Night shots~

Went out yesterday for some night shooting with CC n Josh.
It was my very first night shoot out with my 500D.
Hanging on to my 50mm lens, i couldnt get a good shot of the bridge that we were intending to take.


Turn out my fav pic of the day was this pretty natural photo. However, i must say the photo is quite off focus. Need to lean more about the use of the lens....

We went to the Marina Barrage today.

I am getting super sleepy hence jus appreciate the photos.




Night~

Canon 500D~

Was crazy last Friday after a steamboat dinner with CC n Ade. After tempting me with all those DSLR terms and good stuffs about owning a DSLR, I actually agreed to meet him the next day morning to go Cathay Photo to buy one. However, when we were there, i wasnt very comfortable with the salesman as he was firm on the price and strict to give freebies. This actually turn me off, as i tot when i wanna spent more the 1k to buy stuffs, i would like to be served well and being one who like to bargain quite a lot, i felt helpless in front of him an feels like i was being cast aside, like someone who wasnt interested to buy one. Hence, i stepped out of the shop n left without buying.

On the other hand, CC proceed with his purchase ans return with his priced procession. I feltbad, in a way like i hav sabotaged him, when we came down together with the intention to buy two n to meet again tml to take photos, n some how or rather hides away when the real deal came...

In the fight to claim justice to my buddy, I drove down to Ms Colour at AMK to buy the identical model. Only saving myself $17 bucks, my pride and waste $$$ on the time n petrol cost.

However, i didnt have chance to meddle with my expensive gift for myself as i went off straight to Tampiness for a over the night Marjong... (which i lost $16 bucks. T_T)

Sunday morning was a day to help me mum snap up her numerous painting for her up-coming art gallery magazine. With the help of CC n Ade (Thanks alot!) We managed to finish over 200 shots of paintings n left for Little "Guilin" to test out our new cam.

Shots at Guilin was not fantastic as i didn't buy the wide angle lense. My trainer says its more cost efficient to buy the 50mm prime lense and purchase the 18-55mm lense on the net, which he did this morning, costing him $125! Hence, i am only able to take fantastic wide angle view of the "Guilin" quarry by borrowing his lense.

After some random photos in the park, I met Josh and Sean for dinner n we had Imperial Treasure at Orchard ION.

See below for some initial shots~ more to come after~
Zzzz........


My all-time fav!


This Dumplings in Chilli Oil Noodles, was soft and tasty despite the looks of a oily bowl of noodles. However, as usually, its not to Josh's liking as he prefers noodles that is more "tangy".


Nothing much in this photo of porridge. But there is TWO slices of beef, TWO pork meat balls and FOUR pig stomach. On the whole, the porridge is smooth, much to Josh's liking this time. :)


Mixed combination of Roast Duck n Soya Sauce Chicken. The skin of the duck is crisp n crunchy, however, the meat is not flavorful. The chicken taste tough to me. But they are great with the spring onion sauce.


Beef brisket is my fav after i tried one in bugis. However, they hav closed down since and i still couldn't find another comprative one...


After dinner, we went Canele.


The Choc Fondant was not warm enough and Sean was complaining that the one at "Chalk" was so much better.


The... I dun know name, dessert chosen by Josh, was the best of the night.


My Macaroon burger was super sweet. Hate that soury apricot jelly in between.


Took this before i left which i tot it was quite nice...


Early in the morning, before we walked to Little "Guilin"


With CC's wide angle lens.



I tot this one looks nice.


Josh n Sean infornt of the ION.


Me~ lol

Zzzzzzz............

Jumbo Hotpot @ Vivo City

WAs actually thinking of pigging out at the "China" steamboat at Vivocity (Think its called NAN BEI CHUAN steamboat. Esp when i had worked myself up for 40mins at lunch today. Was thinking steamboat and buffet is the best way to end my day!

Before i was going up to the 3rd level, advertisement on the escalaor caught my eye. Says a new hotpot restuarant has jus opened right below page one and near the HSBC bank. Ask Josh who is with me then, (He is always with me whenever i wanna "pig" out. Who else to call, but a "pig" when u wanna "pig out"! lol.) he mentioned its a newly opened restuarant by JUMBO. I was like... huh? Jumbo open steamboat?

So being the always looking for something new guy, we walked over to take a look. We were first welcomed by the fragrant broth smell. Even before i look at the menu or the article outside, my soul was dragged into the restuarant liao.

The interior of the restuarant was classy. Nice, new sofa style seats in vibrant colours ushered ur way in. We were first greeted by one of the well placed "Buffet Condiment" Being the only "buffet" item in the restuarant then, it actually look very refine. Machiam eating at some high end hotel buffet restuarant like tat.

I choosed the "Ba Kut Tea" broth whereas josh took the superior broth. Both are chef recommendations hence i was expecting something good! Sadly only the superior broth life up to its name. It was thick and sweet, with hints of chicken and fishbone. The "Ba Kut Tea" was crazily peppery. I wouldnt mind a good peppery flavoured "Ba Kut Tea" but this is way too much. I couldnt taste the fragrance of the herb at all... Sigh...

While waiting for the food to come in, josh and i help ourself to the condiments first.


Josh and the classy table of well placed condiments.

Two of the sauce were indentified as mains, which is a superior soy sauce and the other was satay sauce. I was nvr a fan of satay sauce and to think of eating steamboat with satay sauce sounds wierd. Hence i stick to my all time fav, sesame sauce and garlic with lots spring onions. Beside these, there are fried garlic, fresh garlic, sesame, chilli, chilli sauce, garlic oil, sesame oil, chopped parsley and leek.


Here's a look at my sauce. Looks tasty hor!

Finally the food came and we had quite a good spread, order from the set meal. There were chicken slices, Aust Korobuta Pork, One huge pork ball, Assorted Seafood including scallops, prawns, fish and sotong. There were also a basket of mix mushroom and one hug glass of vegs. U can shoose to have rice, noodles or vermicillin. We choosed the Vietnam Pho noodles.


Heres the whole spread!


Assorted seafood. Wanted to take the rest but was too hungry to snap a photos of the rest liao. Tuck in!

Except for the extrememly peppery "Ba Kut Tea" soup, i really dun have anything else to complain. We even order additional marinatded beef and pork liver. Which i think its really stupid coz we are really full from the meal. The Marinated Beef taste "COCA-alike" less the baking soda flavour. (According to Josh one... I jus find that they are nice. lol The pork liver was not really to my liking. But at $2.50a plate, they werved quite a lot although some how i dun really like the texture.

I guess it is due to the fact that i am eating the "Ba Kut Tea" soup, i was craving for a dark soy sauce for my meats. The condiments served lacks a unique saltiness for the steamboat. I find the special sauce was too sweet for a steamboat and the rest of the condiments were jus sweet, sour and thick.

One the whole, i find its an enjoyable dinner. I personnally prefer the superior soup n the premium meats. Like wat the article in so.shoik.com says. they triump in their soups. Though it is actually not the important requirements in a steamboat. They also have good quality food. At that price, i think i would sure recommend my friends to it!

Chech out this article to find out more!
http://www.soshiok.com/articles/13723

Damage: ~$65/= for two, including a glass of beer.

JPOT @ Vivo City
1 HarbourFront Walk #01-53
Singapore 098585 (Lobby F)
Nearest MRT station: Harbour Front
For Reservations: (65) 6273 3536