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Wrong on so many levels…
On the streets of Jakarta, anything is possible.Read more
Tilt/Shift with Photoshop: Hong Kong – Stanley
This is an example of producing the tilt/shift effect with Photoshop. This was taken in Hong Kong’s Stanley Bay area; a quaint seaside area with a boardwalk packed full of restaurants and shops. I’ve done a few more of these effects with a tutorial linked here: www.thejavajive.com/blog/?p=475Read more
Flooding Videos from Makati, Manila – Sept. 26, 2009 – Tropical storm, Ondoy
I managed to take some video clips of the Manila flooding as a result of the tropical storm, Ondoy. These videos were taken in Makati, Manila near Jupiter and Makati Ave. I used my Canon 5D2 to take the videos, but had to reduce the quality from 1080p to YouTube resolution. This last video was filmed by another Twitter contact elsewhere in Manila. As I was posting this, a large power transformer or power line just blew up 1/4 ofRead more
Manila flooding September 26, 2009
Manila is experiencing torrential rains and the Makati area is flooding quite badly. From my high rise, I can see many cars attempting to drive with water up to the top of their windows, and others ‘swimming’ in the waters – literally floating without any ability to steer. I’ve just taken photos and video with my Canon 5D mk II. I’ll be posting the video soon, but here are a few photos taken from a much lower vantage point:Read more
Hong Kong: Skyscrapers, supercars, supermodels and… hiking trails?
I just spent five days in Hong Kong, and was shocked by how it shattered my preconceived notions of what it was all about. Perhaps my perceptions have changed having lived in Jakarta and Manila since 2002, but I had expected something more gritty, more industrial, and definitely less green. I was pleasantly surprised by the bustling city; I found it exciting and cleaner than expected. I was in a conference for half of my stay, so unfortunately didn’t haveRead more