Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Shoot for the moon: Capturing that perfect moment

Source Website: https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/shoot-moon-capturing-perfect-moment
By David Sun, Correspondent, The New Paper, 11 August 2022 at 09:08 am


Red Lion Shirley Ng descends in a free-fall jump over The Float @ Marina Bay on Aug 9, 2022.
PHOTO: Red Lion Shirley Ng descends in a free-fall jump over The Float @ Marina Bay on Aug 9, 2022.
ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM
Picture posted by David Sun, Correspondent, The New Paper on 11 August 2022 at 09:08 am
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Getting the perfect shot often requires the stars to align.

But in the case of chief photojournalist Kevin Lim, it was the moon.

Confined to a fixed position on the rooftop of The Float at Marina Bay, he wore a safety harness hooked to a safety line.

Tasked with capturing photos of the National Day Parade, he had few angles to work with while having his movements restricted.

But it was in such a challenging situation that Mr Lim snapped a beautiful photo of a Red Lion appearing to "land" on the moon.


But it was in such a challenging situation that Mr Lim snapped a beautiful photo of a Red Lion appearing to 'land' on the moon.
PHOTO: But it was in such a challenging situation that Mr Lim snapped a beautiful photo of a Red Lion appearing to "land" on the moon.
Red Lion Shirley Ng descends in a free-fall jump over The Float @ Marina Bay on Aug 9, 2022.
ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM
Picture posted by David Sun, Correspondent, The Straits Times on 11 August 2022 at 05:00 am SGT
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The clear weather on Tuesday ensured that the moon remained visible against the blue sky.

The Red Lions, a main highlight of the parade, had also begun their descent at around 6pm, when the moon was relatively low.

Taking these factors into account, Mr Lim toyed with the creative shots he could take.

He said the first two jumpers had given him a glimpse of the image he could make, but the shots were less than ideal as they were not close enough to the moon.

Then came Second Warrant Officer Shirley Ng, with the wind nudging her closer into position. Mr Lim was able to finally snap the image he wanted.



Posted by The Straits Times on 10 August 2022 - Red Lion 'over the moon': Picture of the Day | THE BIG STORY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hQQQ7BxNTo&t=237s


"The only real control I had was over my camera and myself," he said. "But that's the fun part of our work - overcoming the odds and capturing moments like this."

The photo is one of several from this year's parade that SPH Media is contributing as part of a partnership with SMRT and collaboration with Stella Ace to be displayed at more than 7,000 screens islandwide.

The Special Moments - NDP 2022 exhibition will showcase the photos taken by The Straits Times, Lianhe Zaobao, Shin Min Daily News, Berita Harian and Tamil Murasu from tomorrow to Aug 24.


The then 38-year-old Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the moon, and Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin.
PHOTO: The then 38-year-old Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the moon, and Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin. Neil Armstrong photographed Aldrin coming down the ladder of the lunar module Eagle. Shared by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) for the first time, is a unique glimpse of that extraordinary day in the history of humanity.
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A Black Lives Matter demonstration in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 2016.
PHOTO: A Black Lives Matter demonstration in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 2016.
"A woman standing calmly, her long dress moving in the breeze, two police officers in full riot gear make their move," Reuters photographer Jonathan Bachman said of capturing this shot from a 2016 Black Lives Matter demonstration in Baton Rouge.
Picture taken by Jonathan Bachman/Reuters
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I'll be back on the ground sooner or later.
PHOTO: "I'll be back on the ground sooner or later. But until then . . . let me fly, while my dreams keep on flapping . . ."
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Vampire Girl
PHOTO: Beautiful young vampire in red dress - halloween portrait
Picture posted by Getty Images - Urszula Lysionek
PHOTO: Beautiful young vampire in red dress - halloween portrait
Picture posted by Depositphotos- Urszula Lysionek
Reference
[1] David Sun, Correspondent, The New Paper, Shoot for the moon: Capturing that perfect moment, posted on 11 August 2022 at 09:08 am, https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/shoot-moon-capturing-perfect-moment


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