Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Olden Days Kopitiam


Olden Days Kopitiam
Originally uploaded by Lye Hock.

Spotted this modern day kopitiam during CNY this year and was wondering whether business will be sustained. Well, it's still around in October so I guess the support for this outlet is there. Coffee quality was decent, pricing more so.......better be coz they're competing with old school coffee shops. Free wi-fi available too. So if you're back in town with your laptop, this is where you download your emails with some kopi-o and butter toast.........

Monday, October 29, 2007

Bird chillies


Bird chillies
Originally uploaded by Lye Hock.

This Taiping variety is smallish in size but packs a punch and adds some oomph to those bland meals in need of some perking up....I make it a point to grab some each time I'm back home. Just found out that you can store them longer if you keep them wrapped up in the freezer.

Assam laksa


Assam laksa
Originally uploaded by Lye Hock.

Had this malay assam laksa at the rest stop in Kuala Kangsar along the North South Expressway on the way back to Taiping last weekend. One of the better tasting laska I've had in awhile. Sourish fishy soup on rice noodles.....makes a great tea time snack.

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Selamat Hari Raya !


Hari Raya Puasa
Originally uploaded by Lye Hock.

Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri to all my muslim friends!

It will be a normal 3-day break for us. Turned out to be a wet Raya today all afternoon. KL will be quieter as usual this time of the year with the exodus of city folk back to their hometowns.

Looking forward to some smooth traffic next week.......

Thursday, October 04, 2007

VR Star Models


VR05
Originally uploaded by Lye Hock.

Attended a photoshoot organized by Shutter Asia last weekend at the Leisure Mall in Cheras. It was an opening ceremony for models wannabe apparently organized by our very own supermodel Amber Chia.

As expected, lighting was unpredictable and speedlights was essential. Took the Nikon 35mm & 85mm/f1.8 lenses and found them to be extremely inflexible for such event shoots. A medium zoom will be most ideal.

More shots in my Flickr gallery.