I can't hardly remember when I first held a camera. However, I did remember it was a Canon QL17. I think this is one of the most popular camera a that time. It was belong to my dad and I got to use it because I am the only one interested. I must be around 8 or 9 years old when I was fascinated by the photos of the Macao Grand Prix, I was born in Macao by the way. The speed of the car and the capture on the newspaper encouraged me to ask my dad. I didn't know why my dad let me do that as I was only 8 years old. I wouldn't let my son, now 9, to touch my camera :-). He let me used real film and took real pictures. He also took me to the grand prix (as matter of fact, we went there every year). I took some shoots, obvious with my own finger to wind and focus, I was disappointed with my shots. It's not the same as those on the newspaper. However, I must admit that I did a good job simply because all the cars were in the picture. It was a good thrill for me that year. The smell of the gasoline, the heat of the sun, eating my snack at the grand stand. Those memories still coming out once in a while. The only car I knew at that time was #66 Pun Bin Lak. He was one of the most famous car racer (formula) from Hong Kong.
Since then, I became the designated camera man for family outing. I don't know if my parents still have any of those photos I took. I highly doubt that especially the race car. I remember I kept that in one of my text book as a book mark and showed that to my buddy at school.
