tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57828194723566550312024-02-06T22:31:58.378-08:00A Photography Obsession...As I venture deeper into the world of photography, I will showcase selected shots in all my photography outings as well as updates on ongoing projects. Stay tuned!
Any inquiries on processes, techniques, etc. please do not hesitate to direct it to hemin@pradonet.com.my
I'll try my best to respond to your inquiries =)Amino @ Lordminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03977725357503170515noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782819472356655031.post-53622205905155133642011-10-24T00:21:00.000-07:002011-10-24T00:29:32.157-07:00More baby portraits!<div style="text-align: justify;">Have been a little bit busy lately since the opening of the studio. MyToddlerPhotos.com has opened its studio in Prima Sri Gombak in September and we've been doing sessions and sessions of baby portraits. Here are the recap from various sessions at the studio..<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/6152976426/" title="The Sleeping Beauty by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6179/6152976426_b0eabb43dc.jpg" alt="The Sleeping Beauty" height="400" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/6133647008/" title="Shaf's kids by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6193/6133647008_4c6fbd3308.jpg" alt="Shaf's kids" height="400" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/6180595889/" title="Adam Harris by MyToddlerPhotos by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6163/6180595889_18752da8b9.jpg" alt="Adam Harris by MyToddlerPhotos" height="383" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/6186185810/" title="Marissa by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6151/6186185810_45d4eaab86.jpg" alt="Marissa" height="400" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/6207473948/" title="Maya Edrea by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6134/6207473948_d1bcc6ae29.jpg" alt="Maya Edrea" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><br />Yep.. we've been busy :)Amino @ Lordminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03977725357503170515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782819472356655031.post-46765841361138886922011-08-12T13:46:00.000-07:002011-08-12T13:50:07.705-07:00Another MyToddlerPhotos.com photo session with Nik Zaheera Aliaa<div style="text-align: justify;">Nik Zaheera Aliaa has came back for another round of photo session. And the timing was just right as we at MyToddlerPhotos have just received the shipment of new hats!
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<br /><div style="text-align: center;">Look at how adorable she is wearing the Angry Bird hat!
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<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/6036501160/" title="One little angry bird :P by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6088/6036501160_fc3fa31fc1.jpg" alt="One little angry bird :P" height="500" width="500" /></a>
<br /></div>Amino @ Lordminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03977725357503170515noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782819472356655031.post-45388760732009775382011-07-21T20:03:00.001-07:002011-07-21T20:06:55.088-07:00Adam Harris - Charm, courtesy of dad.<div style="text-align: justify;">Another photo session with Adam Harris recently. He has grown up to a stage where he would just simply won't listen to whatever u say or tell him to do.. It was an interesting session where you had to play the waiting game for that quick snap where you catch him 'in his zone'.<br /><br />The outcome..<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;">CHARM, courtesy of dad</span><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/5961383928/" title=""CHARM, courtesy of dad" by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6003/5961383928_ca65660077.jpg" alt=""CHARM, courtesy of dad"" height="436" width="500" /></a><br /><br /></div>Amino @ Lordminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03977725357503170515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782819472356655031.post-54043180701148960742011-07-19T19:42:00.000-07:002011-07-19T19:59:34.064-07:00A New Venture - www.MyToddlerPhotos.com<div style="text-align: justify;">Me and my wife have started our new venture together as of July 2011. We will be offering our newborn, baby, toddler portrait photography services. Based in Kuala Lumpur, we can be found on the following links:<br /><br />Our official website : www.mytoddlerphotos.com<br />Our blog : www.mytoddlerphotos.blogspot.com<br />Our facebook page : http://www.facebook.com/MyToddlerPhotos<br /><br />We are currently offering a promotional rate for a 2-hour baby/toddler portrait session for only RM250. I can be contacted at hemin@mytoddlerphotos.com or my wife at noorhana@mytoddlerphotos.com for inquiries and bookings.<br /><br />Last weekend, we did our first official shoot with a 3 month old baby, Nik Zaheera Aliaa. She's such an adorable baby. Shared here are some shots from this session..