There are many things which are rather unique to Malaysia.. something which makes us Malaysian, proud to be one actually. It’s just that the powers that be tend to manipulate race, religion and even gender to their advantage. Sad really. We Malaysians have a generally positive outlook and are very adaptable and even up to the extend of embracing each other’s culture.

Of course we have our differences. Surely we have little irritating traits which annoys each other. But when it comes to socialising and accepting each other, we accept each other with open arms.

So look deep inside you and find that Malaysian in you. Ignore the blatant lies which tries to break the bond amongst us.

Fuah.. I am feeling very emo-patriotic this morning.

Anyways.. random photos..

Till the next blog entry.

There was once I was using the Nikon D200. Although a wonderful piece of photographic equipment, it’s high ISO performance was not to my expectations. It fell short. Way short. There was an option for me back then, the successor to the D200, the D300. I was contemplating whether to upgrade or not. I was thinking really hard.

And then Nikon introduced the  D700.

Oh my! Within one week of the full frame camera’s availability, I bought it!

And what a choice!

Here one of the first test shot @ high ISO

Alan @ iso6400

24mm @ f1.8… iso2000

24mm @ f1.8 .. iso6400

all pics only resized for web.

Ah.. the wonders of a full framed camera. Pricey.. but I guess ultimately worth the price.

So, when will the successor to the D700 come along? Well, the past few days have been rather disappointing with only point and shoot cameras being announces. Still waiting for the announcement of the new batch of DSLRs.

Till then… we shall wait.

It’s strange. I know.

A lady friend once asked me; “Why do you need so many watches?”.

Well, I do not know why I need to many watches. Maybe I could mix and match them with what I am wearing that particular day. Actually to tell you the truth, I do not need so many watches. I just like them. Ever since I was a kid back in school when I was first introduced to the world of GShock, I have always wanted a Gshock for myself.

So my reply to her was; “Why do you need to many handbags or shoes?”

Seems like a logical to answer the question with another question. Because the answer to both questions is the same.

Some of you may know that I just only recently got myself a nice leather mechanical watch. I love that watch. It’s nice, simple and have a nice thick leather strap. And it’s mechanical, and automatic. I have always wanted a nice automatic watch. But it’s… well.. for a lack of a better word… fragile.

That’s when I wanted something cheaper, but tougher. And my childhood obsession with gshocks came rolling back.

Built tough.

Cheap also. ERm.. well.. cheaper than the leather strapped mechanical watch I got earlier. hehehe. Bang on the table/wall/chair also no sakit hati.