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This was taken outside a fashion boutique. Initially, I thought the birds were artificial.
But, they turned out to be real!
So anyway, I took this picture cos the colours of the birds and the cage
looked so bright and cheery.
I used manual focus for this one and didn't manage to get the
depth of field that I'd like create.
I wanted to create three levels of depth of field, namely the cage, birds, and yellow ornament,
but couldn't manage to focus on the birds.

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I was attracted to the lines and patterns of the gate.
Both the mailbox and the gate seem to be such old-school, retro elements
but I like that they've been given a coat of new paint
and how it looks so refreshing now.

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Fashionistas might recognize this.
I spotted this "thing" outside White Room and wanted to create a depth of field
with the repetitive logos. I also liked how there's some white on the drain,
it kinda seems to balance the picture.

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Interesting blue handle taken indoors.
Contrasts with the boring silver handle in the background.

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Another indoor shot.
I was shopping at haji lane when I saw this old school bath-tub filled with water
in the store. Totally amused that it had real-life goldfishes in it. :p

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Like the contrast of the blue windows on the white wall
as well as the patterns of the window.

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The texture and bright colours of the baskets drew me to it.
I wanted to make a contrast between the bright new baskets and the
seemingly old faded baskets.
And as someone pointed out, I liked how it has this 'travelogue to cambodia feel' to it as well.

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The warm yellow lighting of the shop indoors probably contributed to the inviting
european feel I got from this picture.
For me, this picture draws me to look at it as I'd wonder what the lady in the background was doing; what was her state of mind... It seems to create an air of mystery to her.
Wadya guys think?

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Window shopping's a common thing for most of us.
We get intrigued by the window display or something in the shop
and it draws us to peer at the glass.
I wanted to capture this moment.
(If you look closely, there's an insect which seems to be attracted by the
store display as well)
Perhaps because it was a glass surface, the image didn't turn out as sharp
as I wanted it to be.

I have to admit I have not grasped the technicalities of photography.
Still lost in how fast/slow the shutter speed should be, how big/small the aperture shld be
to create the picture I want.
Care to enlighten with some tips, anyone? :)

I really loved Paul's pictures this week.
He has a style which really appeals to me; it's simplistic and well-composed.
I think he has a great eye for things as well!
With this best piece of work at 98, I'd give mine a 88 :)