Well I just got to know one die-hard fan who went early to reserve some seats for friends, even a new one like me.
that's nice this year i went alone, just like the past 2 years... my friends who had gone with me previously, would go again only if they get free tix
I was looking for the 2011 S'pore Open pictures thread but realized most if not all the pics have been consolidated into this thread... S'pore's landscape looks different with that huge grey bldg and all the new construction.. And Cheng SC looks blonder; i almost didn't recognize her.. Thanks all for contributing with the pics..
Hi, thanks for sharing, I am unable to view the exif info, what focal lenght did you use at row 4 to get this close ?
The truth is that I'm a lazy photographer. I just use the program mode with ISO set to 3200 on my Canon EOS 550D. I have a EF 75-300mm zoom lens. I used to carry a heavy tripod to take better pics but have for the past 2 years or so abandoned it. My camera is lighter compared to the Nikon D70/90 i used previously. So I have to be less fastidious and just capture the action as fast as possible.
Although I went alone, I met many BC friends . I joined hcyong, Aileen, Chu n his couple friends David n Grace for Penang Assam lakes, a deliciuos supper at Aljunied.
Butet n Tantowi did really well after a slow start. Tantowi capitalized on his superior power to scored heavily on his male counterpart's backhand corner.
Chandra n Gunawan are on fire too n should have won the match. But a few lapses on their part allowed Chai n Guo back into the game. But they are leading strongly in the decider 20-14. Haha. And they have just won 21-19, 24-26, 21-14 to send INA into the finals tmr to join Butet n Tantowi. Congrats I N D O N E S I A!!!
DEN sent a strong warning signal to CHN too when Tine beat Wang Shixian conclusively allowing her 16 n 15 points only. Will DEN be able to do the nearly impossible with PG beating LD in their match currently being played. The two are now tied at 8-all.
And what do u know. PG has taken the first game 22-20 after some remarkable n exciting rallies. But LD is trying to take revenge with opportunistic attacks. But PG keeps up with him n the score now stands equal at 8-all.
