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KINGFISHERS DIVING
The migrant Common Kingfisher. The colder weathers overseas signal the arrival of the Common Kingfisher to our waterways where they will stay for the next 3-5 months. The waters of Singapore Quarry are well stocked with Tilapias, Snake heads and other smaller local fishes. Introduced kois are no longer seen since the visits by otters.…
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RAINBOW VILLAGE
A former military village in Taichung was earmarked for demolition until a last remaining resident decided to paint colourful murals over the small homes that soon attracted millions of visitors. However, on Aug 2022 the murals were defaced when operators were told to move out for impending restoration works. It finally reopened in June 2023…
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Looking for the perfect background
Other than the subject, its background is equally important before one start pressing down the shutter. A messy background mars the end result. If possible, one would avoid messy branches, white spots (often due to sun rays) and other objects that disrupt the view of the image. At times the possibility seemed impossible. Other times,…
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Whydahs mating rituals
Although the Pin-tailed Whydah originates in Africa, it has made its mark in Singapore. Its is seen usually during its mating season where the male actively pursues the female. Hovering and towering over the female, the spectacular long trailing tails makes it a must for photographers to actively pursue their dream shot. Their location varies…
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A feast by the river
The Pandan River by Faber Heights has been attracting hordes of photographers to challenge their photographic skills at the family of diving Gray-headed Fish Eagles. A number of fishes caught has been identified – Catfish, Cichlid, Tilapias and Peacock Bass. Bitterns are not spared, if within sight. Rodents are easy prey too.
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POINT & SHOOT
Fixing a Dot-sight on top of your lens can make a difference for some photographers. The more rigidly fixed, the more desirable as small changes can affect the focusing of the intended target. I used a Vector Optics Dot sight mounted to a Small Rig cage. For a fast reaction time, I view from the…
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FLYING LEMUR
Flying Lemurs at Hindhede Nature Park – which I consider as the mascots there. There is a good chance you will see one when you are there.
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KRABI
Just an hour 40 minutes away from Changi, Krabi was a welcome Changi from the torrential rain for the past week. Bright sunshine and heavenly blue skies greeted me as I touched down at Krabi. No time was wasted and a boat was hired (2000 bahts) at Chao Fah Pier to the mangroves to look…
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OWLS GALORE
Collared Owlet (FH), Spotted Owlet (Thailand), Sunda Scop Owl (Pasir Ris), Buffy Fish Owl (SBG) Spotted Wood Owl (Pasir Ris), Barn Owl (Tuas), Twin-eared Eagle Owl (Senai, Johor), Oriental Scop Owl (Dairy Farm NP). White-fronted Scops-owl (Thailand), Brown Hawk Owl (BTNR), Blaskiton’s Fish Owl (Japan). Burrowing Owl, Ferruginous Pygmy Owl (Peru), Black & White Owl…
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Bulbuls of Singapore
Red -whiskered Bulbul Asian Red-Eyed Bulbul, Olive-winged Bulbul and world-endangered Straw-headed Bulbul Olive-winged Bulbul and Yellow-vented Bulbul