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Baazar Baru CHOW KIT - The Largest Wet Market in Kuala Lumpur (Part 2) 2008-11-08 06:28:01 Title: Warung Murtabak Kak Ana (Kak Ana Murtabak Stall)Location: Chow Kit Wet Market
, Kuala Lumpur
, MalaysiaDate: 7 November 2008, 1.24pmCamera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Equiv.: 200I was walking along the wet market, when I stumbled upon this stall. This man was making murtabak (chicken or meat) - a type of pancake filled with eggs, small chunks of meat and onions. A spicy and tasty foo Read more:Largest
Baazar Baru CHOW KIT - The Largest Wet Market in Kuala Lumpur (Part 1) 2008-11-08 06:14:14 Title: 'Jambu Air' or Water Apple Eugenia aqueaLocation: Chow Kit Wet Market
, Kuala Lumpur
, MalaysiaDate: 7 November 2008, 1.39pmCamera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.0, ISO Equiv.: 200Its chewy, juicy and sweet. Looking at this picture bring back fond childhood memories - plucking jambu air from my neighbour's tree without their permission.Title: Net OrangesLocation: Chow Kit Wet Market, Kuala Lum Read more:Largest
Up Close and Personal with NATURE (Part 4) 2008-11-05 09:54:34 Title: Living DeadLocation: National Zoo Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Date: 16 October 2008, 2.49pm Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/6.3, ISO Equiv.: 100I chance upon this moment when I was exploring the inner part of the Zoo's Savanna Walk. Title: Green WaveLocation: Kepong Metropolitan Park, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDate: 30 September 2008, 12.58pmCamera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/8.0, ISO E Read more:Close
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Up Close and Personal with NATURE (Part 3) 2008-11-04 07:44:12 Title: A man-made bridge from logsLocation: Perdana Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Date: 19 July 2008, 3,20pm Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Equiv.: 110A medium-sized bridge made out of logs. A creative design. It may look like a piece of painting, but this is an actual photo I took during Malaysia International Landscape & Garden Festival 2008.Title: Trumpet Location: Perda Read more:Close
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Up Close and Personal with NATURE (Part 2) 2008-11-03 10:28:22 Title: Purple Lily Location: Orchid Park, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Date: 3 November 2008, 12.46pm Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/8.0, ISO Equiv.: 100A macro shot of a lily flower in full bloom.Title: FernLocation: Orchid Park, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDate: 3 November 2008, 12.03pmCamera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/7.1, ISO Equiv.: 100This is an adult fern plant. Visible in this picture are hundred Read more:Close
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Kuala Lumpur CHINATOWN - A Forgettable Trip (Part 2) 2008-11-02 04:01:29 Title: Miny OrangesLocation: Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur
, MalaysiaDate: 1 November 2008, 11.49amCamera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.0, ISO Equiv.: 200At least 7 - 10 stalls in Chinatown selling tropical fruits. Quite pricey.Title: Steam ChestnutLocation: Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDate: 1 November 2008, 12.48amCamera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f5.3, ISO Equiv.: 200This photo was taken at the che
Bird of Paradise Reaching for Heaven 2008-11-02 03:58:37 Title: Bird of Paradise
Location: My House, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDate: 2 November 2008, 11.13amCamera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/7.1, ISO Equiv.: 100This picture was taken from my house garden. My mom planted lots of Bird of Paradise plants. These plants can easily reproduce - it is a year long flowering plant. In this picture, the flower is clearly visible while the background is blurred with bl Read more:Heaven
, Reaching
Kuala Lumpur CHINATOWN - A Forgettable Trip (Part 1) 2008-11-01 23:49:10 Title: ReflectionLocation: Lebuh Pasar, Kuala Lumpur
, MalaysiaDate: 1 November 2008, 12.53pmCamera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/7.1, ISO Equiv.: 100Reflection of another building across the road. The shadow was clear because the workers has just finished cleaning the windows. I love the golden shadow formed on the windows.Title: Loke Yew BuildingLocation: Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDate:
