Tuesday, June 13, 2023

52. 宝藏就在你的鼻子下

52. 宝藏就在你的鼻子下 

传说总是这样叙事,寻宝者需要远行,历经磨难和危险,用智慧战胜困境,才能找到宝藏。这个神话总是伴随着我们。无论如何,寻找宝藏本质上都需要巨大的努力,无论是外在的旅程还是内心的探索,无论是遥远的或是举目可触的,还是灵魂和思想的寻觅。持续的寻找加上坚定的努力,最终会带领我们找到宝藏或珍惜的东西。 这是必要的吗?你能想象没有付出努力就找到宝藏吗?你能想象不寻找就找到宝藏吗?宝藏能在你面前显现出来吗? 

你注意到,把它捡起来,在你的手中的就是你的宝藏。 这种感觉多好,毫不费力,平静和安详地,宝藏就来到你身边。你必须被祝福才能得到它吗?我总是在想?我很好奇。

所有的宝藏都在我们面前出现和消失过。我们需要注意到它们,定格它们,然后释放它们。如果你想捡起宝藏,就要时刻带着相机。保持无知无求的状态,准备好无时接受,这样接受就更容易了。看到它就接受它,带着感激和尊重的接受它。


53. 摄影机的逃逸

53. 摄影机的逃逸 

在传统的神话和现代剧情中,我们经常遇到这样一个反复出现的主题:过多的爱情会转化为仇恨和痛苦。一味专注于他们所爱之人,忽视了自己需求的母亲或配偶,当他们的爱没有得到回报或者事物没有按照他们希望的方式发展时,他们倍感折磨。不分你我的献出的爱情可能预示着远处未来的风暴。你有没有在过多的爱和关心中感到被困?我们都会有的。我们感到被迫和困惑。我们经历的痛苦可能导致突然其来愤怒的爆发或沉默的忍耐。很自然的这导火线成就了伟大的悲剧。也许你会说我是个懦夫;我逃离并退回到更安全的地方。

我从我所爱的相机那里逃离。我们曾经是不可分割的,我对相机的爱如此之深,以至于我陶醉其中。我花费24小时拍摄、冲洗和观看照片。我在其他事情上花的时间更少。我对过去的任何机会一无所知。我很烦躁,对最轻微的干扰就大声抱怨。我的注意力都在相机、相机升级,我为了提升它们节省一切。这激烈的专注和对技术精度不断的要求刺激和困扰我。相机本身就是一件艺术品。不用说,无论我投入多少注意力去理解相机的每一个技术层面,我的创作都停滞不前 我感到无能为力。我从尼康年鉴上看到了伟大的图像,我对那些图像感到无助,困惑和敬畏。

我是直觉的坚定信奉者。有个声音告诉我把我的相机放下,解决方案在相机之外。我这么做了,我从这个决定中受益。一开始的分离让我难以承受。我感到不完整。我经历了"你使我完整"的症状。然而,我开始实验,并开始寻找减少这种不完整感的方法,寻找新的视野。很快,我从我的相机中解脱出来。我的眼睛和想象力飞扬,我感到自由,我开始实研无穷的可能性。

我意识到,创造力在相机之外,相机是一个工具,这是一个伟大的启示。尽管这是一个痛苦的过程,但最后是喜悦和满足的。在这个过程中,我形成了一个习惯,静静地坐下来,观察周围的环境,选择一些吸引我或打动我的场景。我在心中构建图像,删去不重要的部分。我把我的意识投射到另一个位置,以相同的主题构建图像,看看和上一张有什么不同。我投射更多的位置,再次移动,上、下、左、右、进、出,并调整景深。反复不断的思索,投射意识,探索。

没有相机,我自由了,我拍摄了比我想象的还要多的照片。我尝试了更多,并对主题有了更深的了解。我反复进行了很多次,你猜怎么着?我可能在短短几个月内就拍摄了数百万张照片。每张胶卷的成本都很高,我肯定不能做到这一点。

我深深记住了这堂重要的一课,爱得太多,我们会被自己的爱所困住,学会放手,你我们就会成长。

 

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Yoga pose - A day at the Barage

