tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71788773340370233512012-01-23T08:16:57.579+08:00menoreply@blogger.comBlogger821100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-81668501289102840562011-12-30T09:53:00.001+08:002011-12-30T10:06:52.213+08:00

One of old Spanish influenced church of Philippines

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-74337183718997100152009-06-29T08:00:00.002+08:002009-06-29T08:46:14.565+08:00

Max carries importance as subject of this entry today, the tiny one came over and joined our family on night of 28th June, as the 5th son in the household. The latest member of our family, fresh delivery tonight to our home, my 5th son, 3 weeks old - yet to find a name for him, rottweiler + golden retriever mix, i traded 2 best-of-my-photo prints for this puppy. Now 7 of us. I hv done a list of

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-76442366009850292062009-06-27T17:01:00.003+08:002009-06-28T07:36:45.599+08:00

I am marking this day with initial thoughts of late Father, 1964, 1967, 1968 and 1969 up until 19April and what happened after that eventful day. The records, documents, evidencce and recollections of events taking a turn. The truth will prevail, 40 years on.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-43190572068505715732009-04-08T15:20:00.002+08:002009-04-08T15:25:02.620+08:00

Main temple complex of Angkor Wat in afternoon sun as young monks walking by.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-65640877075144444092009-01-22T01:13:00.001+08:002009-01-22T01:16:54.761+08:00

The white cat wishing all of you happiness in the year 2009.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-42547750380460146372008-11-18T21:30:00.003+08:002008-11-18T21:36:28.220+08:00

By 2010, road & bridges linking Sibu to Tg Manis would be ready.It will take less than 1 hour from Sibu to reach Tg manis by then.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-64958028621147877612008-10-25T22:32:00.002+08:002008-10-25T22:36:54.071+08:00

Dude is such a good boy, waiting in the car while I am having breakfast and then follows me to cimb the summit of Mount Singai today (public holiday for Saturday), arriving and resting here at the summit before noon. Taken by Nokia6680 h/p camera. He is tough and able to take the steep climb of this hill.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-56626391374261993452008-10-10T22:13:00.002+08:002008-10-10T22:17:20.029+08:00

Early morning dawn at Sarawak River, just for fun!

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-27456476369989190372008-09-24T13:53:00.005+08:002008-09-24T17:19:47.321+08:00

Warship shooting down airplane, at Rajang River! ...just for fun!

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-79168578313772875282008-09-17T08:43:00.002+08:002008-09-17T08:47:40.258+08:00

Evening view of Rajang River at Town Square waterfront

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-79918504041551736712008-05-24T14:11:00.001+08:002008-11-13T10:52:37.483+08:00

River near Bidayuh village at Kampung Giam Giam, along Jalan Borneo Heights.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-61141368578608231482008-05-20T12:02:00.001+08:002008-11-13T10:52:37.808+08:00

Caught this sunrise round orange sun over the Sarawak River at causeway, forming a long reflection red strip on the still water, reading like 'i'.

menoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-31332410891453890592008-04-24T11:23:00.002+08:002008-11-13T10:52:38.038+08:00

East side of Sabah's Mabul Island beach at evening, have a lazy stroll

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-78682782671360287532008-03-21T22:23:00.002+08:002008-11-13T10:52:38.206+08:00

One of the few islands world famous for diving sites such as Sipadan and Mabul Island, off the coast of Semporna in Sabah. Boat out to sea for fishing and sea weed farming, jacket platform is seen at far right.

menoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-51518633922988870762008-02-15T17:05:00.002+08:002008-11-13T10:52:38.504+08:00

Anticipating to see a new Sarawak's longest bridge over Rajang at Lebaan by early 2010. Hope for it.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-22384972380813301972008-01-17T01:57:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:38.746+08:00

Like a painted sky's coloring workbook by school children. Everyday's sunset is special and never alike from the day before, and it is for us to admire and appreciate Nature's beauty.

menoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-48086496512332230192008-01-16T10:28:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:39.562+08:00

Floods are forgotten now. This is the site of old Lau King Howe Hospital, nicely landscaped.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-69002022316921499642007-12-29T17:42:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:39.710+08:00

