Playgrounds are fascinating. And it's even more fascinating when you stumble upon a very old, disused one in an old estate.

I learnt about this place at Buona Vista when I joined my university photo club SMUSAIC for a walkabout shoot back in January, which was the first time I used my camera in 2010. We went about in groups, but as it happened, I lost my group and wondered here myself, after getting some directions from a few residents. 

© Lin Zhaowei, 2010.

I was literally counting down the months, then weeks, then days... and then it came. The last of school (the exams don't count). I was dreading this day because I'd always enjoyed school life, and I strongly suspect I won't enjoy worklife as much, esp. since I am still undecided on what I really want to do with my life. School was a sanctuary where you have certain prescribed goals to meet while having sufficient free time to pursue and explore whatever interests you have. Worklife... is an open book, and it scares me. Anyway, I shall have more to say about that next time, I believe. All that said, I think I spent my last term very fruitfully - in fact it had been a blast. Mainly because I finally joined my university photography club and took part in many activities, from photo trails to studio shoots and talks by well-known professionals. In a way, it rekindled my passion for photography and I think I need to thank all the great people I've met in the club (shall not name them here though!). And oh, I barely did any studying throughout the term too, which meant I had lots of free time.

SMUSAIC Pizza Chain

To end off the term, the club organised a simple gathering with pizza and drinks, after which we headed down to a gig held by the school rock band club. We didn't quite join the crowd to chill out to the music though - most of us were busy circling the stage and shooting pictures!

Two of my favourite shots of the night: