MayThe4thSG @ Gardens By The Bay 4th May 2024

When I read the Gardens By The Bay was celebrating MayThe4thSG with a special Garden Rhapsody Star Wars edition, I wanted to visit again. It’s really special watching the light show display at the Supertree Grove, playing a melody of iconic Star Wars soundtracks that we Star Wars fans grew up listening to.

Here’s a short clip of some of the iconic Star Wars soundtracks that were part of the Garden Rhapsody Star Wars Edition at Supertree Grove. Watching the Star Wars light show display, listening to the soundtracks, it’s kind of nostalgic, and it’s really a nice light show display! 

@genghuitan #MayThe4thBeWithYou! It’s #MayThe4th, #StarWarsDay for #StarWars fans around the world. Celebrating #MayThe4thSG in #Singapore at #GardensByTheBay ♬ original sound – GengHui

After the Garden Rhapsody Star Wars Edition at Supertree Grove, some Star Wars fans stayed back, dressed in their Star Wars attire and lightsabers, posing and taking photos/videos of them with their lightsabers in action. 

MayThe4thSG @ Science Centre 5th May 2024

On Sunday 5th May, I went down to MayThe4thSG community celebration at Science Centre. From anything relating to Star Wars, from Star Wars artworks, Star Wars toys, Star Wars cosplay, 501st Legion – Singapore Garrison, lightsaber related stuff, toy photography exhibition by Plastic Singapore where my friend AikWee has some of this Star Wars toy photography works on display and for sale too!

With Isaac taking back his lightsaber from AikWee, I just have to get Isaac and AikWee to replicate some Star Wars scenes together! 

Return to Star Wars LEGO Photography

MayThe4thSG 2024 also marks my return to Star Wars LEGO Photography! My Star Wars LEGO toy photography took a hiatus. With the addition of a used Star Wars LEGO 75054 AT-AT into my collection, I am now ready to make a return to Star Wars LEGO Photography!

From the photo above, you would have guess which Star Wars scene that I am replicating with my LEGO Star Wars – Star Wars V – The Empire Strikes Back (Battle of Hoth scene). Other Star Wars scenes that I am looking to replicate are Rogue One and Star Wars VI – The Return of the Jedi (Battle of Endor). 

I also have other plans on creative fictional toy artworks on a LEGO airport scene with Star Wars all-terrain vehicles and starships, together with those machine and vehicles you see at an airport. Another idea would be AT-AT and AT-ST patrolling cities/neighbourhoods. 

Let’s see where my return to Star Wars LEGO photography is going to being this time round! Stay tuned to my social media channels for more updates!

Happy Star Wars Day 2024!

Happy Star Wars Day 2024 to all Star Wars fans! May The Force Be With You! 

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Lego Toys Photography

I haven’t been too active with my Lego toys, bricks and mini-figures over the years. After a recent chat with a fellow photographer friend Aik Wee who is very passionate in toys photography (check out Tamago Toys), looking at his toy works and checking out a toy photography group outing shoot, I was motivated to make a return to Lego toys photography again. 

I do miss the fun and play with my Lego toys, here is a start to relaunch my Lego toys photography, with this pair of photographer mini-figures at the Floating Platform in Marina Bay, Singapore, for a farewell photo shoot before the Floating Platform undergo a major renovation for the next few years. 

Lego Visual Storytelling Play Works

As I went back in time, looking at my past Lego visual storytelling play works, rediscovering my Lego visual storytelling with my technology gadgets that I was reviewing at that time. Here are some of my Lego visual storytelling stories below:

• Jabra Elite 75t x Star Wars Lego
• Jabra Evolve2 85 x Sonnenglas x Star Wars Lego x TGH Photography
• Sudio Elva x Sonnenglas x Star Wars Lego
• Sudio Ett x Star Wars Lego 

Lego Star Wars Photography

I am also planning to revive my Lego Star Wars photography action again. One of my dream Star Wars scene was the Battle of Hoth, in Star Wars V – The Empire Strikes Back. Other memorable scenes for me would be Planet Tatooine from Star Wars IV – A New Hope and Planet Endor, in Star Wars VI – Return of the Jedi.

