
I have always had a love for photography. It appeals to me because I get to see the world through someone else's eye. It amazes me how others see beauty in things I normally overlook.
Photography as a hobby took off when I got my first digital camera, Sony DSC P1. From there, my love for photography grew into a passion. I am lucky to have a good friend speedM to share this passion with. We really push each other and learn from each other.
My approach to my photography is I try to take more than a "pretty" picture. I try to give each image an emotional attachment to it. I don't want people looking at my pictures. I want them to stare at it, study it and feel attached to it. My hope is that my pictures touch them emotionally. Of course not all my pictures are meant to be that way but it's my general approach to my photography.
My equipment:
Canon S400
Canon 30D
Mamiya c220
Canon 28-135mm 3.5-5.6 IS
Canon 50mm 1.4
Canon 10-22mm
Sigma 150mm 2.8 macro
Canon 100-300mm 4.5-5.6
Pinhole lens
Check out www.teality.com
and
foodieheaven.blogspot.com/ !
www.jpgmag.com/people/bokchoyboy
My claim to fame (so far!):
www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/07/27/NSGE...
hometownviews.dja.com/
I'm Male and Single.
Bok Choy Boy Blog
San Francisco, US
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Long Exposures
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Folding medium format cameras
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MotoringFile
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SX-70
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Spectacular Landscapes-invited images only :-)
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Flickr Flowr Powr
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Bokeh: Smooth & Silky
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The World Through My Eyes - Post 1 / Comment Any 1
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'It's multi-colored!!!'
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Spectacular Nature-invited images only (15/ month)
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Zero Image
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`Bokeh: Photo of the Day - NO DIRECT POSTING!
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Flower Center Macro ... Up Close and Personal
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S.F NIGHT SHOTS
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I ♥ Matcha
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Theme of the Week: Group's Future?!
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Look Good See Better
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Through The Viewfinder
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Sutro Baths
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SF Bay Area Shooters (sfbas)
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SF Bay Area Farmer's Market
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Food by Inspiration
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chillaxin'
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XGF04 - Theme: ANYTHING FOOD (4/11, CSC@Bt Batok)
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THEMED WEEKLY CONTESTS - Race, Escape, Trails, Excess
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*****FIVE STARS GALLERY***** (invitation ONLY by Admins)
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#1 Photos on Flickr's Interestingness List
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Medium Format - Expired Film
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Excellence in Floral Photography_INVITED IMAGES ONLY (NEW RULE)
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MY WINNERS!Trophy INVITED photos ONLY/Comment on 2 of your faves
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"A" Class/post 1-comment 2. Please, comment on any two.
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flickr GOLD***invited images only pls***
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abstract flower(p)art _ INVITED PICS ONLY
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Outstanding Shots - Invite Only (competition WINNER ANNOUNCED)
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Trophy
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1-2-3 FAVORITES (50+) POST 1,COMMENT ON 2
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Shield Of Excellence - INVITED PICS ONLY <VOTE NOW>
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JPG Club
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Helluva Shot!! ART GALLERY
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MagicDonkey
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Flickr Favorite Photographers (5+ fav/comment3/invite2)
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Black and White Photo Award (Read Rules First - Trophied ONLY).
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A+++ Photo (Post 1 give A+++ logo to 3 pics)-1/day-Read Rules
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What's the Theme?
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An Awesome Shot! Invited Photos ONLY!!
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Photographers Trading Cards (PTC)
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Ideas Playground
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Color Photo Award (PREMIER)
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Impressed by your Beauty! {Invite Only} ARTIST SPOTLIGHT!
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I Saw You First- Invited images only, post 1, invite 1
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Blue Ribbon PHOTOGRAPHY (INVITE ONLY)
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* Magical Worlds * Comment per Post Required!
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Dream beaches of the world
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Natures Finest (Invited Images Only ) Check out all our Threads!
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Super Shots - Only Invited Photos
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Beautiful Earth
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the paper crane project
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Eye for Composition - Post 1, Comment 2, Invite 1
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Macro Awards (Moderated Queue!)
