Hong kong open 2007 picture

[george@chongwei]

lin dan- the mens singles champion...
http://i3.sinaimg.cn/ty/o/p/2007-12-02/U397P6T12D3332769F44DT20071202182459.jpg
http://i3.sinaimg.cn/ty/o/p/2007-12-02/U397P6T12D3332768F44DT20071202182429.jpg

[george@chongwei]

http://i0.sinaimg.cn/ty/o/p/2007-12-02/U1639P6T12D3332756F44DT20071202181259.jpg
http://i2.sinaimg.cn/ty/o/p/2007-12-02/U397P6T12D3332747F44DT20071202175519.jpg

[george@chongwei]

the wd champion- Du Jig/Yu Yang
http://i1.sinaimg.cn/ty/o/p/2007-12-02/U704P6T12D3333133F44DT20071202225008.jpg
http://i3.sinaimg.cn/ty/o/p/2007-12-02/U704P6T12D3333131F44DT20071202224939.jpg

[george@chongwei]

the XD champion-Nova Widianto/Lilyana Natsir
http://i3.sinaimg.cn/ty/o/p/2007-12-02/U704P6T12D3333116F44DT20071202224644.jpg

[george@chongwei]

the runner up of the XD..-Zheng Bo/Gao Ling
http://i0.sinaimg.cn/ty/o/p/2007-12-02/U704P6T12D3333118F44DT20071202224711.jpg

[george@chongwei]

the md champion-Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan
http://i3.sinaimg.cn/ty/o/p/2007-12-02/U397P6T12D3332863F44DT20071202201658.jpg

[george@chongwei]

the ws champion-Xie Xing Fang
http://i1.sinaimg.cn/ty/o/p/2007-12-02/U1639P6T12D3332552F44DT20071202152014.jpg
http://i1.sinaimg.cn/ty/o/p/2007-12-02/U1639P6T12D3332550F44DT20071202151857.jpg
http://i1.sinaimg.cn/ty/o/p/2007-12-02/U1639P6T12D3332544F44DT20071202151737.jpg
http://i0.sinaimg.cn/ty/o/p/2007-12-02/U397P6T12D3332653F44DT20071202161200.jpg

[george@chongwei]

http://i1.sinaimg.cn/ty/o/p/2007-12-02/U397P6T12D3332660F44DT20071202161324.jpg
http://i2.sinaimg.cn/ty/o/p/2007-12-02/U1639P6T12D3332556F44DT20071202152208.jpg

[pjswift]

wow, Lee Chong Wei has a lot lol
Maybe one every year from WMC.

[ctjcad]

..really good job, well deserved!...And 1 more comment:
(Kwun, Cheung and red00ecstrat), you guys should really plan about going to the Olympics next yr!:):cool:............And if you guys want, you guys can take along Oldhand also..:);)

[eaglehelang]

..really good job, well deserved!...And 1 more comment:
(Kwun, Cheung and red00ecstrat), you guys should really plan about going to the Olympics next yr!:):cool:............And if you guys want, you guys can take along Oldhand also..:);)

Yup, Yup, Kwun, Cheung, ACChan, red00, sell the photos to some sports magazines, some of the shots are unique - serious! . And become part-time photo journalists, piece of cake for you.
It's not that hard to write a news piece actually. Just depends what slant is wanted - all praise, critical, etc. Feature write-up is harder.

[badMania]

The Japanese cuties Kumiko Ogura/Reiko Shiota after their loss to Du Jing/Yu Yang.

[badMania]

Nova Widianto/Lilyana Natsir in the R16 match against the Chinese-Taipei pair on Thursday.

[badMania]

Sudket Prapakamol/Saralee Thuongthongkam in action during their QF match against Zheng Bo/Gao Ling

[s1nn3r]

The Japanese cuties Kumiko Ogura/Reiko Shiota after their loss to Du Jing/Yu Yang.
They seems happy with the lost… no samurai spirits?

[badMania]

Taken before the Semi-Finals on Saturday.

[RSLdude]

http://www.badzine.info/images/stories/News/hkg7-lin.jpg























still the king . . .

[taufik-ist]

Taken before the Semi-Finals on Saturday.

badmania.. you look like their coach :D :cool:

[badMania]

badmania.. you look like their coach :D :cool:

Their coach is the tall guy Ha Tae Kwon :eek:

[ctjcad]

Taken before the Semi-Finals on Saturday.
..show this picture with LYD to our funnymei89 (Meiying, a big fan of LYD)...;):cool:

[Oldhand]

badmania.. you look like their coach :D :cool:
... but their coach doesn't look like him :p

[badMania]

... but their coach doesn't look like him :p

exactly ...... :p

[ants]

The SS series has ended.. Now everyone deserve a break.. and look foward to 2008.

[azabaz_ipoh]

yeah, hopefully a better season next year. more so because the olympics will be on next year. i wish for the year 2008, a better fought matches of top players, a better organization of tournaments and for the younger players to break into the senior ranks and makes the fight more interesting. :D

[Oldhand]

yeah, hopefully a better season next year. more so because the olympics will be on next year. i wish for the year 2008, a better fought matches of top players, a better organization of tournaments and for the younger players to break into the senior ranks and makes the fight more interesting. :D
You mean Arif should break LCW, and Sony should do it to Taufik? :p
That would flood this forum with tears :D

[justin-terbalik]

You mean Arif should break LCW, and Sony should do it to Taufik? :p
That would flood this forum with tears :D


pls..don't..otherwise..this forum will be flooded, they can do it after olympic 08...

[wilfredlgf]

The SS series has ended.. Now everyone deserve a break.. and look foward to 2008.
How strenuous it is to watch badminton anyway?

