Pre Digital Photography

For some of us,  this 135 film rolls certainly brought back the sweet memories of yesteryears ...

It was introduced by Kodak for still photography in 1934. Kodak also has the 120, 116, 127, 110, 126 film rolls (according to Wiki).

A wide range of antique cameras from as early as the year 1912

Checking out the Telyt 1:6.8.560 Leitz Wetzlar lens.

This is the Voigtlander, the name of an optical company founded by Johann Christoph Voigtländer in Vienna in 1756, and probably one of the oldest names in cameras (Wiki).  According to shop owner Othman Zakaria, 58, this Voigtlander that I am holding was from 1912.

This is something new.  It's an action camera that records video and still photography.

For those who want to take pictures while diving, or they can have the cam strapped to the chest or head while coming down a cliff.

If you're a photography enthusiast or a collector of antique cameras, this shop has a wide range of old and new photographic equipment and accessories.

It also offers wedding photography service, photostat (B&W and colour), book binding, lamination, etc. etc.

Address:

Classic Photo

F09, Giant Hypermarket Taman Nusa Bestari          

No. 1, Jalan Bestari 7/2

Taman Nusa Bestari

Johor Bahru

017-796 7750

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Daily Calm

Back to the office after being away for six days.  Yes, I feel a bit calmer.  Bought these two books Daily Calm and Discover Meditation & Mindfulness.

Daily Calm is filled with wisdom quotes and stunning shots.  I am going to put it on my bedside table. At Malaysian Ringgit 69.90, it is a good buy.

Discover Meditation & Mindfulness (priced RM38.90) is also filled with inspiring images.  Can't really read the printed words though.  Need to look for a magnifying glass.  Haha!

Oh, how do I feel after going through the 3-day-2-night Art of Joyfulness workshop which was recently held in Kedah?  Honestly,  I think I sailed through the day without feeling much stress.

Have I gained enlightenment?  Still far from it.  Like my friend said,  I know a lot of wisdom quotes.  But once something unpleasant shows up, all of Buddha's words will go flying out the window.

Have to go now ... to chant, meditate, reflect and thank the universe for this charming day.

Good night.

The Vow of Kai and Mika

"...that all we can ask is that we leave it having loved, and being loved." 

from the novelization of "47 Ronin" by Joan D Vinge

I love the epic 47 Ronin.  It was sheer visual splendour.  I've always been fascinated with stories that have shape shifters, sorcerers and witches. The CGI effects was done just right, not over-the-top.

I don't totally disagree when people say Keanu Reeves's acting is "wooden", or that he and Kou Shibasaki who played his love interest in the movie, lacks chemistry.

In spite of that, I still enjoyed the film that depicts courage, loyalty and honour.  Such qualities are indeed rare.

The tale is about a band of samurai warriors who lost their master, and became a ronin.  They vowed to avenge their master's death, even if it meant they would eventually have to die to achieve this. To garner such steadfast loyalty, Lord Asano must have been a leader who had earned the respect of his men.

But what stirred me even more was the vow made by Kai (played by Keanu Reeves) and Mika (Kou Shibasaki).

Kai said: "I will search for you through a thousand worlds, and 10,000 lifetimes until I find you."

"And I will wait for you in all of them..." was Mika's reply.

It may be mushy, but that scene just melts my heart.  What if.... they do come back, and in all the lifetimes, they came back in different forms with multiple character flaws?  For instance, Kai came back as handsome as his former self but he isn't the gallant warrior anymore.  He's a selfish bloke with pent-up angst and anger.  And he doesn't treat women with much respect.

And Mika was reincarnated not as her former virtuous nor ravishing self, but someone with tonnes of negative traits.  But because of the vow, they meet again.  Will true love prevail and stand the test of time?

I would love to think YES.  True love will conquer all, no?

A Good Read

I've found the answer and I'm now trying it out. 

I've always been quite skeptical about the Law of Attraction, but I love this book by Glenn Harrold. It's such an interesting and easy read filled with inspirational quotes.

I'm going to spend some time each day visualising the life that I want, and then I'm going to leave it to the universe to do the rest. Wish me all the best. Of course I also need to take action. Can't just visualise and do nothing to manifest my desires.  And my desires are ...

To be a good and happy mortal with immortal resilience.   

I'm still under flu medication.