Besides movie/drama scenes from the Star Wars series, I also produced my own Lego Star Wars scenes and stories too! Maybe it’s time to rally my Lego Star Wars friends who are also photography enthusiasts, make a comeback together in the name of our superpower – Play with Lego!

For fellow Star Wars and Lego fans, May The Force Be With Us in our Lego World Play Day 2023! Play is our Superpower, the time is now for you to awake the Lego Play Force inside you and Rise of your Lego Play!

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Enjoy 35% off all products on www.sudio.com/sg with my coupon code: GengHui35. 

Just for you folks in Singapore, there will be additional discount on the earphone and you can purchase the Sudio Tolv at an amazing price of SGD$89.17 after using my discount coupon code so that would a total of 43.5% discount! (from 23rd November to 30th November) 

Introducing the Sudio Tolv earphones that I am featuring inside this article! Let me share with you a little bit more about the Sudio Tolv below:

• 35 hours of battery life, 7 hours in a single charge
• New graphene driver for top notch sound quality
• Automatic pairing
• Siri and Google Assistant compatible 

Do check out this trendy, colourful , comfortable and easy to use Sudio Tolv earphones! They make nice gifts too with six different colours to choose from! 

Thanks to photographer Isaac Ong for helping me with the Sudio Tolv earphones portraiture and product photo shoot, shot with Canon EOS R6 full-frame mirrorless camera with RF70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens.

Be a part of Sudio Moments with Sudio shaping sound and enjoy the world of music together with fellow audiophiles around the world!

I have reviewed the following Sudio earphones earlier this year, Sudio FEM True Wireless Earphones, Sudio ETT True Wireless Earphones with ANC and Sudio Elva Earphones! Do check the photography stories that I produced and published earlier with those Sudio earphones! I have also published reviews on the Sudio FEM True Wireless Earphones, Sudio ETT True Wireless Earphones with ANC and Sudio Elva Earphones on my technology and business portal/blog, do visit and check out my audio and aesthetics review on the earphones!

The Sudio Tolv x Star Wars Lego mini-figures were shot by yours truly with the Canon EOS R6 with RF24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens, thanks to my cousin for her creative direction and input. Keep a lookout for my upcoming review articles, Canon EOS R6, RF70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM and RF24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM lenses.

A TGH Photography x Canon EOS R6 Explorer Series Production.  

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Let There Be Light with the Sonnenglas Solar Lantern! Both the Jabra Evolve2 85 headphones and Sonnenglas Solar Lantern combined their powers to produce an aura and influence, bringing working professionals as well as audiophiles towards them. The Old and New Republic of Star Wars Lego made their presence felt too, tapping on the quality of their audio communications and light.

Introducing the Jabra Evolve2 85 headphones! Check out my review article on the Jabra Evolve2 85 headphones that I published on my technology and business portal/blog! 

I also decided to model with the Jabra Evolve2 85 headphones for an outdoor shoot, photos were shot by fellow EOS World Community Ambassador Isaac Ong, using my Canon EOS RP with RF24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens that I am currently reviewing.

Combining my technology writing with product and toys photography, using a fun and fictional  story telling method, giving my reviews a new fresh approach. Keep a lookout for my consumer technology gadgets review and their toy stories!

A TGH Photography x Canon EOS RP Explorer Series Production.

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Different groups from the galaxy system rushed down towards the Sonnenglas galaxy, the Rebel Alliance, the Empire and small independent groups converged onto the Sudio Elva with their troops and all-terrain walkers. As they started exploring, how can they unleash the power of the Sudio Elva?

Guided by the beacon of light from the Sonnenglas galaxy, they proposed to work together for a common goal. Putting their differences and allegiances aside, combining their forces and finally unleashing the Sudio Elva earphones to the world. 

Introducing the Sudio Elva earphones! Check out my review article on the Sudio Elva earphones that I published on my technology and business portal/blog! 