<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/5943605072/" title="Nik Zaheera Aliaa, 3 months. by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6130/5943605072_f2ecae8f5a.jpg" alt="Nik Zaheera Aliaa, 3 months." height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/5943050585/" title="Nik Zaheera Aliaa, 3 months. by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6017/5943050585_715900c994.jpg" alt="Nik Zaheera Aliaa, 3 months." height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/5943383336/" title="Nik Zaheera Aliaa, 3 months. by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6122/5943383336_a14fbc3171.jpg" alt="Nik Zaheera Aliaa, 3 months." height="333" width="500" /></a><br /></div>Amino @ Lordminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03977725357503170515noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782819472356655031.post-32662398464700399102011-04-10T20:31:00.000-07:002011-04-10T20:44:31.964-07:00A Trip to An Old Train Depot, Penang<div style="text-align: justify;">I have recently visited Penang for a lovely vacation with wifey and good friends. Over our stay there, I have managed to meet up with a few good friends for chats and catching up. I've always wanted to visit this one old train depot located on the mainland. Finally, with the help of these good friends, they took me there for a visit at the old train depot. I stepped in, and wow! What a wonderful sight! Perfect for B&W lovers like me.<br /><br />Here's my take on the old train depot.<br /><br />This would be one of my fav. of the series.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/5601803735/" title="An Old Train Depot by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5222/5601803735_536b05b20c.jpg" alt="An Old Train Depot" width="500" height="500" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/5602388622/" title="An Old Train Depot by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5070/5602388622_b836d7f07a.jpg" alt="An Old Train Depot" width="500" height="500" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/5602388808/" title="An Old Train Depot by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5309/5602388808_fbecb77280.jpg" alt="An Old Train Depot" width="500" height="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The above shots were taken using my Hassy 553ELX with CZ50/4 Distagon on Fuji Acros 100 developed with HC110. The following shots were taken with a newly acquired Leica M6TTL with CZ50/2 Planar on Kodak TMax400 developed with HC110 Dilution E.<br /><br />Here's another fav of mine from the series.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/5606020445/" title="An Old Train Depot by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5066/5606020445_f1491ed232.jpg" alt="An Old Train Depot" width="327" height="500" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/5606604120/" title="An Old Train Depot by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5308/5606604120_8f5bd6a993.jpg" alt="An Old Train Depot" width="500" height="337" /></a><br /></div>Amino @ Lordminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03977725357503170515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782819472356655031.post-58432408579802255282011-02-08T23:41:00.000-08:002011-02-20T10:13:44.337-08:00In Search of Peace and Serenity VI - Au Revoir<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Au Revoir</span></span><br /><br />The sun says goodbye for the day, the other one says goodbye forever.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/5417558612/" title=""Au Revoir" by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5093/5417558612_136af37810.jpg" alt=""Au Revoir"" height="500" width="398" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >High tide, Pantai Jeram, Feb 2011<br /><br />Cambo Legend 8x10, Caltar S-II 300mm<br />Ilford Delta 100, Hc110 Dil E (1:47) 7mins @ 20C</span><br /></div>Amino @ Lordminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03977725357503170515noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782819472356655031.post-2611412888723476622011-02-05T12:23:00.000-08:002011-02-20T10:14:07.337-08:00In Search of Peace and Serenity V - Still I Rise<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><br /><br />STILL I RISE</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/5400842110/" title="Still I Rise by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5257/5400842110_838a07b321.jpg" alt="Still I Rise" height="500" width="500" /></a><br /><br />You may write me down in history<br />With your bitter, twisted lies,<br />You may trod me in the very dirt<br />But still, like dust, I'll rise.<br /><br />Just like moons and like suns,<br />With the certainty of tides,<br />Just like hopes springing high,<br />Still I'll rise.<br /><br />Did you want to see me broken?<br />Bowed head and lowered eyes?<br />Shoulders falling down like teardrops.<br />Weakened by my soulful cries.<br />I'll rise, eventually.<br /><br />You may shoot me with your words,<br />You may cut me with your eyes,<br />You may kill me with your hatefulness,<br />But still, like air, I'll rise.<br /><br />Out of the huts of history's shame<br />I rise<br /><br />Up from a past that's rooted in pain<br />I rise<br /><br />I'm a black ocean, leaping and wide,<br />Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.<br />Leaving behind nights of regret and fear<br />I rise<br /><br />Into a daybreak that's wondrously clear<br />I rise<br /><br />Bringing the gifts that my faith gave,<br />I am the dream and the hope of His slave.<br />I rise. I rise. I rise.