The Northern Ireland

The most awaited driving experience to date were through just this week. We drove to the North to look around and stayed in BELFAST CiTY. It was indeed a great experience again.. I have been up north once before but never got the chance to roam around the outside counties but only this time, more time than before.. So here's some few photos to share :)




The GiANT CAUSEWAY...

Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Macro

After a long time of research from the internet reviews, I have finally ordered another NEW PRIME LENS.. Not only I ordered but It has arrived today already! I was so excited to rip the box and see it and especially how it performs!

I wasn't disappointed with the result! FANTASTIC! SWEET! CREAMY! Now, I would really say I'm loving prime lenses so much! Really!

Here's how it looks.. MY new wide angle lens SIGMA 28mm F 1.8 SONY ALPHA MOUNT/FIT








Here's some sample shots guys! TAKEN/SHOT by my new lens straight from the camera! Resized in photoshop!






















I was amazed how close/near I can go and it still locks and clicks!

Muay Thai Fight Night

It was a heart stopping, heart pounding moments last night (Saturday, 21st February 2009) at THE WOODLANDS HOTEL, WATERFORD as the event was tagged as "THE ARRIVAL" of the FIRST EVER FULL MUAY THAI fight in Waterford, Ireland.

Apparently, MUAYTHAI is the most explosive ring sport in the world.. Viewers, the photographs you'll see at the bottom contains hard actions and bloods. Please don't scroll down if you don't wish to see them. All the fighters are trained professionals and are bound to with stand the pain and injuries and fought under the supervision of paramedics and health care professionals so KIDS, PLEASE DO NOT TRY THiS AT HOME!!!


Location: Woodlands Hotel Waterford City

Photographer: Don-K

Equipment & Technical info: DSLR Sony Alpha 700 + Sony Lens SAL50mm F1.4 .. Most settings at F1.7 and F2, ISO 800 with NO FLASH!!! Curves adjustments using photoshop.

These images should stricly not be re-published for ADS or PROMOTiONS without the consent of yours truly. Thanks!


The ENTRANCE...








































Here's a 1-2-3 combo!



For sure this hurts a lot! :)















Cheering FANS!



























Arrgh!









Come FLY with me...






A Furious Fighter! Reminds me of MANNY PACQUIO (Filipino Boxing Champ).









That's the joy of winning!






Inside the Dressing Room.. A fighter getting ready!









as HE fell down.. stood up!



It's payback time!






and counting... Look at me!






and the winner is...















The Next Fight was my personal favourite.. Lots of actions! It's like the "NO RETREAT, NO SURRENDER"


Cool Down Kid..



Doing the rituals...















Stay focus OK!



Look at that!!! Talk to my glove!!!



I can do this!



Yes I can! I'm focused!



Breath in.. Air! Air!



Are you OK?! SURE you are KID!!!









The EYE!












Please not there!






This one is for you! Can you just take it!



Look at the Sweat! Truly captured by my sony alpha!






Sure it's not yet done!







Ah.. let's call it a night ayt?! Sorry for the mess boy but I promise, I'll do it more when we meet again at the ring!



This is called sportsmanship! Smiling after spilling each other's blood..






I can't hear you...



After all they are friends... SPORTSMANSHIP!



TWO Great Fighters!



and the WINNER! Priceless moment!





Here comes the two dreamers! New breed future fighters! :)