Snapshots From Perth - Part 1

I went on a short holiday to Perth, Western Australia last week, mainly just to have a quick break and an escape from my non-stop work schedule. This was a much-needed relaxation and recharge session, so no video-making/YouTube was on the agenda, and certainly photography was not a priority. I spent most of the time revisiting old stomping grounds, places I used to hang out at Perth, my Uni, familiar eateries, and of course, lots and lots of good coffee. I also spent some time catching up with good old friends who were still residing in Perth, and boy oh boy there were plenty to talk about since my last visit was in 2019. These images are just a brief visual journey of where I have been and what I have eaten, mostly snapshots, and they were not complete because many times I wanted to just immerse myself with my surroundings and could not be bothered to turn the camera on. I miss Perth already!

I have never had a photo of myself taken with the famous Blue Boathouse, or what is more commonly known as The Crawley Boatshed at Mounts Bay Road. That is the Swan River, which I miss seeing every day. This has become such a popular tourist attraction, an Instagram-able spot. 

Perth is not short of amazing coffee. Flat White and Famous Brioche Bun at La Veen Coffee, Kings Street

Famous Brioche Bun, Kings Street. Bacon, eggs and cheese combo - how can you go wrong with that?

Crawley Boatshed, Swan River

Matilda Bay, UWA grounds

Used to come here very often, had picnic here too with outdoor BBQ (or what the Aussies call it, Barbie). 

Black Swan roaming freely at Matilda Bay

More Black Swans

Modern structure of new STEM & Art building in UWA

Winthrop Hall, University of Western Australia. 
That was one of our exam venues. Still gives me chills thinking of that place, even under hot 37 degrees Celsius weather (there was a heatwave when I was there). 

Spaghetti Carbonara, Tiamo Cafe, Hampden Road, Near UWA 

Scorppine Masala, Tiamo Cafe, Hamden Road

London Court, Hay Street, Perth CBD

Cottesloe Beach

Sunset over Cottesloe Beach. Amazing to see everyone taking a pause to enjoy this view

My travelling partner, Spencer

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Recovering From Holiday?

I have just returned from a short holiday trip to Perth, Western Australia, and man I have not felt this exhausted in a long time. I feel physically and mentally drained, and I suspect something else could be happening. One day after returning from the trip, I tried making a full video for the YouTube channel. I finished filming the video, and as I was about to start editing the video I was so tired I could not even open my eyes anymore, I decided to lie down for a short nap. That nap mutated into a 4-hour sleep! I felt sluggish in the gym in the past 2 days, which was not normal at all. I shall give myself a few more days of rest to fully recover, and if I still feel the same way, I may seek medical help. 

Lily Portraits Part 3 - Explosion of Colors

This blog entry showcases the last of the series of portraits taken during the test of Brightin Star 50mm F0.95 on OM System OM-3. The model was the ever-amazing Lily (IG @lilyayumiii). For the final look, she changed to a more casual looking outfit, and we contrast that faded, pale overall colors against bold, bombastic rainbow themed stairs! Of all the locations we were shooting Lily, this was the most fun to me personally, I enjoy the loud, bright and vivid backgrounds. Lily did such an incredible job posing and exuding the youthful energy, being cheerful and playful at the same time. 

Lily Portrait Session Part 2 - More Bokehlicious Goodness

Continuing directly from the previous blog entry, this is the second series of portraits taken during the test of Brightin Star 50mm F0.95 on the OM System OM-3 camera. The awesome model Lily (IG @lilyayumiii) was on her second outfit of the day. All images were shot with available, natural light, and it was a cloudy day with the sun light diffused heavily through the clouds, creating soft overall look which was working on our favor for this portrait session. I love the rendering of the Brightin Star 50mm F0.95, not only it can render pleasing bokeh, smooth creamy out of focus area, but there is a realistic, natural look to the human shots taken with this lens. The lens is sharp, but not being clinically sharp and the characters, or shall I say the flaws of the lens added much required depth and organic look to the images. If you have not done so, you can check out the video I have done on the Brightin Star 50mm F0.95 lens.