The lunar eclipse on 4 Apr 2015 is the third of a series of four—called a tetrad—consecutive eclipses spaced six months apart. It was also the shortest, lasting barely 5 minutes at its peak. I staked out at the Esplanade Bridge an hour before totality and waited. Nightfall came, I don’t see the moon. I… Continue reading The “Bloodless” Lunar Eclipse I Almost Missed
Author: ckng
San Francisco Star Trails
Being a big city, San Francisco is the last place one would think of to shoot star trails. The light pollution usually makes it a very difficult feat. However, when I arrived at the rental apartment at the SoMa district where I was staying in and looked up from the balcony, I saw a clear… Continue reading San Francisco Star Trails
Grand Canyon West Rim
I’ve always wanted to go to the magnificent Grand Canyon, after not taking the opportunity to do so when I was nearby in Las Vegas some 15 years ago while attending the now-defunct Comex show. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Las Vegas again, this time for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2015 and… Continue reading Grand Canyon West Rim
Moonrise, Moonset
On the way to Stadium Waterfront for an early morning shoot with my friend, Kit, I spotted the full moon low in the sky. I looked for a suitable foreground interest and took a few shots with various buildings in the foreground. It’s always better to shoot the moon during dusk or dawn as the… Continue reading Moonrise, Moonset
Disappearing Places: Sungei Road Thieves’ Market
Shortly after World War II, the area around Sungei Road grew to become a flea market. It eventually known as the Thieves’ Market due to the many stolen/contraband goods sold there. The saying goes that if your belongings got stolen, chances are that you can buy it back from there. In the 1930’s, there was… Continue reading Disappearing Places: Sungei Road Thieves’ Market
Occupy Hong Kong Protests Part 2—Admiralty & Causeway Bay
Continuing from my short write-up about the protest site in Mong Kok, we move on to Admiralty, which is the main protest site and also where the protests began. The site is situated right outside the central government buildings and thus chosen by the protesters to make their point.
Occupy Hong Kong Protests Part 1—Mong Kok
The Occupy Central movement in Hong Kong started on 28 Sep 2014 outside the Central Government Complex at Admiralty and soon spread to Mong Kok and Causeway Bay as well. Despite some bouts of clashes between the pro-democracy and anti-occupy protestors (which the mainstream media love to emphasise on), the protest appears to be a… Continue reading Occupy Hong Kong Protests Part 1—Mong Kok
Photo Flashback: Tiong Bahru Market in 2004
Most Singaporeans will know, or even eaten at the Tiong Bahru Market and Food Centre. Built in the 1950s as the Seng Poh Market by the Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT), it was the first to be built in a housing area. It houses many local delights such as Jian Bo Shui Kueh and Tiong Bahru… Continue reading Photo Flashback: Tiong Bahru Market in 2004
“Blood Moon” Lunar Eclipse 8 Oct 2014
After having two Supermoons elude me this year, I can’t wait to capture the total lunar eclipse earlier tonight. Also called the “blood moon” due to its reddish colour during totality, the maximum eclipse is set to occur at 6:55pm Singapore Time, shortly after moonrise. Unfortunately, just like last year’s Supermoon, our Indonesian farmers are clearing… Continue reading “Blood Moon” Lunar Eclipse 8 Oct 2014
Another Two Bit the Dust (Goodbye, Lavender Food Square)
Today marks the last day of operation of the iconic Lavender Food Square – home to the (in)famous Kok Kee Wanton Noodles stall among others. Originally slated to close on 23 Sep 2014, the deadline has been extended to 30 Sep 2014 due to customer demand. Together with the neighbouring Eminent Plaza, they will give… Continue reading Another Two Bit the Dust (Goodbye, Lavender Food Square)