Daniel Lim - Photography

Kensington Park, London - Squirrel

2012-01-29T00:16:00.001-08:00

A Squirrel in London @ Kensington Park, London (2010)

Hong Kong - December 2011

2012-01-28T23:25:00.000-08:00

Hong Kong - Wan Chai

Evenings are good for photos.

Thanks to the air pollution in the city that made sights like this possible...

I would wish the air was cleaner instead.

Hong Kong - December 2011

2012-01-28T23:20:00.000-08:00

Hong Kong Sky Scrapers have always fascinated me. They are tall, colorful and beautiful.

This day I decided to capture the sun peeping through building reflections close to the evening.

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 2010 – Squirrel

2010-09-09T00:46:00.001-07:00

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 2010 – Little Monitor Lizard

2010-09-09T00:44:00.001-07:00

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 2010 – Monitor Lizard

2010-09-09T00:42:00.000-07:00

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 2010 – Wild Dogs

2010-09-09T00:41:00.001-07:00

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 2010 – Turtle in the Pond

2010-09-09T00:39:00.000-07:00

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 2010 – Little Birds

2010-09-09T00:38:00.000-07:00

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 2010 – Mangrove Creatures

2010-09-09T00:22:00.001-07:00

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 2010 – Flora

2010-09-09T00:13:00.001-07:00

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 2010 - Rain

2010-09-08T23:43:00.000-07:00

Other Primates : Monkeys

2010-06-03T21:25:00.000-07:00

Orang Utans

2010-06-03T09:50:00.000-07:00

White Tiger

2010-06-02T20:27:00.000-07:00

Lioness

2010-06-02T20:18:00.000-07:00

Cute Otters

2010-06-02T20:06:00.000-07:00

Otters. One of my favourite animals!

Koi Fishes @ BBSS

2010-02-26T07:47:00.000-08:00

Taken in the same afternoon as the previous post on "Upper Seletar - Flora" just after my students arrived in school. I've always wanted to take some photographs of the koi fishes near the school general office. Finally got some today. =)

Upper Seletar - Flora

2010-02-26T07:44:00.000-08:00

These shots were taken while my students were kayaking this afternoon.

It was a very very very very hot and humid day.

Me photo taking : Mirror silhouette

2010-02-13T07:43:00.000-08:00

Abstract: Dried rose in bottle

2010-02-13T07:38:00.000-08:00

Abstract: Lens cover on fujitsu tablet

2010-02-13T07:33:00.000-08:00

Abstract : Coke Can

2010-02-13T07:30:00.000-08:00

Man's Friends

2009-12-21T20:50:00.000-08:00

@ Venice

Man & Sparrows

@ Notre-Dame, Paris

Churches in Rome

2009-12-20T18:30:00.000-08:00

The Pantheon - Rome Italy

2009-12-20T18:13:00.000-08:00

Italy Piazza Navona

2009-12-20T07:12:00.000-08:00

Man on Guitar 1

Man on Guitar 2

Flora and Fauna @ Kallang: Wild Flower

2009-11-21T06:52:00.000-08:00

Flora and Fauna @ Kallang: Snail Watching You

2009-11-21T06:45:00.000-08:00

I am watching you...

Flora and Fauna @ Kallang: Iguanas on Trees

2009-11-18T01:19:00.000-08:00

The photographer: 'Say cheese!'
The Iguana: '............................'
The photographer: (he took the shots anyway).

As observed, Iguanas love to run on ground and climb trees. One more... wearily watching you from the trees. =)

Flora and Fauna @ Kallang: Iguanas on Ground

2009-11-18T01:12:00.001-08:00

Cute creatures. They look at you in the eye when you look at them. Actually they are just being weary of you (the potential predator).

Its good for the photographer. Because looking at you means posing for you. Unlike people subjects who turn their head away from you once you point your lens at them.

So people... learn from the iguanas. =)

Flora and Fauna @ Kallang: Iguanas on Ground

2009-11-18T01:12:00.000-08:00

Flora and Fauna @ Kallang: Fiery Red Ants

2009-11-18T01:08:00.000-08:00

Fiery red ants ready for a challenge. Anytime and anywhere.