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I deleted my JPG Magazine account
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"Gold Wildlife and Contest INVITED PHOTOS ONLY"
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- The EYE (Invite Only)
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Colour Art Awards -=Post 1, Award 4=-
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Photographic Art Legacy - Invite only!
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World's Best Dazzling Shots.("invited only, post 1/comment 3)
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Better Than Good (Invited Images Only--Give 2 Awards)
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'Roid Week 2008
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Classic Moments, the Book
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a view from above/bird's eye view
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A bit more about bokchoyboy...
| Hometown: |
San Francisco |
| Interests: |
food,
fruits,
white peaches,
cooking,
wine,
tea (http://www.teality.com),
photography,
basketball,
movies,
scuba diving,
fishing,
my Mini Cooper S,
hanging out with friends
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| Favorite Books & Authors: |
Da Vinci Code,
Memoirs of a Geisha,
Lovely Bones,
Kite Runner,
have to admit I still read my comics!
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| Favorite Movies, Stars & Directors: |
Matrix,
Tombstone,
Princess Bride,
Lords of the Rings,
Big Fish,
Sixth Sense
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| Favorite Music & Artists: |
A little bit of everything,
John Mayer,
Jack Johnson,
Maroon 5,
5 for Fighting,
Hawaiian music,
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole,
James Taylor,
Erasure,
Beatles,
Dave Matthews,
Hootie and the Blowfish,
Ella Fitzgerald,
Louis Armstrong,
Boyz II Men,
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Testimonials
jleighb says:
"i am always amazed by gordon's photos. they are each always so awe-inspiring. plus, he's a really great person, too! double high-fives for you, my friend! ;)"
elsakawai™ says:
"his work is wonderful...capture the best moment..
and always make me hungry too.. all those yummy shot..
always look to see for more...
thanks Bok choy"
chocolate monster mel says:
"He is another reason for me to go on a trip to SF and soon.
bokchoyboy's unique style shines in all of his photos, but most of all in his Flowers set -- his creativity with the shots make you go "hmmm." (in a good way ;))"
CharlieBrown8989 says:
"Gordon
We never ever met in person. However, I am addicted to visit his site, whenever I have sometime.
I can vow that Gordon is a Superb Digital Imagineer, His images are varies
& excellent in Color; Contrast; Composition, & most important is his creativity.
I appreciate your support & carrying & sharing to the web community.
Many Thanks My Friend....."
arkworld says:
"i've been admiring gordon's work for a while now. then i clicked on his profile and i see that it's the same gordon i knew and went to college with...15 years ago! what a small world.
anyways, gordon's photostream is just amazing. his pictures of food, places, people, pets, macros, etc...all good stuff."
Lida Rose says:
"Whatever Gordon photographs becomes interesting. Whether it is different, unusual vegetables, the people and scenery of Malaysia, or people and sights in his everyday life, and everything else, the photos are wonderful.
Gordon keep it up! I hope to enjoy your creative work for a long time."
h2okatcher says:
"Not only is Bokchoyboy a HUGELY gifted photographer as evident in his photographs, but he also has a wonderfully unique *vision* of his subjects as well! His pictures always surprise me in the most delightful way! Have you seen his veggies series? They're endlessly entertaining! :OP And the icing on the cake is ... BCB's one of the nicest Flickr friends I know! :O)
Btw, Gordon, if you're reading this ... I'm still waiting for my basket of baby bokchoy! :OP"
speedM says:
"I have known Gordon (aka bokchoyboy) for about 15 years now. I consider him to be one of my best friends. We've always shared similar interests, of course one of them being photography. He's probably somewhat responsible for getting me more interested, since our old b&w film days :P We've both developed and nutured our interest in photography over the years, and I've learned so much about him and myself through this. Many times he has opened my eyes to a different point of view, an alternative way of interpreting subjects and surroundings. We often shoot together, and I'm always amazed at how differently (or similar) we can interpret the same subject. He has a great artistic eye, a passion for all things creative, and loves to share his talent with the people around him. Always generous in many ways, I consider myself lucky to be his friend. =)"
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