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Spring is coming to Canterbury

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Hello there! Nice to meet you! I am EU. I live in Canterbury, located southeast of the UK. I’ve been staying here for about 20 days now, getting used to the new culture and new life. I am excited to share my adventures in the UK with many of you with the Samsung EX1. A new world viewed through the Samsung EX1! You can look forward to some interesting and fun stories.

Samsung EX1 │ 1/500s │ f4.9 │ 9mm │ ISO 80

This past week’s weather was typical UK weather. At last the rain stopped, leaving room for a warm and cozy sunlight and a clear blue sky. Although the wind was still chillier then one might expect with the radiant sunlight and all, I decided to visit the Greyfriars Garden near my place to get a full feel for the upcoming spring.

Samsung EX1 │ 1/180s │ f3.8 │ 9mm │ ISO 80

Canterbury (Kent Country- located at 85km southeast of London) is a small town, nothing like London, with a unique warmth and comfort not easily found elsewhere.

Samsung EX1 │ 1/500s │ f3.9 │ 5mm │ ISO 80

Samsung EX1 │ 1/500s │ f3.9 │ 5mm │ ISO 80

The cold breeze diminished the feeling of spring, but the green leaves and purple petals appeared to be whispering ‘spring is here!’

Samsung EX1 │ 1/180s │ f4.3.4│ 5mm │ ISO 80

This somewhat lonely and deserted bench will become ever busy in April when people flock to the park to enjoy the spring weather.

Samsung EX1 │ 1/250s │ f4.9 │ 16mm │ ISO 80

This picture is of a grandfather gazing at his grandchild who is sitting in a stroller drinking milk. What a lovely scene! It seemed like they were observing the Narcissus in yellow blossom along the river fence and enjoying the spring just like me.

Samsung EX1 │ 1/350s │ f4.9 │ 16mm │ ISO 80

Samsung EX1 │ 1/350s │ f4.9 │ 16mm │ ISO 80

Have you ever heard of ‘punting’? It refers to cruising down the river on a boat called a ‘punt.’ Punting was mostly used for hunting or fishing in the past, but is now mostly used for tourists. The Cambridge area is especially famous for punting. Punting also exists in Canterbury and because the river flowing through Greyfriars Garden is not deep, it is the best place for punting. A couple was idly riding down the river, having a peaceful afternoon. It was a nice match with the spring weather.

Samsung EX1 │ 1/500s │ f5.1 │ 11mm │ ISO 80

At Canterbury, you can find both winter and spring…just like a falling leaf and flower petals. Soon the leaves will all disappear and give way to green leaves and blossoming flowers. Approaching spring is welcoming, but I already miss the fading winter.

Chapter 10: Berlin

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Hey there! Long time no see :) Anyway, I’m back, not that any of you were waiting for me, but hey… I like lying to myself.

Anyway, as you may now I’m argentine and I’ve lived my whole life in Argentina. Well, until past may when I moved to Switzerland. Fact is, i had to go and get my Visa in Berlin. I made a very short trip there and I took some of the photos you can see now.

What can I say about Berlin…. it’s just one of those cities that is so cool you always have to come back. I was there three times and I simply love it. It might not be the nicest city in the world, but it’s just so interesting and so full of life.. ohh…. I just want to go back there for a few more days!

Anyway… what if I just post of the pictures. Much better than reading what I have to say, huh? ;)

 
Samsung PL150(TL210) │ 1/350s │ f/8.9 │ ISO 80 │ 4.9mm

 
Samsung PL150(TL210) │ 1/90s │ f/4.5 │ ISO 80 │ 7.8mm

Potsdamer Platz. This place was almost totally destroyed after the second world war. Nowadays is a very popular and modern place.

 
Samsung PL150(TL210) │ 1/180s │ f/8.9 │ ISO 80 │ 4.9mm

The Jewish memorial.

