望み – What is that you desire? – Singapore Young Photographer Award 2008

Singapore Young Photographer Award 2008

windbell on April 17, 2008 in Uncategorized

^ Some kipi for you (I didn’t take this picture)

Just to let you guys know, I’ll be joining a photography competition known as “Singapore Young Photographer Award 2008″ a.k.a SYPA 08

This is the first time I’ll be participating in a Photography competition so I really don’t know if my photos will create a “WOW” impression on the judges. Have been going around Singapore the past few days to capture a couple of shots to be submitted. Got to get to know of this competition a week after I got back form my spring trip to Tokyo ^^;

Will have to submit a set of 6 prints that cover at least 4 out of the 8 subjects matters.

Abstract
Architecture/Buildings
Children at Play
People at Work
Portrait(s)
Nature
Still Life
Night Scene

The submission dateline’s 30th April 2008. I have a really wicked idea for the “People at Work” but I wonder if I’ll get shot down by the judges if I did that :)

More information can be found on their website: http://www.sypa.org.sg/2nd_sypa.htm

Hope I win something :)

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Materialism

There was one main reason I stayed on using the computer, instead of getting interested in other stuff as books (I do read them), fashion items etc.

It was to avoid the ‘materialistic’ trap. That very one trap that leeches that honey-loving cold hard cash slotted neatly in your wallet, one that could cause millions into debt (okay, exaggeration), one that burns a very deep hole into your pocket.

By staying on the computer, I could retrieve and gather information at almost the cost of nothing. I buried myself deeper into the net of information. I then pondered at the question, was I escaping from that trap, or have I been in it and yet not realized?

I do have materialistic needs, probably not as much/little as some others, but I know it’s there. That desire to purchase something of high quality. Who wants lousy, cheap quality things?

I was given a hand-it-down camera. A Canon IXUS v3. It served me loyalty for a term of 10 months since I received it. I love taking photos. It’s like a frame of experience from what I see, saved in digital form to allow others to view. I knew it would died out soon, and on the 10th month, it started giving out signs of old age. I couldn’t do much, except to allow it’s slow death to occur.

Now I’m screwed, as without a camera, I feel like a piece of my life is missing. I can’t take photos of what I think would be a nice photo. An important communication channel to my audience has been taken away. I felt my existance fading away. So many opportunties, yet sadly wasted.

Now as I save up for my needs, it’s a long and hard journey, but it has to be done.

So, have I become materialistic?

Kit Kat Sakura (Cherry Blossom)

So I got one of these Kit Kat Sakura pack.

Pack Includes:

Kit Kat Sakura　（Exam　Version)
Kit Kat Chunky Wafer
POLO Peppermint
Kit Kat Mobile Phone Pouch

Kit Kat Sakura tastes like (chemically processed) strawberry wafers. It’s like those from Pocky’s strawberry flavoured sticks.

… KIT KAT sounds like “Kitto Katsu” , which means “sure-win”….

きっと (adv,n) (1) surely; undoubtedly; certainly; without fail; (2) sternly; severely; KD

勝つ【かつ】 (v5t,vi) to win; to gain victory; (P); EP

They are kinda right about that.

Kitto (きっと) is the the female high school student in their advertisement.

Kitto’s Webcomic <Link>

Katsu (勝つ) is the male high school student in their advertisement.

Katsu’s Webcomic <Link>

Let’s all shout KITTO KATSU!

12 Responses to “Singapore Young Photographer Award 2008”

- Hiji

“I have a really wicked idea for the “People at Work” but I wonder if I’ll get shot down by the judges if I did that :)”

If I’m thinking what you’re thinking… do it =).

Posted on April 17, 2008 at 12:30 pm

- bj0rN

“I have a really wicked idea for the “People at Work” but I wonder if I’ll get shot down by the judges if I did that :)”

Go for it! That’s what photography is about! Be creative!

Posted on April 17, 2008 at 2:08 pm

- Hexlord

Good luck for the SYPA! I am too old (literally) for this competition >.

Posted on April 17, 2008 at 5:04 pm

- Adun

Fighto dayo! I’d love to enter photography comps, but I don’t have much time to head out and take photos.

Posted on April 17, 2008 at 8:12 pm

- gordon

no category for figures? :-(
the prize looks attractive: winner = $5000! O_O
good luck.

Posted on April 17, 2008 at 9:26 pm

- Belela-san

Well figures category could be include in portraits, but I doubt it. Good luck on the competition.

Posted on April 18, 2008 at 2:49 am

- windbell

@Hiji & bj0rn: As much as I would like to do it, it somehow doesn’t fit into the theme I am currently looking at. But will be a cool photo if I ever did. Just need to look for the couple that’s willing to ^^

@Hexlord: Haha. Thanks!

@Adun: Send in photos of your figures!

@gordon: No categories for figures, but they may qualify under ‘Still Life’ I think. I want the money too!

@Belela-san: Thanks!

Posted on April 18, 2008 at 6:27 am