? Do show us...")

And Bro King too! Show show share share leh... And good luck to all of us who took part.

excelglsi

28-03-2010, 07:52 AM

And Bro King too! Show show share share leh... And good luck to all of us who took part.

haha... Good luck to all...:coolnod:

excelglsi

28-03-2010, 09:20 AM

[QUOTE=KopiOkaya;56686]Okay... here are the names I have for Excelglsi's pictures:

Kind of Blue
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/3767238878_4d8f1338b4_o.jpg

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pBpLKm8vw4M

Uploaded in JPG under "Inspired by a Song" thxs guys once again :clap2:

andikong

28-03-2010, 11:17 AM

And Bro King too! Show show share share leh... And good luck to all of us who took part.

Here are my entries, but was in a rush and printed the wrong photo with the family by the koi pond.

I should have chosen the other two photos and I prefer the one with the whole family.

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt215/andikong/HortPark%202010/FourEntries.jpg http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt215/andikong/HortPark%202010/FamilyKoiPond.jpg

Thank you KopiOkaya for directing me to the BiodiverCity to deliver my photos.

Without any direction I think not everyone can find the location of the BiodiverCity.

While on my way back I discovered a very prehistoric Garden next to the
BiodiverCity and here is one of the photo of the garden.

The Fuji high dynamic range of DR800 was used in this well lighted photo.

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt215/andikong/Evolution%20Garden/RockCaveLr.jpg

TheChef

28-03-2010, 07:36 PM

My submission.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2704/4469733202_4f00efcc83.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2682/4469727200_2c6092538d.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4469719010_d58f975b57.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4468968221_6ef8dc20d4.jpg

bluffname

28-03-2010, 08:27 PM

My submission.

Considering that all this was shot in one morning, selected and post-processed in about 1 1/2 hours and printed on the same day... I think Chef deserves THREE :cheers: Good Luck!

TheChef

28-03-2010, 08:59 PM

Considering that all this was shot in one morning, selected and post-processed in about 1 1/2 hours and printed on the same day... I think Chef deserves THREE :cheers: Good Luck!

I don't even have the time to visit COLA. I already have three good lucks. Firstly, the contest was extended by 2 weeks due to "overwhelming" response. Secondly, GGM was free, kind and willing to help me out on the post processing after accompanying me for the shoot. Thirdly, Mr Teo from Shalom was kind enough to make an exception to rush the printing for me - if I was late for another 30 mins, it would have been a different story. :cheers:

sgsoonhoe

28-03-2010, 09:32 PM

I don't even have the time to visit COLA. I already have three good lucks. Firstly, the contest was extended by 2 weeks due to "overwhelming" response. Secondly, GGM was free, kind and willing to help me out on the post processing after accompanying me for the shoot. Thirdly, Mr Teo from Shalom was kind enough to make an exception to rush the printing for me - if I was late for another 30 mins, it would have been a different story. :cheers:

Fourth luck comes with abalone, sharkfin soup etc:cheers:
Wishing all participants in this biodiversity contest, Good Luck !

bluffname

28-03-2010, 09:42 PM

Fourth luck comes with abalone, sharkfin soup etc:cheers:
Wishing all participants in this biodiversity contest, Good Luck !

Thanks. And wishing non-participants shark's fin, abalone, bird's nest and Naughty G! Not forgetting the protection from Mustafa :happy1:

KopiOkaya

29-03-2010, 07:51 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2704/4469733202_4f00efcc83.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4468968221_6ef8dc20d4.jpg

I like these... :thumbsup:

excelglsi

30-04-2010, 08:32 PM

Winning entries will be exhibited outside Mandarin Gallery along Orchard Road on 22 May 2010

Gd luck to All... :cheers:

andikong

13-05-2010, 11:35 PM

Just received a email to inform me about my entries being selected for exhibition in the up coming BiodiverCity Photo Exhibition.:clap2:

Please see invitation for details of exhibition here.
I have to RSVP by 14 May 2010.

Any bros here got selected and going to the exhibition.

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt215/andikong/All%20Forte%20Photos/BiodiverCity.jpg

excelglsi

13-05-2010, 11:46 PM

Sad to say I got such email... :mad:

amberture

13-05-2010, 11:46 PM

Congrats ... Bro Andy.

:cheers:

bluffname

13-05-2010, 11:49 PM

Just received a email to inform me about my entries being selected for exhibition in the up coming BiodiverCity Photo Exhibition.:clap2:

Congrats! Nothing on my side either :knock1:

amberture

13-05-2010, 11:50 PM

Sad to say I got such email... :mad:

Huh? Also got selected rite?!!!