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The Canon EOS M6 Mark II review unit was received before circuit breaker started in Singapore, creating quite a lot of disruptions to daily life, work and leisure activities. Prior to the start of circuit breaker, I was able to bring the EOS M6 Mark II out, photographing different genres from landscapes, people, cats, street etc. During circuit breaker period, I didn’t roam out taking photographs, I shot mainly from my home windows, cooking/food photography, product and toy photography while I am at home during circuit breaker.

Aesthetics and Layout

Personally, the EOS M6 Mark II is a retro style camera design, with a comfortable hand grip, making it easy to carry and use. The layout of the buttons and dials, giving photographers the control of their camera at the tips of their fingers. The Mode dial, Main dial, Quick control dial, Dial function button, Multi-function button allows photographers to change their settings quickly.

The back panel of buttons and layout beside the LCD screen are placed in positions that help the photographer to control the camera at the touch of their finger tips. It has a flip screen that can tilt upward almost 180 degrees, this would make it easy for your selfie or group selfies shot, it can be tilted 45 degrees downward, giving you flexibility for low level photography.

Camera Technology

The Canon EOS M6 Mark II is equipped with a 32.5MP APS-C CMOS Sensor with Digic 8 processor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, maximum 5,481 selectable AF point positions, making focusing and photography faster and easier. Users can shoot at 30fps RAW burst mode (One-Shot & Servo AF) should the need arises. There is Eye Detection AF (One-Shot and Servo AF) that is really handy and useful to use in your photography. The in-body 5-axis electronic image stabilisation is a great feature that this camera has inside.

In the world of social media and internet connectivity, you can transfer your photos shot with the EOS M6 Mark II to your smart devices using the Camera Connect App, allowing you to share on your social media platforms or delivering the photographs that you shot to another party pretty quickly.

Photography/Stills review

I tested the Canon EOS M6 Mark II in various photography genres such as street, landscape, food, cats, flowers, animals/wildlife, toys. Overall, the EOS M6 Mark II showcased its capabilities and what it can do, through the photographs shared on my review article.

The EOS M6 Mark II maximum ISO is 25,600, at which ISO would it be your tolerant and acceptance level is subjective and varies across photographers. Personally, when I am testing this camera, I would try to keep it at maximum ISO 12,800 and below. Beyond that, it’s too grainy for my liking and usage.

Special photography projects with Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Jabra Elite 75t x Star Wars Lego

During the recent circuit breaker period in Singapore, I had the opportunity to review the Jabra Elite 75t. Due to the unique and tricky situation and circumstances, I wasn’t able to do the usual earphones review with my usual photography workflow. Since I was playing with my Lego Star Wars toys and mini figures for Star Wars  Day 2020, an inspiration came into me, why not do a Jabra Elite 75t x Star Wars Lego toy photography story?

Sudio Ett x Star Wars Lego

Upon finishing the Jabra Elite 75t review, I received the Sudio Ett earphones for review. Continuing on from my earlier toy photography story approach, I tweaked the story telling while I am using my Star Wars Lego toys and mini figures, publishing Sudio Ett x Star Wars Lego toy photography story.

Couple fun time photography and prints with Canon – Guest post for Easy Travel Recipes

I wrote a guest post article for Easy Travel Recipes titled “Couple fun time photography and prints with Canon”, introducing Canon EOS M6 Mark II along with Canon printers for couples to have a fun photography and prints time.

Shooting Modes: Creative filters

The Canon EOS M6 Mark II has creative filters function that users can utilise and explore. They can be fun, easy to use and widen your scope of fun photography with this camera. The creative filters inside the EOS M6 Mark II are Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Fish-eye effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, Miniature effect, HDR art standard and HDR art vivid.

Check out the photographs that I shot with some of the creative filters!

Shooting Modes: Special scene modes

If you are moving up the photography learning curve and looking to learn more about other photography genres, the special scene function has the following modes namely, SportsPanning, Close-Up, Food, Night portrait , Handheld Night Scene and HDR Backlight Control.

EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens Review

The lens that came with the Canon EOS M6 Mark II review was the EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens. This lens is an all rounder lens, with focal length covering wide angle at 18mm to semi telephoto zoom at 150mm. This focal length would be alright for travel or daily usage, having a wide angle and semi telephoto zoom range. While fast moving objects may not be the easiest for this lens to focus, it still can get the action shots.

