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My board is in hospital for a week. So the closest I’m getting near the water is going through the image archives. So happening right? Let’s see what I found.
Suter spinning, FS, BS… whatever…
Creating some misty effect in the morning.
Very often, I’ll bring my camera along when I go wakeboarding. I love to photograph the riders in action, not just because I think the actions look really good. But it gives me the opportunity to practise my photography. Outside of weddings, I hardly even do any photography anymore unless I travel (I’m trying to work on this…) or ocassionally photographing the dogs. Over the few times that I took these guys in action, I found that it is actually quite similar to weddings in a way. Lighting, timing (this is so important), anticipation and composition. I think it’s pretty good training. And it makes me feel better that at least I did something good out there, since I suck at wakeboarding:D
Someday, I’m going to take it a step further to go on the tube. Someday…:D
Suter up on a Raley
Epa doing a shifty
Andy going for a Indy shifty
grabbin’
Good rider, butter smooth water… and we’re just waiting for some amazing lighting. It came and stayed for awhile.
There you go Andy:) Land your 3 and I’ll get the videos done:P
Managed to have some water time couple of weeks back. Went wakeboarding REALLY early in the morning. Brought my trusty 20D along and did some shots. Didn’t get to post them earlier because I was bogged down by work. Here you go!:D
Suter serving a chicken salad.
Indy shifty
Hah, the last one’s Andy. Sorry, I think the silhouette shots look better here. We’ll try for the face next time!:D
Went wakeboarding yesterday morning, hoping to iron out some moves and banish some painful thoughts. Didn’t do too well and got hell from Jem (the driver). He has been scolding me for the longest of time (most of the time for my own good, although sometimes I think he just do it to get the kick out of it), but this time it felt much worse than any other time.
I just couldn’t land my jumps properly. He got real pissed and shouted across the water, “if you are scared, don’t wakeboard!!”. Sigh… I’ve never felt so close to tears before. Even though I knew his intentions, it still hurt like hell. Anyway, I just kept telling myself to be positive, to try again and again till I get it right. Even though I still didn’t get it, I know there’ll be another day to try again.
When I took a break, he told me that he doesn’t understand why I’m always trying so hard, trying to be perfect and why I’m always thinking. I wonder how much of what he said is linked to what I am like in real life. In trying, sometimes, we hurt ourselves more than we know. I have much to learn…
Some comforting parts, he said he’ll teach me how to do a backroll some time. Good, I’ve been wanting to learn that.
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After the short photoshoot today, I decided to get some drinks from a petrol kiosk. Added 2 more unusual items to my shopping list, Her World Brides (because I heard I’ve got pictures up in this issue) and New Paper (because it’s toilet friendly sized… and I need a dump) 😀
In the news, a secondary school boy fell during cable ski and was partially paralysed!! I don’t know how he fell, but it sure sounds serious. When I started wakeboarding, I remembered falling badly once (doing nothing spectacular – maybe the fall was spectacular) and had a head concussion. Wiped out a good 20-30mins of my life, which I can’t remember till now. Tomorrow, I AM GOING to buy a helmet and armour…
I’m going to buy a white helmet and stick stickers on it… like… “armoured turban” or “lightsphere”:D
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Initially I thought I might not make it down because of client meetings. 4pm, I decided I should just pop by and have a look. Got there just in time, with 20mins before the finals. Met some friends and was standing near the area where the competitors left their gear. When they passed by, we went picture pimpin’ (I don’t usually do that, but they are pretty irresistable)… I only took 3, but that’s enough!:) These guys are very friendly too.
And no, taking pictures of them won’t improve my ride. Having the determination to learn will.
The whole competition was very inspiring. Behind every move is blood, sweat and loads of talent. Impressive work. Hope to see them again next year!:D
Philip Soven, before he went for the finals. Wished him good luck, but I guess, he didn’t really need them.
Dallas Friday. Ok, I didn’t tip toe to get this effect!! She’s petite!! And very sweet too.
Sasha Christian. Singapore’s only female representative:)
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…since I attended a wedding, as a guest. You know, that kind that have to give red packets:P j/k. Edwin, the guy who started wedding photography with me invited me to his wedding dinner tonight. It feels strange to be sitting down in a wedding banquet. When I saw him, he jokingly asked me, “didn’t bring your camera?”. I replied, “can you just let me be normal for once?”
I left halfway through the dinner as I felt a little unwell, I think the flu bug has caught up. Need to get some medication tomorrow. Can’t believe we ran out of panadols. While I was driving back in the heavy downpour, alot of random thoughts (with regards to weddings) went through my mind.
I think, I prefer to be special (abnormal if you like).
something extra:
my super duper cool looking dry cabinet arrived today! my camera equipments got their home upgraded from tents to bungalow now!:D
new tricks from wakeboarding. manage to land some 2 wake toeside 180s. i’m loving my board, it’s giving me consistency. but i dropped it and it got scratched:(
tomorrow, more work to do… hopefully the fever goes away. else i’m going to call in for MC. where’s my mirror?
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