Category: Travel

Taken on vacation trips

Above The Concrete Jungle


Apologies for the lack of updates to my photoblog… I have been away for a short break in the city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The hot and hazy weather did not promise too much photographic opportunities during my trip. To reduce baggage, I brought what I thought was a bare minimum set-up in the form of my 20D, two lenses (covering a focal length of 18-135mm) and a small tripod. This particular aerial view of the city was taken from the Menara / KL Tower through glass on a blazingly hot day. The particular hotel I was staying at is just partially hidden behind the AXA office building.

Where have all the beach-goers gone?


A couple of months ago, I came across this news item on a proposed ban on photography on the famous Bondi Beach in Australia. I wonder what the outcome of the proposed ban has become. According to this article, sensible parents will not support the ban. Personally, I think the ban, if enforced, will mean a great loss to photographers as the Beach provides an abundance of good photographic opportunities. I was fortunate to be able to enjoy taking great pictures there on my visit in 2003. It’s just a pity that I didn’t have a good DSLR with me then!

“I’m Not Impressed…”


I was going through my collection of pictures taken last year when I came across this one that was taken at the Kota Tinggi waterfalls during my trip to Desaru in August 2004. The kid “washing” his hair, seeming trying to impress his friend is the same one seen in “Woo Hoo…” and “Wheeeeeee…”. I thought the expression of his friend sitting next to him said it all: “I’m not impressed!”