Try poking your lens in front of them for a pose. You are asking for a showdown.

Flora and Fauna @ Kallang: Sleeping Snail

2009-11-18T01:05:00.000-08:00

I am still trying to figure out why do I keep bumping into snails. This time a snail on the wall 1.7m above ground. And sleeping. Gees...

Flora and Fauna @ Kallang: Mynah and Old Men

2009-11-18T01:03:00.000-08:00

Elderly men chatting and passing time. Mynah cheeky and buying time.

Flora and Fauna Kallang: Dead Leaves

2009-11-18T01:01:00.000-08:00

Natural dead leaf decoration.

Flora and Fauna @ Kallang: Mushroom

2009-11-18T00:53:00.000-08:00

A little mushroom in the field along the way to the Kallang Indoor Stadium.

Objects @ Kallang: Thorn in the Tree

2009-11-18T00:51:00.000-08:00

Like thorn in the flesh, the screw has become part of the tree.

Objects @ Kallang: "Too much pressure?"

2009-11-18T00:43:00.000-08:00

Parents out there. Too much pressure?

Snail in the Rain @ Bukit Batok West Ave 6

2009-11-13T02:43:00.000-08:00

I always think a rainy day is a good day for photography. Rainwater reflection from the gound creates an additional dimension for the subject.

Today I spotted this friendly neighbourhood snail crossing over the metal drain cover in the rain and spent the next five minutes holding an umbrella on one hand and shooting off my faithful digital camera on the other.

That was fun.

My Car... is not so big.

2009-11-13T02:14:00.000-08:00

My Ferarri (mini radio-controlled) car showing off on my laptop.

Its MY car. A toy car. Nevertheless... a car.

crappy! =p

Beauty: 'Just I'

2009-11-10T22:54:00.000-08:00

What Lies Beyond?

2009-11-10T22:26:00.000-08:00

Limit: It is Nothing

2009-11-10T21:44:00.000-08:00

Toast Box @ Raffles Place : 'Coffee & I'

2009-11-10T08:12:00.000-08:00

Toast Box @ Raffles Place: 'Pencil & I'

2009-11-10T07:50:00.000-08:00

Had coffee and toast while waiting for Hsinying to finish work. My sketch book with a blank page staring at me but decided to take some photos instead. =)

City Beach Resort: Labrador Park - Berries

2009-10-19T05:08:00.000-07:00

City Beach Resort: Labrador Park - Cloud

2009-10-19T05:05:00.000-07:00

City Beach Resort: Labrador Park - Cloud

2009-10-19T05:01:00.000-07:00

City Beach Resort: Labrador Park - People

2009-10-19T04:58:00.000-07:00

City Beach Resort: Labrador Park - Sea

2009-10-19T04:57:00.000-07:00

City Beach Resort: Labrador Park - Flower

2009-10-19T04:53:00.000-07:00

City Beach Resort: Labrador Park - Beach

2009-10-19T03:42:00.000-07:00

City Beach Resort: Labrador Park - Plant

2009-10-19T03:36:00.000-07:00

Canopy @ Bukit Batok Nature Reserve

2009-10-16T08:58:00.000-07:00

Taken from Bukit Batok Nature Reserve today.

Ants - Obstacles are nothing

2009-10-13T22:15:00.000-07:00

Waiting...

2009-10-13T00:33:00.000-07:00

Wait. But not knowing when...

The most mentally demanding action.

No Limit to Creativity

2009-10-12T23:35:00.001-07:00

No limit to (creativity) ?

Yes. But do not confuse that with incapabality and impracticality.

Let there be Light

2009-10-12T23:00:00.000-07:00

Water - Life

2009-10-12T22:01:00.000-07:00

Flowers - Loved

2009-10-12T05:21:00.000-07:00

Flower display

Grasshopper

2009-10-12T05:18:00.000-07:00

Got this from the Singapore Botanica Gardens

Ant : Feast!

2009-10-11T22:01:00.000-07:00

An ant feasting on scale insects on plant.