<br /><br />-Maya Angelou-<br /><br />*Special thanks to Nazaruddin @ Damak for recommending this poem for this shot<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:85%;">High tide, Pantai Jeram, Jan 2011<br /><br />Hasselblad 553ELX, CZ 120 makro planar<br />Fuji Acros 100, Hc110 Dil E (1:47) 7mins @ 20C<br /></span></div>Amino @ Lordminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03977725357503170515noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782819472356655031.post-7683699876854818802011-01-30T18:13:00.001-08:002011-02-20T10:14:31.805-08:00In Search of Peace and Serenity IV - Resemblance<div style="text-align: justify;">I found myself again at the same spot. This place has been presenting me with massive photographing opportunities but I would like to take my time to digest and capture the content of what this place can bring to me. Here's another shot called Resemblance. If you look closely, you'll notice that the shape of the tree on the foreground is about the same as the shape of the island at the back.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Resemblance</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/5396583627/" title="Resemblence by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5291/5396583627_228a01321c.jpg" alt="Resemblence" height="500" width="500" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><br />High tide, Pantai Jeram, Jan 2011<br />Hasselblad 553ELX, CZ 120 makro planar<br />Fuji Acros 100, Hc110 Dil E (1:47) 7mins @ 20C</span><br /><br /></div>Amino @ Lordminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03977725357503170515noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782819472356655031.post-22863030644984833702011-01-24T19:10:00.000-08:002011-01-24T19:19:11.736-08:00Taking Cambo Jumbo out to play!<div style="text-align: justify;">I've recently managed to figure out how to mount my 9-stop filter on my large format lens. The front end of the lens is too big to be fitted with any filter, so the other option is to mount the filter on the rear of the lens, carefully tho. I bought a 77-67mm step down ring, then step it up again to get back to 77mm as I couldn't mount the filter directly to the lens due to the curvature of the lens rear element. Now that I've managed to mount the big stopper, it's time to take the 8x10 camera out to the coastlines :)<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/5381014004/" title="Untitled by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5090/5381014004_359e19f1cb.jpg" width="500" height="399" alt="Untitled" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Cambo Legend 8x10 with Caltar S-II 300mm f5.6 on Ilford Delta 100. Fitted with Hoya ND400 filter. Scene was metered at f45, 4mins. Calculating the compensation for Delta 100's reciprocity failure, the corrected exposure was determined at 9mins 30secs. The sheet was developed with Kodak HC110 Dilution E (1:49) for 7 mins 30secs @ 20C.<br /></div>Amino @ Lordminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03977725357503170515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782819472356655031.post-22070525227931046912011-01-24T17:37:00.000-08:002011-02-20T10:15:07.566-08:00In Search of Peace and Serenity III - The Journey of Life<div style="text-align: justify;">The journey of life is an adventure into the unknown. The lifespan varies. This applies to nature, human and even the invention of mankind.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">"To some, life is a very long journey,<br />To some others, it never even started.."<br /><br />Dead trees pond, near Pantai Remis, Jan 2011<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/5373272704/" title="The Journey of Life by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5041/5373272704_2514512722.jpg" alt="The Journey of Life" height="500" width="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">What attracted me to this shot was the 2 different elements of nature and manmade structure. The massive curls and bends of the trees symbolizes the long life lived, and the winding path thru life. The absence of leaves shows the presence of death or 'end of the road' for the trees. On the other hand, there's this small piece of concrete that was meant to be an architectural structure of some sort, perhaps a hut, small building, etc. that was left abandoned. For the structure, life was very short, in fact it's life ended prematurely.. in contrast to the life lived by the trees.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Shot on Hasselblad 553ELX with CZ 120 Makro Planar, on Fuji Acros 100. Developed with Kodak HC110 Dilution E (1:49) 7 mins @ 20C</span></span><br /></div>Amino @ Lordminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03977725357503170515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782819472356655031.post-72537652177679927072011-01-18T00:49:00.000-08:002011-02-20T10:15:31.735-08:00In Search of Peace and Serenity II - The Struggle for Life<div style="text-align: justify;">Continuing the "In Search of Peach and Serenity", me and wife together with another friend, Malee, ventured to Klang for another quick trip there. One particular tree caught my attention there..<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Struggle for Life</span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/5363734837/" title="The Struggle for Life by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5202/5363734837_f396786dc6.jpg" alt="The Struggle for Life" height="500" width="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">It really caught my attention to see how the tree sort of balanced itself to gain a strong grasp of the Earth.. to live. It was an overcast day, but for a very short time frame, the sun shines giving the tree its glow, enhancing the details of the tree with beautiful highlights and shadows. Sort of like a blessing. If you look further into the photo, you'll see a fishing boat symbolizing the struggles of human for life as well, against the vast sea.