How long have you been interested in nature photography? I've been active in nature photography for almost 2 years now, from July 2007 onwards. Which particular genre do you enjoy the most? I enjoy bird photography the most of all genres in nature photography. How did you learn photography techniques? I read a lot! I read how to sacrifice our rest and sleeping time by getting up very early in the morning because birds are normally very active at the first light. I learnt the importance of having to have the patience even ... Read More

NPX: How long have you been dabbling in nature photography? Chris- Well my photography started by accident... I was buying and selling cameras and got stuck with one that I could not or rather was not able to get rid of because of the price. Your question would then be how the hell did I get into selling and buying cameras in the first place. Okay, I was working with a shipping line and my job was to go on aboard the ships to do ... Read More

NPX: Please share with us how long you've been serious in photography, particularly nature photography? Erh....I started photography when I was a teenager and I remembered working for 2 full months in my cousin shop before I can use my salary to afford my very first SLR Cosina Camera CT7 with 50mm 1.4. I was a serious photographer back then, learning all sort of book techniques, exposure, tricky situation, etc for many years… but only to realize that with digital technology, it ... Read More

Get your coffee/tea, a nice couch or sofa and relax in it while reading this next interview! The next NPX member we are going to interview is of a humourous personality from across the Singapore borders. May I present to you, Roger Moo aka Cactus400D. Image taken by Adrian Lim NPX: What got you interested in photography? Roger: It started way back when I was 'sacked' as a Secretary General of the ZNA Malaysia Koi Club. And to prove a point that I was a ... Read More

His website title seems to implies he is from a sort of ancient tribal community but once you meet him and talk to him, you will feel he is actually is more of an Asian "Indiana Jones" character. Read on ... NPX: Hi MM, can we know what you do for a living? MM: Many of my friends call me a full-time adventurer, but I think it is more accurate to refer myself as being a bum. But to feed my kids, I work ... Read More

This round, I am proud to interview the man coding behind the scenes of NPX. Highly mysterious, amazingly great with numbers (especially with the numbers one and zero) and a man of a few words. Some say he wears his underwear on the outside like Superman, while others say he sleeps with his fishing boots on. Whatever the case, may I present to you .... ULTRAMAN. NPX: Good morning and thanks for granting me this interview even though I know you are practically ... Read More

Talk, eat and shooting birds was previously what all this next gentleman whom I am going to interview is all about. With a birding count locally of more then 350 species coupled with good photography evidence, one will be curious on how he did it. Read on to understand more. May I present Jonathan aka wkcheah .... NPX: Jon, I chose this portrait pic from your gallery as it showed the real birding "you" then. The innocent looking yet unstyled hair and the 'Phua ... Read More

Migratory birds migrates to different countries during certain time of the year but our next NPX member whom I interviewed 'migrates' to different countries almost a few times a month. She claims (yes, a SHE) that she drives a bus with lots of passengers. What kind of bus you might ask. Well, read on and maybe you will find out. May I present the interview with Sophia aka Busdriver .... NPX: What got you interested in photography? Sophia: Used to be a plane spotter. Later.. ... Read More

Quiet, reserved and at times, man of a few words in the fields. "Shoot first talk later" is the attitute of this photographer. But if one were to sit down at the coffee shop with him, he can be a very talkative chap. But that is just not all about him, go to his website at http://www.pbase.com/cajuca and you will be amazed at the huge collection of bird species he caught with his cameras since end 2005. May I present to you, Mark Chua ... Read More

The Interview as follows... NPX: What got you interested in photography? Colleen: I was never into photography, unlike my husband who has been shooting since the film era. But on a holiday to Shanghai 3 years ago, I happened to pick up his cam to shoot my kids. I loved what I saw on the LCD and have been hooked ever since. NPX: How long have you been doing photography? Colleen: I started with a point and shoot less than 2 years ago. But only tried ... Read More

This round, we are happy to interview the Michael Schumacher of birding, Adrian Lim (aka wmw96). Read on to know what I mean..... NPX: What got you interested in photography? Adrian: I picked up birdwatching in August 2003. Back then, during many of my outings, a number of birders not in our group were noted to have been taking photos (of the birds). So, instead of just viewing with bino and recording the birds in record books, I thought it a great idea too, ... Read More

For this round's bi-monthly interview, may I present NPX's "professeur" of bird ID who happens to teach for a living too. A walking guide book for birds, no one in NPX has yet to comes close to his abilities to identify a living or dead bird. The interview as follows: NPX: What got you interested in photography? Ingo: My family always did a lot of travel photography, and also some modest bird photography, but what really got me into it was the possibility to get ... Read More

For this bi-monthly interview, we are honored to have Steven and Lay Hwee share with us their passion for nature photography. They are not only partners for life, they're also partners and best friends out in the field while pursuing their common love, bird and macro photography. More of Steven (sharkspin) and Lay Hwee's (layhwee) works can be viewed at http://www.shutterimagery.com The interview as follows: NPX: What got both of you interested in photography? Steven: In the old days, it is quite common to have a ... Read More

For the month of May, NPX have the privilege to interview Mr. Panuwat Sasirat, its very own Thai member. Mr. Panuwat Sasirat or Par as some of us called him affectionately is not a stranger. He was our Thai bird guide and friend. In the field, he never fails to impress us with his great local knowledge and sharp eyes for our feathered friends. Par is the founder and general manager of Wild Bird Eco Tour based in Bangkok. He is also a ... Read More

For this bi-monthly interview, we are honored to have Nelson to share about his passion for bird photography with us. Nelson is a Malaysian bird photographer. If you are interested to view more of his works, please visit his website at http://www.pbase.com/me_photoshots   NPX: What got you interested in photography? Nelson: My Brother Kelvin and my Sir KH Loh. NPX: How long have you been doing photography? Nelson: Since year 2001 NPX: What's your favourite genre of photography? (eg. nature/portraits/landscapes/abstracts) Nelson: Nature NPX: Who are your photographic influences? Nelson: My Brother Kelvin NPX: What kind of stuff do ... Read More

This month of April 2008, we are pleased to interview Mr Tan Chuan Yean aka tchuanye. He is known by many as 'spiderman' and he is a very good macro/closeup shooter. Below is a short Q&A session I had with him. NPX: What got you interested in photography? tchuanye: I suppose from my older brother, who took very nice landscape photos with the SLR. I have always liked scenery, and would like to capture such scenes when on a holiday. Only owned my first ... Read More

For the month of March, we are very glad to interview Mr Lee Thiah Khee aka as LTK, who is a veteran in the news and media industry. NPX: What got you interested in photography? LTK: I was brought up from a poor family. My father passed away when I was only 14 years old. I decided to get a job and start working immediately after National Service so I can support my mum and 3 young siblings. Partially influenced by my father, photography ... Read More