Category Archives: Photoblogging

Apocalypse Now, originally uploaded by Shiny Things. If I wanted gigantic storms, I’d have stayed in Singapore! This was the scene at the corner of Flinders and Russell Streets, in the middle of the most ferocious storm to hit Melbourne … Continue reading →

Not something you see every day, originally uploaded by Shiny Things. Seen on Old Burlington Street: a Hummer H3 with a slightly… erm… unorthodox set of rims. Update: apparently this is supposed to be an “art”. Huh.

Nakamise-dori, originally uploaded by Shiny Things. I found this little gem hiding in my iPhoto library during the week. I shot it while I was on gardening leave, but never quite got around to uploading it to Flickr… so here … Continue reading →

So, after boggling at the explosions on the fireworks barge, I’ve finally sorted and uploaded a few of the better photos from last weekend’s Singapore Fireworks Celebration. Now, your opinion, fearless readers. Which one do you prefer? The fireworks on … Continue reading →

Kaboom!, originally uploaded by Shiny Things. On a lighter note: today is National Day. I didn’t get a lot of good photos, which is a real shame – the F-16 aerobatics were especially spectacular, although they could’ve used more afterburner. … Continue reading →

Lord of All I Survey, originally uploaded by Shiny Things. It’s funny. When you live somewhere, you never do the touristy things that you’d do if you were just passing through. I’ve lived in Singas for over a year now, … Continue reading →

The Valley, originally uploaded by Shiny Things. The view up the valley toward Yackandandah, just over the hill from my parents’ place. There’s a few more photos here.

The Illusion of Speed, originally uploaded by Shiny Things. In case you haven’t guessed, your editor is a bit of a revhead. I was out today at the Albury/Wodonga Kart Club’s monthly raceday (well, the heats, anyhow). It was an … Continue reading →

Full Moon at 300mm, originally uploaded by Shiny Things. So while I was in the States, I picked up the spectacular 300mm f/2.8 IS lens (which I used for this Key West photo). Shame to have that much glass and … Continue reading →