Waiting For You

2009-10-08T02:43:00.000-07:00

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Cat in Arab Street - 'I'm watching you" =)

2009-10-07T02:11:00.000-07:00

Watching you...

Taipei (2009) - Street Night from Taipei 101

2009-10-06T20:38:00.000-07:00

Taken from Taipei 101

Taipei (2009) - Temple Mood Shots

2009-10-04T23:35:00.000-07:00

Mood shots

Taipei (2009) - Temple Reflection

2009-10-04T23:29:00.000-07:00

Temple Reflection from a mini pond

Taipei (2009) - Bookshop in the Evening

2009-10-04T22:31:00.000-07:00

Bookshop

Albino Cockroach (2009)

2009-10-03T09:27:00.000-07:00

Albino Cockroach in my kitchen. I regretted blasting it with a pest killer. Now its dead. But at least now it is easier to capture it on photo. =)

Bread Crumps

2009-09-28T00:42:00.000-07:00

Loved to have coffee and a good company. And the company is my wife. We ordered a traditional toast set that comes with a cup of coffee, two half-boiled eggs, and a traditional bread toast.

The crust was so crispy I dropped them all over the table each time I take a bite. Then I decided that I can make use of the crumps and make something useful. I formed a heart on the table.

As we left our table, we were wondering if the cleaners cleaned it up. We didn't look back...

Taipei (2009) - Night

2009-08-17T23:13:00.000-07:00

Shilin Night Market

Taipei (2009) - Scooters - A Rain Shot

2009-08-12T23:32:00.000-07:00

Still on scooters (see previous blog entry).

Scooters scooters everywhere. I think I've grown to love taking photographs when or after drizzle.

Unlike taking a shot in daylight which one could leverage on the shadows and its cast angles to create stunning image effects, rain on the other hand, creates a different opportunity. Instead of casting shadows, the water in the surrounding context casts reflections which could be very useful in photograhy.

This shot above, however, could not really demonstrate what I have just said, but you could see the reflections of the scooters on the bottom right of the image. This photo's focus is on the passing vehicles at the background. Thus creating a feel for movement while the scooters are in their stationary position.

Taipei (2009) - Scooters - Naturally Neat

2009-08-12T23:13:00.000-07:00

Many things the Taiwanese have normalized and accustomed to to do as society has amazed me. One of the first things I noticed is that stark contrast on how everyone parks their scooters by the road.

It is just amazing. In fact to simply say amazing is an understatement. Why so? It is easier to be neat and to follow public rules for parking when one is not in a rush and when there are ample space to maneuver the bike. The parking lots for scooters (or motocycles) in Taipei are actually quite scarse because of the large number of "scooter'ist" on the road.

Despite the number of riders trying to find a lot even if they have to literally squeeze in between a gap the size of a paper thickness, I've not (yet) caught any parked scooter whose handle is not positioned to the left.

That is not all, this societal rule applies also to bicycles. Amazing isn't it?

Taipei (2009) - National Palace Museum

2009-08-12T06:35:00.000-07:00

National Palace Museum under the clear blue sky.

Wild Flower

2009-08-10T08:25:00.000-07:00

A digitally modified and enhanced photograph of a wild flower taken many years back.

Taipei (2009) - Shilin Night Market - Kittens for Sale

2009-08-02T08:04:00.000-07:00

Shilin Night market has a corner that sells animals and birds of all kinds. Most of them looked very cute and cuddly. Well, of course they have to be otherwise who'd be buying them...

Taipei (2009) - Insects

2009-08-02T07:58:00.000-07:00

It was evening time. On our way back to our hostel we came across a fruit stall. We decided to buy some fruits. A flying insect crossed my path and stopped over some pears. Very quickly... and I mean VERY QUICKLY, I snapped a shot of it at rest.

Taipei (2009) - Beef Noodle

2009-08-02T07:51:00.000-07:00

Dinner Time! I like the way the guy in yellow looked at the camera. =)

Taipei - Ice Jelly Dessert @ Shilin Night Market

2009-08-02T00:42:00.000-07:00

We were at the Shilin Night Market for dinner. Before heading off to soak into the market atmosphere we got ourselves a cool ice jelly dessert. It was really nice. The sight of the bucket full of jelly and floating lime reflecting the ceiling light was even more captivating at least for me.

