312 of Project 365: Nutmeg (豆蔻)

Nutmeg (豆蔻)

This fruit reminds me of the yummy nutmeg drink I had during my recent trip to Penang. Some might find the taste medicinal, as nutmeg is one of the ingredients commonly found in ointment but I like it very much. Most importantly, it is good for health whether you consume or apply it.

ISO: 100

Exposure: 1/1300 sec

Aperture: 2.2

Focal Length: 20mm

Flash Used: No

This is how the fruit looks like inside. Doesn't it remind you of the "Nutmeg and Mace" sculpture by Kumari Nahappan outside ION Orchard? 

311 of Project 365: Dragonfly 2

Dragonfly must be one of the most common insects because I see them in most of the parks in Singapore.

Here's the first post I did featuring the same yellow dragonfly at Hort Park. This time round, I managed to get a closer shot where I can see the fine hairs on the belly & back and the spike on the head. I guess this is the best I can do with my prime lens at 4x zoom. 

Sigh, at times like this, I wish I have a more powerful camera.

Taken at Gardens by the Bay.

ISO: 100

Exposure: 1/800 sec

Aperture: 2.5

Focal Length: 20mm

Flash Used: No

Full frontal shot.

ISO: 100

Exposure: 1/800 sec

Aperture: 2.5

Focal Length: 20mm

Flash Used: No

310 of Project 365: Spider Lily

Taken at Gardens by the Bay

ISO: 100

Exposure: 1/1300 sec

Aperture: 2.2

Focal Length: 20mm

Flash Used: No

309 of Project 365: 以人为本的设计

I need a bag to replace my old trusty shoulder bag from UNIQLO which has served me for more than 3 years. So I went back to UNIQLO hoping to find something similar but I was disappointed by the limited range which is catered more for lugging the laptop. 

My next best bet is Muji. I need a bag that is sturdy & big enough to carry my camera, with many compartments within the bag to keep all my barang barang, lightweight, waterproof, ...... The list goes on and on. It didn't take me long to find what I want but I had a small problem. I was looking at the zipper at the bottom of the side pocket which can be unzipped. It doesn't make sense to expose the bottom because it would mean that I won't be able to put anything in the side pocket when it's unzipped. But in my mind I know that the design must serve a purpose, and given the thoughtfulness of Japanese designs, I'm sure it's there for a purpose.

I found this piece of instruction slip in the bag and viola, mystery solved! The side pocket when unzipped at the bottom actually serves as a flap where one can hook the bag through the handle of a luggage handle.

Guess I might not be using this function much because I much prefer to keep it zipped so I can put my stuff in the side pocket for easy access.

ISO: 400

Exposure: 1/6 sec

Aperture: 5.5

Focal Length: 34mm

Flash Used: No

308 of Project 365: Paris

法国 - 巴黎 - 自助

France - Paris - Free & Easy

Yes, free & easy, a word which I fear the most because it takes a lot of planning & research.  But for once I can go on a free & easy trip planned by someone else, my sis.

As usual, my holiday planning can be stressful right from the start. Firstly, getting approval for my leave application is always a nightmare. Well, it's never a straight forward "ok" when it's subject to the whim of one's bosses.

Then it's booking the flight. Different airlines, different dates, different timings and most importantly, prices that can fluctuate so much.

Then comes lodging. Everything seem so expensive in Euro. Even at the supposedly strong SGD rate, nothing looks cheap when you have to multiply by 1.60 times.

Finally, we have to start digging into the guide books, online research for the places to go and things to do while we were there.

This time round, I'll take it easy and let my sis do most of the planning for I shall be a faithful follower.

Au revoir!

ISO: 400

Exposure: 1/15 sec

Aperture: 5.3

Focal Length: 30mm

Flash Used: No

307 of Project 365: Harmonie Du Soir

A picture of perfection for the record before I dip my brush and paint the window to my soul with a rosy view of the world.

Regard Signe De Chanel

Ombres A Paupieres Quatuor

Quadra Eye Shadow

Harmonie Du Soir

ISO: 400

Exposure: 1/30 sec

Aperture: 5.6

Focal Length: 45mm

Flash Used: No

家常菜: 砂锅鱼头

开饭了！

好久没吃的家常菜 - 砂锅鱼头！这应该是一道广东菜式的代表菜之一吧！

有点像大杂烩，因为光看就可以看到很多的料扑在鱼头上，所以完全看不见鱼头的踪影！

我想这也可以叫 “一锅搞定”， 可为均衡的一餐，有鱼，有肉，又有菜。