photogame

1. today i forced myself to think harder for idea to create photo with extra elements. extra elements meant that i must added several extra elements to make it more interesting, more catchy or more than usual.

2. but i must not forget the basic principles in photography. what are extra elements?

1. minimalism concept
2. high key
3. reflections
4. pattern
5. fill light
6. rim light
7. emotions
8. actions

and many more. you have to mix several elements mentioned above to create great photos.

3. to have 2 extra elements is easy, but to make it 3 and more is challenging. when i am doing this exercise i realized that a great photographer must master the skill and must have the EYE when creating photos. the art in making is beginning.

4. never underestimate a photographer because a photographer does a lot of thinking and being creative at the same time. trust me, this can be developed. you dont have to be born gifted but if you are, well you are darn lucky. but if you are not, it takes determination and passion in you.

5.it takes time.

photogame

1. currently, teacher syednasir is organising photogame for us fellow photographers (i dont consider myself as a photographer yet, newbies is suitable word for me). this is one of his efforts to encourage us enhance our skills in photography. and now we are waiting for the 4th photogame's instruction.

2. based on my personal experience, sometimes a person need to compete with others in order to know his standard. during competition, i can see the real person character. his willpower and his determination. apart from that, i can measure myself whether i am being handicapped or not in certain areas.

3. i learned a lot from the last three photogame. i need to master photoshop. this is one of the requirements beside mastering the art of composition, techniques, handling tools and producing great photos. it is a long way to go before i can consider myself as a photographer.

4. owning a grand camera is not a warranty that one can be a skillful photographer. it takes time. it takes you. it takes how much you will give to acquire the skill to be distinguish. it takes you. not others.

5. so to all my photographers friends, lets take the challenge!

back to labuan

1. today is the first day working after 2 weeks semester break. the weather is hazy. the temperature is warm. i feel warm. and today i go for outing,shooting hibiscus to make a poster for national day celebration.

2. we go in a big group today. and everybody carries his camera and shoots the best shot. using 50mm lenses. what did i discover?

3. it was challenging though the subject is common. a hibiscus. since the flower is not fully blooming, i think i have to manipulate the flower to produce great poster. i will not use the whole flower but some cropping job will be done.

4. another lesson learned today, it is not about the equipment you own, but the skill you build using the equipment. that was deep.indeed. in order to be good in something, sometimes it is not about what you have or how expensive tools you possess. it is about fully utilizing the equipment. it is not about who owns what or who buy the most expensive tools. mirror yourself that is the most.

5. the most wonderful part of today is, we can sit and talk about what bonded us together. the photos you get. its not about who buy this or who buy that. this is not a buying competition anyway.

6. a closed friend received an offer letter to further her study. well she inspires me. ill be following her step. best of luck, my friend. we will make the dream come true. this i promise you.