<br /></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Shot with Hasselblad 553elx, Zeiss 120 Makro Planar CF on Fuji Acros 100. Developed with Kodak HC110 Dilution E (1:49) 7mins @ 20C.</span></span>Amino @ Lordminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03977725357503170515noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782819472356655031.post-47202224089824496482011-01-16T19:37:00.001-08:002011-01-16T19:53:49.025-08:00Pushing Tri-X to the Extreme (ASA25600)<div style="text-align: justify;">Back in July during a photo trip to Kelantan with Eddieputera and Sarip, I've had the chance to shoot a scene that is pitch black. It was a scene at the fishing dock where a fishing vessel stopped by for a rest after being in the sea for about 1 month. That night there was a storm brewing so super dark clouds engulfed the skies. There's no other light source around except a couple light bulbs on the vessel itself. It was raining heavily and that made the shot even tougher. I wanted to capture this shot at a fraction of a second. Putting it on long exposure would've made the vessel blur. Yes, I could probably get away with a 1-2 sec shot at a lower ASA, but I figured, might as well hit the extreme just for the sake of trying and testing out the pushing capabilities of this film.<br /><br />This shot was metered at ASA25,600. Having a Tri-X on my Hassy back, I've decided to give it a go. After doing some research on the flow to push the Tri-X up 6-stops, I've settled with the following..<br /><br />Rodinal 1:100, 3 hours semi stand development with 2 swirls to the tank every 30mins. After 1 1/2 hours, I replaced the developer with a fresh batch (to avoid the risk of exhaustion).<br /><br />What I got was a muddy negs. Putting it onto the scanner, here's what I got. No tweaking on this scan. I kinda like the look.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/5331057321/" title="Original scan, unedited by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5245/5331057321_0ee329468a.jpg" alt="Original scan, unedited" height="500" width="495" /></a><br /></div><br />I did played around in Photoshop, where I set the black for the tones. Here's what I got.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/5331057533/" title=".. by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5243/5331057533_6a3a068aa3.jpg" alt=".." height="500" width="495" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">All in all, I think I prefer the original look better. It looks classical and seemed very special, considering the circumstances that I had to go thru to shot this scene, plus the darkroom processes afterwards. I will remember this shot for a very long time.. will be printing it and framed it on my wall.</div>Amino @ Lordminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03977725357503170515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782819472356655031.post-40921246416875670242011-01-10T23:52:00.000-08:002011-02-20T10:12:56.754-08:00In Search of Peace and Serenity - Kg Telok, Port Dickson<div style="text-align: justify;">It has been so long since I last do landscape works. Last weekend, wifey suggested that we went for a drive to Port Dickson. After all that happened to us in the past few weeks, we needed search for calmness and sense of serenity. A short roadtrip to a calm seaside would do the trick.<br /><br />I remembered a shot from a good friend, <a href="http://liewwk-macro.blogspot.com/">Liewwk</a> at this spot. I asked him for the directions, checked out the tides schedule for Port Dickson and off we went in the morning.<br /><br />Here's some shots during the high tide when we were there.. This is just the first trip. We will revisit this place again, during low tide, for sure ;)<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Untitled<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/5342738722/" title="Untitled by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5123/5342738722_30ba6d1b0a.jpg" alt="Untitled" height="500" width="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A Path to Paradise - A long and winding journey to happiness. Sometimes it's smooth, sometimes there a detour filled with obstacles and sometimes it seems to be an impossible task to reach eternal happiness. Determination ensure the success to achieve that rewarding end.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/5344717330/" title="The Path to Paradise by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5122/5344717330_b5594f34af.jpg" alt="The Path to Paradise" height="500" width="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A State of Perseverance - Life can be very challenging at times. Series of continuous waves of obstacles and tests hits at you at all times to test how strong your character is. Patience is a virtue. The patience to withstand those waves renders a much more soothing and calm outcome, silky smooth.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/5344106803/" title="A State of Perseverance by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5003/5344106803_5757efde2f.jpg" alt="A State of Perseverance" height="500" width="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The One that Got Away -The toughest test by far me and my wife have ever experienced. He will remain in both our memories forever. The storyline has been written beforehand, we can only put our efforts and hope for the best. By far the best 20 weeks EVER experienced.. but shortlived. May you rest in peace, "anak ayah"...