It was a mad rush getting up early at about 5:45 am. The buses seems to take longer than normal arrived and to reach Shenton Way. Wait, it did not reach Fullerton Bay Hotel. I was informed that on Sunday, the bus take a different route. Well, luckily Shashi, pick me up at the Suntec City. The huge led panel was showing some Japanese cute toys. Along the road were a couple shooting the LED panel, perhaps for documenting the playback. I took a few photos too. By the time we reached the Barage, all the Yoga students had already warmed up for the photography session. Manoj introduced me as the photographer artist, perhaps the artist can have some artistic freedom and latitude.
Each one took turns to pose on the concrete bench. It started with a tall European lady. I may have taken a photograph of her 2 years ago. Perhaps, time to get reacquainted. I had to go on my knees to get a lower angle shot. I waited for the Yoga students to get into their position before I released the shutter. It was rather tiring after half an hour into the shoot. Perhaps my body is getting old and stiff. I was offered grapes to quench my thirst. Thanks, them for so considerate. I was offered Banana too. 
I had a 10 min break when the students were gather to listen to Ravi, who is the founder of COME India and a few orphanage. In fact we were raising funds for COME doing photography to raise fund.



Monday, December 19, 2016

Coral - A visit with the Architect, Ng Shuh Fang

The weather was rather cloudy and shadow was almost non-existence. No blue sky nor strong colours. The only solution was to emphasize the plan of the building and the balconies which are the main features of the elevations. The way light is brought into the basement carparks is unique, creating an airy and bright space -- very welcoming.



Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Sending off my dear friend -- Regunathan Ambalam

Mass at Church of St Mary of the Angels, 5 Bukit Batok East Ave 2, at 3:15pm, there after at Hall 1, Mandai Crematorium, at 5pm


Sunday, October 25, 2015

Remembrance - A great friend Regunathan Ambalam

A great friend had just past away. Here is a page to commemorate him.
I got to know Regu in year 2000 while working for iVenture. We were putting together an online learning portal, www.itutor.com. It was a wonderful experience and exhilarating time. Regu was energetic and full of marketing ideas. He planned, and held many events to promote the online service.
We will definitely miss him. We shared many happy and impromptu moments which made up the adventure and wonders of our life. We debated on ideas, probed into our differences and worked on them, he is always proactive and positive. One is always energized, free and light in his company, always enjoyable. He is always a great company; he never failed to make a lasting impression on others.


Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Charmain



Chatting with young Charmain, her studies, her aspiration, her thoughts, ... Starbuck. Fullerton Bay Hotel 

Monday, June 29, 2015

Exploring the spaces of the New Playground

I shall be back exploring the human form, photography and posing in tight spaces.
That would be really fun.
Do contact me if you are interested to participate in this exploration.
choomengfoo@gmail.com

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Xiao Yi, from China

Come in
I say Yo
He said – How are you.
Fine Brother.
Wana photo.
Sure.
He said.
Held up his hand.
Framing with four fingers
I wave mine.
OK OK
Hold it there Bro.
Thank you
See you another time.
Cheers!
Have a great day.
I wonder if he
Believe my box, Xiao Yi.
Small but wide.

Thursday, June 11, 2015

SUTD

Shot with high definition photography where the plants are lively green and appear more attractive. Care is taken to ensure correct exposure through bracketing and detail adjustment to achieve optimum result. It takes more time working on the post-processing of the photographs compared to shooting them. Usually, early morning and late afternoon are better for architectural photography. It is necessary to come back as the lighting would be different through the day. The sunlight falls on different facade during different time of the day.

For assignment : choomengfoo@gmail.com or +65 98150357

All rights Reserved. © Choo Meng Foo




Sunday, May 25, 2014

Yoga photographic session

An exploration of Yoga and the Garden. Yoga is a way of life that returns to the inner self reaching out to encompass nature and the larger realm of existence. It is not just about training the physical self, but expanding the mind through meditation, knowledge and connecting to every being of this universe. I hopes to capture Yoga in the way the practitioner reach out to nature. it promotes the use of the Park for a healthy cause. The park becomes the sanctuary of the physical and the mind.

For assignment : choomengfoo@gmail.com or +65 98150357




Sunday, December 29, 2013

100 ways to photography


A book about photography. Exploring beyond the limits of the camera, touching on increasing the photographers’ sensibilities, courage and humility. A book for those who wants to go beyond the technical and technique. Learn to capture those wonderful moments.
Photography is an art form.
The camera is the brush.
Light is the medium.
And you are the creativity.



Sunday, September 1, 2013

Children Photography

A picture is worth a thousand words, we cannot deny the importance of photography in this information-laden world. Words are no longer enough to communicate an idea effectively. They have to be supplemented with brilliantly taken photographs. In fact, the photograph is becoming the quintessential message, and the words become secondary. The photographs speak volumes. It is a language. Everyone needs to learn and master this language. I should have mastered it when I am much younger, but I did not have the opportunity until I was 15. However, my children or your children can start early.
In this Basic course, your child will learn to use the camera and be creative