Bokeh at f/6.3 and at 150mm focal length may not be the most beautiful, silky, creamy style to some photographers, however the bokeh is pretty decent and you can get some nice shots out from this combination.

The sharpness of this lens is pretty alright, you would be able to view the details on your subjects although there is a bit of softness. This topic on sharpness of a lens is a topic for debate and discussions, it also depends on which other lens that a photographer might benchmark against versus looking at it on its own merits and characteristics. In this current era of digital photography, some photographers are over zealous on sharpness for the wrong reasons. 

It’s a lightweight and compact lens, you can probably put the EOS M6 Mark II and EF-M 18-150mm lens inside your bag and carry it around.

Video Review

The EOS M6 Mark II has three modes, Movie auto exposure, Movie manual  and HDR Movie. You can shoot in un-cropped UHD 4K videos, giving you the full wide angle view of the lens that you are using to capture the entire scene. The Dual Pixel CMOS AF provides high-speed and high-precision focusing when you are recording videos.

There is a High Frame Rate Movie that photographers can use for their videos/movies shoot. This  needs to be enabled in Menu, Movie Servo AF, Movie digital IS and audio are not available.

EVF-DC2 Review

The Canon EOS M6 Mark II doesn’t have a built-in viewfinder, however, Canon has an optional accessory, the EVF-DC2 electronic viewfinder (EVF) is available for this camera. Being an old school/purist photographer, I still love/prefer looking through the viewfinder when I am photographing.

The EVF-DC2 is fast and responsive when you bring it up to the eye for viewing and photographing. You can drag and control your AF point on the LCD screen while looking through the EVF. Besides that, you can also view your photos/videos through the EVF too, although you might prefer the LCD screen to view instead.

For the purist/old school photographers who prefers looking and composing through the viewfinder, I strongly recommend you to add the EVF-DC2 to your Canon EOS M6 Mark II setup.

Thoughts and Views

The Canon EOS M6 Mark II is my favourite EOS M camera till date, partly due to its retro design, feel and layout. Besides the aesthetics, the functions, specifications and capabilities make the EOS M6 Mark II a capable, lightweight and easy to use mirrorless camera to have in my bag for daily usage from leisure, street photography, video-log and social media.

For those upgrading from smartphones and compact digital cameras, it would be a step up from their existing gears. They do not need to worry too much about their photography learning curve with the guides, creative filters and special scenes functions that they can learn and have fun with their photography at the same time.

For those experienced photographers looking for a small mirrorless camera to complement their existing cameras setup as a daily usage camera, the EOS M6 Mark II paired with the EVF-DC2 would be an ideal choice, not just for its retro looks, feel and aesthetics, the technical specifications and capabilities of the EOS M6 Mark II would give photographers a capable small mirrorless camera. 

More photographs shot with the Canon EOS M6 Mark II review can be viewed here inside my Flickr album.

A special TGH Photography x Canon EOS M6 Mark II Explorer Series Production.

* I would like to thank Canon Singapore and Ogilvy for the opportunity to review the Canon EOS M6 Mark II camera *

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Music is a universal language, the Force is Strong in the world of music, that is sensed and discovered inside the Sudio Ett that was recently introduced to the audio world.

The clone troopers and storm troopers were ordered to transport the Sudio Ett back to base for the audio and technology review and tests. However, they were attracted by the Music and decided to defy orders, opening up the Sudio Ett and discovering the world of Sudio and music.

They are awed by Sudio’s Ett aesthetically beautiful design, minimalist and elegant, rooted in Swedish music that continues to move music lovers around the world today.

So they say, thank you for the #SudioMoments music!

Photographs shot with the Canon EOS M6 Mark II mirrorless camera with EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens that I am currently reviewing. Do keep a look out for my upcoming Canon EOS M6 Mark II review!

A special TGH Photography x Canon EOS M6 Mark II Explorer Series Production.