Fruity Galore 2008-10-31 11:16:45 Title: Honey melonLocation: Perdana Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDate: 19 July 2008, 1.35pmCamera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/10.0, ISO Equiv.: 100Title: Red fruitLocation: Perdana Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDate: 19 July 2008, 11.06amCamera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/8.0, ISO Equiv.: 200Title: Lime and orangesLocation: Cameron Highlands, Pahang, MalaysiaDate: 19 August 2008, 1.13
Up Close and Personal with NATURE 2008-10-29 20:00:33 Title: Fallen but graciousLocation: Hibiscus Park, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDate: 3 June 2008, 12.36pmCamera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Equiv.: 140Title: Lonely greenLocation: Orchid Park, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Date: 3 June 2008, 10.20am Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/8.0, ISO Equiv.: 180 Title: Reach for the SunLocation: My House, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Date: 28 June 2008, 12.37pm Cam Read more:Close
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Langkawi Island Part 5 (Langkawi Crocodile Farm - VICIOUS LOOKING COLD-BLOODED REPTILES) 2008-10-28 07:49:51 Location: Langkawi
Cable Car, Kedah, Malaysia Date: 16 September 2008, 10.31amCamera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Equiv.: 125Tuesday, 16th September 2008 (Day 2 - A visit to Langkawi Crocodile
Farm)Its nearly impossible to find Langkawi Crocodile Farm. The farm is located in a secluded area. Not even one signboard advertising da farm in Langkawi! Hard time finding this place. Strange enoug Read more:Island
Langkawi Island Part 6 (Lush and Endless Greenery at Laman Padi, Langkawi) 2008-10-28 07:43:41 Location: Langkawi
Crocodile Farm, Kedah, Malaysia Date: 16 September 2008, 2.19pmCamera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Equiv.: 125Tuesday, 16th September 2008 (Day 2 - A HOT day at Laman Padi)On my back from Crocodile Farm, I decided to visit Laman Padi Langkawi located close to Pantai Cenang. Lots of parking bay in Laman Padi. No worries about parking in Langkawi at all. During my trip to Read more:Endless
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Langkawi Island Part 9 (Tanjung Rhu - The Northern Jewel of Langkawi) 2008-10-28 07:36:26 Location: Langkawi
Crocodile Farm, Kedah, Malaysia Date: 16 September 2008, 1.52pmCamera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Equiv.: 110Wednesday, 17th September 2008 (Day 3 - Tanjung Rhu, Crossing the ocean and expecting another marvelous sunset)Initially, I wanted to call it a day after visiting Langkawi Bird and Wildlife Park. However, I decided to make a U-turn back to bulatan Teluk Yu to vie Read more:Island
, Jewel
, Northern
Langkawi Island Part 8 (Langkawi Bird and Wildlife Park - The Best Nature Exploration...So Far) 2008-10-28 07:24:09 Location: Beras Basah Island
at Langkawi
, Kedah, Malaysia Date: 17 September 2008, 12.17pmCamera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/6.3, ISO Equiv.: 100Wednesday, 17th September 2008 (Day 3 - A trip to Langkawi Bird and Wildlife Park - A memorable and treasured day in my life)Earlier today, I spent four hours of island hopping. Later in the afternoon, I decided to visit Langkawi Bird and Wildlife Park. T Read more:Exploration
Batu Caves Malaysia (A Mythical Cave That Worth A Visit!) 2008-10-28 07:01:36 Location: Batu Caves
, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 4 June 2008, 2.54pmCamera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.3, ISO Equiv.: 20023rd October 2008 (Batu Caves, Malaysia - The 400 million years old limestone hills that is home to world's tallest statue of Lord Murugan)This is my third time climbing the 272 steps of Batu Caves. Batu Caves is located at Selangor, Malaysia. It is easily accessible via Middle Read more:Mythical
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National Zoo Malaysia Part 2 (A Horny Buffalo and Some Playful Otter) 2008-10-28 02:40:49 Location: NationalZoo
, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 16 October 2008, 12.58pmCamera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Equiv.: 20016th October 2008 (A big buffalo craving for attention and some otters caught in action at National Zoo Malaysia/Zoo Negara)Lately, the weather in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, Malaysia is totally unexpected. On my recent trip back to Zoo Negara/National Zoo Malaysia, the wea Read more:Buffalo
, Horny
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National Zoo Malaysia Part 1 (A Nostalgic Revisit) 2008-10-28 02:40:02 Location: NationalZoo
, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 16 October 2008, 3.42pmCamera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/6.3, ISO Equiv.: 10016th October 2008 (A half-day outing to rediscover National Zoo Malaysia/Zoo Negara)Its been awhile since I last visited National Zoo Malaysia. I decided to revisit National Zoo Malaysia (Zoo Negara Malaysia) to capture some photos with my brand new Nikon D60 DSLR camera. I Read more:Nostalgic
Kuala Lumpur Bird Park (Largest Walk-In Free-Flight Aviary In The World) 2008-10-28 02:10:02 Location: KL Bird Park, Kuala Lumpur
, Malaysia Date: 19 October 2008, 12.39pmCamera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Equiv.: 800October 2008 (Venturing into the world of birds at Kuala Lumpur Bird Park)I boarded a public bus to Kota Raya, Kuala Lumpur. After that, I flagged down a taxi to continue my journey to Kuala Lumpur Bird Park. The Malay taxi driver said "Apa? KL Burung Park? Ada ke? Ma Read more:Flight
, Largest
, World
Photo of the month (October 2008) 2008-10-28 00:39:17 Location: National Zoo, Selangor, Malaysia Date: 16 October
2008, 3.29pmCamera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Equiv.: 200This picture was captured at the buffalo enclosure in Malaysia National Zoo. The enclosure was barricaded with waist length concrete barrier. It's nearly impossible to get a decent photo since the buffaloes stick to their groups/herds. The pictured animal is one of the lar Read more:Photo
Photo of the month (September 2008) 2008-10-28 00:39:00 Location: Cenang Island, Langkawi, Malaysia Date: 15 September
2008, 4.48pmCamera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Equiv.: 100A picture of a five-legged crab trying to cross over my hand. This picture was captured on day one of my Langkawi Islands trip. The baby crab was moving along the sandy beach. I put my left hand down as a barrier to see the crab reaction. Interestingly, the crab expand Read more:Photo
Photo of the month (August 2008) 2008-10-28 00:38:45 Location: BOH Plantation at Sungai Palas, Cameron Highlands, MalaysiaDate: 19 August
2008, 9.23amCamera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/10.0, ISO Equiv.: 200On day 2 of my Cameron Highlands trip, I decided to explore the green tea plantation at Sungai Palas. I started my journey from the base of the plantation up to the visitor centre. It was a tiring trip (nearly 2km of walking trip). Nonetheless, I Read more:Photo
DHARMIKARAMA BURMESE TEMPLE - A divine place with Mystical Beasts and Giant Buddha (Part 1) 2008-11-28 11:11:26 Title: Squinting eyes and chipping skinLocation: Dharmikarama Burmese Temple, Penang, Malaysia Date: 22 November 2008, 11.27am Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/9.0, ISO Equiv.: 100A close-up shot of a figurine. I like this shot because it gave the impression the figurine is squinting his eyes and skin is breaking apart due to extreme light and heat.Title: In deep meditationLocation: Dharmikarama Read more:Buddha
WAT CHAIYAMANGALARAM - The Largest Thai Buddhist Temple in Penang (Part 2) 2008-11-28 06:30:44 Title: Siamese WarriorLocation: Wat Chaiyamangalaram Thai Temple
, Penang
, MalaysiaDate: 22 November 2008, 11.02amCamera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/9.0, ISO Equiv.: 100 A warrior armed with a weapon to 'protect' the temple.Title: The GuardianLocation: Wat Chaiyamangalaram Thai Temple, Penang, MalaysiaDate: 22 November 2008, 11.02amCamera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/9.0, ISO Equiv.: 100A fierce loo Read more:Buddhist
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WAT CHAIYAMANGALARAM - The Largest Thai Buddhist Temple in Penang (Part 1) 2008-11-28 06:30:11 Title: 'The Golden Girl'Location: Wat Chaiyamangalaram Thai Temple
, Penang
, MalaysiaDate: 22 November 2008, 10.43amCamera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/10.0, ISO Equiv.: 100 A statue with pieces of gold papers. I am not really sure why devotees pasted golden papers on God idols.Title: Look at my faceLocation: Wat Chaiyamangalaram Thai Temple, Penang, MalaysiaDate: 22 November 2008, 10.44amCamera: Ni Read more:Buddhist
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DHARMIKARAMA BURMESE TEMPLE - A divine place with Mystical Beasts and Giant Buddha (Part 2) 2008-11-28 06:28:58 Title: Golden TempleLocation: Dharmikarama Burmese Temple, Penang, MalaysiaDate: 22 November 2008, 11.23amCamera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/9.0, ISO Equiv.: 100These two golden towers look like humongous ice cream bell :)Title: A peaceful looking Buddha
Location: Dharmikarama Burmese Temple, Penang, Malaysia Date: 22 November 2008, 11.30am Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Equiv.: 200A m
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