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Dennis Lau The Violinist

beyond — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 03:44:46 +0000

Woot! Was goin through my Flickr and I found some Dennis Lau pics. If I remembered correctly, I shot these in Bangkok Jazz club. Actually, I didnt know who he was back then. But believe me..He is really good with the violin. Here are some pics to share. All shot with Nikon D300 coupled with a Nikon 17-55 F2.8 and SB 800. Photos are processed using AlienSkin for those who are curious about the BW conversion. Cheers and Happy Sunday!~

A very talented singer. But I didn’t get his name.

Bassist doing a ‘Face-Off’

Another attempt at slow shutter

Yuri was a guest performer that night

Trying to create a mood. But I guess a bit underexposed

Slow Shutter with the Bassist

Canon Brings us SImon Yam

beyond — Wed, 26 May 2010 08:23:28 +0000

Woot!~ 24th of May 2010 was an exciting day for Canon EOS users. In celebration of Canon endorsed artist Simon Yam being awarded the Best Actor Award (at the Hong Kong Film Festival), Canon organized a celebration party at Golden Screen Cinemas, Pavillion, Kuala Lumpur. Those who owns a Canon EOS were entitled to two invitation tickets to the event. It was however limited to the first 300 eligible registrants. I met a few familiar faces over there that day. I saw MarkLeo and Munz. I also saw Hon Woei Tatt from CPF Negeri Sembilan. This is the first time I am up close and personal with Mr Simon. LOL. Didn’t dare to ask for a pic coz was shooting that time. Should have done it. Dang!~ Missed the chance. But overall, I think Simon is a real gentlemen. Soft spoken and a passionate about his work. And yes, from the short interview session, I know he is very passionate about the 5DMkII. Also recalled that he spoke of how he didn’t afford the luxury of a camera while growing up. Yeah Simon. Most of us share the same experiences. I think he also mentioned he did a short movie using the 5DMkII. I should google it up. Here are some pics to share and as usual BW mode.

Interview was done here

I also must camwhore abit. Thanks MarkLeo for the pic.

PS: Am gonna re-edit the pictures.

Must Blog…Must Blog!~

beyond — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:37:43 +0000

Hello Hello!~ I know I have not updated my blog regularly. My bad..My bad. I tried. I do have a couple of draft saved up. But I m having a ‘writer’s block’ LOL. I love to write..Yes I do. I cant write material like what you see in the magazine, no. But I always try to write from heart. Anyway, had a lovely yumcha session with Brother Edwin two nights ago. He was telling me, ‘Update your blog la..”. I said I m having a writer’s blog. He said..You can still post pics. LOL. So I got back and went through my archive to see what I have worthy of posting on the web. Oh yes I did. A gem or two. Nothing fantastic. But it s something from the 1 Utama Countdown Concert last year. Hahaha. This time there is a pic or two in colour. Kekekek. So here you go Edwin bro. Some pics lar. KEkekek

988 Radio Deejay

I forgot his name

I forgot his name too

I love flare!~

Joe Flizzow

Happy New Year 2010

beyond — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:44:08 +0000

Woot! Before the day end, I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. Gosh, 2009 passed by swiftly. I was assigned to shoot at One Utama 2010 Countdown concert yesterday. I got there after work to avoid the traffic madness. Still..the traffic was still quite daunting. I hung out at StudioV with Patrick, Maggie, Erin and Leomini while waiting for the concert to start. 988 did a quick interview with Paul and Yip Sai Wing and I missed it!~ Dang..Else I would have gotten some exclusive shots. Anyhow, it was really an eye opening experience to witness a LIVE 988 broadcasting from StudioV. Now I know how the whole DJ-ing is about. It s pretty interesting. Okok. By 8 pm, the event started. They had about 6-7 artistes performing but what the crowd was waiting for was…BEYOND.. Wait wait..Not me k..It s both Paul and Yip Sai Wing. Crowd went crazy when they came on and they did rocked the nite. We were also treated to some really awesome fireworks last nite. Here are some pics from the nite. Cheers!

