Just wanna share the view I enjoyed on my way to work. The beauty of Weser at night.
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Photo taken by: Sefa Firdaus
Camera: Canon EOS 400D
Lens: Kit Lens EF-S 18-55mm (UV filter attached)
Shooting Mode: Manual Exposure
AF Mode: Auto Focusing
Focal Length: 18.0 mm
Exposure Time: 0.300 s (1/3)
Aperture: f/5.0
ISO: 800 - Flash off - Handheld
Shooting Date: 11.05.2008
Editing: None
Location: Weser by Bgm-Smidt-Brücke, Bremen, Germany
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autobracketing exposure -1Sebagai seorang pemula, senang rasanya mendapatkan ilmu baru dari para senior didunia fotografi. Itu yang saya alami disaat berburu cantiknya suasana matahari tenggelam dimusim semi yang cerah (sunsetnya nyaris jam 8 malam loh). Waktu lagi asik meriviu hasil foto yg baru saya ambil, seorang senior yang foto-fotonya keren-keren itu, ikutan mengintip. Beliau bilang hasilnya bagus, dan bertanya setting white balance yg saya gunakan. Belaiupun lalu menyarankan saya untuk mencoba memakai setting shade biar bisa mendapatkan foto sunset dengan nuansa orange.
Thanks a lot suhu ;)
white balance - auto
autobracketing exposure -1
white balance - shade
autobracketing exposure minus -1
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All photos taken by: Sefa Firdaus
Camera: Canon EOS 400D
Lens: Kit Lens EF-S 18-55mm (UV filter attached)
Shooting Mode: Manual Exposure
AF Mode: Auto Focusing
Shooting Date: 11.05.2008
Editing: Cropping only on the first picture
Location: Werdersee, Bremen, Germany
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Dari Kopenhagen, saya kembali ke Stockholm yang merupakan starting and ending point saya dalam melakukan tour singkat Skandinavia Agustus 2007 kemarin. Seperti yang saya ceritakan disini bahwa traveling alone itu bikin banyak temen, saya kembali mendapatkan teman baru yang menjadi teman seperjalanan dari Kopenhagen ke Stockholm (baca: satu bus). Teman baru itu adalah seorang perempuan warga negara Malaysia yg sedang menjalankan liburan tahunannya keliling Eropa. She traveled as backpacker, pokoke gayanya bener-bener backpacker sejati, komplit dengan backpack gede yang lumayan berat (saya kebagian gotong-gotong waktu dia nyari hostel di Stockholm, sementara hostel saya belum buka.. trus pas lagi nungguin dia, saya kebelet.. walhasil jadi deh gotong sana-sini cari café yg buka buat numpang kebelakang).
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Selain Charles Bridge yang terkenal itu, Orloj Astronomical Clock adalah salah satu spot penting yang wajib dikunjungi (dan tentunya difoto) bila kita ke Praha. Buat bisa motret dengan damai disini tanpa melibatkan kepala turis lain benar-benar diperlukan perjuangan keras, apalagi kalau lensanya tidak mendukung *jeritan hati*.
What is the Orloj ?
Basically, the Orloj is a clock with a history line better than a Grisham novel plot, (see below).
It does astronomical 'things' and also entertains about every tourist who comes to Prague for at least three minutes.
The famous saying "See Naples and die" can be used in the case of the Orloj but we suggest in modifying it to "Don't die before you see the Orloj ! ". (Orloj.com)
The Prague Astronomical Clock or Prague Orloj (Czech: Pražský orloj, [praʒski: ɔrlɔi]) is a medieval astronomical clock located in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, at
50°5′13.23″N, 14°25′15.30″E. The Orloj is mounted on the southern wall of Old Town City Hall in the Old Town Square and is a popular tourist attraction.
