FORD engine DURATORQ

2.5 (WLC)

Ford introduced a new 2.5L version of the Duratorq for the Thailand-built 2007 Ford Ranger (J97U). It is a 16-valve DOHC engine of the VM Motori 2500 cc engine, with Bosch common-rail direct injection and a variable geometry turbocharger. It produces 143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp)@3500 rpm and 330 N·m (240 lb·ft)@1800rpm.[3]

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The awakened person still showers all with loving-kindness and understanding even when cast out by relatives scorned by friends, rejected by colleagues, ignored by strangers.

Melaka 22.5.2010

How I shot these!

How I shot this: Using 200mm f2.8 with flash on manual controls. I shot using a D300 at the time. Using raw/NEF, I could corrrect the white balance because the spotlights were constantly changing. It is wiser to concentrate on the images rather than the settings alone. I preferred a warmer white balance for this shot. Converting to jpeg later on, some post processing was utilized for effects. I'm currently using two types of post processing one soft/smooth/dreamy and the other high contrast hard. It will take some time to get the desired effect, in this case a soft dreamy mode. I wanted the model's skin to come out as soft and smooth yet the fabrics should be detailed.



How I shot this: All I wanted was to test and experiment. So using a shot like above, I wanted to bring out the crisp and folds in the jeans and of course in the silver shoes. White balance was set to warm because I figure it would be more contrasty. Choice of colours were a contrast blue-yellow, this follows the colour charts opposite ends. The skin (hand) was a mixture of tonal red and yellow that I did by eye. The overall image was sharpen to exaggerate the effect I am looking for.




How I shot this: It was 7pm, and I wanted to have an image of the temple with a blue-evening background. The type of lights that normally will be soft in the evening and with a longer exposure shows a nice blue sky. I took this hand-held leaning on a pillar to stabilize my handshakes, (which was not much when I took this). It was not windy at that time so I was pretty confident with the shot. Post processing was done for HDR-like effect. However, I'm not doing HDR. (I'm not much of the HDR type). This effect was more painting merged with photography. I'm searching for the hybrid and fusion of both world. People normally take a look and say it's HDR. True HDR artist knows otherwise. My regrets in this shot was the yellow spotlights that "killed" the dragon sculptures on the pillars. The highlights were blown. Other than that, I like the details it provides and the almost empty scene during composition was worth the wait.

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One who speaks of the teachings may be knowledgeable, but he who incorporates the teachings into what he does is the true practitioner.

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We do not achieve things by way of proclamations and slogans, but through persistence, effort and enthusiasm.

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The just person is one who does not arbitrarily pass judgment, but things deeply and judges impartially.

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A drop of rain falls gently on a leaf and slowly rolls off . It does not have thoughts of like or dislike. It does not attach. Likewise, our minds should see everything clearly, without differentiation, without attaching.

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Cultivation is not simply sitting on a meditation cushion. Cultivation is correcting our faults, acting from wisdom and compassion, having a peaceful and tranquil nature.

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Cultivation is not simply sitting on a meditation cushion. Cultivation is correcting our faults, acting from wisdom and compassion, having a peaceful and tranquil nature.

Photo of the day : A revolution today (NOT HDR!)

It's time to create my own style and mark my way to present a photo.
Photo of the day : A revolution today!

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Fashion on One 2010

Photo of the day: Fashion on One 2010