Paul Wong warming up

Paul Wong shredding the fret

Paul rocking the nite

Yip Sai Wing used to be a drummer. Now he sings..;)

Zouk: DJ Armin Van Buuren

beyond — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:13:36 +0000

Yesterday was a crazy nite. It was Sunday but yet..An exciting and superb event took place. The man voted 3 times as number one DJ in DJ’s Mag annual Top 100 vote, DJ Armin Van Buuren made a quick stopover at Zouk KL after Singapore to spin his stuffs. This is the first time I met Armin face to face. Am not really star struck ed, but this guy is famous. I have listened to his stuffs before. I can say it s good. But a recorded album is nothing compared to a LIVE performance. I got to Zouk around 930 pm to cover the press con. A small gathering attended by tv crew and a reporter from Star Publication. Armin was pretty frenly and he said ” Guys, come on closer and ask questions”. Cool! I thought. He is frenly and I was not shy. I went up close to take pictures. Okok. Although I do listen to his stuffs, I didnt know Armin was actually a law graduate. So guys, go out and live your dreams!

The nite was still young and the crowd streamed in steadily. I thought many will opt not to come as Monday was a working day. Boy..Was I wrong. By 11 pm, Zouk mainroom was already packed to the brim. I regretted not getting in earlier. I was not able to get to the front deck to get a clean shot of Armin doing his thing. Shooting from sideway was no good either. The crowd was huge and attempts to get to the front was futile. I end up with few shots only. Odd it may seems, yesterday the crowd was predominately Middle East folks. Ah..They really know how to party. Anyhow, again I m in BW mood and converted a few pics. Not really good pics..But something to share. Trance music is good.

Armin during the press conference

Armin getting ready to take over the turntable

Armin’s signature move

Zouk Sh*t Disco (DJSet/UK) Supported by Lapsap

beyond — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:12:33 +0000

Morning! Phew..Last nite was seriously a marathon. Was running around since 7 am till 3 am the next day. Ah..First of all, I would like to extend my congratulations to Stephanie Koh. She got married yesterday to her sweetheart. Was at the dinner held at Equitorial Hotel. Food was good and the ambiance was good. Met up with alot of my classmates from UCSI. Ahhaha. It s nearly 4 years I left college. Most of my classmates are married. Imagine most of the ladies on my table were either pregnant or has a kid already. I guess my wife and me should play Catch up! I was telling them that next year during my wedding dinner, I ll have one table specially for babies. Hehehe. What fun it will be.

After dinner, I headed to Zouk to cover and event. It was Sh*t Disco (DJ Set/UK) Supported by Lapsap. I wanted to shoot Lapsap coz I really like their music. Its good and catchy. But I was there late due to the bad jam along Jalan Raja Chulan. Anyhow, the DJs from UK was really good. For a moment, I thought I was in UK club scene (hahaha..Nupp..Never been to UK *Paiseh*) I was also surfing around the other rooms, Aristo, Velvet and Phuture. It was quite packed last nite. Saw some familiar faces. Hahaha. Dang..I think I m addicted to clubbing somehow. No ..I dun club, but when you are inside, you kinda groove to the tune.. Here are some pics to kickstart the day. Enjoy.

Let s get the party goin shall we?

Turbo Mode

Sh*t Disco (DJSet/UK) Driving the crowd

U must be thinking I m obsessed with BW pics now?

Akon

beyond — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:34:47 +0000

I have always wanted to shoot a concert. But never seems to have the chance to do so. I finally got to do so a few weeks ago. Sunway surf beach played host to Akon. I got there quite late as I had something to attend to earlier. Thank God I was late. The concert only started around 8.30 pm. The crowd was quick to warm up to Akon. One thing I can conclude is, Akon is truly an artist. The highlight of the nite was …He dove into the crowd a couple of time. He even body surfed from the stage to the end of the stage. One word..Siao. Hahaha. But I enjoyed it. Hehehe. Anyhow, this is the first post in the new web. Am still trying to iron out the details. Hope you guys like the new layout. I have to extend thanks to Andychin for the customization and Benjamin Lim for the base theme codes. Cheers.

Note: For those who may asked why cant see Akon’s face..It is intended

Akon driving the crowd into frenzy mode

Can t show his face coz ‘you know why’

Akon bodysurfs the crowd

My People!

Waterboy!~

The King and His People

Pretty Fans

Young Fan

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