Clarity

Clarity
The second theme released for the Canon PhotoMarathon I participated in yesterday was “Clarity”. Released at 12 noon when lighting was the harshest for any outdoor photography, we experimented with a few ideas over a quick lunch but those ideas didn’t work the way we wanted. With just about less than 45 minutes to go till the deadline, I chance upon a public security camera (while walking back to the main event venue) and came out with this photo for my submission. Deliberately throwing everything into overexposure, I exposed for my own reflection in the security camera dome, coming out the above unusual effect.

Harmony

Harmony
I last took part in the Canon PhotoMarathon in Singapore 2016 with my father eight years ago. With the event coming back finally after a long hiatus (not helped by the COVID-19 pandemic), I finally dusted off my Canon camera and lenses and headed out with my father for some “photo-hunting”. The first theme for the Photo-Marathon was “Harmony”. Announced at only at 10 AM (registration had started as early as 8 AM), the lighting was already starting to get harsh and less photography-friendly. Given two hours to complete the theme, I settled in the end for a shot of two bridge maintenance workers hard at work under the Read Bridge. This is a Lightroom-enhanced version of the original I submitted (the rules allowed for only photos straight out from camera, with in-camera edits the only form of editing allowed).

Morning Swim At Middleton Beach

Morning Swim At Middleton Beach
It has been a while since I have posted consistently here and I am happy to share another picture I took during our recent vacation trip to Western Australia. The clear waters at Middleton Beach in Albany looked very inviting for a swim. Personally, I would prefer to swim in the comfort of the warm pool waters in Singapore given our very hot weather. However, the much cooler (but still sunny) weather and the approaching winter in Albany did not stop many early morning local swimming enthusiasts for sure!