[azabaz_ipoh]

You mean Arif should break LCW, and Sony should do it to Taufik? :p
That would flood this forum with tears :D


pls..don't..otherwise..this forum will be flooded, they can do it after olympic 08...

i mean for them to break the senior ranks, not beat the current top players. :D but if they could, go for it. but i think they still have a long way to go. i want to see them get to the quarter finals more. i want to see who will take over, in the next five years, the top ten places. :)

[chickenpoodle]

How strenuous it is to watch badminton anyway?

its VERY strenuous!!! its tough work finding a decent live stream sometimes!! not to mention its done at the wee hours in the morning when sane individuals are sleeping. not huddled infront of the computer with bloodshot eyes glued to the screen watching a live badminton stream from half way across the world. :D

[meiying]

..show this picture with LYD to our funnymei89 (Meiying, a big fan of LYD)...;):cool:

Thanks Harlina for telling me if not I wont realise this post.:D
By the way, funnymei89 is Mei Yen and she is definitely a big fan of LYD but me(meiying) definitely not a big fan of lyd..
yannie,erin should know who i fancy*ha.lmao:D

[david14700]

My physiotherapist had me do the same exercise (with a 1m long medical rubber cord). I can't see her range of movement from the photo, but I had to fix my shoulder back and straight, put my elbow against my side, then pull my hand across my body.

It strengthens a muscle in your upper back which in turn stabilises your shoulder, and it did an amazing job of curing my rotator cuff injury.



What's GL doing?

http://i0.sinaimg.cn/ty/o/p/2007-11-26/U397P6T12D3320321F44DT20071126214125.jpg

[kwun]

Kwun, did you attend photo shooting class as well? U r from computer/engineering back ground rite?... Your photo shooting skill is really pro...

thanks. nice to read that someone complimented my skill instead of complimented my camera! :cool:

i am just a amateur photographer doing it for the fun and enjoying the sharing of photos.

[kwun]

The bokeh is very good!

that was your 100mm lens!

[Cheung]

that was your 100mm lens!
No wonder you kept hiding it away from me until the end of the tournament.

[Cheung]

my best timed shot so far.
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=37659&stc=1&d=1196497726That has got to be the best one.

[Cheung]

How strenuous it is to watch badminton anyway?
It's quite tough to intensively look for the badminton shot. Kwun mentioned he got a headache from concentrating so much on taking photos. I also got one when I went to Macau Open. I didn't get one this time because various other variables kept interrupting my time to go down.

[george@chongwei]

my best timed shot so far.
hey kwun, do you ever considere to sell this photo to some magazine or else??:);):p:D

[Oldhand]

It's quite tough to intensively look for the badminton shot. Kwun mentioned he got a headache from concentrating so much on taking photos. I also got one when I went to Macau Open. I didn't get one this time because various other variables kept interrupting my time to go down.
Perhaps it's also tough in another way :)
I don't know if this is true... but because you are concentrating on getting the picture right as well getting the right picture, you don't get to enjoy the match as intensely as a spectator does. :confused:
(I was told this by a TV cameraman.)

[Cheung]

Perhaps it's also tough in another way :)
I don't know if this is true... but because you are concentrating on getting the picture right as well getting the right picture, you don't get to enjoy the match as intensely as a spectator does. :confused:
(I was told this by a TV cameraman.)It's true. To really enjoy the game, the camera has to be put down. For some matches, I didn't take any photos;)

[kwun]

hey kwun, do you ever considere to sell this photo to some magazine or else??:);):p:D

if you find me a buyer, i will sell it. ;)

[kwun]

It's true. To really enjoy the game, the camera has to be put down. For some matches, I didn't take any photos;)

same here. it is not possible to enjoy a badminton match while watching it through the viewfinder.

[ants]

Perhaps it's also tough in another way :)
I don't know if this is true... but because you are concentrating on getting the picture right as well getting the right picture, you don't get to enjoy the match as intensely as a spectator does. :confused:
(I was told this by a TV cameraman.)

Thats true, you are just focusing on getting the right shot, movements,manuevers etc. Thats why you cant experience the whole match itself.

[kwun]

i have returned to the US and when i get over jetlag i will start processing the remaining HK Open pics i have. stay tuned.

[eaglehelang]

thanks. nice to read that someone complimented my skill instead of complimented my camera! :cool:

i am just a amateur photographer doing it for the fun and enjoying the sharing of photos.

As I've posted before, you should really sell some of it to newspapers & Magazines. It's even better than some press photos, maybe they dont have such good cameras.

You can do some small write up too, and there, a news report, not that hard actually. Just approach any news agency, in US I think it fetches a higher price.

[ctjcad]

Thanks Harlina for telling me if not I wont realise this post.:D
By the way, funnymei89 is Mei Yen and she is definitely a big fan of LYD but me(meiying) definitely not a big fan of lyd..
yannie,erin should know who i fancy*ha.lmao:D
..oopsy, sorry, it's Mei Yen, then:p...Aikh, so many Meis in BCers..:);)
*Hmm, now, has Mei Yen actually seen the pic of LYD already??..:confused:

i have returned to the US and when i get over jetlag i will start processing the remaining HK Open pics i have. stay tuned.
..welcome back home, kwun!:cool:..Hope you (and family) had a much needed R & R (even w/ the kids around)..;):)

[Sealman]

my eyes were strained from taking photos during the 2007 singapore open. not an enjoyable experience for a newbie photographer :crying:


It's true. To really enjoy the game, the camera has to be put down. For some matches, I didn't take any photos;)


same here. it is not possible to enjoy a badminton match while watching it through the viewfinder.


Thats true, you are just focusing on getting the right shot, movements,manuevers etc. Thats why you cant experience the whole match itself.