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-78745741632351094042007-12-25T22:49:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:39.873+08:00

May I wish Merry Xmas and Happy 2008 New Year to All of You!A wild plant seen at countryside, near to rocks at a river from today's trekk. Do not ask me what it is.

menoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-39931705468368051812007-12-25T22:30:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:40.234+08:00

1st timer to walk across this curved bridge will probably be in fear and trembling mode. As can be seen here, this 2nd timer still feels tense and fear, as the veins in the arms show very tight grip to the side.Because you will look down more than 40 feet below and all rocks down there, if you fall. Fatal it can be.All for the Xmas spirit and trekk.The bridge is made purely of bamboo with wire

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-55379494899192089042007-12-22T13:25:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:40.437+08:00

After university, I could affford this Olympus OM-2 film 35mm format camera. It had aperture-mode. Used it for prints and Kodachrome slides.But, it was expensive and after a short while, everything stopped. Since then, this device collects dust and is a collection item. Full metal body and compact SLR.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-40238546304637392892007-12-16T01:14:00.001+08:002008-11-13T10:52:40.650+08:00

Sun shines at 3pm and basking in cool water and sunshine is a blissful moment.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-5754446268511317252007-12-16T01:10:00.001+08:002008-11-13T10:52:41.024+08:00

Merci, we love our Rivers! For clean unpolluted drinking water, washing and transport mode.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-88891187239434699282007-12-13T20:26:00.001+08:002008-11-13T10:52:41.216+08:00

Some people call Sibu the 'swan city', but here is a goose ready to fly. Hello Duckie!

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-43012502918456254692007-12-13T19:54:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:41.382+08:00

A corner of Sibu's Gateway in east direction. Nice place? Today it is under flood menace.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-84407133026483325592007-12-11T17:47:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:41.534+08:00

Imagine...your wedding photography shot at this location. Why not? Nobody did it before!

menoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-91152564744356071152007-12-09T01:30:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:41.761+08:00

Training extremely hard for Mt Kinabalu summit quest - photobugs A and J. :)

menoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-45143536947239695572007-12-03T14:38:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:42.094+08:00

Early mornig view from the east direction.Name in chinese and bahasa, means Gateway to Sibu in english?

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-81919624789317551112007-12-01T15:09:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:42.294+08:00

Fishing boats alongside the Sarawak River and decorating a condominium skyline.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-4944252571583620652007-11-27T00:45:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:42.514+08:00

Beach front at Telaga Air, across the river from the village. Reached by boat.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-78522476388699955762007-11-21T08:41:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:42.904+08:00

Just before the sharp bend around the corner. It is a good turn.The old temple at the tip of the bend, turn left only. Temple sits on surrounding walls.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-9987560226217279182007-11-20T19:18:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:43.236+08:00

Fishing leisurely and basking in evening shine bliss of sunset in Sibu's Rajang River.Yesterday(Beatles), All my troubles seemed so far away, Now it looks as though they're here to stay, Oh, I believe in yesterday...

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-90767620590192431602007-11-19T22:13:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:43.439+08:00

Sibu. My birth place. A town of hardworking people. The New 'Foochow' or Fuzhou.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-88956766217042527042007-11-18T01:32:00.001+08:002008-11-13T10:52:43.563+08:00

You just call out my name And you know wherever I am I'll come running to see you again Winter, spring, summer or fall All you have to do is call And I'll be there You've got a friend [Carole King:Tapestry]

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-49742381154816658702007-11-15T00:26:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:43.837+08:00

Evening view at upcountry mountains, flamed clouds, white clouds, blue sky, dark clouds. Mountain silhouette. Breathe the crisp country air.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-80627752700189180782007-11-12T22:39:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:44.215+08:00

It appears enticing as the silhouette against the evening sunset makes it interesting and a lovely sight, and it looks a little like Ballet dance posture with the branches folding outward...Play a little music, do a little ballet dance routine and we have a show...(imagination & fantasy).

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-20360828398612407352007-11-10T19:14:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:44.426+08:00

'I have a Dream...,' Martin Lurther King Jr. AND, Cor :"Yes, I do!"

