First time is always the best moment to recall, but first step is always the hardest thing to execute in the world. Everyone has their own first time, be it first kiss, first date, first dental appointment or first bicycle ride. Do you remember how nervous were you back then to ask for your first date? Or do you remember how hard you cried for your first tooth extraction? There are so many first times that I can't remember them one by one, but there are some special ones that I will never forget.

Well, this post is not about my embarrassing first time as everyone wish to know. It is about my first few photos I took when I first got my DSLR. You know, when you want something so badly, you visualize what you are gonna do with them when you got it. I can still recall, what were the things I wanted to do before I bought my DSLR - light painting, blur background (apperture), fast shutter etc. I mean who doesn't wanna do that? Those are so amazing things you can see when you browse thru' the galleries of photographers around the world.

I still remember the first night I got my camera. I told myself I wanna do something special. So, light painting came across my mind. The concept of painting in your photos is just way too amazing. Till now, I am still amazed with the artworks of the photographers. Light painting requires dark surrounding. So, I waited for my family to sleep and I turned off the light in the living room. Got my handphone as my light source and moved my hands around as if I were painting. Though, the arrow photo is not that nice, but it is something to me. Back then I was so happy 'cause deep down in my heart I know I can do light painting like those photographers. And that night was the night I discovered the concept of slow shutter.

I always wanted to take some photos with blur background. Back then, I was always fascinated by the photos that have sharp focused object with blur background. Soon, I found out it can be done by adjusting the apperture of your camera. And so, I brought my camera to the garden and shot leaves, flowers and trees as you can see. I got so excited when I can blur the photo by adjusting my apperture 'cause you can't really do that with digital cam. 

The photos are not satisfying, but till now I can still feel the excitement when my hand first grasped my camera. The feeling is just too priceless. This is my first time. How about you? 

Hope this post can trigger all the sweet first time's of everyone :)

Cheers.  

Ha Long Bay is a must if you guys happen to visit Hanoi one day. The scenery is too breathtaking, but just make sure you visit during the middle of the year to avoid the pale white sky as you can see my photos. BTW, my photos do not represent the Ha Long Bay, simply 'cause it is way more beautiful than you can see in these photos.

As you can see, the whole place is so dull and foggy. I really wish to show you the photos in colours, but I have to convert it to B&W. 

This is one of the cave we visited in Ha Long Bay. This shot was taken using long exposure 'cause the cave is quite dark. So, you can imagine I was carrying my tripod climbing up and down the stairs during the whole Ha Long Bay trip. But all I can say, it was worth it. At least, I got a decent coloured photo.

These were taken near the island. The photos were shot from higher point. If only we have a blue sky dressed with some fluffy white clouds. The scene will be perfect :)

Two of these were taken from another island after the cave visiting and kayaking. Yupe, we went kayaking and it somehow reminds me of OBS time. But, kayaking during winter is no fun. Where the water is freezing cold. Just imagine you are soaked with icy water and you have to face the chilly wind. 

This island does have a tiny beach, for those who love swimming. Seriously, there were few people who were bold enough to swim in their swim suit. Memang tabik spring!

To have this big view of the islands in Ha Long Bay, it wasn't an easy task. At least, for a guy like me, who was panting all the way from the bottom to the top. We climbed the stairs all the way to the top, just to see the islands. It was tiring, that's the payment if you want to see something nice. Too bad, the place was so foggy 'cause it was evening time. 

After that, we spent our night on the boat at Ha Long Bay. During the night, we spent our night drinking and fishing squid. We almost got 1. Almost. 

Overall, Ha Long Bay is a very nice place to visit. It is up to the par of my expectation. The scenery is splendid, just that we went at the wrong time. 

Before I end this post, this is the famous cock fighting rocks in Ha Long Bay. Please, please use your imagination to picture the rock as two aggressive cocks facing each other. I am not making this up. This is told by the tour guide.

So, people enjoy your weekend :) 

Cheers.

Ps: I really don't know what to talk about, so yea.

I am officially 23 years and 1 day old. If you are expecting me to write anything about the election, then you might get disappointed. But yea, I did my part as a Malaysia citizen. I voted and like everyone, I waited in front of the TV for the results. Kinda have mix feelings regarding the results. Anyway, what did I do for today? I spent my whole day playing with video editing software. Kinda feel addicted once again. The last time I did montage was 2 years ago. That time was horrible until the extent I hated editing videos.

Frankly speaking, some people always say pick your interest as your job. However, I have different point of view. I won't make my hobbies to be my career 'cause I know I will end up hating them instead of enjoying. I still remember how my enthusiasm in video editing fates during my 3rd year. All the deadlines, the restrictions are ruining the fun. I just don't like the idea of mixing hobbies with official stuffs together. To me, hobbies are meant for relaxation. Where you can do whatever you want to. No boundaries, no restrictions, full of imagination, full of fun.

Doing things you love can make you lose track of time. Today went off so fast while my eyes were concentrating on the computer screen. What a lovely day enjoying the things I want to do. I guess that's my gift for myself :) I think you can never ask for more, if you get to do whatever you love to do everyday. That's just so ideal.

Happy birthday to me. I mean belated birthday :)

And sorry.