<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/5344716898/" title="The One that Got Away by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5087/5344716898_0dc8f1788a.jpg" alt="The One that Got Away" height="500" width="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Life surely goes on.. what happened has brought us closer together. It's for the best.. we're sure of that. There will be more of these works from me.. "In search of peace and serenity"...<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >*Photos shot using Hasselblad 553ELX with CZ 50mm Distagon and 120mm Makro Planar with Hoya ND400 on Fuji Acros 100. Developed using HC110 Dilution F.</span></div>Amino @ Lordminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03977725357503170515noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782819472356655031.post-74090995818670408582010-12-12T11:13:00.000-08:002010-12-12T12:01:22.578-08:00Away from the bustling city....<div style="text-align: justify;">....lies a very peaceful fishing village in the state of Kelantan. Kampung Canggung, located in Bachok, Kelantan where the source of income for most of the villagers comes from the sea.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/4871064819/" title="A trip to fishing village, Kelantan by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4871064819_6438e6aa30.jpg" width="500" height="499" alt="A trip to fishing village, Kelantan" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">A local walking towards his hut to prepare for the next trip to the sea. This is where they spend most of their day if they're not out in the sea. Repairing the nets, fixing the boat, resting, drying the fish and a whole lot of activities goes here. Here are some photos of their tools of the trade..<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/4871066327/" title="A trip to fishing village, Kelantan by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4871066327_1ec3ba95da.jpg" width="500" height="499" alt="A trip to fishing village, Kelantan" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/4871675704/" title="A trip to fishing village, Kelantan by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4871675704_d895544c5a.jpg" width="500" height="499" alt="A trip to fishing village, Kelantan" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Part of the preparation before they go out to sea is inspecting the fishing nets before being put onboard the boat.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/4871674770/" title="A trip to fishing village, Kelantan by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4871674770_f28002f365.jpg" width="500" height="499" alt="A trip to fishing village, Kelantan" /></a><br /></div><br />Once they have loaded the net and other things on the boat, they're set to go.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/4871065317/" title="A trip to fishing village, Kelantan by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4871065317_bc76bb5c4d.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="A trip to fishing village, Kelantan" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">In the old days, fishermen use logs to roll their boat from the shore to the sea. In the modern days, they use a carriage to assist them in pushing the boat until the boat floats on its own. These type of fishermen goes out to the sea for several hours. Those in bigger vessels go out for days, weeks or even months.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/4871675536/" title="A trip to fishing village, Kelantan by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4871675536_a8a43c1eb3.jpg" width="500" height="499" alt="A trip to fishing village, Kelantan" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">During my visit there, I realized that the villagers are very helpful. When the boats come back from the sea, they'll queue up and take turns to be landed and pulled back to the shore. Everybody lends a helping hand, regardless of who owns what boat. It's good to see how they worked together in a group.. sincerely helping out each other in their community, a vanishing trait especially in the city, where a lot of people just care about themselves and don't even know their neighbors, let alone lending a helping hand!<br /><br />It was a very memorable trip for me. Thanks to Eddieputera who brought us here, I have learned so many things, witnessed in some places, people trust and help each other without any prejudice. I have also learned to be thankful to Allah for what I have, as there are people out there who are struggling just to make ends meet. I hope to be able to visit them again next time..<br /></div>Amino @ Lordminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03977725357503170515noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782819472356655031.post-4047393704798229552010-11-23T20:53:00.000-08:002010-11-23T21:29:11.392-08:00PhotoMalaysia.com 3rd Annual Exhibition at Nikon Center, Berjaya Times SquarePhotomalaysia.com is currently running it's 3rd photo exhibition at the Nikon Center, 1st floor, Berjaya Times Square. The "People and Places" exhibition goes from Nov 1, 2010 till Dec 12, 2010 curated by Mr. Alex Moh and Mr. Azrul Kevin Abdullah. Admission is free.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">http://thestaronline.tv/v/6371<br /></div><br />I have two photographs showcased there. This is my first participation in an exhibition and am very excited that 2 of my photographs are selected to be showcased there.