My Panasonic Lumix LX3 -ISO Test.

This is the first time I am doing this type of posting, so I apologize for all those not so align or standardize photos or even what i call not so good review write up for this posting and etc...), and this is more like a personal opinion after I have done some ISO testing on the Panasonic Lumix LX3, just to find out what is the maximum acceptable noise level (At least to myself) specially when taking a shoot with it. Anyway I just wanna make sure that I am familiar with the whole setting of this little toy (Lumix LX3).

ISO 400

ISO200 -ISO800: All subjects are only shoot with available light. I just wanna see how this P&S ISO is going to deal with the available lighting within this range.

ISO 200

ISO 800

Panasonic Lumix LX3 has the ISO level from ISO100 - ISO3200.
I have each photos label with the ISO settings that I used. Personally I think ISO200-800 still kinda retain the required details for the photos (and the noise level that I could accept).
So, from a P&S perspective I think it is not bad at all .

My Panasonic Lumix LX3 Close-Up Shoot..

First thing first, I am not an expert in writing reviews.The LX3 does a fantastic job for me as a second camera, I can now get the closeup and macro shots I want with ease. The sharpness and clarity are better than any I have gotten with the DSLR.I haven't got the grip on this LX3 capability on close-up and macro, this close-up shot below is using Automatic mode....
After a little more practice. This is an example of my close-up shot that i shoot to-day.

Close-Up shot #1

Close-Up shot #2

Close-Up Shot #3.

I'm not sure if I can recommend this camera to everybody because just like any other camera, the LX3 have lots of positive and negative points and depending on the individual knowledge and expertise in photography,Another factor that need to be taken into account is the price tag - this is not a cheap camera - but if you fully understand what this camera can do for you - then I guess you can swallow the price and be happy with it.
If you are uncertain - then, just grab a simple point and shoot camera with decent price that match your budget and hopefully you can be happy with it.

Very Simple Examples of Travel Street Photography .

Street photographs taken while traveling.

Tourist Bus in Kuala Lumpur

LRT in Kuala Lumpur City.

Street in Kuala Lumpur #1

Street in Kuala Lumpur #2.

Street Market in Kuala Lumpur.

Black & White HDR Photography.

HDR technique has becoming a trend in photography, it can make you photos look like not a real photo, maybe some kind surreal photo, in this post I have one  black and white photography using HDR.

Street in Kuala Lumpur.

Now Every One Can Fly Even More..........

Where will AirAsia fly with all its future Airbus deliveries.

Even before AirAsia placed its mega-order for 200 Airbus A320neo aircraft at the Paris Air Show, the carrier already had outstanding orders for a further 86 ‘basic’ A320s as well as currently operating 89 A320s (53 by its Malaysian airline, 20 by Thai AirAsia and 16 by Indonesia AirAsia). So what is the airline group going to do with all these next-generation A320s when they start being delivered at the rate of around 12-15 per year from 2016?
Besides simply using the new aircraft to phase out older aircraft, there are many current indicators to confirm that much new capacity will be needed to absorb growth. During the last 12 months the AirAsia group fleet has grown from 85 to the current 93 units (which still includes four 737-300s in Indonesia). At the same time passenger numbers grew 13% from 22.7 million in 2009 to 25.7 million in 2010. In the first five months of 2011 the airline has seen passenger growth accelerate to 20.2%, to just over 12 million, suggesting that the airline is well on course to carry over 30 million passengers in 2011.
The size of AirAsia’s order and no doubt some flexibility on timing, combined with how quickly it decides to refresh its fleet, combined with underlying market conditions (such as fuel prices), the pace of further liberalisation, and additional joint venture decisions, will determine how quickly AirAsia actually grows. But having secured such a large order (and volume normally equates to discounts even when buying ultra-expensive things like aircraft), and a track record of solid profitability, the indications are that AirAsia will continue to be the region’s biggest low-cost carrier and will be able to deliver its promise that “Now everyone can fly” to well, pretty much everyone.
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Should You Ask For Permission When Shooting Street Photography?

Check out the articles Eric Kim Street Photography
I believe that if you can capture strangers you encounter on the street, whether surreptitiously or brazenly, whether with permission or without permission, as long as the images of the people that you capture are not contrived by any manipulation by you the photographer, and are indicative of humans interacting spontaneously with what ever or who ever is in their surroundings, it’s all street photography.
As far as asking permission, it depends upon the circumstances, if you think you should in any given situation, then do so. If through your body language and presence you can present a non-threatening and friendly, or unobtrusive image of yourself, then click without asking. If it feels appropriate (the subject acknowledged you and seemed responsive) offer a thank you.
Usually I do not ask permission, here is a link to a recent image in which I did not ask permission and nothing was contrived by the subject or myself when I captured the image:

Not a stranger to me...fellow Malaysian.

Just greet them no harm done..then Shoot don't forget to say 'Thank You'

He caught me in action..but later he say 'Thank You ' to me because I bought some spices from the shop keeper.

I ask permission for this shot..that why you see the shop keeper try to rearrange his product nicely.

I always remember this  "Black and white images they enhance emotional substance and have a disposition of making photos look more artistic".

Black and White vs. Color Photographs

Few years  ago, when I purchased my first( digital) DSLR Olympus camera, I never thought of taking  black and white photographs. Having DSLR, I realized that I did not need to worry about the price of film so I started taking hundreds more shots than I had . This gave me the chance to play with color options.

That being said, color photography has definitely taken the forefront in popularity, especially since the evolution of digital methods. Digital cameras, as well as some other things, have made photography available to a much wider audience of professionals and amateurs alike. It has made cameras much less expensive with a wide range of quality. Because of this accessibility, many people do not consider taking black and white photographs on a regular basis.

Uses tonal contrast to create a dramatic scene.

After shooting a lot of different subject matters, I have some opinions about what seems to work in color and when black and white seems more appropriate. Black and white does offer the most options for contrast and using filters for a more dramatic effect. There is no universal rule for this and each photographer is going to have a different approach. There are also many more kinds of photograph subjects that I will not mention; these are just from my own experience.

Public Toilet in old part of Kuching City.

Kuching General Post Office Building

I still have the opinion that buildings are best shown in black and white. It helps show the structure and the details of its proportions and relation to other buildings. I will say it depends on the location.I do hope very much that I becoming more experienced with taking photographs really involves exposing yourself as much as possible; taking more shots than you may think is necessary and experimenting. As you can see, there is no universal rule for which type of photograph works best. Both color and black and white have their benefits and their possibilities. In either case, I am a fan of taking the shot in my camera rather than adjusting it on the computer later. This means a deeper understanding of the composition and subject matter while you are in the moment rather than relying on the computer to make the nice shot for you.
Thank You people ..more  B&W on my next entry........