Comments on: A Question about Value

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 25 May 2009 03:37:04 +0000

@KimHo
The Nikon 18-200 is a sweet lens, and I enjoyed using it when I used the school’s camera.

By: KimHo

KimHo — Sun, 24 May 2009 18:29:19 +0000

shokutsu, how are you doing? I hope you are doing fine since you haven’t been around… The 35mm is doing really good for close-up pictures, though the depth of field is a big tricky in some cases (just take a look around at the pictures!). Likewise, for general purposes, it is good; however, it fails when the subject is at a certain distance. Oh, well, that’s life. Actually, the 18-200 has gone UP! They used to be hovering around $750 but now it is over $800 (when no discounts are taken into consideratoin). No hurry into getting one anytime soon, anyway; however, I am now eyeing the 10-24mm and get another 55-200mm rather than the 18-200mm. Who knows, I might get something really stupid, hehehehe.

By: shokutsu

shokutsu — Sun, 24 May 2009 18:17:46 +0000

Such a generous brother you are! How do you find the 35mm lens for photographing food? I also hear the 18-200mm is coming down in price since it is “aging” somewhat, hope you pick it up!

By: Dan

Dan — Sun, 17 May 2009 18:32:27 +0000

I subscribe to your blog (and anyone else’ personal blog) because its got your personality, and posts don’t read as if they were churned out of a news machine. The decisions you make in the restaurants you visit as well as your own sense of value make up that personality.
If someone says ‘no, you should be going to xyz’, I think that is of no value to yourself and your regular readers, who expect to read something that reflects your own perspective. That person is probably a first time reader, doubtfully a returning one, and should go get their own blog or move on.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sun, 17 May 2009 00:41:01 +0000

I completely agree with you! I get readers complaining that I eat too much fast food…and that I bake too much. The truth is, I’m not going to spend extra money on food to satisfy a picky reader and afterall, it is MY blog.

Plus, some of the finer dining places, I refuse to take photos or even blog about because it is not the time or place to take photos. Taking photos in a Michelin star restaurant would be completely wrong to me.

By: Sherman

Sherman — Sat, 16 May 2009 23:39:29 +0000

Thank you Kim! I get the same from other people too. I even got a big long complaint about the fact I went to Congee Noodle House and the sort because they are “cheap” places. Uh… correct me if I’m wrong but where would I get congee then? Should I go to Imperial and order a $20 congee? Would that me you feel better? No. If it tastes good, it’s good, doesn’t matter where. And yes, you are right again, it’s my blog, so I talk about stuff I eat. Glad you brought that up, I’m in the same boat.

By: H.Peter

H.Peter — Sat, 16 May 2009 23:05:25 +0000

I personally believe there is a difference between eating out and dining out.
When dining out, the whole package has to be perfect to justify the $$ spent on a nice meal, not just the food served. Locale maybe, service, ambiance, etc. are part of that experience for me. At least that is my opinion.

Most definitely do I eat out more these days, the food still being the main focus, I then do not pay that much attention to the waiter, the unpolished silver ware, or that the Pizza joint is located in an industrial warehouse district.

Value is a very personal perception not just with food.

By: Pearl

Pearl — Sat, 16 May 2009 19:30:02 +0000

i think sticking with what you’re comfortable with and what you love is a good choice