Cuba Skuba #3 and SSI Scuba Rangers Level 1 - 27th Feb. 2011

Latest confirm pax: 

Farris Izznor Izakisna, Noor Azriana  Noor Azerai, Muhamad Nur Irfan Mohd Hairul Anuar, Muhammad Syahmi Sazali, Muhammad Khalifah Razlan, Muhammad Mikail Razlan, Mohd Hairul Anuar Amin, Sazali Zainon, Mazura Yazid, Nasemassaba Basemin.

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(Next Class will be on 6th March 2011)

Next Cuba Skuba (introductory to scuba diving) session  will be held this Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011 around 10am. This time, Cuba Skuba program is open to kids and parents to try out and find out whether they are eligible for scuba diving hobby or not.

Also on the date, Water Kids will be having for the first time SSI Scuba Rangers Level 1 program for those who have succeed the Cuba Skuba previously.

Fell free to register thru The E-mail or thru the website here

Please be reminded that, to join any of the program, parents have to register their kids before Saturday for us to prepare the scuba equipment as the scuba centre at PJ Palms does not cater for kids diving.

This is also for certificate and Scuba Rangers development kits preparation.

Feel free to contact me at 013-2520109 or e-mail me for further details.   

Water Kids Cuba Skuba (Scuba Try Out) #2 - 20th Feb. 2011

Water + Kids = Fun Water Kids

My lone try out student Nasuha Ahmad Nasiruddin, 11.

Congratulations!

Next upcoming dive try out and SSI Scuba Rangers 1st level program for kids Sunday 27th February 2011

Next upcoming dive try out and SSI Scuba Rangers 1st level program for kids Sunday 27th February 2011

Place: Sea Monkey Dive PJ Palms swimming pool, Petalling Jaya 

(Old Kelab Syabas, behind A&W PJ)

Time: 10am-2pm

Who: Kids 7++ - 12 years old

When: 27th February 2011

Price: Try outs with Waterkids cert (RM160), SSI Scuba Rangers (RM350+120) Development Kits + 1st session

Please confirm attendance by emailling buzzme@waterkids.info names and birthdate.

My lone student on 20th February. Congratulation Nasuha Ahmad Nasiruddin.

*pictures taken using Olympus XZ-1 and Olympus housing and strobe with Inon wide angle wet lens.  

Cuba Skuba for Kids #1 13th February 2011

Scuba diving for kids:

They come, they have fun, they conquer. Kids + Water

Congratulations to Nabila Yazmine, Nabil Ghazali, Iskandar Putra, Puteri Mas Ayu, Farris Izznor, Razman Afdhal, Noor Azriana, Noor Adzri, Ahmad Nazeef, Umairah Nurunajah for Water Kids Cuba Skuba completion at PJ Palms on 13th February 2011. Info on next Cuba Skuba on 20th February 2011, please view www.waterkids.info for more.

All scuba diving images taken using Olympux XZ-1 with Olympus housing and strobe

Memoir Tanjung Pagar 1932-2011. Kemegahan terakhir di bumi singa

Nantikan kemunculan blog foto memoir Stesen Keretapi Tanjong Pagar, Singapura oleh empat sahabat yang mendokumentasikan hari-hari terakhir hak milik Malaysia. Bangunan sejarah ini  akan diambil alih oleh Singapura pada Julai 2011.


Hasil dokumentasi ini juga akan dibukukan... ingin tempah? Tunggu....

Nikon Coolpix P7000 underwater housing Fantasea FP7000, rolled out March 2011

Price: 
RM2,420 (housing)
RM1,420 (camera)
RM3,520 (combo - both camera and housing)


About the Fantasea FP7000 Housing
The FP7000 Housing is manufactured to the highest professional standards of function, style and durability. 
It is depth rated to 60m/200 feet and is fully functional with ergonomically designed and labeled controls. The Fantasea FP7000 is the ultimate waterproof home for the Nikon Coolpix P7000.
The FP7000 Housing is ideal for outdoor and underwater photography. Underwater photographers can dive or snorkel and capture all the excitement of this fascinating world, while outdoor photographers also have the option of capturing the action of activities such as white water paddle sports, sailing, boating, surfing, fishing, hunting, backpacking and camping. 
The FP7000 Housing is shock resistant and protects the camera from water, sand, dust, frost and other damaging elements.
The FP7000 Housing was designed to be compatible with a complete Accessory System, enabling photographers to enhance the quality of their images.



FP7000 Housing Feature Highlights:

• Depth rated to 60m/200 feet
• Access to all camera controls and functions
• Shock resistant
• Double O-ring seal
• Special mount for lighting accessories
• Removable double fiber optic cable connection
• Removable flash diffuser
• Easy and secure installation of camera
• Labeled controls for comfortable operation
• Compatible with a wide range of underwater photo accessories

More info on housing click here and Fantasea underwater photography products here

Nikon Coolpix P7000 specs and review at DPReview

Sample pictures

In action

*All images are copyrighted by www.fantasea.com ©

Scuba discover and try out programme for kids 8-12 years old

Upcoming Programme

What: Discover Scuba Diving and try out scuba for kids

When: Saturday 2pm-5pm or Sunday 10am-1pm

Who: Kids age 8-12 years old + mom + dad + auntie + uncle + grandfather + grandmother

Where: Major Kee private  Swimming Pool (Behind Pantai Hospital Cheras)

How: Call Celcom3-2520109 or e-mail buzzme[a]waterkids.info (replace [a] with @) for booking and confirmation. No walk in please.

The Plan: Make a booking and tell me how many would like to participate. Get into the class just for a tiny bit and we will get into the pool after that. Don't forget to bring along your swimming attire and towel. After diving ask you mom or dad to treat you at A&W or Nasi Kandar at mamak restaurant nearby.

Price: RM200 per person/session including membership to Tenggara Water Kids Scuba Club 

Clearing the rusty inside me. A journey tru life.. Thaipusam

Thaipusam @ Batu Caves... I was last here around 20 years ago when I am the junior photographer at Berita Harian. They sent me here for an assignment.


But Batu Caves is never an unusual place for me. It was the training ground for me during my schooling days and during my ITM years as a noobtogs (newbie photographers) .


Why, this because, the iconic area especially during Thaipusam  give you lots of chance and training to capture moment, creative profile shooting, colors etc.


At that time, it was nothing for me to accent the 272 concrete steps but this year, it was different for me. Its a no go.


I tired to get the the first step, but with all the Kavadi Atams dancing and surrounded by thousand of Hindu devotees at the cramp area towards the steps including one Rela guy shouting to me to get out from the line, I decided to canceled my intension.


Anyway, for the noobtogs, I would suggest for you to have a try at Batu Caves during Thaipusam and capture whatever moment you encountered. Its good for a training ground for the noobtogs and for the veterans too...


A bit rusty, but I still need my training in photojournalism... forever


No caption, you interpret, you decide. 


Comments and critics are most welcome.