Hong Kong: Skyscrapers, supercars, supermodels and… hiking trails?

I just spent five days in Hong Kong, and was shocked by how it shattered my preconceived notions of what it was all about. Perhaps my perceptions have changed having lived in Jakarta and Manila since 2002, but I had expected something more gritty, more industrial, and definitely less green. I was pleasantly surprised by the bustling city; I found it exciting and cleaner than expected. I was in a conference for half of my stay, so unfortunately didn’t haveRead more

Canon has announced a firmware update for its EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR enabling manual exposure when shooting videos

This just came in from Dpreview.com – very exciting news. “Canon has announced a firmware update for its EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR enabling manual exposure when shooting videos. With the updated version, users will be able to manually adjust the shutter speed, aperture and ISO settings in the video mode. The new firmware will be available for download on 2 June 2009 from Canon’s website. Allowing EOS 5D Mark II owners to achieve even more stunning video resultsRead more
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Backflip – multiple exposure image

Multiple exposure backflip into the pristine waters of Pulau Seribu, Indonesia The brave man is not me – that’s Roderick, a friend who operates the island we stayed on: www.pulaumacan.com. If you’re keen to stay there, I’m happy to provide more info, or put you in touch with him directly.Read more