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Temple in the Clouds<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/4227799555/" title="Untitled - for now by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4227799555_86db1b0049.jpg" alt="Untitled - for now" height="500" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br />Fisherboy<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/4871065549/" title="A trip to fishing village, Kelantan by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4871065549_0f36a19eb9.jpg" alt="A trip to fishing village, Kelantan" height="500" width="500" /></a><br /></div>Amino @ Lordminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03977725357503170515noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782819472356655031.post-53502207757891699482010-11-14T08:01:00.000-08:002010-11-14T08:13:00.591-08:00The End of a JourneyI went for a photo roadtrip to Kelantan with two buddies - Eddieputera and Sarip sometime in July this year. We went to a fishing village (Kampung Canggun) in Bachok and spend about 1 1/2 days there. Armed with my Hasselblad 553ELX and a bunch of films, I spotted a shipwreck on the beach. I've been wanting to shoot a shipwreck for sooo long, so I'm not gonna miss this opportunity.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">The End of a Journey</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/4955432922/" title="The End of a Journey. by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/4955432922_198eda9986.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="The End of a Journey." /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Hasselblad 553ELX, Zeiss 50mm Distagon,<br />Fuji Acros 100<br />Rodinal (1:50) 13mins @20C</span><br /></div><br />I like this shot because there's two subjects in the frame that shows a full cycle of a fishing vessel. The main subject (the shipwreck) shows that it's at the end of its journey, no longer needed, left alone letting nature to take its course, while on the far end, you can see another boat still in good shape, in its prime giving its fullest service to the fishermen.<br /><br />There's more shots from the Kelantan trip. Will be sharing 'em on the other entries very soon.Amino @ Lordminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03977725357503170515noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782819472356655031.post-20926685960952720872010-10-12T19:22:00.000-07:002010-10-12T19:38:44.843-07:00Another baby portrait session - Adam HarrisI've been waiting for the right time to shoot my little nephew. His name is Adam Harris, 5 month old son of Mohd Mukreek (my brother) and his wife, Nadira. Cute little fella, sooo adorable, but sometimes he'll show his temper :P<br /><br />It was a simple setup, fluffy blanket/comforter on the dining table, black cloth over the blanket and someone to hold the cloth up at the back. Put the baby on that blanket, let him play around and nail the right moment.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/5067090433/" title="Adam Harris - 5 months (Oct 2010) by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5067090433_1a212d4eac.jpg" alt="Adam Harris - 5 months (Oct 2010)" height="500" width="500" /></a><br /></div><br />Strobist info:<br /><br />As for the light setup, I only used 1 flashgun. 580exII, 1/2 power shot thru white umbrella placed to the right of the camera.<br /><br />Thanks to Cis@Beruang Putih for being a very good assistance!Amino @ Lordminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03977725357503170515noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782819472356655031.post-27912623739648886412010-09-16T18:13:00.000-07:002010-09-16T18:23:00.042-07:00Perhentian Island IV - Serenity<div style="text-align: justify;">My trip to Perhentian (Kecil) Island this year proved to be a fruitful one. Having shot both in film (mainly) and digital medium, I have managed (my personal view) to capture the essence of beauty, serenity and tranquility of the island. For those who haven't gone to Perhentian, you need to go at least once in your lifetime. It's a beautiful place, a place where it's exactly the opposite of bustling city atmosphere. Take a break, go on a short holiday, head off to Perhentian. I know I'll be going there again in 2011.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/4955432738/" title="Serenity by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/4955432738_dd76a2bd25.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="Serenity" /></a><br /><br />Serenity, Perhentian Kecil, July 2010<br />Hasselblad 553ELX | CZ 50mm Distagon<br />Fuji Acros 100 | Rodinal (1:50) 13mins @ 20C<br /></div><br />This shot was done on film medium, on a long exposure (~8-10secs), low tide, sunset (more like a hidden set, the sun decided to descend behind the clouds). I loved this shot. I've printed it and framed it.Amino @ Lordminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03977725357503170515noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782819472356655031.post-466747958466401642010-09-15T04:09:00.002-07:002010-09-15T04:18:33.256-07:00Perhentian Island III - Triptychs<div style="text-align: justify;">Ever since I read the interview with Rolfe Horn on B&W Magazine, I've always considered triptychs as part of how I express my work. For the Perhentian Series, I've planned and executed 2 triptychs, seen below.