[pjswift]

Yes, many thanks to kwun and cheung for the great pictures. It does make a big difference to following the tournament.
However I thought this year's TV camerawork was not as good as last year's. Any comments?
For those lucky enough to watch HKO courtside,is it true that the best MS match is the one between LCW and PG?

[huangkwokhau]

Yes, many thanks to kwun and cheung for the great pictures. It does make a big difference to following the tournament.
However I thought this year's TV camerawork was not as good as last year's. Any comments?
For those lucky enough to watch HKO courtside,is it true that the best MS match is the one between LCW and PG?
I think so.....LCW was lucky not to play rubber....he had the pain...it was just unlucky for PG not to take advantage of it when it was deuce.....very entertaining match....also LD vs LCW was good one....overall...I think Ina XD vs Chn XD was the best one......because no one could predict the winner until last points.......

[winston]

I think so.....LCW was lucky not to play rubber....he had the pain...it was just unlucky for PG not to take advantage of it when it was deuce.....very entertaining match....also LD vs LCW was good one....overall...I think Ina XD vs Chn XD was the best one......because no one could predict the winner until last points.......

Totally agreed! Great win for the Indonesian team. :)

[red00ecstrat]

It's true. To really enjoy the game, the camera has to be put down. For some matches, I didn't take any photos;)


same here. it is not possible to enjoy a badminton match while watching it through the viewfinder.

that's what i said 2 years ago! i m glad u guys has finally realized it!;)

[pjswift]

that's what i said 2 years ago! i m glad u guys has finally realized it!;)
Thx for your great shots too! Didn't mention earlier cos I wasn't sure about how to spell your name. how did you arrive at such a complicated name, just out of curiosity?

[Oldhand]

Thx for your great shots too! Didn't mention earlier cos I wasn't sure about how to spell your name. how did you arrive at such a complicated name, just out of curiosity?

he was typing redecstasy in the dark :D

[red00ecstrat]

Thx for your great shots too! Didn't mention earlier cos I wasn't sure about how to spell your name. how did you arrive at such a complicated name, just out of curiosity?

no worry pjswift. i m glad u like it!:)
wanna decode my sereen name? actually it's about one of my guitars. it's a red, year 2000, eric clapton signature, stratocaster.;):p

[red00ecstrat]

he was typing redecstasy in the dark :D

ecstasy! i think pete lsd needs it more than i do!:D

[AChan]

that's what i said 2 years ago! i m glad u guys has finally realized it!;)
I even don't know who won until the end of the match.
However, I enjoyed so much to see my pics again and again last night when I did the pp for the SF & final. :):) MKII did promote the success rate of the photos and I like the 135mm 2.0 borrow from Kwun.:D

[AChan]

i have returned to the US and when i get over jetlag i will start processing the remaining HK Open pics i have. stay tuned.
I think you've taken over 15000 pics last 2 weeks. Will u only post up here or anywhere?

[red00ecstrat]

I even don't know who won until the end of the match.
However, I enjoyed so much to see my pics again and again last night when I did the pp for the SF & final. :):) MKII did promote the success rate of the photos and I like the 135mm 2.0 borrow from Kwun.:D

it's a good sign! that means u've really involved yourself in reporting a game to readers (bc'ers) rather than shoot casually for fun.
u know, using a relatively low end camera is also a kinda training!;)

[kwun]

I even don't know who won until the end of the match.
However, I enjoyed so much to see my pics again and again last night when I did the pp for the SF & final. :):) MKII did promote the success rate of the photos and I like the 135mm 2.0 borrow from Kwun.:D

i like how we all borrow each other lenses. more fun at no extra $$!

[kwun]

I think you've taken over 15000 pics last 2 weeks. Will u only post up here or anywhere?

i am down to around 3,000 now. not all of them are good ones, and there are a lot of repeated themes. i will continue to post the best ones here.

[kwun]

it's a good sign! that means u've really involved yourself in reporting a game to readers (bc'ers) rather than shoot casually for fun.
u know, using a relatively low end camera is also a kinda training!;)

agree. using top camera at these really good lighting actually makes the photo taking very easy. it was very easy to get good shots in both China and HK Open. where as in my local gym, the lighting level is 2-3 stop worse, it was a much more challenging task.

[Cheung]

agree. using top camera at these really good lighting actually makes the photo taking very easy. it was very easy to get good shots in both China and HK Open. where as in my local gym, the lighting level is 2-3 stop worse, it was a much more challenging task.Using a low level gym to train your MarkIII. Good stuff!

[red00ecstrat]

Using a low level gym to train your MarkIII. Good stuff!

lol......totally agree with u!

[Oldhand]

i am down to around 3,000 now. not all of them are good ones, and there are a lot of repeated themes. i will continue to post the best ones here.
3,000 :eek::eek::eek::eek:
Did you have time for other things like sleep and food at all? :confused:

I'm sure you're saving the best pictures for later...
(...which is perhaps why we didn't see too many on Reiko Shiota and Taufik Hidayat). :p

[kwun]

3,000 :eek::eek::eek::eek:
Did you have time for other things like sleep and food at all? :confused:


as a matter of fact, no. i have skipped a lot of meals and sleep during China and HK because i was too busy taking photos.

[ants]

as a matter of fact, no. i have skipped a lot of meals and sleep during China and HK because i was too busy taking photos.

Good thing you didnt get sick. Health more important.

