How to create better photos by Dr David Sing Kong Yuen

1.  FINAL VIDEO - 3 cases of anorexia in 3 red-eared sliders in Singapore. Case 1 was a female red-eared slider, housed in a garden pool with a male slider. Previously, they were living harmoniously inside a tank. Severely infected multiple body wounds. Not eating for over 2 weeks. Syringe fed at the surgery. Passed away at home. Case 2 had infected eyes. Recovered with treatment. Case 3 had lost appetite. X-rays shows eggs. Oxytocin and calcium gluconate injections in 2 days did not induce egg laying. As at 1 month after treatment, no eggs are laid.    https://youtu.be/300qUq4W3VQ 2.  ANOREXIA IN A 21-YEAR-OLD AND YOUNGER SLIDER. Video link https://youtu.be/WL2-DkH7AJI        

PHOTOGRAPHY OF BUTTERFLY TIPS. 8 Aug 2023. A small-sized butterfly was perched on a plant. I set up the tripod and waited. The butterfly posed for several seconds. I took numerous shots and got one good one. The tripod is important. I was lucky in that the butterfly had perched onto the plant for some time and I got one good photography out of more than 15, using TV. Buses and vehicles passing by Yio Chu Kang Road did not frighten this Nacaduba berenice (Rounded Six-Line Blue) from staying and licking some salts from the leaf surface. The butterfly is usually seen sipping nectar from flowers. This is evidence to show that it also needs to lick "salts" for good health. Salts like calcium, potassium and sodium are obtained from the environment or soil in the case of butterflies. We rarely see them using the proboscis to sip "salts". TO BUY PHOTO: www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets   UPDATES AT: https://photographysingkongyuen.blogspot.com/2023/08/49-photogrp

PHOTOGRAPHY TIP. Night photos. Use M mode. I use Canon EOS R5 for most of my photography nowadays. It is mirrorless which means it is lighter but has high performance. 45MP resolution compared to Canon EOS 5D MKIV (30.4MP resolution). It shoots 20fps in full-resolution raw and works effectively on high ISOs meaning it is good for low light. Photo below was shot using the Canon R5 on tripod, Manual Mode. Lens 24 - 105 mm Focus in on the MRT Station sign. Canon R5, Tripod, M Mode with Auto ISO. Actual settings are:   1/15 sec, f/5.6, ISO 800 (auto ISO), 53 mm focal length.       TO BUY PHOTO:   www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets UPDATES AT: https://photographysingkongyuen.blogspot.com/2023/06/48-photography-camera-canon-eos-r5.html

SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY. iPhone 13 makes excellent images, lighter and is more convenient to use as compared to the DSLR cameras.  An example is shown: SINGAPORE - 14 JUN 2023: Sun rays at 7.29 am cast a golden glow on the top of one Housing Board (HDB) block in Sengkang.  Multi-storey car park (L) and HDB flats (R) are seen. The image is sharp as the iPhone user is experienced in taking photos. She sent to me the  original files.    iPhone 13 Pro Max   14 Jun 2023   14 Jun 2023   7.29am1/750 sec, f/1.5, ISO 50. Image by Shah.    TO BUY PHOTO:   www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets UPDATES AT: https://photographysingkongyuen.blogspot.com/2023/06/47-smartphone-photography-iphone-13-pro.html      

PHOTOGRAPHY WILDLIFE SINGAPORE - Oriental Garden Lizard in Lentor Place 1.  Best to use a tripod as handshakes can blur the eye sharpness. 2.  Be observant. I saw this young lizard on the tree trunk. It was eyeing me closely. I did not move my tripod too near as it might just scurry up the trunk or jump onto the grass and disappeared fast to other hiding places 15 Jun 2023  11.40am  Lentor Pl Playground  Canon R5  TV  1/1000 sec  f/4.0  ISO 320  Tripod A young Oriental Garden Lizard     TO BUY PHOTO:   www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets UPDATE: https://photographysingkongyuen.blogspot.com/2023/06/46-photography-wildlife-singapore.html    

TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY OF FITNESS TRACKER WATCH: National Steps Challenge in Singapore. 1.  BIG WATCH I used Manual Mode & tripod, ISO 200, f/4.0.  14 Jun 2023, 9.33 pm   Actual is 1/6sec, f/4.0, ISO 200. Canon R5. Photoshop to get white background   2.  SMALL WATCH (Will post info later). TO BUY PHOTO:   www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets UPDATE AT: https://photographysingkongyuen.blogspot.com/2023/06/45-travel-photography-of-fitness.html

 PHOTOGRAPHY TIP: Non-stop fluttering butterfly. Use TV 1/1000 sec not 1/400 Non-stop fluttering. Use TV, 1/400, f/4.5, ISO AUTO (actual is 500). Canon R5,  15 Jun 2023, 11.25amHand-held. Eye focus.  Better to use 1/1000 sec. Several shots.  TO BUY PHOTO:   www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets . UPDATE: https://photographysingkongyuen.blogspot.com/2023/06/44-photography-tip-non-stop-fluttering.html         -----------------------      

PHOTOGRAPHY OF WHITE FLOWERS.  8.15am sunlight AND tripod. 8.15 am sunlight is good for white flower photography. Esplanade Rd central divider. 11 Jun 2023 Sunday, no cars. Use tripod. Canon R5, AV f/16 ISO 100, 1/80 sec.   TO BUY PHOTO: www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets UPDATES: https://photographysingkongyuen.blogspot.com/2023/06/43-photography-of-white-flowers-815am.html    

PHOTOGRAPHY: Indoor food court. Kopitiam Terminal 4, Changi Airport. Use tripod and f/11. 14 Jun 2023,  12.34 pm Terminal 4, Changi Airport   No Wed lunch crowd Tripod. Canon R5 AV f/11 ISO 200 1/5sec. Focus “KOPITIAM”     TO BUY PHOTO: www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets  UPDATE:   https://photographysingkongyuen.blogspot.com/2023/06/42-photography-indoor-food-court.html      

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: 28 May 2023  11.24pm Tsuen Wan Nina Hotel Hong Kong 12,571 steps for one whole day outing     I used a tripod but the AV Mode is not very good as it takes 1.0 sec shutter speed due to the poor lighting of the hotel room. Canon R5, AV, f/11, ISO 400, 1.0 sec In retrospect, I could have tried Manual Mode as the lighting inside the hotel room was poor. Walks prevent sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass) in the elderly. At least 5,000 steps per day are advised by Singapore's Health Promotion Board. TO BUY PHOTO:  www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets UPDATE: https://photographysingkongyuen.blogspot.com/2023/06/41-national-steps-challenge-in-hong.html    ---------------------------------------------------