May 24, 2008

Malaysian Artistes For Unity

"Here In My Home" - If you haven't heard this song before, it's a very nice and meaningful song.

Watch, listen, share this link below to your friends and family, enemies and just about anyone you can think of...

Malaysian Artistes For Unity

 

May 22, 2008

Hibiscus Park, KL (Part 2)

hibiscus1As promised, this the 2nd part of my trip to hibiscus park.

At first arrival, you would not have any impression that you have stepped into the hibiscus park. There is simply no distinction between the orchid park and this. Which I think is a good thing after all.

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The hibiscus on the right and top-right has a very intricate petal structure. It sure resembles a lantern, but the scientific name for this is Hibiscus schizopetalus.

 

The bottom one is Hibiscus syriacus.

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A very orangey rosemallow (another name for hibiscus, though this is the first time I've seen this name before).

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These 2 are from the same family, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, which is the most common type of hibiscus you can find in Malaysia.

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And finally a surprise...

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you don't think the 3 of us went there all alone, do you?

May 19, 2008

Hanoi, here I come!

Yippie! I am going to Vietnam next year with my buddy and his 2 friends. So everybody hold your breath until next year, I will feast you all with some interesting pictures.

Oh, and today is Vesak Day. Buddhism taught me to be thankful, and so...Thanks AirAsia for providing me with free tickets. :)

I'm sorry that Hibiscus Park (Part 2) is delayed. Don't run away yet, it will come in next post.

Happy Vesak Day

to all Buddhists! May peace befall on mankind.

In case you are curious what Vesak day is...

What is Vesak Day?

Vesak wiki

May 18, 2008

Hibiscus Park, KL (Part 1)

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So you expected to see some pictures of hibiscus? Well, I am going to feast you with some lilies first...

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A short intro, 2 friends and I went to hibiscus park in Kuala Lumpur recently, the one inside Lake Garden. Frankly, to take good pictures of lily, you have to be there early in the morning. It's not just the lighting, but an expert friend of mine says that lily blossoms in the morning. (do comment on this "fact")

Well, as eager as we are, we reached there just half past ten. And keep on taking photos until around 12.30pm. You might ask, "errr....brother, not hot ar!?" At this time, sane people would be hiding from the hot sun. So does that make us 3 insane people?

Did I mention eager? The fact that we were there was both of my friends want to "show off" (no offence guys:) their guns. A Canon 40D and Nikon D300... how I wish I have 1 of those *drool*.

FYI, pictures above are taken with Canon 55-250 IS lens on my trusty ancient digital rebel.

May 14, 2008

Maiden Voyage

Hi guys and gals, friends and families,

Today is a historic day for I am stepping on the bandwagon of blogging. This won't be a normal blog, this will be a showcase of my life as a photographer (amateur only lah...)