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Bath in the natural stream, washing away fatigue and tiredness. Refresh.

menoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-21499332063690425132007-11-10T17:48:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:44.900+08:00

They who taught me since Transition Class to Form 5. I salute each of them.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-36759986050257321852007-11-10T00:59:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:45.041+08:00

I call it Orphaned Branch, as the main tree has gone and there seems to be no 'parent' to this child. It starts to branch out on its own, making its own living in this part of world. How long can it survive on its own?When I see this branch, I start to imagine things and think of how nice things can be. It has a bright future, let us hope for that. It is the unique perfect angle to reach out,

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-23237389153124940502007-11-08T08:03:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:45.246+08:00

Natural rocks and water after late afternoon heavy rain, in tropical rainforest environment.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-19079054433756125242007-11-07T23:44:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:45.414+08:00

Domed roof of State Mosque. Small white dome is Kuching City North Hall building.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-26211446280681431722007-11-07T13:55:00.001+08:002008-11-13T10:52:45.590+08:00

Forgot my hair pin. Today is 'Let My Hair Down' carefree time, free style.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-58274154308002266352007-11-07T08:25:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:45.684+08:00

The Pagoda at the popularly known Tua Pek Kong temple.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-4361453670290225592007-11-07T02:51:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:45.833+08:00

#3 of series. Concentration, deep thoughts, engrossed, eyes lowered.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-55866831247627369102007-11-05T23:57:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:45.983+08:00

#2 of series : close-up, tacit smile, eye glaze, expression, coy, shy, skin tone.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-22845920252444977572007-11-05T01:24:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:46.204+08:00

#1 of a series of portrait for this model that I will post here, I hope you like it. Taken candid outdoors at natural countryside nearby a natural stream.(YRSBTM : You Are So Beautiful To Me)

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-68124224605755775602007-11-01T20:50:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:46.397+08:00

Ths little girl seems to be holding up her hand and performing baptisim ceremony on Ms J, who is enjoying her favorite float style in the river (or sea if she goes to beach) at Kpg Mongkos.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-59284037220854280232007-11-01T19:37:00.001+08:002008-11-13T10:52:46.528+08:00

Sungai Merah means Red River. Many years ago, this river water was dark red due to the roots of mangrove and other plants along the riverbanks. The history of Sungai Merah can be traced back to 1900 when pioneer from China called Wong Nai Siong brought groups of young men and women in boats to arrive here for first settlement. See history link HistoryOver the last few years, most of the 2-storey

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-41720894293696111472007-11-01T00:25:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:46.713+08:00

The above are 2 component photos (experimental) taken and cut/paste zigsaw-style to form an image. Portrait is really very challenging photography that needs fine details and attention to expression, posture and mood. Lighting plays very important role. The theme of this post is...You Are So Beautiful To Me - 1 (version by Joe Cocker 1974 Album, lyrics below).You are so beautiful To meYou are so

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-85203598585598589042007-10-31T23:44:00.001+08:002008-11-13T10:52:46.930+08:00

Petra Jaya State Mosque was built in 1990 and extended a few years later. It supplements the old mosque at old part of Kuching near Brooke Dockyard. The mosque is constructed of precast concrete arches with a timber framed dome clad by the blue pattern roof as shown in the photo. (To see enlarged photo, Click right mouse over the photo above).Please generously give your views by clicking the

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-55111191873995888902007-10-30T08:19:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:47.593+08:00

This opening pattern looks like the Chinese word for meaning 'spring' and I find it fitting to take a shot through the light. The effect comes out quite mysterious, and most people will not be able to recognize the place, without very deep searching and collection of the mind.The large old tree is highlighted, to give nostalgia, it must be very historical tree to be preserved and left in this

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-64731184017947039042007-10-30T08:00:00.001+08:002008-11-13T10:52:47.740+08:00

What do you think, Ms J as a fashion model? 2007 hairstyle ready to attend a grand function with a good evening gown? This is Ms J at the local village stream on one early morning, refreshing herself after one tired day and night. The eyes are telling something but how do you guess what it is?Will you believe that this girl trekked and climbed Mt Kinabalu summit successfully, not once but twice?