 
Samsung PL150(TL210) │ 1/250s │ f/8.9 │ ISO 80 │ 4.9mm

Brandenburger Tor. Maybe the place with more tourists in Berlin?

 
Samsung PL150(TL210) │ 1/180s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 80 │ 4.9mm

yeahhhh, I just love that in Berlin you can still find places like this. Nothing but dirt :)

 
Samsung PL150(TL210) │ 1/90s │ f/4.5 │ ISO 80 │ 7.8mm

The traffic lights are funny. People are represented with this green man with a hat. Of course you can buy T-shirts and all type of merchandising featuring this man :)

Samsung PL150(TL210) │ 1/60s │ f/3.9 │ ISO 80 │ 13.2mm

Another trademark of Berlin is the bear. Of course there is also lots of merchandising featuring him.

Samsung PL150(TL210) │ 1/60s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 80 │ 4.9mm

Though the wall dividing east and west Berlin was destroyed, there are still some parts that are exhibited.

Samsung PL150(TL210) │ 1/90s │ f/4.0 │ ISO 80 │ 6.6mm

am I crazy or this building just look like one of the enemy robots from Starwars?

:P

Samsung PL150(TL210) │ 1/60s │ f/4.9 │ ISO 80 │ 4.9mm

Trying some panning. This little Samsung camera can do that as well ;)

Samsung PL150(TL210) │ 1/30s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 200 │ 4.9mm

oh yeah, you get congratulated when throwing the trash were it belongs. Hihih

Samsung PL150(TL210) │ 1/45s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 120 │ 4.9mm

Berlin highlights :)

Samsung PL150(TL210) │ 1/45s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 120 │ 4.9mm

 
Samsung PL150(TL210) │ 1/125s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 80 │ 4.9mm

Samsung PL150(TL210) │ 1/45s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 200 │ 4.9mm

Some non really interesting photos. Haha

Samsung PL150(TL210) │ 1/45s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 80 │ 4.9mm

Berlin’s Cathedral and the TV Tower.

And last but not least….

Samsung PL150(TL210) │ 1/45s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 100 │ 4.9mm

me looking serious :P

Next time I’ll go to Berlin I’ll take better pictures, this time I had not enough time but I still wanted to take a few snapshots.

Take care and we see us soon :)

Nico

Ps: If you want to follow my work, you can also check my page on facebook or you can take a look at my website :)

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Eat your sweets @depachika

Did you enjoy happy Valentine? I hope you did.
I visited department store, just to buy some souvenirs for my family and friends, not for Valentine. Japanese people call the corner that sells food ‘depachika’. You can guess, ‘depa’ comes from department, and what is ‘chika’? Chika means underground. Yes, there are usually food corner on the underground floor at department store. Depachika is a very attractive world, so I recommend you go there and try to eat some Japanese sweets when you visit Japan.

Samsung ST100 │ 1/125s │ f3.6 │ 6mm │ ISO 80

Samsung ST100 │ 1/125s │ f3.6 │ 6mm │ ISO 80

Samsung ST100 │ 1/90s │ f3.6 │ 6mm │ ISO 100

It was crowded so staff is standing with ‘Here is the last’ sign.

Samsung ST100 │ 1/60s │ f3.6 │ 6mm │ ISO 100

Samsung ST100 │ 1/125s │ f3.6 │ 6mm │ ISO 100

Samsung ST100 │ 1/60s │ f3.6 │ 6mm │ ISO 100

Samsung ST100 │ 1/90s │ f3.6 │ 6mm │ ISO 100

Samsung ST100 │ 1/60s │ f3.6 │ 6mm │ ISO 100

Samsung ST100 │ 1/45s │ f3.6 │ 6mm │ ISO 80

Samsung ST100 │ 1/125s │ f3.6 │ 6mm │ ISO 100

Samsung ST100 │ 1/60s │ f3.6 │ 6mm │ ISO 100

Samsung ST100 │ 1/125s │ f3.6 │ 6mm │ ISO 100

Samsung ST100 │ 1/60s │ f3.6 │ 6mm │ ISO 100

Samsung ST100 │ 1/90s │ f3.6 │ 6mm │ ISO 100

Samsung ST100 │ 1/60s │ f3.6 │ 6mm │ ISO 100

Especially I was fascinated their packaging design. They are not only traditional but also very very charming.