Congrats.... :cheers:

TheChef

13-05-2010, 11:51 PM

Sad to say I got such email... :mad:

I suspect yours will come later. Congrats to bro andikong on your fine achievement! :cheers:

bluffname

13-05-2010, 11:54 PM

Sad to say I got such email... :mad:

:confused1: You got or you did not get :confused1:

excelglsi

13-05-2010, 11:56 PM

:confused1: You got or you did not get :confused1:

no email... haha But congrat to King...")

andikong

13-05-2010, 11:59 PM

I suspect yours will come later. Congrats to bro andikong on your fine achievement! :cheers:

Thank you all for the Congrats message, anyone going to the exhibition.
Didn't win any prizes, just join in the fun and see what others have contributed
to the show.:rofl:

yingbin1005

14-05-2010, 12:39 AM

sgsoonhoe

14-05-2010, 05:56 AM

Congrats Bro Andi :cheers:

KopiOkaya

14-05-2010, 07:15 AM

Congratulations!!!

The undisputed Bling Bling Bro King indeed... HUAT AH!!! :cheers::thumbsup::clap2:

andikong

14-05-2010, 09:51 AM

Thank you all bros and sis for the congrats messages, let's all work towards
a better photo shooting F.U.N. group.:)

andikong

22-05-2010, 05:23 PM

I went to the opening of the BiodiverCity Photo Exhibition this morning.
The standard of the Photo are very high and most of the winning pictures are action shots.

My Wild Mushroom photo was selected for exhibition. Over 2,200 entries, 700 Photographers from both the open and school category.

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt215/andikong/Evolution%20Garden/WildMushroom2272.jpg

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt215/andikong/Evolution%20Garden/Poster4089.jpg

The grand prize winner in the open category.

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt215/andikong/Evolution%20Garden/TheWinner4056.jpg

Just to test your judgement of these two bird action photos and pick a winner. See if you can match the judge final decision.

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt215/andikong/Evolution%20Garden/TwoImages4085.jpg

TheChef

22-05-2010, 11:58 PM

Are the winning shots taken in Singapore? I doubt so.

KopiOkaya

23-05-2010, 12:01 AM

Are the winning shots taken in Singapore? I doubt so.

Yeah.. these animals don't look local.

andikong

23-05-2010, 12:11 AM

Are the winning shots taken in Singapore? I doubt so.

Yes! all the winning pictures was taken in Singapore and that was confirmed by the minister during the opening ceremony.

That winning shots was taken at the Sungei Buloh natural reserve, the photographer was there for quite a number of times just to get the shot.

The Kingfisher was taken at the Botanic garden.

excelglsi

23-05-2010, 12:13 AM

watever i tin the judges got the final say... Next time the Biodiversity just shoot bird in action...hehe :coolnod:

TheChef

23-05-2010, 12:14 AM

Yes! all the winning pictures was taken in Singapore and that was confirmed by the minister during the opening ceremony.

That winning shots was taken at the Sungei Buloh natural reserve, the photographer was there for quite a number of times just to get the shot.

The Kingfisher was taken at the Botanic garden.

Impressive. Thanks for sharing bro andikong. :cheers:

TheChef

23-05-2010, 12:17 AM

watever i tin the judges got the final say... Next time the Biodiversity just shoot bird in action...hehe :coolnod:

The tougher the shot, the higher the chance.

excelglsi

23-05-2010, 12:22 AM

No lucky this year will try again next year... See by any chance can capture spider catching the prey moments....hehe :clap2:

andikong

23-05-2010, 12:30 AM

The tougher the shot, the higher the chance.

That white eagle shot didn't win any prize and the Kingfisher won a prize.

In my opinion I will choose the white eagle shot.

TheChef

23-05-2010, 12:37 AM

That white eagle shot didn't win any prize and the Kingfisher won a prize.

In my opinion I will choose the white eagle shot.

The white eagle shot reminds me of my recent trip to Langkawi. There are plenty of white eagles there. Why would you choose the white eagle shot?

amberture

23-05-2010, 12:38 AM

No lucky this year will try again next year... See by any chance can capture spider catching the prey moments....hehe :clap2:

me too. Same feeling. But may be persistence, patience, luck, water (wealth) do counts.

How did the minister verify it was taken in local??

bluffname

23-05-2010, 12:43 AM

That white eagle shot didn't win any prize and the Kingfisher won a prize.

In my opinion I will choose the white eagle shot.