[ctjcad]

i am down to around 3,000 now. not all of them are good ones, and there are a lot of repeated themes. i will continue to post the best ones here.
..a bit more of the off-court pics, if you took them, kwun~thanks!;):cool:

[huangkwokhau]

as a matter of fact, no. i have skipped a lot of meals and sleep during China and HK because i was too busy taking photos.
:D:D so thats how you look good??hehe.....you should not skip meals in HGK..:cool: :D

[kwun]

Kwun, seeing you rushed to NW/LN's end near the end of the XD, could you post the photo where the last point was concluded? it was such a great moment for them

Hi, sorry for the late reply. here is one from my angle...

[kwun]

the new style calm winning pose from LD.

[pjswift]

That's an absolutely good looking shot of LD.You did one for LCW too. Your timing must be excellent.

[kwun]

CTF talking to...... :cool:

[kwun]

TBY showing signs of age.

[kwun]

AS50's are used throughout the tournament. service-judges bring 4 tubes to each match.

[kwun]

LCW down but not out.

[kwun]

the old and the young.

[kwun]

Du Jing / Yu Yang celebrates their victory.

[kwun]

somebody asked for Reiko photos... ;)

[Cheung]

CTF talking to...... :cool:A future relative?

[kwun]

cute and friendly Greysia Polii, my new favorite WD player?

[kwun]

Polii, Sudket, Saralee enjoying the match.

[kwun]

souvenir and bag identifier.

[kwun]

Lee and Lee.

LeeKW has this video conferencing capable phone that she used to talk to her sister back in Korea.

[kwun]

may not look so on video, but WYL is actually quite tall.

[USAfan]

A future relative?

Kindly explain - please !
Thanks

[kwun]

fans wait to get an autograph from Gao Ling, who took unusually long to work on her phone and get herself ready.

[Cheung]

Kindly explain - please !
Thanks
I thought it was self explanatory!!!:)

Who does that person look like...?

[kwun]

XXF watches intensely during the LD vs. LCW final.

[kwun]

and one for the TBH fans.

[kwun]

Rexy talking to his boys.

[kwun]

one of my favorite player to watch. Eriko plays 110% from start to end of the match.

[kwun]

Salakjit Polsana. Boonsak's sister. Greysia Polii also calls her sister.

[kwun]

plagued by injury, Zhang Ning hasn't been playing in her top form lately.

[kwun]

A future relative?

we will find out after the Olympics. ;)

[kwun]

Jun Jae Youn from KOR.

[kwun]

another one of ZN.

[kwun]

another one of TBH in action.

[kwun]

More picture of the cutie please...Rani Mundiasti....lol She is so cute....

Endang Nursugianti and Rani Mundiasti (INA)

[kwun]

BC friend Jonas Rasmussen. he changed sponsors recently.

[kwun]

Fu / Cai haven't been at the top of their game either.

[kwun]

the nickname of LYB among journalists is "the emporer" (dai wang) as he is the one in charge.

when the emporer talks, you listen.

[kwun]

Markis / Hendra won 2 consecutive SS.

[kwun]

Miyuki Maeda (JPN)

[Cheung]

Kwun is working really hard today!!

[kwun]

Taufik's coach, Mulyo Handoyo.

[kwun]

Hafiz lost again.

[kwun]

Eriko won a hard fought match against Zhou Mi.

[kwun]

Zheng Bo's partnership with Gao Ling is starting to mature. as in any relationship, communication is key.

[kwun]

Cai Yun needs to work harder in improving his game.

[kwun]

coach Tang at his seat.

[kwun]

coach Tang is also put in charge of WS.

[kwun]

Luluk / Alven in formation.

[kwun]

do you know who they are??

[kwun]

Lu Lan awaits for her next match.

[kwun]

Vita fought hard against her compatriots.

[kwun]

2 minutes interval.

[kwun]

that's it from me for now. have a good day everybody.

[Armor_tec_14]

Kwun , You really are too good to us. hehe :p :D Thankyou

[Wong8Egg]

Hafiz lost again.

Thanks for sharing!

And this photo is a good demonstration of where picture speak louder than worlds. :p

[Smichz]

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=37935&stc=1&d=1197129608AS50's are used throughout the tournament. service-judges bring 4 tubes to each match.

I can use that for a practice..:D:D.Btw,very very very nice pics from u,Kwun..enjoyed it.

[kwun]

Kwun is working really hard today!!

i am done today. i hope everyone like the photos. it was enjoyable and feel satisfying just looking at them.

[Qidong]

do you know who they are??

I think she was the top female HK badminton player 10 or 20 years ago. She was good at XD also. Just forgot her name.

[jason_kidd]

anyone has candra wijaya photo?? mind to post some? thankss a lot...

[ants]

CTF talking to...... :cool:

Not really future relative.... maybe future In Law.

[kwun]

anyone has candra wijaya photo?? mind to post some? thankss a lot...

sure have. Candra / Tony match against KKK/TBH.

[red00ecstrat]

do you know who they are??

that's amy chan on the left. the guy looks quite like chan chi choy but i m not 100% sure.

[Cheung]

that's amy chan on the left. the guy looks quite like chan chi choy but i m not 100% sure.Right! Former Commonwealth champions.

[asriwn]

anyone has player practice session photo????

[z3048018]

phew!!! finally gone through 1% of kwun's photos! thanks for the pic of NW/LN among others. i can see all the bandages on your hands after the marathon postings :p

[z3048018]

Wijaya can be such a clown :p:D and a very good entertainer. really happy to have finally seen the "Gods" play

[Oldhand]

Eriko won a hard fought match against Zhou Mi.
That's a superbbbbbb picture :)

[kwun]

Eriko won a hard fought match against Zhou Mi.


That's a superbbbbbb picture :)

thank Oldhand! i am starting to get the grasp of taking photos of badminton action. i am going to graduate into taking shots that has more meaning and feeling.

red is my idol.

