Countdown 2010-1st place

1st place-'Gold'


Leica M8, 35mm f2, Light Painting.

Patrick's comment-This picture fall into my project, 'Metal' category, simple background, just play with lighting effect, a good photo needs 'AIDS'-'Attention', 'Impact', 'Details' & 'Story'. This photo won MPA print Competition 2009 in Singapore too.

Congrats to Elizabeth!

Countdown 2010-2nd place

2nd place-'Wave'


Nikon D700, 17-35mm f2.8

Patrick's Comment-Yes, light painting. This picture took 30 sec to expose, Mavis, thanks for your patient :) It's a very challenging shot.

Congrats to Mavis!

Countdown-3rd place

3rd place-'Mystic Earth'


Nikon D700, 50mm f1.4

Patrick's comment- This picture is under one of my project-'5 Elements', there are 'metal', 'wood', 'water', 'fire' & 'earth', this picture falls under 'earth' catogary. Patricia looks stunning with this post, goes well with the long train. I use this picture for 'The Professional Gallery' door entrance & print ad as well, one of my all time favourite.

Congrats to Patricia!

Countdown-4th place

4th place-'Cave'


Nikon D700, 17-35mm f2.8

Patrick's comment-Ashwini looks stunning in this shot, pose, background, lighting are carefully expose. 'Light Painting' is one of the technique that I learn 15 years ago in commercial field, I will focus more on this to make it to become one of my signature, so far I'm the only one who still apply this technique to wedding photography.

Congrats to Ashwini!

Countdown 2010-5th place

5th place-'Date With Carcosa'


D80-Infra Red, 10.5mm f2.8.

Patrick's comment-Carcosa Seri Negara is one of my favourite location, unfortunately this beautiful place has to close for renovation for a year or two. This is an off moment shot, where Vanessa is walking towards the right spot to get ready for the 'next shoot', sometimes 'off moment' will look better than ready :)

Congrats to Vanessa!

Countdown 2010-6th place

6th place-'Nature'


D80-Infra Red, 10.5mm f2.8.

Patrick's comment-Tree trunk & root created a very interesting texture here, as well as flow of the gown.

Congrats to Joanne!

Countdown 2010-7th place

7th place-'Angel'


Nikon D80-Infra Red, 17-35mm f2.8

Patrick's comment-I like to shoot with Infra Red, grass looks snowy & sky with better contrast, this picture looks great with those birds flying in the background.

Message to Wen Wei, this will be one of my unforgettable 'X'mas', please take care & be strong...