 

Samsung ST100 │ 1/90s │ f3.6 │ 6mm │ ISO 100

Samsung ST100 │ 1/125s │ f3.6 │ 6mm │ ISO 100

 

Sakusa-shaped pie. So Japanese!!!

Sino Story 7: Nanjing, Xuan Wu Lake

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Just around the corner from Nanjing’s bustling Hunan Road is one of Nanjing’s most beautiful natural attractions the Xuan Wu Lake (Chinese: 玄武湖 Xuan Wu Hu). This large lake divides Nanjing’s Gulu district from the Nanjing Train Station, and also sits at the foot of Mt. Zhongshan. Although the has changed names many times throughout history, it was finally dubbed “Xuan Wu” due to legend of the black dragon that is said to live in the bottom of the lake.

 
ST550(TL225) │ 1/500s │ f/4.9 │ ISO 80 │ 4.9mm

 
ST550(TL225) │ 1/180s │ f/9.1 │ ISO 80 │ 4.9mm

 
ST550(TL225) │ 1/750s │ f/4.7 │ ISO 80 │ 8.3mm

 
ST550(TL225) │ 1/350s │ f/5.9 │ ISO 80 │ 22.5mm

 ST550(TL225) │ 1/500s │ f/5.4 │ ISO 80 │ 18.3mm

Xuan Wu Lake features a lovely park and public space near the front gate (Xuan Wu Men), the Ji Ming Temple, a walking section of the Nanjing Wall, and five islands situated in the middle of the lake. Xuan Wu Lake is a must see tourist location in Jiang Su Province, but also serves as a particularly lovely recreation point for Nanjing locals.

 
ST550(TL225) │ 1/250s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 80 │ 4.9mm

 
ST550(TL225) │ 1/125s │ f/5.9 │ ISO 80 │ 22.5mm

 ST550(TL225) │ 1/100s │ f/4.7 │ ISO 100 │ 8.3mm

 
ST550(TL225) │ 1/180s │ f/11.0 │ ISO 80 │ 13.7mm

 
ST550(TL225) │ 1/180s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 80 │ 4.9mm

John Rash / 叶摄

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Chris O'Connell takes up a Samsung Camera challenge in New Zealand

Photographer Chris O'Donnell takes the NX10, EX1 and the handheld HD video camera on a two-week photo shoot in New Zealand.

Fat Katherine

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Once in a while one of the Warsaw’s newspaper is organizing the so-called Photo Day.
Previous to that I was, took place in the Electro-Heating and some pictures is here:

http://www.samsungimaging.net/2010/11/11/nx10_one-two-freddys-coming-for-you/

This time the expedition was to the “Fat Katherine.”

Samsung NX10 │ 1/60s │ f3.2 │ 20mm │ ISO 100

It is one of the water intakes for Warsaw. It is set in a river some 200 meters from the shore. One way to measure the entrance to the underground tunnel is a passage of about 300 meters.

Samsung NX10 │ 1/80s │ f2.8 │ 20mm │ ISO 400

Samsung NX10 │ 1/100s │ f2.8 │ 20mm │ ISO 400

This time the tour was not enough and fast, just like the time for pictures. I did what I could, with the NX10 and EX1. In the dark corners good job was with 20mm lens, and sometimes flash.