The Orloj is composed of three main components: the astronomical dial, representing the position of the Sun and Moon in the sky and displaying various astronomical details; "The Walk of the Apostles", a clockwork hourly show of figures of the Apostles and other moving sculptures; and a calendar dial with medallions representing the months. (Wikipedia)
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Picture taken at Staroměstské náměstí, Prague, Czech Republic
Sunday, April 13th, 2008
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Kusimpan masa demi masa
Tak mudah 'tuk terlupa
Saat kau masih disisi
Hingga saat kau dengannya
Kadang ku menangis Reza, Satu yang Tak Bisa Lepas
Lagu diatas sempat menemani kerja saya malam hari hingga subuh tadi,
mengingatkan saya akan seorang teman dan hutang saya padanya
ya.. saya janji untuk menuliskan kisah hidupnya disini
saya masih ingat, hari itu.. kami sama-sama kelelahan
penat dan jenuh akan rutinitas hidup di negeri dongeng ini
lalu mulailah terurai satu demi satu rahasia hati
ditemani genangan air mata dipipinya yang merah
perempuan itu menangis dihadapan saya
menumpahkan sejuta rindu akan laki-laki yang begitu mencintainya
yang membawanya jauh dari tanah air
untuk bersama mendampinginya dinegeri dongeng ini
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The Cologne Cathedral (German: Kölner Dom, officially Hohe Domkirche St. Peter und Maria) is the seat of the Archbishop of Cologne, under the administration of the Roman Catholic Church and is renowned as a monument of Christianity, of Gothic architecture and of the faith and perseverance of the people of the city in which it stands. It is dedicated to Saint Peter and the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The cathedral is a World Heritage Site, being one of the best-known architectural monuments in Germany, and Cologne's most famous landmark, described by UNESCO as an "exceptional work of human creative genius".[1] Cologne Cathedral is one of the world's largest churches, being the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe. For four years, 1880-84, it was the tallest structure in the world, until the completion of the Washington Monument followed by the Eiffel Tower. It has the second-tallest church spires, only surpassed by the single spire of Ulm Cathedral, completed ten years later in 1890. Because of its enormous twin spires, it also presents the largest façade of any church in the world. (Wikipedia)
Tiap ke
Köln (Cologne), rasanya gak pernah bosen ngambil foto
Kölner Dom (Cologne Cathedral) ini. Sayang, belum sempet mengabadikannya diwaktu malam. Next time, semoga!
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Picture taken in Köln, Germany
Saturday, February 16th, 2008
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at midday
at night
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Prague Castle (
Czech:
Pražský hrad) is a
castle in
Prague where the
Czech kings,
Holy Roman Emperors and
presidents of
Czechoslovakia and the
Czech Republic have had their offices. The
crown jewels of the Bohemian Kingdom are kept here. Prague Castle is one of the biggest castles in the world (according to
Guinness Book of Records the biggest ancient castle
[1]) at about 570 meters in length and an average of about 130 meters wide. (
Wikipedia)
To photograph this castle at night was my dream.
Gottseidank that it came true, thanks to my kit lens and tripod.
Prague Castle is indeed beautiful, by day or night. Wish that I'll come back with
my dream lens *amen*
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Picture taken from National Theater, Prague, Czech Republic.
Monday, April 14th, 2008
More photos of Prague:
Praha: Hari Pertama - Kawan Baru di Kota yang Cantik
Praha: Hari Kedua - Motret Sampai Pegel
Praha: Hari Kedua - Menjadi Narsis
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1/400 at f/9.0 - ISO 100 - Flash Off - Handheld - Cropped
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1/200 at f/9.0 - ISO 100 - Flash Off - Handheld - Cropped
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1/100 at f/9.0 - ISO 100 - Flash Off - Handheld - Cropped
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In photography, bracketing is the general technique of taking several shots of the same subject using different or the same camera settings. Bracketing is useful and often recommended in situations that make it difficult to obtain a satisfactory image with a single shot, especially when a small variation in exposure parameters has a comparatively large effect on the resulting image. (Wikipedia)Autobrakecting is a feature of some more advanced cameras, whether film or digital cameras, particularly single-lens reflex cameras, where the camera will take several successive shots (usually three) with slightly different settings. (Wikipedia)Read more...
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Setelah menikmati
salju dimusim semi, akhirnya musim semi yang ditunggu datang juga. Sudah seminggu terakhir ini cuaca cerah yang merupakan saat terbaik untuk keluar rumah menikmati hangatnya matahari dan indahnya warna-warni bunga.
