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Mobile Street Photography in Singapore – Raining in Bugis

By Hendra Lauw
Posted on 15/05/2013 in iPhoneography, Photoblog

iPhone Street Photography

I was making my way to the Bugis train station from Bencoolen when it rained that night in September last year. I stopped in front of a shop, took shelter from the rain and started taking panning shots of people walking with their umbrellas and shopping bags above their heads using the Hipstamatic app on iPhone 4s. The ‘film’ and ‘lens’ combination was John S Lens and Blackey SuperGrain black and white film. My favorite Hipstamatic combination for black and white images. What’s your favorite Hipstamatic setting for black and white shots?

Enjoy the rest of the images below.

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Men in Black

By Hendra Lauw
Posted on 12/05/2013 in iPhoneography, Photoblog

Men in Black - a Hipstamatic shot on iPhone 4s

Men in black walking along the promontory at the Marina Bay. Shot with iPhone 4s, Hipstamatic app, John S Lens and Blackey SuperGrain film.

Moving

By Hendra Lauw
Posted on 07/05/2013 in iPhoneography

iPhone Photography by Hendra Lauw - Moving at Changi Airport

iPhone 4s shot using SlowShutter app and converted to black and white using Noir app. Taken at Singapore Changi Airport early this year.

Rush Hour at the Train Station

By Hendra Lauw
Posted on 06/05/2013 in iPhoneography

iPhone Street Photography by Hendra Lauw

Rush hour at the train station, shot with iPhone 4s using an app called SlowShutter. Converted to black and white using an iPhone app called Noir.

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Lo-Mob – Black and White iPhone Photography

By Hendra Lauw
Posted on 04/12/2012 in iPhoneography, Photoblog

Lo-Mob - Black and White iPhone Photography

I downloaded the Lo-Mob app for my iPhone 4s few months ago, but have not really used it yet, until now. I played with it by shooting my Olympus OM-1N and some boxes of Ilford black and white film in the background. Focus was on the word “Olympus” and look at the bokeh produced. Not bad at all. I then applied one of the black and white filters that comes with the app, 30′s Contrast 2. It has a slightly hazy and vintage black and white look. Love it!

The Sea and Sky

By Hendra Lauw
Posted on 24/11/2012 in Photoblog, Photographer's Journal

High key photography - The Sea and Sky

This high key photograph was shot one morning in 2010 at Changi Beach. It was a hazy morning and the contrast between the sea and the sky was high. I wanted both the boats and the aeroplane, but the sky was too bright, hence the compromise to lose details on both. The boats were almost in silhouette as I had to take some exposure of the sky too. Just in case you ask, no I did not have my graduated ND filter with me that morning. Original photo was shot in color and converted to black and white in Adobe Lightroom 4.

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My Home My Playground

By Hendra Lauw
Posted on 16/11/2012 in iPhoneography, Photoblog

I returned to the Manila North Cemetery in May this year after visiting the place few times between 2006 and 2008, I just wanted to come back and see what might have changed. I did not take a lot of photos but spent more time talking to some children and adults living there.

The photo above was taken using my iPhone 4s when I saw the little boy playing on a tomb. The cemetery was both his home and his playground.

I have written about this place and my experience when I first went there in another blog entry, so I will not write about it anymore here. If you have missed that one, here it is, Sharing Space with the Dead.

Johnnie Walker and Chivas

By Hendra Lauw
Posted on 07/09/2012 in Film Photography, Photoblog

Canon P and Canon 35mm LTM f/2 on Kodak black  and white film Tri-X 400.

Keep walking, Johnnie. Go find the Black Label.

A Toast to a Happy Life Forever and Ever

By Hendra Lauw
Posted on 06/09/2012 in iPhoneography, Photoblog

I posted this on my Instagram few days ago and have wanted to post it here, but wasn’t able to until now. I took this photo using the Hipstamatic app on my iPhone 4s while I was having my breakfast at a coffee place in City Hall. They could easily be in their 80s but they look pretty healthy.

The man was reading newspaper while his wife was having her toast. Once a while he would share with his wife what he was reading. I saw there was only one cup on the table. The man has either finished his, or they share or one of them don’t take coffee or tea. But regardless, there was love. I could feel it from where I sat.

Now, I would like to share with you a story that I read before. There seems to be some variations to it, but the message remains the same. Happy reading.MORE +

Rainy Morning at City Hall

By Hendra Lauw
Posted on 31/08/2012 in iPhoneography, Photoblog

I was stuck with no umbrella at the junction of Stamford Road and North Bridge Road when the rain was pouring few mornings ago. I stood and watched people crossed and ran, hoping that one kind soul would offer to share his/her umbrella with me to cross the road. While waiting, I snapped some photos using the 645Pro app on my iPhone 4s in black and white mode.

I did finally get the help I needed.  :)

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Sprocket Rocket Fun

By Hendra Lauw
Posted on 20/08/2012 in Film Photography, Lomography, Photoblog, Photographer's Journal

I loaded a roll of black and white Kodak TMax 400 film into my Sprocket Rocket lomo camera about 2 months ago when I was in Bandung. Didn’t finish it until last week when I brought it to Geylang Serai at night. In between I shot few images in Bugis and City Hall areas. I love the panoramic format of this plastic camera, but watch out for the lighting though. It needs a lot of light. I only got few keepers from this roll.

The above was shot in Bandung from outside of Texas Fried Chicken restaurant through its glass window, hence you can see some reflections in the photo. The one below was shot somewhere along the Waterloo Street. It was a hot and bright day, hence the better exposure as you can see.MORE +

The Rituals

By Hendra Lauw
Posted on 20/08/2012 in Photoblog, Photographer's Journal

Shooting action at low shutter speed can add a sense of movement in the recorded images. The above photo was shot at 1/4 sec. Depending on the lighting condition, generally you can get low shutter speed by using low ISO and small aperture. MORE +

Pretty International

By Hendra Lauw
Posted on 18/08/2012 in Film Photography, Photoblog

Voigtlander Bessa R3A and Nokton 35mm f/1.2 ASPH V2 and Kodak TMax 400 film. MORE +

Romance by the Bay

By Hendra Lauw
Posted on 11/08/2012 in Photoblog

“I love you honey!”
“I promise that I will always be with you.” (“hihihi … promise?”)

Leica M9 and Zeiss ZM 50mm f/2 lens.

I am watching you – 2

By Hendra Lauw
Posted on 10/08/2012 in Film Photography, Photoblog

Shot at night in a dark alley between Arab Street and Haji Lane with Canon P and 35mm LTM f/2 on black white Kodak TMax 400. MORE +

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