i am a...

Published artist. No, that's going a bit too far. A published photographer. =)

And I find this highly amusing. Let me tell you a story...

I received the following email from the managing editor of Schmap Guides:

"Hi Huy, I am writing to let you know that one of your photos has been short-listed for inclusion in the third edition of our Schmap Perth Guide, to be published early September 2007..."

The email also details the terms and conditions and other fine print. In the end, I do not get paid - so I am still a poor man. I thought, "yeah why not". Clicked on the link to submit my photo.

So a couple of weeks later, I received the following email:

"Schmap Perth Third Edition: Photo Inclusion
Hi Huy, I am delighted to let you know that your submitted photo has been selected for inclusion in the newly released third edition of our Schmap Perth Guide:
Perth Glory Soccer Club
www.schmap.com/perth/events_sporting/p=157250/i=157250.jpg"

That's pretty neat. Here are my thoughts on this:

• In the first email it has "Photos are published at a maximum width of 150 pixels, are clearly attributed, and link to high-resolution originals at Flickr." All photos that I upload on Flickr has been reduced in size, pixels and quality. hahaha
• I never took that photo in Perth. In fact, I haven't been to Perth since December 2000. The photo was taken at Olympic Park in Melbourne.

Some of the information on the above link is highly incorrect. Let me detail them:

• Perry Lakes Stadium no longer exists, it was demolished in 2006. Perth Glory (wiki) never played at this stadium (they have only played Subiaco Oval and Members Equity Stadium (formerly known as Perth Oval)). If it is reference to their HQ / Office, they currently occupy space on Pier Street, Perth CBD.
• It is true that Perth Glory played in the National Soccer League ('NSL'), but the NSL has been disbanded / defunct since 2004. It has been replaced by the Hyundai A-League (wiki).
• Ericsson Cup was only linked to the NSL. There are two trophies on prize for the A-League - Premiers and Champions.
• As mentioned before, HQ is not at Perry Lakes Stadium but in the Perth CBD.
• Review is copyrighted for 2007... So who actually did the research and has it ever been updated?

Maybe I should apply to be on their research / review team instead of being a published photographer! =)

a little update...

It's been a little over a month since a decent update. So here it goes for the August wrap up.

• Toby's Birthday Bash. Starting at Manchuria for Peking Duck Rolls, Wasabi Peas and a few drinks to loosen us up. Then headed to Baroq to hit the dance floor with the hard house beats to get us into the groove. But, that wasn't enough. Off we went to The Loft for Club R&B. Another Asian Night, I wasn't too pleased with myself, but I was in good company. So, no real complaints there. Toby, Yi, Chena and myself needed bit of a sober up time at the Supper Club. A great night. See: http://flickr.com/photos/HuyC/sets/72157601212491137/
• The Chau family met up for my Grandparent's Anniversary of death. A family gathering where there was plenty of food, playing pool and just catching up with everyone.
• Had work drinks at Penny Blue, the little sister to MOO (owned and operated by the guys at MOO). This was probably a dumb idea. I was battling a cold and went out for a night of booze. Met up with Doogs, Chena, Nick, Weymin, Simon, Brendon, Betsy and went on our merry way to Liz's birthday drinks at Ondergrond Lounge. A few drinks, a few catch ups with the likes of Wendy, Susie and Mira. Of course, the birthday girl had a blast!
• A phone conversation with my pal Bergio. Who was in Sydney for a business trip all the way from Amsterdam. Was great talking to you buddy.
• Had dinner and movie date with Brianna. Die Hard 4.0 was an enjoyable film with some pretty crazy scenes.
• Doogs invited Kay, Ash and myself to Cindy & Allan's Cocktail Party in Southbank. A fantastic venue and plenty of booze. It was all fine and dandy until I mixed myself a killer drink: One part vodka, one part white rum, one part peach liqueur, one part gin, one part soho and half a part of green tea. All I remember was Ash saying that my breathe smelt good (go the Soho!)
• The massive Yum Cha. I booked 26 people at the Golden Dragon Palace in Lower Templestowe for a huge feast. All I can say is that (1) It satisfied my Yum Cha cravings and (2) We ate like kings.
• Quite a number of Indoor Soccer matches with the Zebra Tonsils. Currently sitting 3rd on the ladder and looks like we could be in the mix for the finals. Some highlights (1) Our usual dumpling rituals, (2) Meeting up at Wu's place, (3) Playing indoor after my massive feast from Yum Cha, (4) Playing some decent football.
• Coffee Club is back.
• Had a DVD night of watching all the Bourne flicks before watching The Bourne Ultimatum.
• Lunch / catch up with Flic! It's been a long time since I have seen the biggest smile from her face. Had a very long lunch catchup at Ludo. Was great seeing you babe!
• A grand BBQ, at the House of Hello Kitty, to farewell Yaozer before he embarks on his HKU study experience.
• Finally have booked my HP Free Flights! Last year, I won a return flight from Melbourne to Sydney. Will be in the Harbour City in mid November.
• Jing & Mayling's B'Day drinks and catch at Transit. Was great catching up with Susie, Mira, Wendy, MJ, Chena, Wei, Bee, Leanne (and finally meeting her beau), Doogs and of course the birthday couple.
• Tee in town! Brianna and I took Tee to see the Melbourne Victory vs. Perth Glory match at the Telstra Dome. Afterwards, went to Grossi Florentino's Cellar Bar for some delish pasta! Introduced Tee to Melbourne's bar scene; heading out to Gin Palace (where Tee got a free drink!), Kitten Club and ended up at New Gold Mountain.
• Father's Day lunch. Yum, yum.
• Went to see Ratatouille. A very enjoyable film, the Pixar guys are still producing the goods. Afterwards, had dinner with Mel, Bri and Dino at Pelligrini's.
• Had a great catch up with Courts, Nanda, Tom and Bri at Basque on Chapel. Some fine Tapas was consumed and great conversations. Oh, and it was for me to finally give Court, Nanda and Rita's belated birthday pressie of Pole Dancing lessons!
• One big night in September. Simon's birthday! It started off with dinner at the Waiter's Restaurant, lots of drinks at Loop and ended up at some bar and coming home at 6am. There is now a massive hole in my wallet, but it was all good. The following day, headed to Simon's place to help install his new DVD Home Theatre system that we got for him. It was real sweet.
• Finally took Brianna to Xocatl on Maling Road in Canterbury. Yum, yum. Also did a little shopping at the Lolly Store and the Fine Foods store.
• My packed Sunday - Another Yum Cha, this time with Courts, Oliver, Bianca, Marcel, Kat, Anna, James, Bri and myself. Oh my gawd. We simply ate too much but it was good. Then off to the city to do a market research survey. Back to the Eastern Suburbs for indoor soccer, a new team, with Ari's Agents. Playing with Toby, Doogs, Chena, Nick, and Warrick.

Things coming up... Socceroos vs. Argentina on Tuesday. Melbourne Victory's second home match. Rosebud 2007. Studies...

Also, I do apologise for virtually no photos. The camera comes along to most events, but I just dont take any photos. You will have to see the photo albums of Doogs and Yi for most of them. I know that WeyMin took a few snaps on the Yum Cha gathering... So yeah, hopefully I'll get my groove back to take some photos.