Photography...I finally step into this realm...

"Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder". In terms of skills in getting the right colour, composition and focus, the reamining things that make a photo look great is "What the Photographer wants to shoot".

Imagine, even a simple shot of a garden can create an imaginary story way beyond one's imagination.

To be able to take photographs, one will be entering a new world of creativity, imagination, passion and poetry as we begin discovering the beauty of the world of Photography...

Having a dad and his 2 younger brothers who were into Photography since their young days, I never thought I, myself would end up in the same hobby. Even a couple of years ago, I never had even a slightest of interests in it. I guess it does run in the family!!!

Then I bought my first ever Camera, a Canon Powershot G9, which was a Prosumer level camera. It could fulfill the basic Point-and-Shoot functions as well as giving us some controls over a limited number of Manual Controls such as the ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperteur Levels. Other than that, it had a relatively good lense and the pictures produced were much better if we compared it to the Canon IXUS cameras. Images were sharper, better colour etc. Perhaps one of the G9's best features was its Macro shots! For a Camera in that level, they shoot Great Macro shots!!!

Then as I improved my composition, and begin to want to take certain pictures in certain angles etc, I realised things were limited on my G9. So I began researching online to find a Camera within a affordable budget which can last me many years and have functions that can really elaborate the Creativity, Imagination, Passion and Poetry in me!

After much online research, and asking friends, I have decided to get the Nikon D300 camera with a Nikkor 18-200mm VR lens to start off with! This is a real one heck of a camera! Fantastic Ergonomics, Excellent Picture Quality and the list goes on.

Last week during my high school friend's Wedding, his Photographer was using a Nikon D300 and I asked him about it. I told him I am going to buy one and currently own a G9. He immediately asked if I would like to sell my G9, but I said no, cause I would like to bring it along for easy shots / Macro close ups on the run which is easier. So I guess I will be carrying 2 cameras with me, especially when I travel.

Doesn't it just look beautiful?
Hahaha!!!

True enough, it is the Photographer who will determine if the picture is good, but with a good gear, more options will then be available...

Can't wait to get my hands on it and begin shooting!!!