[Oldhand]

thank Oldhand! i am starting to get the grasp of taking photos of badminton action. i am going to graduate into taking shots that has more meaning and feeling.

red is my idol.
To me, what stands out in your collection are the great many pictures of people removed from the main action. You have captured a number of telling moments... and these usually go unnoticed by generic photographers. :)

A few of my favourites:

A weary, broken Hafiz retreating (post#355)...
Misbun's expression, if not body language, says it all.

Xie Xingfang's anxiety as her knight duels on court (post#337)...
Contrast her expression with that of Zhang Ning, just a racquet-length away.

Saralee's mysterious inner torment (post#330)...
Look at the others seated in the same row.

Kenneth Jonassen and his coach (post#211 & post#231)...
What's going through their minds?

Again, thanks a ton for making these pictures available :)

[AChan]

To me, what stands out in your collection are the great many pictures of people removed from the main action. You have captured a number of telling moments... and these usually go unnoticed by generic photographers. :)
.......
totally agree, I like Kwun's pics very much!!;);):)

[azabaz_ipoh]

i enjoyed it too. i like the raw emotion of the hafiz and misbun pic too. the blatant show of disappointment on misbun face. and i like the 2 minute interval pic.

a few observation :

1. it seems that a lot of players are getting taped up lately. i think a majority of them have some sort of taping done to their legs and some have supports for their knees and ankles. does this mean that today's game are more vigorous than the olden days that it takes a toll on the physical of players. if so, these players will surely have bad aches when they reach old age. maybe the schedule is too taxing.

2. TBH does not look as skinny as i remember him before. did he build up some muscle or something?

[ctjcad]

..a few more pics, kwun!..I know you have a lot more to share, but most likely decided to selectively post a few interesting ones..;):cool:
Ah, and noticed our Hau-ge in one of the pic (post #337)...he's everywhere in the HK Open tourney..:);)

sure have. Candra / Tony match against KKK/TBH.

Wijaya can be such a clown :p:D and a very good entertainer. really happy to have finally seen the "Gods" play
:p..Candra looks very animated in that one pic, with his left knee in a semi-raised position...*sigh* aih, must be signs of growing old..:rolleyes::p:D;)

Hafiz lost again.

A weary, broken Hafiz retreating (post#355)...
Misbun's expression, if not body language, says it all.
..i like Misbun's stare....good capture:cool:

[badMania]

XXF watches intensely during the LD vs. LCW final.

There he is...our popular Hau-Ge! Even the "Dai Wong" waved at him....:D

[kwun]

To me, what stands out in your collection are the great many pictures of people removed from the main action. You have captured a number of telling moments... and these usually go unnoticed by generic photographers. :)


thank Oldhand and others for the feedback. it means a lot to me as i know that someone appreciates and understands my photos and also let me know what i should look for to improve next time.

as AChan told me before, it gives us a lot of joy to share photos with others.

:D

[kwun]

that's amy chan on the left. the guy looks quite like chan chi choy but i m not 100% sure.

Chan & Chan in their heydays in the late 80s were one of the top MX players in the world, their ranking went as high as number 2 in the world!

[kwun]

AChan have tons of EXCELLENT photos in her album!

http://www.fotop.net/anitachan/anitachan24

(AChan I hope you don't mind but there are tons of really nice photos it will be a waste not to let other see them!)

[eaglehelang]

thank Oldhand and others for the feedback. it means a lot to me as i know that someone appreciates and understands my photos and also let me know what i should look for to improve next time.

as AChan told me before, it gives us a lot of joy to share photos with others.

:D

Yup, both pic, the earlier one with a weary Hafiz shaking hands with Misbun and the one with Misbun's stare, good candid photos.

And captions too, Oldhand is better at it, his English is better.

The pic of weary Hafiz & Misbun staring :
"A chance given, A chance taken, a chance blown, a disappointment given."

OR "Patiently have I waited, wearily have I borne the pressure, wearily I still await."


Of players sprawled out to return shuttle :
New wushu event in SEA Games

Of Kido/Setiawan in action (this one's always fun) :
Mighty pillar said to mighty mouse 'I take this mighty mouse, no darts from the enemy goes pass this pillar'

[Oldhand]

AChan have tons of EXCELLENT photos in her album!
http://www.fotop.net/anitachan/anitachan24

Thanks kwun for the link... indeed, it's a very vibrant collection :)

She has some fabulous shots of Lin Dan - and it's not all about power...
...some of the pictures are sure to set the female hearts here aflutter ;)

And, of course, there's a lot more.
A few scene stealers (or scene spoilers :p):

http://www.fotop.net/anitachan/anitachan24/s_0417
Try not to see the shuttle... Kido's just taken a bullet in the chest :D

http://www.fotop.net/anitachan/anitachan24/s_8518
A game balanced on the edge of the net -- will it, won't it? :cool:

The strangest of them all:
http://www.fotop.net/anitachan/anitachan24/s_9017
"Please, please, I need this point." :D

Probably the best in the collection:
http://www.fotop.net/anitachan/anitachan24/s_8520
Raw power... frozen just before the explosion :)

My favourite:
http://www.fotop.net/anitachan/anitachan24/s_9913
Cai Yun & Fu Haifeng demonstrate the absence of gravity :eek:

AChan, if I had a thumbs-up emoticon, I'd insert a few here :)

[Oldhand]

Yup, both pic, the earlier one with a weary Hafiz shaking hands with Misbun and the one with Misbun's stare, good candid photos.

And captions too, Oldhand is better at it, his English is better.

The pic of weary Hafiz & Misbun staring :
"A chance given, A chance taken, a chance blown, a disappointment given."

