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Feeling a little discouraged...
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Just submitted some photos that's been sitting in my hard disks for quite some time and I have to admit that I'm certainly not as active in deviantArt as I was before.
What have been bothering me is that I'm getting lesser and lesser feedback and comments on the works I have posted in my gallery. It gets really disappointing to see the number of messages I have in my message centre and when I open it, I get lots of favourites but barely any comment.
Don't get me wrong. I neither gain instant gratifications nor have my egos boosted when I receive comments such as "Wow...that's a very beautiful shot." or "Yummy...I like your food photography." blah blah blah.
One of the main reasons I have joined deviantArt is to get feedback and suggestions to how I can work around my flaws and improve on my photography skills.
I understand that not everyone is capable of dishing out comments comparable to those of the professionals, me included. However whenever I comment, I try to talk about things like the composition, colours, photographic techniques used or even certain elements in the photos that caught my attention or evoked any of my emotions.
Look at this from another angle. While learning to give constructive comments, I became more able to appreciate photos (or any other forms of design media for the matter). I learnt to look for certain elements and components in other people’s works and apply the concepts/techniques to the stuff I do.
I want to thank all of you who have added my works to your favourites. I truly appreciate it. They still serve as some form of motivation for me to make an effort to post new works from time to time.
What I ask for is a comment from time to time. It will be good enough if let’s say you give me a comment for every 3 – 5 photos you faved.
BoffinBrain have written a very good article on this particular subject.
Please. Show that you care. I’m still have my faith in all you deviants!
What have been bothering me is that I'm getting lesser and lesser feedback and comments on the works I have posted in my gallery. It gets really disappointing to see the number of messages I have in my message centre and when I open it, I get lots of favourites but barely any comment.
Don't get me wrong. I neither gain instant gratifications nor have my egos boosted when I receive comments such as "Wow...that's a very beautiful shot." or "Yummy...I like your food photography." blah blah blah.
One of the main reasons I have joined deviantArt is to get feedback and suggestions to how I can work around my flaws and improve on my photography skills.
I understand that not everyone is capable of dishing out comments comparable to those of the professionals, me included. However whenever I comment, I try to talk about things like the composition, colours, photographic techniques used or even certain elements in the photos that caught my attention or evoked any of my emotions.
Look at this from another angle. While learning to give constructive comments, I became more able to appreciate photos (or any other forms of design media for the matter). I learnt to look for certain elements and components in other people’s works and apply the concepts/techniques to the stuff I do.
I want to thank all of you who have added my works to your favourites. I truly appreciate it. They still serve as some form of motivation for me to make an effort to post new works from time to time.
What I ask for is a comment from time to time. It will be good enough if let’s say you give me a comment for every 3 – 5 photos you faved.
BoffinBrain have written a very good article on this particular subject.
Please. Show that you care. I’m still have my faith in all you deviants!
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I've been away for so long. I can't believe it myself.
I've got loads of photos shot and left in my hard disk. Just couldn't seem to find the time and energy to go through and upload them even though I can't wait to share them with the rest of deviantArt and getting comments for improvement.
During my hiatus, I visited the Haw Par Villa. It used to be a Chinese mythology theme park but it wasn't really successful. Despite that, the place is preserved due to rich cultural heritage. I haven't been there since I was about 10. Decided to revisit the place and take some photos of it. The garden was well known for its 10 Courts of Hell exhibits which were rather spooky-looking. I will be posting a series of the 10 Courts. Unfortunately, I wasn't successful in shooting the 8th court of hell because of the exhibit was built on ground level and I can't shoot it with a tripod (under low light conditions) when I have to squat very low to get a proper view of it.
Shortly after which, I started working on doing some food photography on my own. From rental of lens to food objects. I had so much fun.
Will be uploading the photos in batches as there's really quite a lot + my connection to DA seems a little slow.
I've got loads of photos shot and left in my hard disk. Just couldn't seem to find the time and energy to go through and upload them even though I can't wait to share them with the rest of deviantArt and getting comments for improvement.
During my hiatus, I visited the Haw Par Villa. It used to be a Chinese mythology theme park but it wasn't really successful. Despite that, the place is preserved due to rich cultural heritage. I haven't been there since I was about 10. Decided to revisit the place and take some photos of it. The garden was well known for its 10 Courts of Hell exhibits which were rather spooky-looking. I will be posting a series of the 10 Courts. Unfortunately, I wasn't successful in shooting the 8th court of hell because of the exhibit was built on ground level and I can't shoot it with a tripod (under low light conditions) when I have to squat very low to get a proper view of it.
Shortly after which, I started working on doing some food photography on my own. From rental of lens to food objects. I had so much fun.
Will be uploading the photos in batches as there's really quite a lot + my connection to DA seems a little slow.
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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Just attended my 1st St. Patrick's Day Parade in Singapore and what a party it was!
I must say this has got be one of the BIGGEST annual event in Singapore to be held by the local Irish (& maybe Expatriate) community. The parade is open to anyone that is looking for great craic on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Held for the 3rd time this year, the parade was founded and organised by The Irish Business Association alongside with the Patrician Society.