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-4407202854437748702007-10-29T09:47:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:47.909+08:00

A young beautiful girl looking like an angel, deeply engrossed in her moment, in front of 40th anniversary of St Jude parish catholic church at a local kampung village. She is joining thousands of local christians to celebrate the event. (Outdoor night portrait with built-in flash f5.6, 1/60s, ISO100, 95mm.)

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-42519903507364787472007-10-19T20:39:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:48.192+08:00

(1) Pandan Beach -Lundu. Once sea tide rising up, this stream cannot be crossed on foot, soon the water level will cover up the whole sandy beach and over the rocks, approximately 3-4m high. Pandan beach is spotted with rock outcrops along part of the bay and this makes the landscape very attractive not only to visitors, but to marine life.The moment you park the car and step out into the beach,

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-91848384950554341362007-10-16T02:18:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:49.580+08:00

This is part view of Lundu bazaar. There is Gading National Park just minutes from here, and Siar/Pandan beaches at 4/5km away. A great place for holidays and weekends.Sample a taste of Lundu and seaside beaches. This is low tide and idyllic view of Pandan beach.One of my favorite spot of Pandan beach. The lush green, then sandy beach, blue/green water and far end is the covered hill forming the

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-40603465425622889712007-10-16T00:53:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:51.459+08:00

Sunset over the lakeside. Today's sunset is mostly covered up by thick clouds.Depending on orientation, some houses will let sunset lights shine through living rooms.Pond reflection. Still water can give good photography at early mornings or late evenings.Bangalow unit at lake side. Good view, open space and lower density.Another side of the lake, with carparking spaces provided.Another bangalow

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-55706593937696159622007-10-15T22:49:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:51.678+08:00

I have posted this 'Baruk' photo earlier, but after viewing the original closely, I noticed and paid attention to the chopped tree trunk at the right hand side of the Baruk.Why chopped down the tree? It blocks the signaboard behind it?What puzzles me is this - second line of the signboard says:'No Cutting of Trees' (see enlarged below). A bit of self-contradiction here?Now what do you think or

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-27115578782469968032007-10-15T21:19:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:52.258+08:00

Patient mother helping son with fishing gear. A place to pass weekend afternoon time.Father and son, dressed similarly and out to the jetty for leisure walk to watch people fishing and view sunset.Whole family at the waterfront to relax and leisure walk, all dressed smart and colorful cheer. How many generations seen here?Greetings and social contact while shopping for things in the afternoon,

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-76917182012742110822007-10-15T12:32:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:53.157+08:00

When you reach Pandan Beach, this is your first left side view. Nice blue sky and water. Cool breeze and sunny sky. Weekends and holidays are normally crowded with visitors. This is at low tide.Swim or just get wet by dipping into the clear sea water, play with sand or just pick shells, you can relax and spend time on the beach. One of Sarawak's best beaches.Boats facing towards the sea (could be

menoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-38151651429329657282007-10-15T09:24:00.001+08:002008-11-13T10:52:55.272+08:00

On the road to Lundu, this shot is at 40 minutes out of its capital Kuching. Very comfortable drive away from city to the coastal west.Welcome to bay of Pandan Beach, looking out to South China Sea. A popular place for local tourists to swim, picnic and spend a night with family or friends.A well balanced Ying and Yang, 2+2 cluster. The handsome guy J met the pretty girl S at workplace and church

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-5391568003444189272007-10-11T08:44:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:56.839+08:00

Do you have a colorful life like rainbow? So cherish your life to its fullest while it lasts.A few stripes of rainbow colors between green leaves.The Chinese has a legend about rainbow as a bridge for the boy and girl to meet and sit.Do you call this rainbow? This moment appears only f or a very short time, the dark clouds hide the sun but its rays shine through a broken patch here to give some

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-62570236050197615142007-10-09T23:06:00.000+08:002007-10-11T20:13:58.207+08:00

Sunday 9.14am with better light condition, taken on Oct 7, just before a large group arrived, this is Mount Singai's CMPC Centre, to see this photo please click this link here

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-60536627529607188342007-10-07T18:08:00.001+08:002008-11-13T10:52:59.027+08:00