OR "Patiently have I waited, wearily have I borne the pressure, wearily I still await."

Of players sprawled out to return shuttle :
New wushu event in SEA Games

Of Kido/Setiawan in action (this one's always fun) :
Mighty pillar said to mighty mouse 'I take this mighty mouse, no darts from the enemy goes pass this pillar'

Do Kido and Setiawan know about this 'pillar and mouse' thing?
If not, you could ask Hau-Ge to pass it on. :D

Pillar sounds better than Junkies, Setiawan's current nickname :p

[eaglehelang]

Do Kido and Setiawan know about this 'pillar and mouse' thing?
If not, you could ask Hau-Ge to pass it on. :D

Pillar sounds better than Junkies, Setiawan's current nickname :p

Sounds better than 'skinny sticky', he he. That was originally for TBH but TBH gained some flesh lately. I thought of another nickname for TBH.

Actually I wanted to name Setiawan 'pole' , he doesnt have enuf muscles to be called 'pillar' - but his fans might get angry, so.... he's pillar.
Besides, 'junkies', 'skinny sticky' or 'pole' arent official printable names for a World Champ.

[eaglehelang]

http://www.fotop.net/anitachan/anitachan24/s_9913
Fu/Cai learning to do stunts for upcoming sequel of Matrix

http://www.fotop.net/anitachan/anitachan24/s_9086
Bend it like Beckham

[AChan]

AChan have tons of EXCELLENT photos in her album!

http://www.fotop.net/anitachan/anitachan24

(AChan I hope you don't mind but there are tons of really nice photos it will be a waste not to let other see them!)
Thanks Kwun, it's my pleasure to share the photos. Will upload more pics of HKO before SF & China Open pics later. :)


Thanks kwun for the link... indeed, it's a very vibrant collection :)
She has some fabulous shots of Lin Dan - and it's not all about power...
...some of the pictures are sure to set the female hearts here aflutter ;)
AChan, if I had a thumbs-up emoticon, I'd insert a few here :)
Oldhand, your caption did color my pics. Thanks! ;):)

[AChan]

Korean team in practice court

[AChan]

Sarelee & Sudket were both on the phone before their QF match to ZB/GL.

[AChan]

Saralee was doing stretching to lower back muscle after the match. She looked very disappointed.

[AChan]

................

[AChan]

Polii is lovely. I gave some of her photos taken during last 2 years of HKO. She was very nice and cheerful.

[AChan]

Emms was passing thro' the Sunrise booth. It was the last time I saw her in HKO.

[AChan]

Guess who are they?

[AChan]

Zhang Ya Wen's racket

[AChan]

A handsome boy:p:D

[azabaz_ipoh]

Guess who are they?

i think everybody knows it's lin dan and XXF :D

[azabaz_ipoh]

Anita, i like the picture of LCW, i think picture no 110, lunging at full speed, his hair all pull back from his face. wow :eek::)

[ants]

Guess who are they?

Lindan and Zhu Lin?

[ants]

Those photos by AChan is one of the best... great photography skills.

[Cheung]

Those photos by AChan is one of the best... great photography skills.Those are really good.

Perhaps I won't post my photos - I am not worthy...:crying:

[ants]

Those are really good.

Perhaps I won't post my photos - I am not worthy...:crying:

You should post also. I'm sure all the BC members photography skills are equally good... except me:(:crying:.

[Cheung]

You should post also. I'm sure all the BC members photography skills are equally good... except me:(:crying:.hah. False modesty about your own skills, Ants:p

I know you have very many excellent pictures.;)

[yannie]

wonderful pics, achan.. thanks

[AChan]

thanks all your support & encouragement.:p


Anita, i like the picture of LCW, i think picture no 110, lunging at full speed, his hair all pull back from his face. wow :eek::)
yes, I like that pic, too. It will be better if the shuttlecock can be captured.


Those photos by AChan is one of the best... great photography skills.
Thanks a lot!! It is a very nice compliment to me.:p


Those are really good.

Perhaps I won't post my photos - I am not worthy...:crying:
I like your Macau Open 06 & 07 photos very much. Please share more HKO photos to us. I am sure you have many excellent photos pending to be upload here.


wonderful pics, achan.. thanks
thanks Yannie:)

[robin7]

Korean team in practice court
Haha, it looks like Mixed Triples...:D

[ctjcad]

Thanks Kwun, it's my pleasure to share the photos. Will upload more pics of HKO before SF & China Open pics later. :)
..i better pass my gratitude also to AChan, for sharing the pics; if not, i'm afraid she'll keep all the pics to herself, the next time..:D;)..No, seriously, the pics are wonderful, AChan~in the same breath as the other "photo-masters" in BC..;):cool:

[kwun]

my last one to share. PHY during practice.

[Pemuda]

my last one to share. PHY during practice.

In my books PHY, Lilyana Natsir and Gail Emms are the hottest badminton babes.

[Cheung]

By popular request! Sorry but I am far behind AChan, Kwun and Red

[Cheung]

Here's the 2nd set

[Cheung]

And the third set.

Sudket disappointed. He knew they had a chance against KKK and TBH.

[Cheung]

Just a few more.

[Cheung]

A couple of LCW pics.

[ants]

Again nice pics guys.

[AChan]

..i better pass my gratitude also to AChan, for sharing the pics; if not, i'm afraid she'll keep all the pics to herself, the next time..:D;)..No, seriously, the pics are wonderful, AChan~in the same breath as the other "photo-masters" in BC..;):cool:
Thanks! I enjoy keep posting here if the photos do not bare any restriction. As I never feel bored from your kindness unconditional positive regards:D:p

[Qidong]

my last one to share. PHY during practice.

