Day 14

today woked up a bit early & the weather is not cold, so i walked to school. Mr Ryan didn't teach us much today.just a slide on what is SLR & stuffs. then he showed us what is a grey card. after that it was free time, everyone continued to do asssignments. finally today i get to see the Malaysian who ponteng classes since im here. he's from Sabah. hail Malaysian! he told us he bought his D300 2nd hand for only RM2k. walau eh .... so cheap!!! i wan too!

after class, walked back home for lunch. today is sunny but the wind is so cold. made myself a ham & tomato sandwich. then, walked to the Auckland Museum with Nigel. i though it would be a straight / flat road.mana tau have to walk up down hills to reach the gigantic museum. its the BIGGEST in Auckland. 'thx' Nigel for arranging this program.
nice tree

there you go ... the museumthe axe used by Sir Edmund Hillary, the 1st NZ to conquer Mt Everest.
very beautiful ceiling

Maori stuff

din realised the background colour so ngam ur shirt this is a real elephant but stuffed with artificial flesh.kesian this elephant. it was sold to the circus but they couldn't tame him so they killed him. it was later sent to the museum for exhibit.so cruel.it's double my height!
this shoe belongs to the baby on the next photo. BB died before birth & her mother died after 9 hours of labour.

checking out old style tree house

to be continued ...

beautiful sunset

shot this from my apartment. its so beautiful. u may click on the picture to enlarge it.
see the shutter speed ... so low but less blur ... no tripod .... no photoshop .... kheng leh my hand... but the 'senget' sickness still got a bit.

Day 12

today is the first class with Mr Ryan. he's one of my lecturer other than Ms LeeAnn. he showed us portfolio & it was awesome! he is really a pro, dude. he has worked in the Prime Minister's office, commisioned to photograph the Queen & Dukes that came to New Zealand in the 80's, done some forensic photography many many etc & he's a surfer. so cool! Ms LeeAnn is more to potraiture & advertising line. here's her website. she also writes book for Master programs. so far im satisfied with the lecturers.
so, today we learned some basic on aperture, shutter speed & DOF. went out to the college's compound & test some potrait shots. there are few of my classmates that have never touch slr before & the korean was shooting film all these while and he has to change to digital.
some of my classmates
Mr Ryan

wonderful weekend

thank you uncle, auntie, naomi, nigel & nathalie for the wonderful & fun weekend. its the best i had since coming here.

~ had a great long walk ... now leg muscle pain

~ had great food @ chinese & korean ... best meals so far in auckland :P

~ had great time ... played cards & x-box>guitar heroes & chit chat & read books at Borders

Nathalie .. the rocker

Nigel ... the Nintendo boy

angie ... the guitar weirdo (photog: Nathalie)

don't worry, you won't get lost ... just take the skycity tower as ur guide

best restaurant! nice food!

photographer: Nathalie

another side of the harbour

dono why this picture looks fake. like taken in a studio. (photog:Nigel)

a walk at the harbour after brunch

yatchs everywhere

look how Angie becomes Engie .... Nigel Koeh (NK) becomes AnkiNigel

updates

hi guys ... its been the 8th day im here. still going fine. everyday pray for good weather ... if not it will be hard to go to school. talking bout school, we're gona start using the camera next monday. yahoo ... anticipating.
got request from my readers to show more pictures of my surrounding. here u go.
bus stop
only for bicycle

thats my school

another view of ocean from my room

yummy yummy ang mo mussels(acoording 2 nigel) lol .. nigel made the sauce for it.not bad

there u go ... the 2 chefs, aunty & Nigel

1 more junior chef, Nathalie

well, im cooking now so no more maggi mee ..... yahoo ..........

Day 2

today is saturday .. so no class for me!

walked around the city. the weather is crazy ... don't be fooled by the blue sky. 10-20 steps, its sunny.10-20 steps later, it drizzles. walau eh.
the temp is 24C (day) 16C(nite)

the harbour
the giant boat built for the American Cup
the SkyCity Tower
another way of transport(acts like a trishaw in Penang)
bicycle is always the best way of transport other than walking
tomorrow will go shopping with Nigel & family. good nite.

helo from New Zealand!

last pix with FY comrades
farewell party at Coffee Islandat Penang airport
at Changi Airport city view from my room
my room