Samsung NX10 │ 1/2s │ f2.8 │ 20mm │ ISO 200

Samsung NX10 │ 1/40s │ f2.8 │ 20mm │ ISO 200

Samsung NX10 │ 1/60s │ f2.8 │ 20mm │ ISO 400

Samsung NX10 │ 1/100s │ f2.8 │ 20mm │ ISO 100

Samsung NX10 │ 1/60s │ f5.6 │ 20mm │ ISO 100

Samsung NX10 │ 1/50s │ f4.3 │ 20mm │ ISO 100

Samsung NX10 │ 1/30s │ f2.8 │ 20mm │ ISO 100

Samsung NX10 │ 1.300s │ f2.8 │ 20mm │ ISO 100

Samsung NX10 │ 1.000s │ f2.8 │ 20mm │ ISO 200

Samsung NX10 │ 1/15s │ f2.8 │ 20mm │ ISO 200

Samsung NX10 │ 1/50s │ f4.0 │ 20mm │ ISO 100

And last three my love Natasha :D

Samsung NX10 │ 1/320s │ f4.0 │ 50mm │ ISO 400

Samsung NX10 │ 1/80s │ f10.0 │ 20mm │ ISO 100

Samsung EX1 │ 1/90s │ f1.8 │ 5.2mm │ ISO 80

Nakji Bokkeum (Korean Spicy Octopus)

I was introduced to this Nakji Bokkeum place in Myeong-dong in a narrow alley. I’ve been disappointed many times by this fiery octopus dish in restaurants because plates turn out to be all heat and no depth of flavor.

This place does it right. Their secret is ginger and a lot of shaved onions. It’s also fascinating how easy this is to make. Even though it’s technically a stir fry, no oil is used. The result is tender octopus in a sweet ginger garlic fire sauce.

After making this video I made this at home, and it was the best I’ve ever had. Here’s how to do it.

INGREDIENTS

½ cup Water
¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. Gochujang (Korean Red Pepper Paste)
1 handful Octopus or Squid, cleaned and cut into bite size pieces
Dash of Salt & Pepper
1 Tbsp. Sugar
1 tsp. Garlic, minced
1 tsp. Ginger, minced
1 handful Onions, shaved
A few Leek slices
1 tsp. Sesame Seeds
3 Tbsp. Gochugaru (Korean Chillie Powder)

• Heat water and ¼ cup gochujang on high heat.
• Add the octopus or squid. Throw in a dash of salt and pepper. Stir.
• Add sugar. Stir.
• Add garlic, ginger and 2 Tbsp. gochujang. Stir.
• Add onions, leeks and sesame seeds. Stir.
• Add gochugaru. Stir until it seems like the onions melt into the sauce.
• Serve.

The World Through Samsung NX10: Tyrone Turner in China

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---- The world Through Samsung NX10 ----

The world is getting smaller. Technology is getting smaller too.
The new NX10 from Samsung packs all the power of a robust SLR camera into a form so compact that you can pack it wherever you go on our ever-shrinking planet-and be ready to capture the beauty and diversity of its people, the grandeur of its landscapes and the inspiration of its man-made treasures.

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The world Through Samsung NX10: Landon Nordeman in Barcelona

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---- The world Through Samsung NX10 ----

The world is getting smaller. Technology is getting smaller too.
The new NX10 from Samsung packs all the power of a robust SLR camera into a form so compact that you can pack it wherever you go on our ever-shrinking planet-and be ready to capture the beauty and diversity of its people, the grandeur of its landscapes and the inspiration of its man-made treasures.

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Christmas Party

We already had a Christmas Party!!!! haha because today was the last day of my school. It was quite boring compare to last year but I had fun!! The christmas trees were so cute and pretty =)

Samsung ST70 │ 1/20s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 200 │ 4.9mm


Samsung ST70 │ 1/15s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 200 │ 4.9mm


Samsung ST70 │ 1/30s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 200 │ 4.9mm


Samsung ST70 │ 1/10s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 400 │ 4.9mm
Since we had nothing to do we played game!! This is UNO! I love it, even though it takes a while to finish it =)


Samsung ST70 │ 1/4s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 200 │ 4.9mm