Just cursious, how did you take the one when PHY drinking water? Did you climb under the roof top to take it? :eek::confused:

[kwun]

Here's the 2nd set

these are very good Cheung, you are just being humble!

[kwun]

Just cursious, how did you take the one when PHY drinking water? Did you climb under the roof top to take it? :eek::confused:

there are 3 storeys' of walkways on 2 sides of the practice courts. i was on the top floor. i just lean over when she was taking a break and snapped the photo. the other one as you can also see were taken from a pretty high perspective.

[ctjcad]

Just a few more.
..the pics, Cheung! And as usual they're great pics!;):cool:..Btw, i like that one black & white altered pic (post #421)~very classic and oldies look..:cool:

[Oldhand]

..the pics, Cheung! And as usual they're great pics!;):cool:..Btw, i like that one black & white altered pic (post #421)~very classic and oldies look..:cool:
Um, the electronic scoreboard gives it a younger look though :p

BTW, the scoreboard looks better in B&W than in the usual garish colours :cool:

[ctjcad]

Um, the electronic scoreboard gives it a younger look though :p

BTW, the scoreboard looks better in B&W than in the usual garish colours :cool:
..actually the attire/skirt might also give it a "modern" look..;)
..imagine if one uses that pic, cropped the area where it's showing the electronic scoreboard and not show the dress part, then posted in the "Guess Who is he/she?" thread...I have a feeling it'll take some while for people to figure out who the person is..:rolleyes::D:p

[winston]

Tight hand shake - Shown of Respect from both players. Wonder which LCW's ring is for Engagement?

[winston]

XFF latest hair style - Is it from the static in the stadium or she gel her hair prior to the match. :confused:

[kwun]

i rarely shoot from high up. the technique and compositions are completely different than sitting on courtside.

[kwun]

XFF latest hair style - Is it from the static in the stadium or she gel her hair prior to the match. :confused:

i deliberately avoid shooting XXF this time around in China and HK. her hair looks so bad it is wasting my film.

[Oldhand]

i deliberately avoid shooting XXF this time around in China and HK. her hair looks so bad it is wasting my film.
who's using film? :D:D:D

[Oldhand]

i rarely shoot from high up. the technique and compositions are completely different than sitting on courtside.
For this picture, were you positioned next to the main TV camera?
Is that on any kind of temporary platform? :confused:

[kwun]

For this picture, were you positioned next to the main TV camera?
Is that on any kind of temporary platform? :confused:

yeah. i think it is a temporary platform, but well disguised.

i was standing at the same place as the guy with a small camera to the right.

[winston]

For this picture, were you positioned next to the main TV camera?
Is that on any kind of temporary platform? :confused:

You are right! I caught Kwun couple of times positioned right next to main TV camera? So that he can understand from the view of the commentator :)

[george@chongwei]

very nice pics, guys...
thanks for sharing

[Oldhand]

You are right! I caught Kwun couple of times positioned right next to main TV camera? So that he can understand from the view of the commentator :)
That's two very expensive cameras in that picture :eek::eek::eek:

[winston]

That's two very expensive cameras in that picture :eek::eek::eek:

Yup! Canon 1D Mark3 plus "HD" TV Camera. By the way we are having HD (High Definition) TV broadcast in Hong Kong..

[Oldhand]

Yup! Canon 1D Mark3 plus "HD" TV Camera. By the way we are having HD (High Definition) TV broadcast in Hong Kong..
Yes, TVB is going fully HD :)
By the way, even the Hong Kong Jockey Club is going HD :cool:

TVB's move should be very good for future badminton broadcasts. ;)

[kwun]

That's two very expensive cameras in that picture :eek::eek::eek:

my camera is peanuts compared to that huge monster next to me.

just the Canon Digi Super 25 lens cost 80,000+ Euros !! :eek: :eek: :eek:

[winston]

Serious contenders for Oustanding Badminton Costume in HK SS Open 2007. From far looking at the Canadian player, I thought they have RFID attached! Actually this is not a bad idea, it is easier to track down the player so that they won't be late for the match while sleeping in some corner in the stadium:)

[winston]

Tape comes with various size, shape and colours. Blue boomerang shape tape to go with Roslin's blue colour short. :)

[Cheung]

Some more pictures. Zheng Bo blaming his equipment for poor play. Haven't we all heard that excuse before?:)

[Cheung]

Even the coaches got annoyed at Zheng Bo for blaming his equipment.

[Cheung]

Tang watching the singles match with Badmania as his advisor.:p

Chong Wei gives a startled expression when the umpire overrules the linesman thus giving the point to Lin Dan.

[Cheung]

Tony doing the squat technqiue

[Cheung]

Any good captions?

[Oldhand]

Tony doing the squat technqiue
"Hey, this is easy... I can beat them sitting" :D

[Oldhand]

Any good captions?
Setiawan: "Markissssssssss! Where are youuuuuuuuu?" :mad:

[eaglehelang]

Any good captions?
Setiawan in action :
"Mouse ol buddy I'm holding off the darts, get your cannons ready. Shoot! Shoot!!" Can hear from the back "Yes, pillar, shoottiinngggg, shooooting. Hold off the arrows for a while."


Tony's squating technique : "Me is ol wise one. No need to jump about. just sit and mediate. Here, swat one fly. Here, swat anothher fly."

[pjswift]

i deliberately avoid shooting XXF this time around in China and HK. her hair looks so bad it is wasting my film.
Agree.But I thought you did her more harm than she did you.The pretty XXF looked like an Aunty with a 50s hairdo.Better let Red to take care of her.
However, XXF is rarely photogenic. Strange though, she's rather telegenic.

[ctjcad]

Even the coaches got annoyed at Zheng Bo for blaming his equipment.