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/4828467725/" title="Paradise Island - Triptych by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4828467725_ffa1664380.jpg" alt="Paradise Island - Triptych" height="219" width="500" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Paradise Island, Perhentian Kecil, July 2010<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/4828192823/" title="A triptych of Locals at Work, Perhentian Kecil, July 2010 by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4828192823_8e0d717c1a.jpg" width="500" height="217" alt="A triptych of Locals at Work, Perhentian Kecil, July 2010" /></a><br />Locals at Work, Perhentian Kecil, July 2010<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">For a larger view, click on the triptychs</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Both triptychs are shot with Hasselblad 553ELX, Zeiss 50mm Distagon<br />Fuji Acros 100, Rodinal (1:50) 13mins @20C</span><br /></div></div>Amino @ Lordminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03977725357503170515noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782819472356655031.post-78706263032525630892010-09-08T14:36:00.000-07:002010-09-08T15:44:44.808-07:00My Triptych Inspiration - Rolfe Horn (www.f45.com)In the B&W Magazine, issue 74 (April 2010), there was an article on an American photographer, <a style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);" href="http://www.f45.com/html/resindex.html">Rolfe Horn</a>. An avid landscape shooter, most of the time he shoots in square format. In an interview with the B&W magazine, he mentioned that <span style="font-style: italic;">during one of his trips to Japan, he realized a need for a wider vision when shooting seascapes. Since he doesn't own a panorama camera, he started making diptychs and triptychs to include more peripheral elements in his photographs</span>.<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />An example of one of his Japan series triptych,<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.f45.com/html/japan04/images/dawn2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px; height: 206px;" src="http://www.f45.com/html/japan04/images/dawn2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;" >Dawn, Study 2, Izumo, Japan 2004 (Rolfe Horn)</span><span style="color: rgb(136, 131, 124);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">Source : Rolfe Horn Photography (www.f45.com)</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">After viewing his triptych photos, I personally find that presenting my shots in triptych is such an interesting format to explore. Many triptych combination can be planned and executed. Triptychs photos can be viewed as three separate photos that would stand on its own, but is strongest when viewed as a combination. Triptychs can also be planned in which;<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">1. The main subject (placed in the center) is supported by the other two shots on each sides, or;<br />2. The two supporting shots are placed on the left and center, leading the viewer to the main subject (placed on the right), or;<br />3. Replicating a scene with static subjects in all three shots, but with different dynamic/moving subjects, or<br />4. Any other way that you can imagine to portray your shots as 1 master shot or as a series.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The key to creating your own triptych is "CONTINUITY". Each shot must be relevant to the other shot, be it as a master shot, or as a mini-series. Plan your triptychs and execute them according to what you visualize the final outcome to be.<br /><br />Explore it, you'll have FUN with it. I have done a few triptychs, will be working on more triptychs in the future and I'm loving it.<br /><br />p/s : Rolfe, thank you for being an inspiration to me, and hopefully to others as well.<br /></div><br /></div>Amino @ Lordminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03977725357503170515noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782819472356655031.post-60879461168749493882010-09-05T14:15:00.000-07:002010-09-05T14:21:28.135-07:00Perhentian Island II - Fuji Velvia 50<div style="text-align: justify;">Aside from the Canon EOS5D, I've also brought along my Hasselblad 553ELX to the island together with a bunch of color positive films and B&W films. Here's some shots taken with Fuji Velvia 50, which used to be one of the most preferred films by most photographers. Honestly, this is the first time I've ever shot with this film, and oh boy, I really did fell in love with it.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/4793080183/" title="Pulau Susu Dara Besar, Perhentian Island by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4793080183_aa6dff43a6.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="Pulau Susu Dara Besar, Perhentian Island" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/4793061116/" title="Pulau Susu Dara Besar, Perhentian Island by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4793061116_7a4174c260.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="Pulau Susu Dara Besar, Perhentian Island" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/4793061430/" title="Pulau Susu Dara Besar, Perhentian Island by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4793061430_72b092fe8e.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="Pulau Susu Dara Besar, Perhentian Island" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Hasselblad 553ELX | CZ 50mm Distagon<br />Fuji Velvia 50<br />Lab developed</span><br /></div><br />Amazing colors, don't you agree?