Archive for August, 2013

POTD: Smiley and cool cupcakes

Monday, August 5th, 2013

Here are some cheerful cupcakes to light up your day.

Take your pick of favourite vibes from these cheerful cupcakes. Photo taken with an Olympus E-450 with Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens. Photo credit: John Tan.

Take your pick of favourite vibes from these cheerful cupcakes. Photo taken with an Olympus E-450 with Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens. Photo credit: John Tan.

Got a box of these cheery cupcakes during the launch of the BlackBerry Q5 smartphone in Singapore some 2 weeks back.

Have been saving this snapshot to cheer up the day.

POTD: Mannequins at the Ramadan Night Bazaar

Sunday, August 4th, 2013

These mannequins give an idea of what it’s like to be dolled up with the prettiest outfits.

These mannequins look so life-like you wonder if they might actually come to life! Photo taken with a Nikon D600 with AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR lens. Photo credit: John Tan.

These mannequins look so life-like you wonder if they might actually come to life! Photo taken with a Nikon D600 with AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR lens. Photo credit: John Tan.

These mannequins look all ready to welcome the approaching Hari Raya Puasa.

POTD: Beach party and fashion shows at Tanjong Beach Sentosa

Saturday, August 3rd, 2013

Photo of the Day: Xperia by SONY presented Fashion TV Beach Festival at Tanjong Beach Club in Sentosa.

Xperia by SONY presents Fashion TV Beach Festival at Tanjong Beach Club in Sentosa, Singapore.

Xperia by SONY presents Fashion TV Beach Festival at Tanjong Beach Club in Sentosa, Singapore. Photo credits: All photos in this post are taken by Andrew Ng.

The festival is one of the biggest and most luxurious beach party in Singapore.

Xperia by SONY presents Fashion TV Beach Festival at Tanjong Beach Club in Sentosa.Xperia by SONY presents Fashion TV Beach Festival at Tanjong Beach Club in Sentosa.
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Review: NAD VISO HP50 over-ear noise isolating headphones

Friday, August 2nd, 2013

The NAD VISO HP50 headphones are available in black, red and white in Singapore for S$399.

The NAD VISO HP50 headphones retails in Singapore at S$399. In the US, it has an RRP of US$279.

The NAD VISO HP50 headphones retails in Singapore at S$399. In the US, it has an RRP of US$279.

The NAD VISO HP50 Over-Ear Headphones join NAD Electronics’ growing range of high performance personal audio products that already include the NAD VISO 1 and NAD VISO 1 AP Wireless Digital Music Systems.

Hands-on

The NAD VISO HP50 headphones were launched in Singapore during the Mook Headphone Festival.

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POTD: Cheap and versatile – shish kebab and doner kebab

Friday, August 2nd, 2013

My favourite dish not only in the local night bazaar but also when I travel overseas – the variations of kebabs – especially the shish and doner kebabs.

Nothing beats a smoking hot kebab on a Winter’s night in Europe. But here in tropical Singapore, it is no less inviting. Photo taken with a Nikon D600 with AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR lens. Photo credit: John Tan.

Nothing beats a smoking hot kebab on a Winter’s night in temperate countries. But here in tropical Singapore, it is no less inviting. Photo taken with a Nikon D600 with AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR lens. Photo credit: John Tan.

Originating in the Middle East, kebabs have become popular in many other countries for many years now.

They are delicious and affordable, and can be eaten at a roadside kiosk, a proper restaurant, or taken away to be enjoyed on the go.

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POTD: Masjid Sultan Mosque in Singapore’s Kampong Glam

Thursday, August 1st, 2013

Photo of the Day: Masjid Sultan is the Malay name for Sultan Mosque, which is located at Muscat Street and North Bridge Road in the Kampong Glam district of Singapore.

Masjid Sultan partly framed by tree. Shot handheld with flash at f/1.8, 1/100 sec, ISO800. Resized and cropped to 5:4 aspect in Photoshop. Both photos taken with a Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II compact camera. Photo credit: John Tan.

Masjid Sultan partly framed by tree. Shot handheld with flash at f/1.8, 1/100 sec, ISO800. Resized and cropped to 5:4 aspect in Photoshop. Both photos taken with a Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II compact camera. Photo credit: John Tan.

The mosque – first built in 1826 – is one of Singapore’s most important mosques.

The current building dates from 1928, when the original mosque was rebuilt.

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