[WF Leong]

Still, it's far from what you would normally see , for example, during the fashion shoots like the previous Fashion on 1.

But of course, there would still be one or two people (supposedly seasoned photographers) who will bump you out of their way to stand smack right in front of your lens without as much as saying "excuse me"... even when he was arrived 5 minutes late to get a better spot... even at less chaotic events...

Well, just to clarify that I'm not saying that it's bad to have such a crowded event... I guess anyone who's a shutterbug could appreciate the organizer's effort in putting together the event... Me inclusive, even though I wasn't there

What I mentioned was from previous experience; nothing to do with the photo posted here... It's just sad to see that some fellow photographers lacked the skill for being more considerate toward others... Sigh...

[AhBek]

this maybe the nature of all this things la i think..
just have to bare with this all..every1 hope to get the best position to get the best photo..

[ProDiGiTaL]

What I mentioned was from previous experience; nothing to do with the photo posted here... It's just sad to see that some fellow photographers lacked the skill for being more considerate toward others... Sigh...

As I have repeatedly stressed previously, the advent of digital in photography allows more people to pick up this medium as a hobby. L-series or ED-G-series lenses are considered affordable by those with deep pockets, who may not necessary be working professionals in the first place. Hence, their lack of ethical manners when shooting in such places are common behaviour associated with M'sians in general. Using those high-end cameras and lenses do not qualified them as pro photogs.

For the most parts, I think the real pro photogs wouldn't be seen joining the normal photo enthusiasts in shooting such public model shooting events or even fashion shows except for those working for the newspapers, magazines and news agencies.

Ten years ago, fashion shows at the various shopping malls, unless the local media were invited, there were usually only 3 cameramen shooting those events - the official photographer, the official videographer and yours truly.

Why so few? Simple. Film and processing costs. The typical M'sian mentality of not spending $$$ for something that has no benefits in return, that's why only people with genuine passion in photography took up this medium as a hobby during the film era.

[WF Leong]

Yup! I agree with you, ProD. Which is probably why you can see Ken Wong standing there with arms folded... Or maybe he was there for some other reasons like helping out with the event...


As for the nature of things... if it's not for anything important (like taking a money shot), I think I would not have to bare with it... I'd just walk away... But who knows eh...

This post has been edited by WF Leong: 18 June 2008 - 07:37 PM

[ProDiGiTaL]

This is an old photo shot 4 years ago during the Miss Photogenic subsidairy title shootout of the Miss Astro 2004 pageant:

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[halee1953]

Can see one blocker, unless he's the OP.

[WF Leong]

Can see one blocker, unless he's the OP.

Yeah... and he just blocked the view of the prettiest girl in the lot...

[ProDiGiTaL]

He was on a ladder, hence the height and the blocking of view from my angle. It doesn't affect a lot of other gal shooters, though because I was shooting from quite a distance using a telephoto angle.

[ProDiGiTaL]

The number of gal shooters during Pitwalkabout at Super GT 2008 @ Sepang Circuit...

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[Geoffery]

"Girl Shooter in action"

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[ProDiGiTaL]

Gal shooters at Sepang Circuit during Super GT 2008:

[halee1953]

Girl shooters queuing up to go for the Saturday pitwalk.
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The queue behind
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See anyone you know?

[kokwei72]

"Don't you dare!!! Slap you wan O !!!!"

[Wilfred]

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Early bird Gal shooters waiting at the Paddock entrance

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Spot someone familiar

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Confirmation is Mr Melvin Foo aka. CEO

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[Wilfred]

KW your pixs show like the photographer wanna grab her ...., and someone familiar behind is just waiting to see the action

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[Wilfred]

Continue....

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Frm CEO view, 400mm F2.8L, aiming at a RQ.

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RQ Ambush, photog all the way frm Hong Kong.

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Gal scouters in action

[kokwei72]

KW your pixs show like the photographer wanna grab her ...., and someone familiar behind is just waiting to see the action

Ya wor

[Wilfred]

Ok more.....

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Gal shooters in the pix please identify yourself below, haha
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Wah sai why so slow my CF card

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So many Gal shooters, camera producers are the one laughing all the way to the bank

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Spotted a exhausted Gal Shooter at grandstand..

[Tze Seng]

Thank for sharing and I am regret couldnt make it..

[leonhart]

Hey! I recognize one guy wearing orange/white stripes T-shirt and he's chimping!

I know him also...

[kokwei72]

One more

[ProDiGiTaL]

We don't get to see such a scene (a lot of gal shooters shooting racequeens) during MSS but similar ones can be repeated during the upcoming MME race on Aug 28-30. But only before and during starting grid procedures for MME. The gal shooters normally won't stay around much longer after 1 hour of the MME race in progress since many of the racequeens won't be hanging around at SIC either. The MME racequeens will only be back during the final hour of the race (provided if their respective teams are still racing and not suffering DNFs).

This will also be the time when the gal shooters will be returning to SIC to capture the racequeens cheering for their teams.