6 Oct 2007, Saturday afternoon at Bau town. Welcome Signboard to Tasik Biru, Bau.Tasik Biru or Green Lake in Chinese, is found in Bau, an old gold-mining town, 30 minutes drive from Kuching city.The lake is now converted into recreation park, but it is reported the water may be contaminated.A wider view of the lake. Seen here is another photographer concentrating on shooting details.The

menoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-36490818012722360132007-09-30T09:07:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:52:59.466+08:00

1. Not a fisherman, but the boatman ferries cargoes and passengers across the river.Village people save time and money this way...2. Colorful fishing vessels berthed just behind financial and commercial centers of the city.3. This boatman ferries passengers.You see daily crossings. Students also make use of this transport mode.4. Village view across the river. A public jetty is provided.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-89332403532618105322007-09-16T12:33:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:53:05.425+08:00

Today must be special auspicious day and good fengshui moment. Why? Answer is below, continue reading.Sarawak River and Waterfront re-visited today.The Waterfront has now become a favorite place for tourists and locals.Because so, the scenery is often appreciated and photographed.New DUN, today is top-up ceremony and the date must be specially fengshui-chosen? On 16 September 1963, Sarawak joined

menoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-72519293882250612822007-09-15T10:03:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:53:09.777+08:00

Pool represents sea, concrete boat? Guess Admiral Cheng Ho waving which direction?The sun is up, a new day dawns.A pioneer from China by Emperor's order.The Admiral waves to land discovery?The meeting point at a focal point, a united front. Peace and Harmony, no war please, we are Malaysians. Admiral Laksamana Cheng Ho, equivalent to Marco Polo.Friendship symbols and graphic frame displays.Arch

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-71784276233201958962007-09-14T23:30:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:53:10.976+08:00

The Water Front at night along Sarawak River, Hilton Hotel far right.The Astana built during colonial Rajah Brooke era, at night.Sarawak River sampan crossing to ferry people across.Viewing Tower at WaterFront (out of order for a long time?) and The Astana.Food service zone with green plants.One of the decorations inside WaterFront.Drink stalls offering refreshments.The Main Bazaar, very old part

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-80241029553018006912007-09-12T14:14:00.001+08:002008-11-13T10:53:11.561+08:00

New DUN under construction (night view).Restored old building at waterfront (night view).The Astana at night.Can you recognize this building? Hint : look at a guy at lower left ground floor and the symbolic blue color.Renovated EPF or KWSP building, taken from same location as above pic.

menoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-16639691245623399182007-09-11T00:21:00.000+08:002007-09-26T13:52:09.407+08:00

So it is said that great photo ingridients are Location and Timing. If you happen to be at NYC's WTC (for safety, not too close please) and at right moment, you will get these photos!Note: all linked from http://www.september11news.com website Sequence photos of September 11, 2001 incident that we witnessed on Malaysian TV 6 years ago.It was just after work and I came home to witness the drama on

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-45292788125475822252007-09-10T20:59:00.001+08:002008-11-13T10:53:11.607+08:00

Kampong Bengoh is 45-minute drive from Kuching, near to Borneo Heights area, predominantly Bidayuh villagers. On March 11, rainy morning, we trekked to 2 kampongs for a few hours.First timer Alfred to cross the bamboo bridge built by locals. He made it across.This is probably 4th time to trek here. Earlier trips we made it further to reach the waterfalls, swam, had lunch and returned in late

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-42981707918430481552007-09-10T20:14:00.001+08:002008-11-13T10:53:11.655+08:00

Framed photos shown in Sibu Exhibition in December 2005Rajang River, wharf and port. Vessels.Can you recognise the area shown above?This one is easy. In front of old Bomba Station, flooded Jalan Central.Old image of present-day's Jalan Kampong Nyabor.Is this a beginning stretch of Jalan Lanang?Channel Road?Workshop Road, the area where I grew up as a young boy.Where the present-day Premier Hotel

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-66087080874388515482007-09-10T19:23:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:53:11.862+08:00

