I had so much fun at Snap Snap November Outing!
This is the Eevon-the-photographer shot by Geng Hui. Thanks Geng Hui, I like this pic alot!
The purpose of this visit is to discover fun places and facts of Singapore in light of the contest by S’pore Discovery Centre called SG Tidbits 365. More info about the contest here!
This group picture was taken at the Clementi Railway Track, Our last stop. Before that we were at Dairy Farm Park and Bukit Timah Hill.
It was a dewy evening
The muddy trails were soft
There was a fresh scent of greenery
and life whizzed by the moment
I thought I heard squirrels are scurrying back
but perhaps I was wrong
for the trail was mostly silent
if not for our chatters and laughs
I enjoyed the stillness of hiking
We were aware of the scenery along every hidden path
I breathed the scent of nice fresh air
I saw clouds form shapes within the skies
I smelt the flowers with my nose
No real dairy cows but
I saw two black bears play
(:
Out of the forest,
we chanced upon an abandon trail
We trekked the unkempt path and took a chance
The way across this old bridge seem peculiar, different and strange
It must had been the caramel-grained face of the rusty bridge
or the gushing waters from the river beneath it
for my senses danced as I walk upon the rustic tracks
As I navigated the old train tracks that made up the rusty bridge
I thought that this was a fabulous photo-outing
A good start for many more to come
(:
I’ve spent almost 3 days on this album! I’m designing my ROM photo album using Fotohub lifestyle services. I chose FotoJournal because I prefer soft cover and the price is cheaper. If you prefer leatherbound hardcover albums, you can try FotoStory.
The largest size for Fotojournal is the 8SQ with 30 pages. It will cost around $79.90 for non-members. $10 off for members. I wil go for this. Think about it. It is chic, affordable and practical. All you need is time, effort and style.
Besides, you can’t complain that it’s ugly because you did it yourself! haha. Consider the amount of pictures in a DIY FotoJournal compared to the thick, heavy, less than 10 pages bridal albums. Ah. value for money and I think I”m very fussy when it comes to personal momentos. Thus, I decide to do it myself!
I just need to download the Free FotoJournal software.
Free noobie software - Creative Photos v_1.7.3.1
With this, I can easily create my personalised album using drag-and-drop photo placement and full text control. It’s extremely simple if you are a whiz with Photoshop. In fact, sometimes, I think it had too little functions ie. why there isn’t a ruler!? why is there only 18 colours choice for picture borders/text colour?
I would recommend you to first photoshop your pictures until you are satisfied with them (the software can’t do much besides making them black&white or sepia).
If you want your album to look professional, go to the library and get some inspiration. Browse some DIY/scrapbooking/photography books to find the feel/style you want for your album.
Here’s a sneakpeak of 8 pages from my ROM album project!
The front and back cover page
The balloony page!
I must say this album was done with 20% input from the husband. GRrrrr can’t get more help because he is a noobie at designing stuff like this!
Baby's fav
My fave!
OMG. I think I’m obsessed with the details. Keep touching up, making sure pictures are aligned, checking if the borders are in the correct shade etc etc
The more I look at it, the more I think I can improve it. This is a problem when you DIY your own memorable keepsake. Everything must be perrrfect!!!
Ok. Deep breathe.
It looks perfect and I will send it for printing tomorrow and…
I shall not be obsessed.
I shall not be obsessed.
I shall not be obsessed.