Sony E-mount 35mm f1.8 OSS Review

The Sony E-mount 35mm f1.8 is a capable walkaround prime lens. On the cropped APS-C sensor of the Sony NEX camera bodies, it has a large maximum aperture and also an equivalent focal… Continue reading →

Royal Botanic Gardens I

The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne are internationally renowned botanical gardens located near the centre of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on the south bank of the Yarra River. They are 38 hectares of landscaped gardens… Continue reading →

Cerberus Beach House – A Legendary Visit

My travel log in a foreign place is not punctuated by stops for great food. But rather, often the cuisine is the focus, and my travel adventures revolve around the place where I… Continue reading →

Before Sunset at Brighton – A Photo Tour

I have never imagined Melbourne to be this beautiful. Just before sunset on an autumn day, I was at the bayside walking along the Bayside Coastal Trail that connected Sandringham to Brighton Beach.… Continue reading →

Fitzroy Gardens

On a sunny day in Melbourne, I walked into the Fitzroy Gardens after a light lunch. Located on the southeastern edge of the Central Business District, it is not the largest park in the… Continue reading →

Bayside Adventure – A Photo Story

After breakfast, I took the train south, towards Sandringham. Sandringham station lies along the Bayside Coastal Trail in Melbourne, and the trail runs from Brighton to Beaumaris and there are many cliffs and… Continue reading →

Nokton Classic 40/1.4

The long story Back in early 2012, the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 40mm f1.4 is the first lens I bought after using the kit lens on the NEX-3 for 6 months or so. I… Continue reading →

Treasury Gardens

The Old Treasury Building on Spring Street in Melbourne, was once home to the Treasury Department of the Government of Victoria, but is now a museum of Melbourne history, known as the Old… Continue reading →

Alexandra Gardens & South Yarra

Alexandra Gardens are located on the south bank of the Yarra River, opposite Federation Square and the Melbourne Central Business District. It is connected to an expansive park area, consisting of King’s Domain &… Continue reading →

7 Things You Must Do in Melbourne

Melbourne, Victoria, is beautiful, vibrant and clean. The city itself and its surrounding areas never fail to disappoint any traveller – from the bustling shopping district along Collins Street and Bourke Street, to… Continue reading →

Seasons Greetings!

  An early Merry Christmas to you all! It is not that cold here in Hong Kong but there are always fabulous decorations all over the place in the city. Everyone on this… Continue reading →

Aurora

An Italian Delight Aurora is located on the 10th floor of Altira, a five-star luxury hotel in Macau, the capital of casinos in Southeast Asia. The restaurant has panoramic views over the shores… Continue reading →

Peace of Mind

On a weekend, we visited a wetland area to the northwest boundaries of Hong Kong. It is a unique place because there is few other places like it in an ultra-urban cosmopolitan like… Continue reading →

Calton Hill

Our adventures in Scotland were punctuated by times of bad weather. Thick clouds and heavy rain did not deter us from visiting one of the historic icons in Edinburgh, Scotland, and we set… Continue reading →

Scotland in Panoramas

The two-day bus tour to Scottish highlands was full of surprises. Standing in front of the breathtaking sceneries of the numerous glens and lochs, I was in awe. Although I tried to capture… Continue reading →

Corners of London Part I

This is a photographic journal of the sightseeing around the corners of London. Many of these places and iconic buildings are well known, some others less frequently visited. But we enjoyed our trip… Continue reading →

Flowers in England & Scotland

Sorry for not updating as frequently, as work has been quite busy in the recent few weeks. This is a short post of the pictures of flowers I have taken in England. They… Continue reading →

Memories from Scottish Highlands – Part II

The first part of the Scottish Highlands journey can be found here. Inverness Departing from Loch Ness, we headed north towards the capital of the highlands – Inverness. Even on the coach we… Continue reading →

A Chinese Dinner in Style

As the sun was setting in Macau, we head off from the old Cotai district (where we strolled around the pond with elegant lotus flowers) back to the main peninsula. Dazzling lights of… Continue reading →

Dance with the Butterflies

  A small city lying on the Southern shores of China, Macau is a self-contradictory territory. There are world class casinos packed with people and extravagant hotels with luxurious restaurants, but just across… Continue reading →