My alma mater University of New Brunswick, Canada. Recently, on 6 Feb 2007, the current president Professor Dr John McLaughlin and wife made an overnight stop in Kuching just to meet ex-students here. The Alumni from Kuching and Sabah showed up for a dinner. Seen above John and his wife seated front centre row.Some of our earlier batch of Alumni graduated in 1964 under Colombo Plan scholarship.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-1683397332729107942007-09-09T10:03:00.001+08:002008-11-13T10:53:11.939+08:00

Everyone in the family loved him when we first visited him after his birth at his parents' home. We had to wait 2 months for him to be strong to bring home. A mix of black-brown father rottweiler and small white mother.We named him - DUDE.Since a pup, he has been a good boy and welcomed addition to this already-strong presence of 'Yang'-chi environment.He travelled in the car 3 times from Kuching

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-86127522830871115202007-09-08T23:57:00.001+08:002008-11-13T10:53:12.667+08:00

URBANThe urban fisherman lives in the city within easy reach of good infrstructure. These fishing vessels are also quarters for some workers at night.RURALComparison. Rural fishing village at coastal area, life is poorer, slower, simpler but happier?'Kampung' style village, as it is called.Telaga Air, a good potential modernised agriculture project to be introduced?

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-70764058427722890182007-09-08T23:56:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:53:14.026+08:00

Mount Sanbutong viewed from the countryside, where rural folks live for generations.Another view of Mount Sanbutong in the background from Telaga Air fishig village.Rural land lying idle at the countryside and economic activity is slow paced, mostly agriculture and fishing.Jetty at Telaga Air for fish vessel unloading...very quiet and little activity. Mount Santubong backdrop.Mount Santubong,

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-152842959068263952007-09-08T23:53:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:53:15.343+08:00

Strange and Funny things do happen to our lives sometimes. It happens to me today at Telaga Air. Road on and explain if you are a seasoned photographer.I am stunned. Being a beginner in photography, this shot of sister and brother turns out strangely colorfully but with dark background when it is only 5.06pm, just 30 seconds before the next few shots below. It is impossible, daylight at

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-3188978756228145522007-09-08T08:26:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:53:15.424+08:00

Today is Sarawak Governor's also known as TYT's birthday, a public holiday.A simple untouched shots taken at The Istana area last night.Shot outside the fence, along Pengalan Sapi area. New DUN is other side of hill. Not much of a good landscaped garden inside the Istana. Quite ordinary trees.

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-10349402094573865892007-09-06T13:05:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:53:15.841+08:00

Above shot from city south on 6.9.2007 with background of Mount Santubong where we trekk its summit on sunday monrings. Photo is used to compare the height of buildings against the Gunung Santubong.Late Post.Photos shown below were all taken (with Nokia h/p camera) at summit of Mount Santubong on 22 July 2007 Sunday (11.38 to 11.52am), final trekking training before leaving for Mount Kinabalu

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-57531759412083517342007-09-05T22:50:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:53:22.650+08:00

Revisited 7 Oct2007, Sunday prayer service with Form 4 students and parents at CPMC starts at 8.30am, a group of not less than 100, church service and lunch ending 1pm.Updated 9/9/2007 Sunday. Photo below taken from city 6/9/07 shows Mt Singai on left and Mt Serapi/Matang range on the right. Trekked up saturday morning at 10am with A/J and new girl Minah gang. Going up again this afternoon with A

menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-31183110304054738812007-09-01T19:37:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:53:23.911+08:00

At the time of posting this blog entry, I am still reading the first few pages of The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the D80 DIGITAL CAMERA. So, everything is still very new and you really need to fully understand the basics and principles before you begin to appreciate using D80's full features.HOW WE COME TO BUY a Nikon? ...the short story versionHow to end up being first time novice

menoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178877334037023351.post-71297929876770714222007-07-31T00:26:00.000+08:002008-11-13T10:53:27.321+08:00

Prelude : Only a fool will climb Mt Kinabalu twice?If you are like what I used to be, please read on.(Kinabalu Park office, taken at 3.50pm 27 July 2007)I had wanted to climb Mt Kinabalu way back in 1998, and I ALMOST did in 2000. You say to yourself, I must do it one day. That thinking slips away and it is now 10 years later. Your hear friends have made it. In 2006, you wanted to join other

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