Monday, November 30, 2009

"Organised"

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Aperture: f/1.7

Shutter Speed: 1/30s

Ok this was taken today (Thursday) but I just didn't do any shooting from Monday onwards.

Delving into B&W Jing-style.

- Jian

"Sweet, sweet dawn"

I really will never love anything as much as the sight of daybreak.

Aperture: f/8.0
Shutter speed: 1/60
ISO: 400

-Darell

Sunday, 29 November, 2009

Another Sunset Picture

Miami, FL

This is the best one, though.

Shutter: 1/80
Aperture: f/6.3

-Jing


"The Last Ones Standing"
Melbourne, VIC

Aperture: f/1.7
Shutter Speed: 1/50s

Sorry for the predated pictures. I thought I'd share more of an insight into what we do when the exams come!

Anyway, this is the Design Lab in the Block D of the Engineering Building. It is open for use 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Vast space and whiteboards are available.

Since extended hours (till 3am) end in the final week of exams (when most people except the unlucky few are done) I need a space to study.

Well here it is=]

- Jian

Saturday, 28 November, 2009 (-)

Sunset over Miami

Miami, FL

Shutter: 1/125
Aperture: f/6.3

-Jing


"A New Beginning"
Melbourne, VIC

Aperture: f1.7
Shutter Speed: 1/1600

I have had a great two days chatting about life and religion.

It's a new beginning.

- Jian

Friday, 27 November, 2009

MIAMI BEACH

Miami, FL

Shutter: 1/500
Aperture: f/16.0

-Jing


"Dr. Martens"
Melbourne University, VIC

Aperture: f1/7
Shutter Speed: 1/125

So my exams ended on Thursday and I am here in Melbourne for a few more days. This boot belongs to Karen. She is part of the Overseas Christian Fellowship (OCF) and volunteers to give out coffee to exam goers every evening. Since the OCF organised a scavenger hunt on Friday, I decided to check it out.

Being born a Buddhist, I've always wondered what Christianity is like. I am not a practising Buddhist and much rather spectate than participate. Anyhow, chatting with the OCF members was an eye opening experience. It is so good getting a different perspective on religion and the people I met were all quite a jolly bunch!

One of the chaps called Nicky told me to read this book called 'The Lotus And The Cross" which presents a hypothetical conversation between the Lord Buddha, Jesus Christ and a girl called Priya.

The space between Christianity and Buddhism. I think it's a good space.

- Jian

Thursday, November 26, 2009 (Filter)

Sunset through a railing

Miami, FL

Chris and Gil look like statues here. We're chased the sunset around the island, then came home for the grand finale on my balcony. :)

I took some other really nice shots. This one isn't even my favourite - it just fit the theme the best. I'll put them up on facebook soon so you guys can see them.

Shutter: 1/2
Aperture: f/6.3

-Jing


"Stolen Thunder"
Seven Seeds, Melbourne

Aperture: f/1.7
Shutter Speed: 1/80

This is Karen's ring. Totally awesome!!!!!

- Jian

-june.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

"Learn"
Melbourne University, VIC

Aperture: f/2.5
Shutter Speed: 1/60

Fascinating article in the Times about 5 things that the U.S. can learn from China.

- Jian

Stork

Miami, FL

SSUUUUUNNNN!!!

Shutter: 1/500
Aperture: f/6.3

-Jing

Tuesday, November 25, 2009 (Manipulation)

"Derivation is Numerical Manipulation"
Melbourne University, VIC

Aperture: f/1.7
Shutter Speed: 1/320

Agree with me that the title is appropriate.

- Jian

Of light?

Philadelphia, PA

I really liked the effect.

Shutter: 1/400
Aperture: f/6.3

-Jing

Monday, November 23. 2009

Bare

Philadelphia, PA

Shutter: 1/320
Aperture: f/6.3

-Jing

Sunday, November 22, 2009 (-)

Hot Pot
Swarthmore, PA

Madrianne's house. We had the most amazing chocolate cake for dessert.

Shutter: 1/60
Aperture: f/4.0

-Jing

nerds.

-june.

Saturday, November 21, 2009 (-)

Community

Philadelphia, PA

Shutter: 1/250
Aperture: f/6.3

-Jing

-june.

Friday, November 20, 2009 (-)

Tea

Philadelphia, PA

This place has THE BEST CHAI EVER. Also, I love the colours they're wearing. They were such nice ladies. :)

1/500
f/6.3

-Jing

-june.

Thursday, November 19, 2009 (Almost)

Really?