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Tulipa commonly called
Tulip is a genus of about 100 species of bulbous
flowering plants in the family
Liliaceae. The native range of the species includes southern
Europe, north
Africa, and
Asia from
Anatolia and
Iran in the east to northeast of
China. The centre of diversity of the genus is in the
Pamir and
Hindu Kush mountains and the
steppes of
Kazakhstan. A number of species and many
hybrid cultivars are grown in gardens, used as pot plants or as fresh cut flowers. (
Wikipedia)
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Pictures taken at the park in Doventor, Bremen, Germany
Monday, April 28th, 2008
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11 Maret 2006, hari itu saya masak sate padang perdana untuk acara ulang tahunnya ayah teman saya (pssttt... sate padang perdana tsb dipuji loh oleh ayah dan ibunya teman saya tsb dan tentunya sama teman-teman lain yg makan *pede mode: default*). Orang tua teman saya ini tinggalnya di Doha, Qatar dan akan kembali kesana keesokan harinya. Mereka yang tahu bahwa saya akan transit di Doha dalam perjalanan pulang ke Indonesia dengan Qatar Airways menawarkan diri untuk menemani jalan-jalan bila transit lebih dari 8 jam. Sayang sekali, saya hanya akan transit selama 1 jam, padahal sptnya asik kalau bisa mampir di Doha.
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click photo for better viewingBagaimana caranya mengetahui bahwa kita berada dibekas daerah Jerman Timur bila sedang berkunjung ke Berlin? Jawabannya adalah lampu lalu lintas seperti foto diatas yang bernama
Ampelmännchen (adalah lampu lalu lintas yang hanya terdapat dibekas daerah
German Democratic Republic (GDR)).
Ampelmännchen (help·info) (
German:
little traffic light man) is the symbolic person shown on
traffic lights at
pedestrian crossings in the former German Democratic Republic (GDR -
East Germany). The red
Ampelmännchen extends his arms to signal "stop," and the green
Ampelmännchen confidently strides ahead to signal "go." (
Wikipedia)
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Picture taken at Berlin Hbf (Main Station), Berlin, Germany
Sunday, March 23rd, 2008
It was my entry for: Picture Perfect Friday - Safe.
More photos of Berlin, visit this album: Berlin: Loosing My Mood
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Singkat cerita, jadilah saya makan siang super mewah pake nasi kuning, empal daging, teri kacang, telor dadar, bawang goreng, kerupuk dan sambel (sayang, ayam gorengnya udah habis, ihiks). Waaaaaa.... alhamdulillah, senangnya.... perut kenyang tanpa bayar :D
Di Wisma Indonesia yg letaknya diperumahan elit di Stockholm dengan view laut yg indah banget, saya bertemu dengan teman-teman sesama multiplier dan satu teman friendster. Bertemu teman-teman didunia maya secara langsung adalah hal yg paling menyenangkan, itulah makanya cita-cita saya adalah mengunjungi semua teman-teman maya saya yg tersebar diseluruh dunia. Siapa tahu one day pohon uang yang saya tanam dibelakang rumah tumbuh dengan subur, hehehe.
Berhubung besoknya saya sudah harus kembali ke Jerman tercintah, sayapun pamitan untuk melanjutkan cuci mata keliling kota Stockholm. Lagi-lagi saya sangat beruntung, karena seorang teman yg tinggal di Swedia juga ingin ke pusat kota, jadilah kami nebeng mobilnya. Benar-benar deh saya merasakan perjalanan Skandinavia kemarin itu penuh dengan kemudahan dan kebahagian, alhamdulillah.
Cuma ada dua kata yang paling pantas utk menggambarkan kota Stockholm ini, "Cantik dan Romantis". Bener-bener deh, saya jatuh cinta dengan kota ini dan selalu bergumam dalam hati that I wish my betterhalf were with me.
Saya habiskan waktu hingga menjelang malam dimusim panas yg lumayan berangin di Stockholm sambil tak henti mengabadikan keindahan kota tsb. Sungguh sulit buat saya menjalin kata-kata untuk menggambarkan betapa cantik kota ini, tapi saya senang that my pocket digicam could show you.
Bersambung...
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Photos: (all taken by me)
- Taman Royal Palace Stockholm.
- 62 tahun kemerdekaan RI, Wisma Indonesia, Stockholm.
- Rumah warna-warni di Gamla Stan (mirip sama rumah di Amsterdam dan Cologne).
- Grand Hotel yang ngetop itu.
- Cantiknya Stockholm.
Foto-foto lain bisa dilihat di: Scandinavia: Day 4 - Stockholm.