Exposure = Aperture + Shutter Speed.

If you are interested in pursuing further in photography, understand some basic is no harm. Firstly, you need not have to go very detail into this. But there is nothing wrong in beefing up yourself with a little extra; may be this can lead you to decide whether you can generate any further interest from here. Be begin with, regardless of whether you are using an entry level P&S (point & shoot) camera, or a high-end film/digital-based SLR camera, all you need to understand what are the few elements that can help to make a theoretical perfect exposure to be formed. In this case, it is not that confusing either, because it is actually quite simple where al the essentials can be concluded as a simple equation in Exposure = Aperture + Shutter Speed. To let you easier to digest what I said, an exposure can be interpreted in bare basic form - a developed image that can make you very happy about (minus the sentimental factor), other things like brilliance of colours, good contrast, well focus etc. - it is like things that simply make a cheerful day out of you...
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/fototech/apershutter/index.htm 

Taking Photograph With Slow Shutter Speed

Why taking photograph with slow shutter speed? Ok, this what i learnt from the "masters".  We use this for two reasons – first, because it’s quite dark and we need to let more light into the camera. Secondly, because we want to introduce some blur into our photo.  What blurry photos? i thought blur means the photo is tottaly unacceptable..but ya, sometimes we can use blur for a creative effect. 
Slow shutter speeds are easier when the light is low as the shutter can be kept open for a certain longer time to get some effects. A tripod is required or anything that can hold the camera firm as any camera movement whilst the photo is being taken will result in an "unwanted" blurred image.  


Below are an example of how we can use blur to tell a story.  I took this photo in KL LCCT while waiting for boarding my flight back.

ISO400; f/5.6; 1/4s

Sutera Harbour Marina

I have not posted anything for quite sometimes, well never mind.  Lets see this post about my 1st night photography shot.

This is my fisrt shot of a night photography at Sutera Harbour Marina, located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.  Its a long exposure technique and it was shown by my friend who came to the place frequently.  It's a nice place to shoot sunset from dusk to the blue hour.



Canon 1000D; ISO400; f/8; 30"



Working with Long Exposure

Types of Photography
The various types of photography are a clear indication of this much-loved art form that has reached epic proportions in terms of popularity; either as a hobby or as a profession. Here are some various types of photography that enjoy a prominent position in the creative industry.
Night Photography:
Photographers in this case completely specialize in night scenes. Due to the problem of minimum light, new techniques are being incorporated. A photographer can use artificial light or even a long exposure to capture clear and precise images.
These various types of photography clearly give an indication of the blossoming of this art form. Technology has made it possible to go beyond the obvious frames. Today, photography is about the combination of the expertise of the photographer as well as techniques. But in the true sense, an excellent photographer would only need creativity and strong powers of observation to be able to capture visuals that are truly beyond the ordinary.
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/types-of-photography.html

Canon 1000D/ 50mm lens/ FL 50mm/ ISO 100/ f/11/ 30s/ Evaluative Metering Mode

This photo of reflection of a Chinese Temple was taken by the river off Papar, Sabah.

What are the 5 c's of photography?

There are, as my "sifu" http://www.facebook.com/rabani told and asked me to remember. 

http://comelphotography.blogspot.com/2011/08/famous-5c.html

1. Composition

2. Color

3. Contrast

4. Clarity

5. Communication

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Canon 1000D; 50mm lens; ISO 100; f/6.3; 1/100s; Metering mode = Evaluatives; Flash fired at EV-1

Moon

Its enduring beauty is reason enough to try, but the moon can be a challenging digital subject. It's quite tricky, specially for a begginer like me. One of my friend tips me how to shoot a moon, its like shooting the sun. After so many attempts, i manage to get this one with my telephoto lens.  Cropped? Of course i had to, my lens doesn't enough to get the range haha...
http://dpfwiw.com/moon.htm
Canon EOS 1000D; 55-250mm lens; FL 250mm; ISO 100; f/8; 1/250s. (cropped)

Sutera Harbour Marina at dusk -Long exposure

This is one of my early long exposure and slow shutter works, taken at Sutera Harbour Marina, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. I was amazed with the results, not expecting i could get this on my first few shot. Thanks for the tips from my fellow photographer. http://www.facebook.com/davidngtv

Canon EOS 1000D; FL 20mm; ISO 400; f/8; 30s.

BLACK AND WHITE

Canon EOS 1000D; 50mm lens; f/3.5; ISO 100; 1/200s; Flash fired; Partial metering; Monochrome.

BLACK AND WHITE

Black-and-white, often abbreviated B/W or B&W, is a term referring to a number of monochrome forms in visual arts.

Black-and-white as a description is also something of a misnomer, for in addition to black and white most of these media included varying shades of gray. Further, many prints, especially those produced earlier in the development of photography, were in sepia (mainly to provide archival stability), which gave a richer, more subtle shading than reproductions in plain black-and-white, although less so than color.

Some people says, it's they loves images in black and white..its kinda classy.  I don't know, but i too love it, it has some kind of attraction.

Eye

I love your eyes, those twinkling eyes, They speak of a thousand things. It glows and I drown in its intensity, I would love to stay there forever..

Canon 1000D; 18-55mm; ISO 400; FL 55mm; f/5.6; 1/100s; Monochrome; Partial Metering; closed to subject; tripod mount. Cropped.

Canon 1000D; 18-55mm lens; FL 24mm; ISO 200; f/5.6; 1/200s; Flash fired; Monochrome; Partial metering; TV mode; Handheld

Bokeh on plants

This image was photographed when i was walking on along a small road in my hometown Tenghilan, Sabah, Malaysia.  Its actually a wet land plant which grows on a small canal built to water a rice paddy field.  I dont know the name of this plant but i was thinking this could be a worth subject to shoot for my bokeh excersises.

Canon 1000D; 18-55mm lens; FL 34mm; ISO 400; f/7.1; 1/250s on AV mode

Water plant