Taipei (2009) - Black Ball Dessert & Plant on Table

2009-08-02T00:30:00.000-07:00

We were at a dessert stall having Mango dessert with Black Balls. Nope I didn't get it wrong. Not black pearls... black balls. Sounds wonky I know. By the way, their website is http://www.blackball.url.tw/.

And every table is decorated with a little potted plant. Refreshing.

Taipei - National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall

2009-07-25T08:39:00.000-07:00

Guards in the National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall.

Taipei - National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall

2009-07-24T02:22:00.000-07:00

Our first few days in Taipei was sort of dampened by the occasional showers. However while we were making our way up the National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall, I noticed at the joints of the steps, little plants. They looked very fresh because of the rain drops on the leaves. Water on the ground makes the scene complete with contrasting reflections both from the leaves and the sky.

At the point of time when I bent down to take a shot of the plant, I can sense many eyes looking at me and wonder what on earth I am doing... I know I just noticed something so natural and beautiful but so easy to miss. That little plant made my day.

Taipei - National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall

2009-07-24T02:13:00.000-07:00

One of our first tour around Taipei was the National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall. The most impressive was not really the building. It was how guards were deployed to guard the statue of of the former president Chiang Kai-Shek.

Anyway, back to photography... I observed that many tourist took photos of the magestic building. And in the internet you will find countless similar shots of the same building with some variations of its perspective depending on where they were at the time the shot was taken.

I decided that that was pretty boring. So I focused on the beautiful blooms as the foreground and took at shot with the building as the backdrop. Well, I think I can still appreciate the beauty of the building without a somewhat common perspective taken by most photographers.

Taipei - Sashimi!

2009-07-24T02:10:00.000-07:00

This is my share of sashimi. Huge thick slices of tuna and salmon.
Nice color. Good to eat too.

Droooooooool....

Taipei - Ximending

2009-07-24T02:05:00.000-07:00

Somewhere tucked around Ximending was an exhibition on arts and films. This very old calculator was on display.

Urinal @ The Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3

2009-07-24T01:44:00.000-07:00

Wonder if you have heard this phrase 'We aim to please, you aim please'. This phrase is directed only to male users. Male toilet users. Male toilet urinal users to be more precise. I guess the designer for this urinal understood how very 'well' a man uses the urinal.

I think the image of the 'housefly' as a target on the wall explains how much fun one would have while... pissing. =)

Fire-Extinguisher @ The Singapore Airport Terminal 3

2009-07-22T02:46:00.000-07:00

Hsinying went to the toilet before we made our way to the boarding gate to Taipei this June.

I was waiting outside the men's toilet and found the fire-extinguisher amusing as it just looked like a red-bodied bird with a very weird round beak facing the wall. It looked pretty angry too. Just then Hsinying walked out of the toilet. I did thought of taking a photo of her coming out of the toilet as part of the photo story board for our trip to Taipei.

The fire-extinguisher as the foreground immediately became the most desirable foreground. I've decided to focus on the fire-extinguisher instead. 'Ahem...'

Kuala Lumpur - Palace of the Golden Horses (2009)

2009-07-22T02:40:00.000-07:00

That was my tradition toast ordered from Old Town Coffeeshop. Quite crispy and tasty.

Very photogenic too. =)

Kuala Lumpur - Palace of the Golden Horses (2009)

2009-07-22T02:32:00.000-07:00

I think we should be in Times Square in Kuala Lumpur... (?) or another shopping mall?
Anyway, had coffee in Old Town Coffeeshop and traditional toasts. And walked around in the lobby and coincidentally was an exhibition of Mazda cars. Then maybe I thought I should fill in the lens with some of those logos and signs.

Partial close-up showing the yellow lit sign-board and subsequently the brightly lit Mazda logo makes a nice photo composition. Don't really need to have everything in all the time...

Kuala Lumpur - Palace of the Golden Horses (2009)

2009-07-22T02:29:00.000-07:00

Magpies basking in the warm morning sun.