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There is a new pair of true wireless earbuds in the galaxy, the Jabra Elite 75t has now arrived on our shores. Star Wars Lego Clone Troopers have been activated to pick up the gadget and escort it back to base for communication and audio testing.

Under heavy clone troopers security protection, the Jabra Elite 75t is unloaded, unboxed and transferred inside the base for testing and review.

Putting the Jabra Elite 75t through the paces, tests and scenarios, how would the review turn out? If you are interested to know more about the Jabra Elite 75t, do visit and check out my Jabra Elite 75t technology and audio review!

Photographs shot with the Canon EOS M6 Mark II mirrorless camera with EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens that I am currently reviewing. Do keep a look out for my upcoming Canon EOS M6 Mark II review!

A special TGH Photography x Canon EOS M6 Mark II Explorer Series Production.

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This is also the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars V – The Empire Strikes Back that was released in 1980, probably the fan’s favourite Star Wars from the Star Wars Trilogy. Personally, the Battle of Hoth movie scene from The Empire Strikes Back, is one of my favourite Star Wars scenes. I previously wanted to replicate this scene with my Lego Star Wars collection, however, this scene requires a lot more Star Wars Lego sets and Lego mini figures especially the Snowtroopers and Rebel Alliance!

Therefore, I decided to bring out my current collection of Star Wars Lego, created a small setup on my bed, of the Battle of Hoth scene from The Empire Strikes Back, shot with the Canon EOS M6 Mark II mirrorless camera that I am currently reviewing. While it can’t be compared to the big projects done by hardcore Star Wars fans, nevertheless, I enjoyed my fun toy photography time with my Star Wars Lego again using my Canon digital cameras!

Since I am doing a special theme of Star Wars Lego toy photography with the Canon EOS M6 Mark II, let’s create some my own Star Wars stories/scenes from my Lego collection.

In this period of the extended circuit breaker, this toy photography with the Canon EOS M6 Mark II brought fun and joy in the midst of restrictions, stress and pressure arising from the Covid-19 situation. Do keep a lookout for my Canon EOS M6 Mark II review article!

May the Force be with You on May the 4th 2020. take care and be safe, in time to come, our life would slowly get back to normal soon when the extended circuit breaker is lifted.

A New Hope awaits all of us.

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May 4^th, 2017 falls on a Thursday, with Gardens By The Bay turning into a Star Wars festival ground, ending off with the Star Wars run on 6^th May 2017. While I didn’t participate in the Star Wars run, I visited Star Wars Day 2017 on May 4^th and 5^th at Gardens By The Bay, the SuperTree Grove at Gardens By The Bay turning into a Star Wars festival ground.

At the SuperTree Grove, there were booths showcasing Star Wars merchandise/toys for sale, memorabilia, charity photo booth, photography taking opportunities with Star Wars characters, the Star Wars AT-ST Walker making a guest appearance and getting a lot of fanfare! The charity photo booth was managed by fellow photographer friend Ted Chen Photography, a hardcore Star Wars fan, it was great catching up with Ted for a short time during my visit to Star Wars Day 2017 on May 4^th.

In the night, the SuperTree Grove transformed into a magical night of lights and music display, presenting Garden Rhapsody: Star Wars edition. For the Star Wars fans, we all love this Garden Rhapsody: Star Wars edition! The SuperTree Grove became SaberTrees, shining high above into the Marina Bay skyline for three nights during Star Wars Day 2017 in Singapore from May 4^th to May 6^th. This was a magnificent sight for Star Wars fans as well as photographers, watching it from the grounds of Gardens By The Bay or from the Marina Bay Sands hotel linkway bridge to Gardens By The Bay.

Star Wars Day 2017 was really nice, with the bigger event space at SuperTree Grove, the Star Wars AT-ST Walker making an appearance and the SaberTrees shining high and bright into the Marina Bay skyline. They were some of the highlights that made Star Wars Day 2017 much more special and memorable! I hope that they can continue with it in Star Wars Day 2018!

Wishing all fellow Star Wars fans, May the 4^th Be With You, Always! Looking forward to Star Wars VIII – The Last Jedi on 15th December 2017!

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