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This was taken almost exactly one year ago, while I was taking my Japanese friend who was undertaking a backpacking trip all over Asia. I am still rather surprised she made the trip all the way over here. Maybe I should return the favour and visit her there.
This shot was taken after coming down from the knee shaking experience up above the canopy.
Labels: Landscape, Meta, Photography, Trek, Trippin'
Posted by SoulJah at 3:14:00 PM
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A slice of Saigon life, one zebra crossing at a time.
It's quite hard to explain how the traffic flow in Ho Chi Minh City to my friends without them uttering disbelief. When I said that people just cross the road without needing the traffic to stop, I see that tiny amount of disbelief in their faces. I find that this photo is a perfect representative of the hectic hustle and bustle of HCMC, also known as Saigon.
At the start of this write up, I've said that this is a slice of Saigon life, and if you study the photo carefully, you will find the odd tourists looking for direction on their maps, uniformed officials, well dress workforce, and the blur of motorcycles far outnumbering their four wheel counterparts. And in the background you can find the famous Bến Thành Market, a marketplace where you can find tailored $20USD silk shirts alongside stalls selling the local delicacies.
I'll do a full write up soon on my Tripping, which I can give you tips on what stuff to do or get to make for an awesome experience. I'll go about it in chronological order starting with Thailand.
Labels: Architecture, Documenting, Landscape, Photography, Techniques - Long Exposure, Trek, Trippin', Vietnam
Posted by SoulJah at 3:46:00 AM
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I have a looooot to talk about but man, where to start? Maybe this photo would be a good teaser as any. This was taken right beside Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh. Lovely city. Would love to tell you all about it soon.
Labels: Architecture, Documenting, Landscape, Photography, Techniques - Long Exposure, Trek, Trippin', Vietnam
Posted by SoulJah at 5:14:00 PM
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I can't believe I have been living at this place for this many years and I've never been to this spot. Maybe on sleepless nights, I'd drive over to catch sunrises here again.
Labels: Landscape, Meta, Outing, Photography, Trek
Posted by SoulJah at 11:03:00 AM
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Taken on a beautiful Friday morning. Might head back there to shoot the place some more.
Labels: Landscape, Techniques - Long Exposure, Trek
Posted by SoulJah at 12:06:00 AM
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This was taken the same day as the previous shot. Started my early morning with a stroll at Meragang. It looks rather different in the morning light. Might do another morning trek to the other side soon.
Labels: Photography, Trek
Posted by SoulJah at 9:43:00 AM
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Having the resolve not to turn back early on is a great way to have the resolve not to turn back when you're almost at the top.
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Posted by SoulJah at 2:31:00 PM
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Time and time again, life has proven that getting to the top is arduous and a difficult task, but the feeling at the top more than makes up for the hardship.
More photos coming up soon.
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Posted by SoulJah at 7:33:00 PM
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And you use it, only for me...
Labels: News, Outing, Photography, Social Awareness, Sports, Trek
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Labels: Landscape, Outing, Photography, Techniques - Long Exposure, Trek
Posted by SoulJah at 1:24:00 AM
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A light drizzle greeted us from our slumber last Sunday, which was to be our biggest trekking outing for the Forum members. Doubts were cast, wondering if the rain will persist the whole day, and if the weather would clear just about enough to permit us to go nature trekking up into the hills of Wasai Wong Kadir. A quick drive over to HSBC Jerudong, where the decision to go ahead or not was to be made; quick glances on all the faces to see if any disapproval to go ahead for the drive over to Labi, somehow, we all just loaded up into the transports, and a non verbal agreement was made to decide later after the drive over the the state borders.
After the drive down to Sungai Liang to meet up with the KB chapter of our forumites, the light rain still persisted. I proclaimed I'm going up regardless, and if everyone's still up for a trek in the rain, we go ahead; and anyone who decides against it can sit it out. Almost all were in for it, seeing we just had a long drive over, might as well. After a quick prayer, we set out slowly, meandering through the slippery trails, over branches, on slippery moss covered rocks, in the light rain, with the cool surrounding air the whole time we were there.
After a good 30 minutes trek, we were greeted by the cool water of the Wasai, and some of the Forumites decide to reward themselves with a dip. Hardly anyone could resist taking even dipping their feet into the cool morning water, and under the guise of 'taking a good composition for the photo', yours truly went with tripod in hand into the water to take a couple of photos.
It was worth it.
Labels: Landscape, Outing, Photography, Techniques - Long Exposure, Trek
Posted by SoulJah at 4:27:00 PM
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Posted by SoulJah at 3:53:00 PM
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Man, Kuraman is like the Venus sculpture. It's beautiful overall, but looking at it closely reveals imperfections. I'd go back if not for the one hour long ride on a small boat. My whole body was sore from the boat ride, and I think I swallowed too much sea water that I'm still nursing my sore throat.
More pics here: http://flickr.com/photos/stupidlogic/sets/72157604118886244/detail/
Labels: Documenting, Landscape, Office, Outing, Photography, Trek, Trippin'
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Posted by SoulJah at 5:42:00 PM
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More and more, the hiking bug is starting to bite, as images such as these warrants an hour or two hike up and down a beach, braving treacherous waves and small streams, for the chance to take that killer shot.
Story on the last two photos: I've been eyeing a spot along the inner area of Meragang Beach on Yahoo Maps/Flickr's Map facility, and when we got there, it was a disappointing marshy area, with the water completely hidden under the tall grass. Not being one to get disheartened so quickly, we set out to hike up along the beach, and to my surprise we found this area devoid of a crowd, where the river meets the seawater. I've completely forgot about it during the hike (the 3pm heat does fry the brain matter somewhat) but the discovery was at least the highlight of the trip. I might organize a camping trip there in the near future.
p/s: The last two shots were taken closest to Muara, on the west portion of the beach. You can check out the map here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stupidlogic/sets/72157603849667047/map/. Click on the satellite link to see the map.
The set can be found here.
Labels: Outing, Photography, Trek
Posted by SoulJah at 11:58:00 AM
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