Any good captions?
..Cheung, thanks again for sharing!:cool:...I like the pics of an animated LYB (post #447) and "a gravity-defying" Hendra S. (post #450) going almost diagonal..;):):cool:

[doublewings]

Wish I had a DSLR ...

[doublewings]

And a few more.

[yannie]

thanks for the pics everyone...

[Cheung]

And a few more.I can see myself and Kwun in a couple of those pics:D

[ants]

I can see myself and Kwun in a couple of those pics:D

Yeah.. i saw both of you .

[GGsally]

Sally is there everyday, what a true badminton fan!

Well.. Kwun.. next time I see you, I'm going to KILL you for putting up such an UGLY picture of MEEE!!!! :crying: I didn't know my SKIN looks like SANDPAPER!! How could you make me look sooo BADDDD?? Do I look that bad.. :crying::(:confused::crying::crying::crying:!!!!

I'm going to HIDE from everyone NOW!!!

:crying::crying:Sally:crying::crying::(

[Cheung]

Well.. Kwun.. next time I see you, I'm going to KILL you for putting up such an UGLY picture of MEEE!!!! :crying: I didn't know my SKIN looks like SANDPAPER!! How could you make me look sooo BADDDD?? Do I look that bad.. :crying::(:confused::crying::crying::crying:!!!!

I'm going to HIDE from everyone NOW!!!

:crying::crying:Sally:crying::crying::(Honestly, you look fine. I think he didn't pay much attention to the software settings when processing the photo;)

[huangkwokhau]

Well.. Kwun.. next time I see you, I'm going to KILL you for putting up such an UGLY picture of MEEE!!!! :crying: I didn't know my SKIN looks like SANDPAPER!! How could you make me look sooo BADDDD?? Do I look that bad.. :crying::(:confused::crying::crying::crying:!!!!

I'm going to HIDE from everyone NOW!!!

:crying::crying:Sally:crying::crying::(
You look beautiful as always......;) You cant hide or run....;)

[george@chongwei]

Well.. Kwun.. next time I see you, I'm going to KILL you for putting up such an UGLY picture of MEEE!!!! :crying: I didn't know my SKIN looks like SANDPAPER!! How could you make me look sooo BADDDD?? Do I look that bad.. :crying::(:confused::crying::crying::crying:!!!!

I'm going to HIDE from everyone NOW!!!

:crying::crying:Sally:crying::crying::(
so u r the famous sally yeh, hm??:):p:D:cool:;)

[AChan]

Hey, Sally, very glad to meet u here. ;) I must tell u that I love your new LPCD very much!!!! My husband & I listened it frequently. I should have asked you for autograph during HKO.:crying:

[Maximum]

Well.. Kwun.. next time I see you, I'm going to KILL you for putting up such an UGLY picture of MEEE!!!! :crying: I didn't know my SKIN looks like SANDPAPER!! How could you make me look sooo BADDDD?? Do I look that bad.. :crying::(:confused::crying::crying::crying:!!!!

I'm going to HIDE from everyone NOW!!!

:crying::crying:Sally:crying::crying::(
yea... u look perfect all the time...

[yannie]

Sally, you always look beautiful. :)

[Cheung]

It's nice that BC can cover the different angles.

[AChan]

It's nice that BC can cover the different angles.
yes, here is the view from his left hand side.:rolleyes:

[Oldhand]

Ahem! It seems both of you were just waiting for Lin Dan to fall :D
Film-makers would love this sort of 'perfect continuity' :)

[red00ecstrat]

there should be another one!;) from cheung's pic, we can see kwun was on the baseline!

[Fengwei]

3 BC-photographers at one match. That's just wicked! We get the best photo's, earlier than anyone!

[kwun]

there should be another one!;) from cheung's pic, we can see kwun was on the baseline!

shame to say even i had my camera up. i didn't get the shot. :crying:

even if i have, i probably won't have gotten much more than the bottom of his shoes and his backside. :D

[red00ecstrat]

3 BC-photographers at one match. That's just wicked! We get the best photo's, earlier than anyone!
Absolutely! That's the power of BC!
In fact there were a few more inside the QE stadium. We thank to them for their contribution as well!

[red00ecstrat]

shame to say even i had my camera up. i didn't get the shot. :crying:

even if i have, i probably won't have gotten much more than the bottom of his shoes and his backside. :D

that might be an interesting shot! therefore, u have to concentrate next time hehe..... may the force be with u kwun!:p

[Cheung]

Red, weren't you by the courtside as well?

[red00ecstrat]

Red, weren't you by the courtside as well?

It was the MS final wasn't it? I guess I was dating my bow and arrows at that time.:p

[event]

Jun Jae Youn, acting very feminine.People on this forum are not the only ones who liked this photo. Jun Jae Youn herself is now using it as the title photo on her mini-homepage (http://minihp.cyworld.com/pims/main/pims_main.asp?tid=38184768).

[Cheung]

She has one of my photos in there as well:) I am honoured.

[dukke88]

http://i3.sinaimg.cn/ty/o/p/2007-12-02/U704P6T12D3333139F44DT20071202225233.jpg
what the?why does LCW have a watch on while play baddy?:confused:

[sumbadder]

anybody noticed Zhu Lin has braces?
she just got 10 years younger haha

[Cheung]

what the?why does LCW have a watch on while play baddy?:confused:Because he gets paid to do so - it's called sponsorship.

[george@chongwei]

what the?why does LCW have a watch on while play baddy?:confused:
its juz that u din noticed it..
he did wears his watch during he plays badminton match..

[Tjepy]

very nice pics,kwun...

[mcbotak]

Does anyone has the pics of Yonex International Stringer???