<br /></div>Amino @ Lordminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03977725357503170515noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782819472356655031.post-84040124822779594302010-09-03T15:06:00.000-07:002010-09-03T15:16:19.194-07:00Perhentian Island - July 2010<div style="text-align: justify;">After being mesmerized by the beauty of Perhentian Island during my trip in 2009, I have decided to head down there again with my wife to meet up with a good friend who's running business there. Accompanied by another good friend, Nik Fariz, we went there again in July 2010. For those who haven't been to Perhentian, please do so. This island is simply gorgeous!<br /><br />I brought along my Canon 5D and my Hasselblad on this trip. Her are some landscape shots of the island.. these ones are shot using the 24-105mm lens on my 5D. Most shots are with CPL, the sunset shot was done with Cokin grad filters.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A view from the top of the hill.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/4790620639/" title="Windmill pathway, Perhentian Kecil, July 2010 by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4790620639_3dc2e104ed.jpg" alt="Windmill pathway, Perhentian Kecil, July 2010" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><br />The Hidden (Sun)Set.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/4790314481/" title="The Hidden Set, Perhentian Island, Malaysia, July 2010 by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4790314481_14f86f31ed.jpg" alt="The Hidden Set, Perhentian Island, Malaysia, July 2010" height="375" width="500" /></a><br /><br />One of the small islands nearby, Tokong Burung Island.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/4792305457/" title="Tokong Burung Island, July 2010 by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4792305457_4ce21341ed.jpg" alt="Tokong Burung Island, July 2010" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /></div>Amino @ Lordminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03977725357503170515noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782819472356655031.post-75068205002402508442010-08-29T23:40:00.001-07:002010-08-29T23:47:09.775-07:00Outdoor wedding portraiture - Musawwir & Wanni<div style="text-align: justify;">I was commissioned by the married couple for their outdoor portraiture. Wanni used to work at my office has been following my works for quite some time. She wanted the outdoor shoot to have some sort of dreamy effect. Knowing what exactly she wanted, me, Raz and Sarip arranged the shoot to be done somewhere in Ulu Yam.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/4940377309/" title="Sawi - Wanni Outdoor by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4940377309_ed97953a68.jpg" alt="Sawi - Wanni Outdoor" height="400" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/4940965442/" title="Sawi - Wanni Outdoor by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4940965442_812d1cee14.jpg" alt="Sawi - Wanni Outdoor" height="400" width="500" /></a><br /></div><br />Congratulations for the newly wed ;)<br />There's a few more photos. Will upload 'em and add on to this post later tonight.Amino @ Lordminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03977725357503170515noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782819472356655031.post-14011725021216752412010-08-25T21:06:00.000-07:002010-08-25T21:12:48.253-07:00A mesmerizing smile - feat. Nurul<div style="text-align: justify;">This was shot during the same session the tale of the woods were shot. This time the model is Nurul. She has a mesmerizing smile, and it's very evident in this shot!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A mesmerizing smile - feat. Nurul<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/4402133171/" title="Nurul's mesmerizing smile by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4402133171_4899e58f3d.jpg" alt="Nurul's mesmerizing smile" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Strobist info:<br /><br />Metz 1/1 power shoot thru large diffuser model left.<br />SB800 1/4 power shoot bare behind model.<br /><br />Model - Nurul<br />Make up - Su Yin<br />Art direction - Me<br />Lighting - Me<br />Team- Yong, Sarip, Morph<br />Location - Lake Gardens<br /><br /></span></div>Amino @ Lordminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03977725357503170515noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782819472356655031.post-42976474508127683022010-08-24T17:41:00.000-07:002010-08-24T17:55:18.704-07:00Tale of the Woods - featuring Ayu Samsudin<div style="text-align: justify;">Strobist shoot organized at the Lake Gardens with a couple friends (Sarip, Morpheuse, Yong, Raz, Paklan). We had a blast during that day. Metz flash was shot thru a large diffuser model left for fill, and another flash from behind model, about 3-4 meters away to create a backlight on the tree and the model.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordmint/4401362996/" title="Untitled by lordmint, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4401362996_99befdfa0a.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Untitled" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Strobist info:<br /><br />Metz 1/1 power shoot thru large diffuser model left.<br />SB800 1/2 power shoot bare behind model.<br /><br />Model - Ayu Samsudin<br />Make up - Su Yin<br />Art direction - Me<br />Lighting - Me<br />Assist - Yong, Sarip, Morpheuse<br />Location - Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur<br /><br /></div>Amino @ Lordminthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03977725357503170515noreply@blogger.com2