Fire Hydrant @ BBSS

2009-07-06T08:39:00.000-07:00

It was one of those lazy hot June holidays afternoon after an entire day of D&T coursework consultation with some of my graduating students. I was in my car about to drive off from the first lot and noticed a very capturable context. A bright red fire hydrant basking in the foreground with bright red sun-shades decorating the Design and Technology workshop. The sky color was also wonderful.

Kuala Lumpur - Palace of the Golden Horses (2009)

2009-06-25T18:29:00.001-07:00

Lunch time... display by a single stock of rose in a wine glass standing beautifully in the centre of the round meal table. Quite a pleasant sight when there are dozens of rows of tables with a consistent display configurations.

Took a close-up shot from my table. Then realised something missing. I liked the close-up shot very much but somehow it feels dull. Before the second shot, I sprinkled some water extracted from the wine glass and immediately, the pretty rose sprang to live. Now you should understand why florist sprayed their flowers with water and the fruit guy who sprays water on their fruits. To make them look fresh and pleasant.

I proceeded to take another close-up. This time changing the color to setia. =) BEAUTIFUL!!! I LOVE IT. =)

Kuala Lumpur - Palace of the Golden Horses (2009)

2009-06-24T22:26:00.001-07:00

Lift Lobby Lighting Display

Every lift lobby was decorated elegantly with displays like photograph shown above. Warm lightings were used to create a very warm environment.

The potted Orchid plant tastefully placed in the middle give the Victorian theme a tint of Chinese. Very unique combination.

Kuala Lumpur - Palace of the Golden Horses (2009)

2009-06-24T22:18:00.000-07:00

Bedside Table Lamp: Bronze horse

(Close-up shot taken diagonally up from the floor)

Table Lamp: Bronze horse

Some where in the hotel which I forgot where...

(Close-up shot taken diagonally up from the floor)

We were at the Palace of the Golden Horses in Kuala Lumpur for our annual church camp this year. Someone asked the receptionist how many horses are there hotel and there are 8888 of them. '8' is an auspicious number for Chinese.

There were many horse figurines within and outside the hotel. But I can't find any 'gold' ones though.

Hong Kong Relaxed (2007)

2009-06-23T01:30:00.000-07:00

That is my wife relaxing while reading a magazine and me sipping coffee and looking out for nice shooting perspectives. This final image concludes the series of Hong Kong trip photos.

Coming up next:

A selection of ARPC Church Camp Photos 2009.

Followed by 'Holiday in Taipei' Photos taken in June 2009...

Hope you enjoyed my photos so far.

Hong Kong Ocean Park (2007)

2009-06-23T01:20:00.000-07:00

It was Christman period when we were in Hong Kong. The Ocean park wasn't spared with beautiful Christmas decorations that caught my eyes with the brightly colored bear and snowman figures in stark contrast to the greens from the background.

The entire context soothes the eye and creates an unparalleled tranquility.

Hong Kong Ocean Park (2007)

2009-06-23T01:12:00.000-07:00

Nice wheel. But didn't get on that one.

That was my time on the roller coaster in Hong Kong. There are two in the Ocean Park. The first ride sent my heart right to the throat. The second ride I sort of figured out a breathing technique so that even when I plunge vertically down or forced a 360, I remained calm and composed. And that worked pretty well. =) The second ride was more fun...

Hong Kong Ocean Park (2007)

2009-06-08T08:33:00.000-07:00

Went to the Jelly Fish Exhibit in Ocean Park there housed various species of... Jelly Fish! Colored lights were artificially cast in the tank on the Jelly Fish to enhance and stimulate the visual senses of the visitors. It is enough to spur me on to take a couple of shots. Smile Jelly Fish!!!

Hong Kong Ocean Park (2007)

2009-06-08T08:26:00.000-07:00

Walking along the pathway and passing through a building with large white vertical pillars. The backdrop was a very high constrating clear blue sky. That was not the most spectacular thing. Several eagles circled in the sky. Looking through the pillars on the eagles feels like looking out of a window. Managed to snap a decent photo of an eagle soaring pass.