Photoshoot at FRIM

This morning, we went to Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) with Nabil right after attending Canteen Day at his school. We are participating in a photography competition by FRIM - which ends tomorrow. The lady at the registration counter was so surprised since everyone went there today to submit their entries, but we went there to obtain the free permit (to take photos) and to collect the entry forms (read = we were just started).

I assured her that we will submit it on time tomorrow. We are just doing this for fun - as usual - because we know a lot of professional photographers are participating. 

Nabil was the most excited. He loves photography, he loves nature, he loves forest. Just like us. We gave him a DLSR and let him capture anything he wants. 

We went home later in the evening (after the photoshoot at FRIM, we attended a birthday party in Shah Alam). We spent some time to choose the best photos and rush to the photo shop to have them printed. We have just finished pasting all photos (5 each) on the mounting boards and burned the CDs.

My entries:

My husband's entries:

I need a rest. Exploring a forest while you are 5 months pregnant is not a good idea. It is freakin tiring.

We won : Photojournalism Competition for World Habitat Day 2012

WE WON. Thanks for your prayers, readers!

This is my previous entry (click here) on our effort to participate in this competition. And a bit on our submission.

These are what I received yesterday (via fax) :

Korang.... I nak kad yg original....

My husband got the 1st prize. I am the 2nd runner up. Alhamdulillah.

Sekian, terima kasih.

On Photojournalism Competition

Me and my husband spent a few days during Raya holiday, looking around the true meaning of the theme "Changing Cities, Building Opportunites" around Kuala Lumpur, specifically in Lebuh Ampang and Bukit Bintang. It is the theme for a Photojournalism Competition for World Habitat Day 2012. We planned to submit a few entries, for fun. Just to make the secretariat happy. LOL. 

We move around KL on motorcycle, so it is easier for us to stop and capture photos from awkward angles, road side, traffic light and bus stop.

This is the cameraman in action.

The cameraman didnt capture my photo in action, to prove that I was also working hard (more of stare at the buildings and think HARD about the best concept for our presentation boards). 

It is nice to spend time together doing unusual stuff once in a while, although we were soaking wet on the way back due to a heavy downpour, carrying thick stack of books everywhere for a week, went through sleepless nights to agree on the concept and to actually finish the boards, facing problem at the printing shop and lots more. It was all started FOR FUN but it become more serious towards the end. LOL.

It would be nicer if one of us win the contest.

My entry. I printed it on A4 paper for proof-read before we headed to printing shop.

My husband's entry. Love his concept. Love his presentation.

Home photography studio

Recently, we sacrificed our dining hall to be a mini photography studio with backdrop, strobist, speedlite and a few other stuff. Until now we didnt have proper area for dining. We keep moving our dining table here and there. But, we dont mind at all. It is FUN. Life supposed to be DYNAMIC. 

The best part is everybody could be the model :)

Including me.

Another photographer in the house - Nabil

Last time I'd posted an entry on Nabil's interest in photography (here). Lately, since we bought a 60D, we gave him a chance to play around with our 1000D (and of course, the 60D) once in a while (for those who are not familiar, they are the models of Canon DSLR).

Earlier this week we went to Port Dickson. Papa taught him some lessons on capturing photos of flower and birds while waiting for sunset (Mama was busy running around with another two in our hotel room). When they came back and Nabil showed me his photos, I was so proud! Not bad for a 5 years old, eh?

Nabil in action.

I hope you'll become a famous photographer in the future. I will be here to support you all the way.

Family : Titiwangsa, Feb 2011

Papa grabs his camera bag, Mama gets some food to go and we are having fun by the lake!

(Photo courtesy of Papa from Secret Lens Photography)