Love Life, freedom and Photography

I had spent some time writing my book on Photography and it is finally done.

Here is the place to order. www.createspace.com/3615160

And here is a link to my intro to the book

youtu.be/lzZ7GPkvS6I

Check it. There is also a preview here.
www.createspace.com/pub/community/give.review.do?id=10825...

Through the silent observation of the natural world and with the belief that all living things are members of this home we call ‘earth’, the arthropods are treated as subjects with respect, care and understanding. They are treated as another fellow human being, rendered in their, sometimes colourful, at times monotonous and dull, natural environment. Being true to the spirit of being natural, the photographing process did not employ artificial lighting, as in fill-in flash, setting up of their habitat nor putting them in captivity. The photographing process tends to be less intrusive, but observatory. Moreover they are neither treated as specimens nor photographed in great depth of field, but they are treated as a live model, explored in different angles, given focus on selected areas of their beauty. By diminishing the photographer’s presence, all attentions were centred at making the minute large, in so doing, perhaps wish that the audience can gain interest and better appreciation of their world.

I hunt for the Arthropod armed with a 100mm Macro lens, the Canon 350D and the Monopod. I have to keep myself light and agile in order to track down the Arthropod and lessen the body load I carry. I find that it allows me to concentrate on the subjects better. Water is needed for the numerous trip too.

All the photographs are shot in Singapore and a few in Malaysia. I use a Canon 350D and 100mm Macro lens for my shot.

I am willing to answer question and queries on shooting Insect and Arthropod. www.skype.com/go/joinskypeprime?call&skypename=InSectHunter

For an introduction to my Portrait of Arthropod please check this out
Portrait of Arthropod

My other works can be found at photo.zhutianyun.com

Published work:
www.asiangeo.com/smallworld.html

www.flickr.com/messages_read.gne?id=72157605076638467

my most interesting on Flickr Interesting on Flickr

An Interview by Regu8Zhu

Here is 100 of my images
My Presentation
All about the Canon 100mm

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Hi,

I am considering putting my Photographs into a book and wish to get some advice, help and comments from all the member. All form of comments are welcome. Thanks in advance.
www.flickr.com/photos/choomengfoo/sets/72057594073438362/...Dragonfly


Just wondering which one of this should be the cover. Please comement

So please help and I am grateful for all the helps and encouragements.

I would need to contact publishers and sponsors for the work I am doing. Thanks a million!

I had just surpassed 13,000 views on 1st of Feb, 2007.
March 23rd 2007, 209 photos / 20,129 views.
I had just surpassed 22,300 views on the 16th of April 2007.

From Chengdu, 271 photos / 37,165 views on the Wednesday 16th Jan 2008
Surpass 40,507 views on wed, 12th March 2008
Surpass 41,138 views on Thursday, March 2008
Surpass 348 items / 51,138 views on Sept 14 2008

Amazing and exciting!

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Testimonials (16)

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    ComputerHotline says:

    "Wonderful macroshots !!!
    Continue this awesome job."

    28th November, 2009

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    - Kemaha - says:

    "Such an insightful stream of images. Brilliant use of framing, focus and subject matter.

    You really have opened up a whole new world for us all."

    3rd November, 2009

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    Sew Sew Happy says:

    "It is a real privilege to know Meng through Flickr, he so highly skilled in the field of photography yet he is very humble and generous in sharing information of the insect world. His photos are only the best and each photo magnify their 'greatness' and beauty we miss out the details with our eyes. Through his amazing photographs of the Insect Kingdom makes me stop to I admire each photo and respect these critters even more.
    Thank you Meng for sharing these photos and hope you will fulfill your wish to find a sponsor to publish a book soon because they are so great you deserve recognition in your chosen field of interest and passion. passion"

    1st July, 2009

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    stboed says:

    "InSectHunter is really one of the greatest macro photographers in Flickr. I love the way he emphasizes the beauty of the insects by shooting only the best part of it, taking unique angles and other techniques which inspires me a lot. Keep up the excellent works, my dear friend!!"

    10th May, 2009

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    ARMANDO MORESCHI says:

    "hi,
    at first sorry for my english!
    this is not a very testimonial but i want exprime all my admiration to you and yours favolous pics
    at least im very proud to be your contact
    continue to take new beautyfull pics with your spirit of being natural"

    12th August, 2008

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    Macropixels says:

    "Insecthunter est à la macrophotographie ce que le diamant est à la bijouterie!
    C'est à dire qu'il est rare!!
    Les insectes de malaysie sont de parfaites découvertes pour moi, ce sont des oeuvres d'art vivantes et insecthunter leur rend hommage magnifiquement en les immortalisant de façon professionnelle et minutieuse.
    Un plaisir que de passer chaque jour sur son photostream!
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    Insecthunter is with the macrophotography what diamond is with the jewellery!
    I.e. how it is rare!!
    The insects of Malaysia are the perfect ones discovered for me, they are alive works of art and insecthunter pays homage magnificiently to them while making them immortal in a professional and meticulous way.
    A pleasure to spend each day on its photostream!"

    29th March, 2007

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    cadd says:

    "Beautiful, stunning photography. Truly inspirational :)"

    17th February, 2007

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    Scott (SA-Photo) says:

    "iNsECThUNTER's ability to show the drama and the characters of the InSect world is truly inspiring and breath taking.
    Some of the POVs in the series transport you into their world. In some shots it's like you're standing on the same leaf as the subjects - sometimes that's too close for comfort!"

    17th February, 2007

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    Captainvideo says:

    "if yous dig to learn about da lives of insects, insecthunta is da geeza to visit. dis geeza seems to think dig an insect. is photos show yous ow yous would be livin if yous were one of our small itsy bitsy bretherun. da macro shootin is amazin."

    3rd February, 2007

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    Ronald César says:

    "Me impressiona muito a qualidade de suas fotos, tanto pelo assunto exótico, quanto pela qualidade da fotografia. Parabéns pela performance!

    Using translating:
    It impresses me a lot to quality of its pictures, so much by the as much as, exotic matter by the quality from the photograph. Congratulations by the performance!"

    16th January, 2007

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    ίη©ọмрЃəŦə ΛŽ says:

    "InSectHunter has one of the most amusing galleries that I’ve ever seen! I really wish to reach this professional level in photography and perhaps to get closer to such beautiful insects. He made me see them so wonderful :)

    Thank you InSectHunter .. You're such a Pro :)"

    14th January, 2007

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    snake5 says:

    "He has a unique, artistic and breathtaking way to show the beauty of the macro world."

    8th January, 2007

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    Schuller Ádám says:

    "Amazing macros about amazing insects."

    3rd January, 2007

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    Stuart K. Seels says:

    "This guy's macro's defy belief!!!"

    19th December, 2006

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    *blackRose* says:

    "...for SectHunter here a small entry of me in its fascinating photos, are very beautiful to look at, exellentes macro! Desires all property and always finely shot!! :-) many greetings, blackRose"

    17th December, 2006

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    SantaRosa OLD SKOOL says:

    "No doubt that Meng Foo Choo is rhe best insect artist in Flickr. Thanks for sharing with us!"

    21st November, 2006

Name:
Meng Foo Choo
Joined:
October 2005
Hometown:
Singapore
Currently:
Singapore, Singapore
I am:
Male
Occupation:
Urban Designer.
Website:
Arthropod