My Favourite Food for Speed Hiking the Shahbandar Hills
Nothing energizes like the morning sun, and nothing is more satisfying a workout than hiking the “9 hills” trail at Bukit Shahbandar. The time it takes to complete the course is anywhere between 41...
View ArticleAerial View of Kuala Belait Town from 9th Floor of V Plaza Hotel
I drove to Kuala Belait town on a whim this sunny morning not for the usual coffee meet-ups with my friends but with one purpose in mind — to capture an aerial view of my “KB” from the top of the V...
View ArticleView of Brunei LNG and Brunei Methanol Plant from Top of Sungai Liang Hill
It’s been three weeks since I last driven to Bandar Seri Begawan. That also means it’s been the longest time I’ve stayed away from my favourite hills — Bukit Shahbandar. But that doesn’t mean I haven’t...
View ArticleColour Your World With a Canon Laser Printer
It’s a well established fact that inkjet printers are far superior than their laser counterparts when it comes to critical photo printing. Those of you who have just recently discovered this blog, I am...
View ArticleAerial View of Kuala Belait Town from 9th Floor of V Plaza Hotel
Updated: April 12, 2014 Reprocessed images to include additional shots from the park and monument adjacent to the hotel to produce an even wider panoramic shot of Kuala Belait. I drove to Kuala Belait...
View ArticleView of Brunei LNG and Brunei Methanol Plant from Top of Sungai Liang Hill
It’s been three weeks since I last driven to Bandar Seri Begawan. That also means it’s been the longest time I’ve stayed away from my favourite hills — Bukit Shahbandar. But that doesn’t mean I haven’t...
View ArticleColour Your World With a Canon Laser Printer
It’s a well established fact that inkjet printers are far superior than their laser counterparts when it comes to critical photo printing. Those of you who have just recently discovered this blog, I am...
View ArticleAerial View of Kuala Belait Town from 9th Floor of V Plaza Hotel
Updated: April 12, 2014 Reprocessed images to include additional shots from the park and monument adjacent to the hotel to produce an even wider panoramic shot of Kuala Belait. I drove to Kuala Belait...
View ArticleView of Brunei LNG and Brunei Methanol Plant from Top of Sungai Liang Hill
It’s been three weeks since I last driven to Bandar Seri Begawan. That also means it’s been the longest time I’ve stayed away from my favourite hills — Bukit Shahbandar. But that doesn’t mean I haven’t...
View ArticleColour Your World With a Canon Laser Printer
It’s a well established fact that inkjet printers are far superior than their laser counterparts when it comes to critical photo printing. Those of you who have just recently discovered this blog, I am...
View ArticleShelf Clouds Formation Seen Over Seria
Unusual cloud formation seen above Seria town this morning (7.02AM according to image EXIF) as my wife and I started to leave the tamu (open market) to get breakfast. Shortly after getting a parking...
View ArticlePhotographing Mr Baker’s Bakeshop Cookie Hampers
Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a mere two weeks away and while a few suggested that these images should have been taken and promoted earlier I hardly think it’s late at all, if initial orders from...
View ArticleExcapade Sushi Ramadhan Buffet and Seafood Night at Pondok Sari Wangi Restaurant
Images from Excapade Sushi’s 2014 Ramadhan Sungkai Buffet All images © Jan Shim Photography All images © Jan Shim Photography Seafood Night at Pondok Sari Wangi Restaurant All images © Jan Shim...
View ArticlePhotography Assignment: Luagan Lalak Landscape Revisited
Two days ago an urgent photography assignment had me scouting a number of locations within the Belait District. Due to its urgency, waiting for a good day with nice blue sky and nice cloud formation...
View ArticleUpclose and Personal with Inhabitants of the Seria Shoreline
There’s a time to feast on delicious cooked crabs and there’s a time to just … watch them. The last time I set foot on the beach I had an amazing time watching and photographing crabs local to the...
View ArticleThe Empire Hotel & Country Club Beachfront Panorama Revisited
Can’t believe it’s been three years since I ventured out to the rooftop of The Empire Hotel & Country Club for a breathtaking panoramic shot of the hotel’s gorgeous beachfront. I happened to have...
View ArticleNoctua NH-U12S Keeps My Overclocked Photo Editing Rig Cool
My photo editing rig uses Asus ROG Maximus V Gene motherboard with Corsair Vengeance 16GB 1866MHz RAM modules installed in all four available slots. These modules feature aluminium heat spreaders and...
View ArticlePhotographing Starbucks Brunei’s Menu
I cannot ask for a better month — two photo shoots in a month with two international franchises: KFC Brunei and Starbucks Brunei. Three premium desserts for KFC and a Starbucks menu just a week apart...
View ArticleTake Awesome 10 Megapixel Selfies With A Canon PowerShot G11
If you own a Canon Powershot G series that features a tilt and swivel LCD screen, you already have a camera that takes phenomenally better selfies than your latest smartphone — that is, if image...
View ArticleHiking Bukit Shahbandar on First Day of 2015
I couldn’t think of anything better to ring in the new year than a group hiking activity with like minded enthusiasts. So a few days ago I sent out casual invites to friends on Whatsapp, followed by a...
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