Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Canon EOS 50D with DIGIC 4 + EFS 18-200 IS

Instead of launching the successor of Full Frame Canon EOS 5D, Canon is introducing EOS 50D with new DIGIC 4 processor. More specs can view from DPreview and PopPhoto.

At the same time Canon also announces a versatile lens of EF-S 18-200 F/3.5-5.6 IS which suitable as walk around lens.

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Pulau Ubin and Chek Jawa

Pulau Ubin is the 2nd largest island for Singapore. The residence in the island enjoy simpler life compare to Singapore main island as its one of the suburban village.

The journey starts from Changi Jetty where the visitors get a boat ride to Ubin Jetty which is only $2.50. At Pulau Ubin, first things to do is pay a visit to the volunteer booth to get information about the land. Although Pulau Ubin is not big, its good to get the island map to keep you on the right track.

Rent a bicycle from bicycle rental shop which is not far away from the information booth. The rental varies from S$6 to S$12 per day for each bicycle. Get you breakfast or lunch at the restaurant in the small town. Convenient stores are also available to buy necessity items.

Beside pedaling around the island and enjoying the fresh air, visitors should not miss the natural ecosystem at Chek Jawa Wetlands.

Monday, August 11, 2008

Trip to Bukit Tinggi

Situated in Pahang lies 2,500 feet above sea level, Berjaya Hill is one of the famous resort which use France village as the resort theme. You can also find other attraction such as Japanese Garden and Botanical Garden. There are also rabbit farm where by the children can play and chase after those cute rabbits.


Sign outside the Japanese Garden


Some stream






Favorite photo of my wife taken at Japanese Garden


Outside Colmar Tropicale


At gateway to Colmar Tropicale


Entering Colmar Tropicale






Just cant stop clicking my camera shuttle from those unique French style buildings








At pond

Bukit Tinggi