Vagabond’s Caravan

Feb 09

Chinese New Year 2009 : Fireworks!

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR EVERYONE! I know it’s a bit too late, but at least it’s on time, hehe. Today is Chap-Goh-Meh, the 15th day of Chinese New Year, i.e. the last day of Chinese New Year celebration.

I’m pretty sure many will agree with me - our enthusiasm towards Chinese New Year is inversely proportional to our age. As we grow older, Chinese New Year gets increasingly boring and tiring. However, I looked forward to the Chinese New Year this year, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. This is the first Chinese New Year in which most of us (me and my friends) had obtained our driving license, and hence could drive and visit each other. It’s also the last Chinese New Year in Brunei, for those who are going overseas to places like UK (Australia or Malaysia people could perhaps come back), so we all really enjoyed and appreciate it.

Anyway, this post is about photos I took when my niece and nephews are playing fireworks on Chinese New Year eve. It’s really challenging to manual focus as there’s very little light and the kids are so hyper (i.e. they run around), hehe. I was practically pushing my luck to it’s limit, and just shoot as I nail the focus, hoping that 1 out of 10 shot will be in focus. The result is highly rewarding and these are some of my favourites. =p

Jan 14

Review: EOE Online, Malaysia (UPDATED)

Posted in: Photo-Sharing

When I was blog hopping yesterday, I came across an interesting review about EOE Online, a Malaysia home grown online photo printing service, which is pretty well established in west Malaysia. What struck me about them is their promotional printing price - RM0.30 for 4R and RM0.50 for 5R, that is unbeatable for both Brunei and Malaysia. And the greatest among all, they provide free shipping for any order over RM35, to anywhere in Malaysia, including Sabah and Sarawak.

You might be wondering, why am I writing a review for a Malaysia online service. The reason why I think EOE Online is a viable option of cheaper and easier printing alternative for us is because many of us often commute between Miri or KK and Brunei, and I believe most of all have a relative or friend in Miri or KK. Personally, I travel to Miri more often than anyone else- I go there at least once a month (not surprising, as I lived there for more than 8 years). By utilising a Malaysia address, EOE Online is equally available to Brunei customers.

Dec 30

Sunday Splash at Yayasan!

Posted in: Brunei Darussalam, People/Portrait Photography

Ah well, not really, it’s just some sort of charity bazaar or something, that took place in Yayasan, somewhere in between the 4 blocks of building, the place where there’s a fountain and a great vantage point to overlook the amazing SOAS Mosque, remember?

It’s a coincidence that my mom was on her shopping spree, and I read from the news that there’s such an event there. So while waiting for mom to shop on her clothing and stuffs, I decided to do a bit of shooting out there. There’s nothing much at the bazaar, really, I saw a bit of food, a few bouncers and a weight lifting competition.

Therefore, I spent most of my time shooting the kids sliding down the bouncer and they added some water in to erm, provide some upthrust? =p *shrug* Maybe it’s just to make it better, since kids love water. I’m just wondering if the parents brought extra clothing for the kids, they’re all wet, lol. However, thanks to the water, the photos turn out much more interesting. =) Continue Reading…

Dec 26

Merry Christmas!

Posted in: B&W Photography, Gathering with Friends

Ho Ho Ho, Merry Christmas everyone!

I hosted a BBQ party at my house last night and some 15 people turned out. It was a pretty successful night as everyone was enjoying - pictionary-like board game, mahjong and a lot of food. =D It’s not the ordinary bunch of CHMS male gang thought, we have a few new members - Fang HaoRen, Mah ZheFan (both who joined our KK trip) and Jason Chin, woo! As well as 2 friends of FooGN, they’re all cool and friendly people. =)

Dec 21

I Feel Pretty Bad

Posted in: Gathering with Friends

That explain why I am not very active online these days. Well, still not really in the mood to tackle the rest of the KK trip’s photos, so I’ll just put up some photos I took today at KuiChuan’s house. It was a small gathering, and we were playing Pictionary Mania most of the time, =p