Thursday, April 28, 2011
Vehicle: Toyota Vios 2005-2007
My first car that I bought in Singapore. It was used as my wedding car in 2006 together with other 13 Toyota Vios owners who participated in my wedding convoy.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Travel: Bali (Day 5) Nusa Dua Market Place 10
One of the many statues that can be found in the area. Taken @ Tv 1/400, Av F7.1, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
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One of their favourite wood carvings. The missus refused to let me buy one home as a souvenir. Hahaha.. Taken @ Tv 1/13, Av F2.8,ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
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Demon masks like this is also quite common. Taken @ Tv 1/40, Av F2.8, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
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Rows of wind chimes. Another favourite selling objects in Bali. Taken @ Tv 1/30, Av F2.8, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
Travel: Bali (Day 5) Nusa Dua Market Place 5
Travel: Bali (Day 5) Nusa Dua Market Place 4
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Being a tourist hot spot, this is like their bread and butter outfit. Taken @ Tv 1/20, Av F2.8, IOS 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
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The Balinese people really like their bulls and cows. Statues and live ones seen everywhere. Taken @ Tv 1/250, Av F5.0, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
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Travel: Bali (Day 5) Villa Spa Rambali 12
We have a massage therapist for an hour daily while at the villa. They usually set it up at the hut shown in the picture. Taken @ Tv 1/200, Av F6.3, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
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The entrance of our private villa. Taken @ Tv 1/250, Av F8.0, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
Travel: Bali (Day 5) Kuta Beach 6
This two statues are guarding te entrance of the beach. Taken @ Tv 1/500, Av F8.0, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
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4 waves in one shot! Awesome! Taken @ Tv 1/800, Av F9.0, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
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Some one is really enjoying the sun, the sand and the sea! Taken @ Tv 1/320, Av F9.0, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
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The waves look really inviting! Taken @ Tv 1/640, Av F9.0, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
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We took a walk to Kuta Beach after the massage. Tourists with surf boards are a common sight. Taken @ Tv 1/320, Av F2.8, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
Travel: Bali (Day 5) Sicilia Spa 8
OUCH! Taken @ Tv 1/8, Av F2.8, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
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Waiting for foot reflexology session after massage. Taken @ Tv 1/13, Av F2.8, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
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The water feature in the couple massage room. Taken @ Tv 1/6, Av F2.8, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
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Lion head figurine in the bath tub. Taken @ Tv 1/20, Av F2.8, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
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This frangipani is just flowering. Taken @ Tv 1/160, Av F4.0, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Travel: Bali (Day 5) Sicilia Spa 3
The lobby of the spa. Taken @ Tv 1/8, Av F2.8, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
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IMG_1929, a photo by Jason & Phyllis on Flickr.
The spa is located between the lanes behind the street leading to Kuta beach. Taken @ Tv 1/160, Av 6.3, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
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Friday, April 22, 2011
Travel: Bali (Day 3) Bright moon
We were fortunate to have frequent clear nights when we were in Bali. Taken @ Tv 1.0, Av F2.8, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM, handheld.
Travel: Bali (Day 3) Frangipani Flower in pool
Saw this lovely white frangipani floating in the pool when we arrived. Taken @ Tv 1/250, Av F2.8, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
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The dining area. We had ayam penyet on the first night. Taken @ Tv 1/30, Av F2.8, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
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The lounge area. Taken @ Tv 1/80, Av F3.5, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
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Our bath tub and shower area. Taken @ Tv 1/30, Av F2.8, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
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The pool view from the second floor. Nice... Taken @ Tv 1/125, Av F5.6, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
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The front view from our bed. Looks out to Kuta Beach. Taken @ Tv 1/200, Av F7.1, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
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This is the bedroom on the second floor where we stayed for the next 3 nights. Taken @ Tv 1/20, Av F2.8, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
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This is the 2nd bedroom on the ground level which was shared by Leona and Yee Yee. Taken @ Tv 1/13, Av F2.8, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
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This is the lower floor bedroom with king sized bed. Taken @ Tv 1/15, Av F2.8, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
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Travel: Bali (Day 3) Villa Spa Rambali
Reached our private villa from Mara River Safari and Lodge. A total change of senses greeted all of us. The first thing that struck me was the pool. Absolutely beautiful and inviting! I made sure I was in the pool daily. Taken @ Tv 1/125, Av F5.0, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
Travel: Bali (Day 3) Huge Balinese Statue
I took this snap shot while in the van that was fetching us to our private villa. Huge jovial dude. Taken @ Tv 1/80, Av F4.0, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
Travel: Bali (Day 3) Face in wall 2
Another face in the wall of rocks. Taken @ Tv 1/30, Av F2.8, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
Travel: Bali (Day 3) Phyllis and Isabelle
Obviously this was we thought of the food at the famous Warung Ibu Oka suckling pig joint. Bad! Actually personally I felt that food in Bali is generally too salty for my liking. Taken @ Tv 1/15, Av F2.8, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
Travel: Bali (Day 3) Face in rock
We stopped for lunch along the way to our private villa in one of the famous sucking pig joint. And this caught my attention. The moss on the face gave it a life-like appearance amongst the rocks. Taken @ Tv 1/30, Av F2.8, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
Travel: Bali (Day 3) MRSL Room 228
Bye to Tembo room 228! Taken @ Tv 1/8, Av F2.8, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
Travel: Bali (Day 3) Eagle
Managed to take a shot of this eagle at the last moment before we Safari and Lodge. Taken @ Tv 1/80, Av F2.8, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
Travel: Bali (Day 3) Tsavo Lion Restaurant
Breakfast on day 3 at the Tsavo Lion Restaurant before moving on to Rambali Private Villa for the rest of the trip. Taken @ Tv 0.6, Av F5.0, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
Travel: Bali (Day 3) Isabelle
Isabelle posing in front of the lions. One thing about this trip was that the kids fell sick one after another. We didn't had much rest in the end. The nights were spent taking care of the kids. Taken @ Tv 1/13, Av F2.8, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
Travel: Bali (Day 2) Isaac n his python soft toy
Isaac can't help but get in the act with his newly acquired yellow python soft toy! Taken @ Tv 1/60, Av F2.8, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM, Canon 430 Ex II and Sirui Monopod.
Travel: Bali (Day 2) Albino python
This albino python was on display at the lobby at evening. Managed to utilize my Canon 430Ex II flash and my Sirui Monopod. Taken @ Tv 1/60, Av F2.8, ISO 125, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM, Canon 430 Ex II and Sirui Monopod.