First, congrats again Andi, your mushroom pix was the best of the lot :thumbsup:

As for white eagle, I disagree. I feel the Kingfisher is more dramatic and unusual, including the composition with bird almost flying out of the pix. Eagle is more classic and conservative pix, but excellent pix nonetheless.

TheChef

23-05-2010, 12:47 AM

No lucky this year will try again next year... See by any chance can capture spider catching the prey moments....hehe :clap2:

Mantis catching a bug should be more interesting IMHO. The mantis is so fast, even the fly does not stand a chance. Other things I can think of is snake striking prey, tiger whacking prey with its paws and monkeys jumping around and fighting. Mantis fist, snake fist, tiger fist and monkey fist. :grin:

andikong

23-05-2010, 12:48 AM

The white eagle shot reminds me of my recent trip to Langkawi. There are plenty of white eagles there. Why would you choose the white eagle shot?

The composition, the lighting, the water splashes and the reflections on the water surface.

The Kingfisher photo water splashes was rather untidy and lack sharpness when you see it in real picture.

I have seen you Langkawi photo over the other forum quite sometimes ago, nice pictorial photo recorded.

TheChef

23-05-2010, 12:54 AM

The composition, the lighting, the water splashes and the reflections on the water surface.

The Kingfisher photo water splashes was rather untidy and lack sharpness when you see it in real picture.

I have seen you Langkawi photo over the other forum quite sometimes ago, nice pictorial photo recorded.

I have noticed all those too for the white eagle shot. But, I don't like the white eagle shot as much as it is flying away from me. The prey is more clearly visible for the kingfisher shot and it seems to be rarer to see a kingfisher catching a fish in Singapore, especially in Botanic Gardens of all places.

andikong

23-05-2010, 12:59 AM

First, congrats again Andi, your mushroom pix was the best of the lot :thumbsup:

As for white eagle, I disagree. I feel the Kingfisher is more dramatic and unusual, including the composition with bird almost flying out of the pix. Eagle is more classic and conservative pix, but excellent pix nonetheless.

Thank you bro bluffname for the compliment.

As for the Kingfisher photo, in real life it was not well in focus and the birdie is not very sharp in the
enlargement (size: 100cm x 80cm) as compare with the white eagle shot.

I think it is well worth to go down and see all the 30 accepted entries for the open section especially the first few winning shots.

TheChef

23-05-2010, 01:08 AM

Bro andikong, congrats for your fine pic that is on display. I was also wowed by this shot when you first posted it. It is a pity that judges are looking for animal action shots. Now we know.

amberture

23-05-2010, 01:13 AM

Ya.... COngrats to Uncle Andy.

andikong

23-05-2010, 01:22 AM

Bro andikong, congrats for your fine pic that is on display. I was also wowed by this shot when you first posted it. It is a pity that judges are looking for animal action shots. Now we know.

Thank you again bro TheChef and bro amberture, that wild mushroom shot was taken at the HortPark during the wet season.

I have to lay down to the wet ground to take this very low angle shot just to
show the stems and real physical look of the group mushroom.

KopiOkaya

23-05-2010, 07:14 AM

The composition, the lighting, the water splashes and the reflections on the water surface.

The Kingfisher photo water splashes was rather untidy and lack sharpness when you see it in real picture.

I feel that the judges are looking for more than just composition, lighting and sharpness. Capturing the moment that suits the theme is the key here.

From an artistic perspective, yes, the eagle picture is better. Nonetheless, the kingfisher picture is attention grabbing. It does make you want to look at it again.

selim

23-05-2010, 08:08 AM

The Kingfisher photo water splashes was rather untidy and lack sharpness when you see it in real picture.

The kingfisher can catch the fish over the little pond in BG, that show that it has eco-environment link cycle.... this may suit the theme or objective of this tournament

amberture

23-05-2010, 11:43 PM

Uncle Kong, your photo was 1 of 55 photo selected from 2200 entries. :victory:

Guys- for your information.

Vote for your favourite photos and you could win 1 iPod Touch, 2 iPod Shuffles, 10 sets of Family tickets to the Singapore Garden Festival or 1 night stay at Angsana Resort.

http://www.nparks.gov.sg/biodivercity/
http://www.nparks.gov.sg/biodivercity/#inline2

These 55 photographs, selected from over 2,200 entries, celebrate the rich variety of flora and fauna found in our urban environment.
The photo exhibition is currently on display along Orchard Road (outside Mandarin Gallery) from 22 May 2010 until 20 June 2010.

DO refer to the Terms and Conditions for “BiodiverCity” Photo Exhibition 2010 –
“Voters’ Choice” Contest

The Contest will end on 20 June 2010 and winners will be notified via email by end June 2010.