Philadelphia, PA

Madrianne had a hard time getting over the hearse in the middle of the road. She wouldn't stop making funny faces.

Shutter: 1/80
Aperture: f/6.3

-Jing

"Not So Trivial Pursuit"

Old Engineering elevator, Melbourne University

Aperture: f1.7

Shutter Speed: 1/25

I think this is the proof for the Mach Number vs. Pressure and Density relationship

It should be in my exam tomorrow so I should know!

- Jian

maybe baby.

-june.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 (-)

Thumper

Swarthmore, PA

I thought it was about time to introduce you guys to Thumper. :)

We need to go on a road trip.

Shutter: 1/160
Aperture: f/6.3

-Jing


"Oh...."
Lincoln Square, Melbourne

Aperture: f/1.7
Shutter Speed: 1/640s

I didn't know this was a Bali bombing memorial park, until I actually read the plaque while snapping shots of freestyle cyclists!

- Jian

self-portrait.

-june.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Overprepared

Swarthmore, PA

We were SO prepared. We were out on the roof of the engineering building, with thermoses of hot chocolate, lots and lots of blankets, and the pillows from the Hicks couches. It was very comfortable. But no show. :( At about 5 we gave up and went to a diner.

These are my friends Janet and Julia, who stayed up with me. Janet made the hot chocolate. The thumbs up is pretty much her signature pose.

Shutter: 1/60
Aperture: f/4.0


-Jing


"Anticipation"
Baillieu Library, Melbourne University

Aperture: f/1.7
Shutter Speed: 1/15s

I brought all my gear for the meteor shower. It didn't happen.

- Jian

-june.

Monday, 16 November, 2009

The last of fall

Philadelphia, PA

Shutter: 1/400
Aperture: f/6.3

-Jing

podium in scheuer room.

-june.

"I think..."
Baillieu Library, Melbourne University

Aperture: f/2.2
Shutter Speed: 1/40s

My Prime lens arrived! Anyway, about time I put up some proof of me studying hard=)

Ok, truth is I was discussing an investment opportunity with my friends Jason and Justin (buying a laptop cheap and selling it for more).

But I was in the library tonight!

- Jian

Sunday, 15 November, 2009

Symmetry

Philadelphia, PA

Shutter: 1/320
Aperture: f/6.3

City Hall, framed by the trees lining the centre of the Ben Franklin Parkway, where the art museum is. Two guys, carrying similar bags. Oh, axial planning. Oh, fall colours. :)

-Jing


"Two Sides To A Story"
Docklands, Melbourne

Aperture: f/10
Shutter Speed: 25s

Ok I'm back...for the moment. I decided to take some pictures after a prolonged hiatus.

Anyway, ANZ (Australia & New Zeland) Bank is an Australian bank. They moved into this swanky new building. I cycled past it and I could even smell the freshly lacquered wood panels!!

So, we all know that the Global Financial Crisis is still on at the moment and I like how the reflection of the building is all murky and fuzzy. Could it possibly reflect the true state of ANZ in this current climate?

I'd crop the picture but I'm lazy.

- Jian

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Out and about

Philadelphia, PA

Shutter: 1/500
Aperture: f/6.3

-Jing

my friends.

:)

-june.

"Orders for the TA"

My studio desk,

New Haven, CT

-Darell

Friday, November 13, 2009 (-)

Stairs up to the Museum of Art

Philadelphia, PA

Anyone recognize these steps? Tourists run up it all the time.

Shutter: 1/500
Aperture: f/6.3

Here's a clue:


-Jing

P.S. Did anyone have bad luck on Friday the 13th?

Yellow

New Haven Green, CT

-Darell

-june.

Thursday, November 12, 2009 (Opposites)

Old versus New

Philadelphia, PA

Shutter: 1/500
Aperture: f/6.3

-Jing

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 (-)

Ink

Swarthmore, PA

Shutter: 1/200
Aperture: f/6.3

-Jing

-june.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Perhaps a more flattering picture of Madrianne
Ardmore, PA

I am taking out my camera less and less. :( My parents really need to send me the charger for my new camera, because its a month and a half old and I still haven't gotten to use it yet!

Shutter: 1/160
Aperture: f/6.3

-Jing

Monday, November 9, 2009

Alley

Ardmore, PA

Shutter: 1/125
Aperture: f/6.3

-Jing

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Madrianne

Ardmore, PA

A little out of focus. But I'm kind of in love with her expression.

Shutter: 1/250
Aperture: f/6.3

-Jing