About 20 contingents from the Irish community and various educational institutions marched all the way from the Asian Civilisation Museum to UOB Plaza where each contingent put up their best show all in the good name of Saint Patrick. The highlight of the parade include a 100 strong contingent of bagpipers from local schools and the appearance of Darth Vader and his army of storm troopers brought together by Singapore's very own Star Wars Fan club!
This is the first time I am shooting an event and I must admit that I still have to work much harder to sharpen my photography skills. Nevertheless, it was a great experience. I'll be posting up some photos soon to get some comments on how I can improve myself.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish our fellow Irish deviants a Happy St. Patrick's Day!
I must say this has got be one of the BIGGEST annual event in Singapore to be held by the local Irish (& maybe Expatriate) community. The parade is open to anyone that is looking for great craic on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Held for the 3rd time this year, the parade was founded and organised by The Irish Business Association alongside with the Patrician Society.
About 20 contingents from the Irish community and various educational institutions marched all the way from the Asian Civilisation Museum to UOB Plaza where each contingent put up their best show all in the good name of Saint Patrick. The highlight of the parade include a 100 strong contingent of bagpipers from local schools and the appearance of Darth Vader and his army of storm troopers brought together by Singapore's very own Star Wars Fan club!
This is the first time I am shooting an event and I must admit that I still have to work much harder to sharpen my photography skills. Nevertheless, it was a great experience. I'll be posting up some photos soon to get some comments on how I can improve myself.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish our fellow Irish deviants a Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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SLR Hands On
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I'm very lucky to be able to get my hands on a Canon EOS 20D last week. It's the first time I'm handling an SLR camera and it was so amazing. I always thought that SLRs are tough but it isn't as bad as I imagine it to be. I manage to the hang of it after a while, though still not very familiar.
At the same time, I was given the opportunity to shoot some new dishes from one of the restaurants my company is running. Will be posting some photos shortly. As this is the first time I'm doing food photography (official assignment), I will be posting a few dishes shot at various angles. I hope you would be able to pass some comments so that I can improve. Thanks in advance!
Too bad I have to return the camera this week. Think I will start saving up so that I can get my own SLR, hopefully be early next year.
At the same time, I was given the opportunity to shoot some new dishes from one of the restaurants my company is running. Will be posting some photos shortly. As this is the first time I'm doing food photography (official assignment), I will be posting a few dishes shot at various angles. I hope you would be able to pass some comments so that I can improve. Thanks in advance!
Too bad I have to return the camera this week. Think I will start saving up so that I can get my own SLR, hopefully be early next year.
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Last Day @ Singex
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It's been a day of mixed emotions for me. Today is my last day @ work in Singex, venue manager of Singapore Expo. I just need to pen this down as this has been a very important day that I would want to remember.
I have been in the company for slightly more than 2 years. The decision to quit has been a very hard and painful one as I really can't bear to leave the friends I have made. Together, we have walked each other through joy, frustration, agony and so much more.
In particular, I'm really grateful to my Manager, without whom I wouldn't have become what I am today. I used to feel very inferior and have very little confidence in myself. This has been something that has been troubling me since my teenage years. It was only until last year when I was assigned to work under this Manager.
Through her motivation and kind guidance, I learnt to handle people and problems much better than before. As a result, I started to feel good about myself and stopped doubting my own abilites. No amount of words can sum up my gratitude towards her...
Despite the fact that I'm really very sad to leave my company, I'm also really looking forward to moving on to my new company where I'll be doing Marketing and getting my hands on designing marketing collaterals...something that I'm always enjoy doing.
The culture in my company is more open and flexible. I no longer need to dress formally, which I hate (Hooray! T-shirts and jeans everyday!). The office is located in a shophouse by the Singapore River (my dream office environment!).
This new place seems to be everything that I wish for...so far. I certainly wish that everything will work out just as good as I thought.
I have been in the company for slightly more than 2 years. The decision to quit has been a very hard and painful one as I really can't bear to leave the friends I have made. Together, we have walked each other through joy, frustration, agony and so much more.
In particular, I'm really grateful to my Manager, without whom I wouldn't have become what I am today. I used to feel very inferior and have very little confidence in myself. This has been something that has been troubling me since my teenage years. It was only until last year when I was assigned to work under this Manager.
Through her motivation and kind guidance, I learnt to handle people and problems much better than before. As a result, I started to feel good about myself and stopped doubting my own abilites. No amount of words can sum up my gratitude towards her...
Despite the fact that I'm really very sad to leave my company, I'm also really looking forward to moving on to my new company where I'll be doing Marketing and getting my hands on designing marketing collaterals...something that I'm always enjoy doing.
The culture in my company is more open and flexible. I no longer need to dress formally, which I hate (Hooray! T-shirts and jeans everyday!). The office is located in a shophouse by the Singapore River (my dream office environment!).
This new place seems to be everything that I wish for...so far. I certainly wish that everything will work out just as good as I thought.
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