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Photo on take-off

Yesterday,I took the 12.20pm KBR-KUL MAS flight and snapped this photo as the plane was climbing and making a  turn from South China Sea direction to KLIA.It was a bright Sunday afternoon and I was very happy to be able to snap this shot with my my iPad instagram.

To me ,this is a very unique photo...may I call it my first aerial photography! Most of the time,I only snap photos when the plane was cruisng at 800km/hr above the clouds.I was sitting on seat 24A and with some luck,I managed to capture the sky,the sea,the river,the land(Pengkalan Chepa area) and the wing of Boeing 737-400.

By the way,I also enjoy watching the plane cruising above the many beautiful formations of white clouds.At times,especially at dawn and at dusk,it is a sight to behold.

Putrajaya Photowalk #2

Dear friends..

The last time we did a family photowalk was almost three years ago.After

 that I was busy cycling.I think photowalking is a good hobby for friends 

and family members to be walking together,enjoy a good walk and 

snapping  beautiful sceneries along the trail..

For more serious hobbyists,they can take time to indulge in whatever

 their interests along the route.All are welcome-no fees,just bring your

 camera,even a mobile phone camera.Breakfast at The Souq at 9:30am.

What:

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopaedia

Photowalking is the act of walking with a camera for the main purpose of

 taking pictures of things that the photographer may find interesting.It is often 

communal activity organised by camera clubs, online forums or commercial 

organisations, sometimes in the form of a walking tour. Often the aim is to

 practice and improve one's own photography skills rather than a specific

 focus on documentary photography.

While the camera need not be a digital camera, in practice the low cost of digital

 photography and the ease of digital photo processing and online photo sharing

 allow a casual approach in photowalking.While related to street photography, 

photowalking is differentiated by its impetus to photograph things of interest 

rather than people specifically. As with any walking that may go a few miles or 

kilometers,photowalking can also promote physical fitness.

Where:

Meet at Info Kiosk located next to Masjid Putra.Below is a good example of  

nice location we can snap a few photos.It is only accessable by cycling or 

walking..

When: 

9th September,2012 at 7:30am.After brief and light stretching exercise,walk 

shall start at 7:45am.Walking distance is about 3-5km and it will take about 

1.5 to 2 hrs.

Belwo is a shot I took when I took my wife and son for a walk at Putrajaya Wetland.

 

Hidden beauty in Putrajaya..

I took this photo while doing my night cycling in Putrajaya.If you wish to snap or see beautiful sceneries like this,come and join me cycling in Putrajaya after this Ramadhan.The photo was taken at the lakeside between Pullman Hotel and Taman Empangan(next to PICC).

Instagram photos

I discovered Instagram when I bought iPad some time in March,2012.So what is new?Just another digital photo snappped around by iPhone and iPad users?I have been using flickr for years and yet I did not have as much fun as instagram?Why?

IMHO,it is the filters and the sharing of photos among friends...The photos above are some snapshots of my instagram photos.One thing I like about using filters is that my not so good photos can look more artistic after being 'filtered'!

On the right is the photo of TNB towers where cables carry energy across the country.Their ggantic and space frames always fascinated me every time I saw them along the Maju Expressway(MEX) connecting KL and Putrajaya. Yesterday,while my son was driving along the MEX,I opened up my iPad and keep snapping.Here is one the my best shots.

Now,I look forward to get hold of iPhone5.It is much easier to snap photos using iPhone than iPad.

To muslim readers,Selamat Berpuasa.Ramadan Kareem.

More photo here.

Learning photo filters

Just playing arond with my photos..

Where to take beautiful photos in Putrajaya?

Putrajaya is a beautifully landscaped city.Any where is a good place to snap photos.To me it is a personal choice.After my first Putrajaya Critical Mass ride on the night of 22/08/2008,I have been going to Putrajaya morning and also at night to cycle there with my riding tribe.During the rides,we stopped and took photos.A few years ago,I have organised a photowalk for my friends.

Let me share a few places that I love to snap photos at night:

1.Laman Putra Perdana

2.Jambatan Seri Gemilang

3.Pullman Hotel

4.Dataran Masjid Putra

5.Jambatan Seri Wawasan

 

For day Shots:

1.Dataran Masjid Putra

2.The Promenade between Jambatan Putra and Alamanda

3.Pullman Hotel

4.Taman Empangan

5.The lakesides around Kelab Tasik(Boardwalk)

6.The Wetland and Taman Botani around Pusat Rekreasi Air

7.Taman Saujana Hjiau(P11)

8.Taman Canseri(P14)

Here is the link to my collection.

Photo:Via camera +

Just installed camera+apps on my iPad.This is an experiment in getting close up of my bicycle.To get a good shot,we need to understand how our machines work and use their features well and with the right apps.In most cases,as it applies to yours truly before, we just use the camera without taking time to learn the so many features already built inside our camera and yet when new models come out,we are so eager to get new ones.I am guilty as charged.I bet,for normal mortals like me,we only used less than 20% of what are already in our camera.We must take time to explore and learn...then only only the fun and the joy come trickling in..

Photo:Bananas as Power Bars for cycling

Yes,it is more more natural and environmental friendly and cheaper!

I also eat bananas for dinners.By the way,the background of the photo is a batik sarung from Terengganu.Eating fruite and vegetables is good for us.

First shot with my iPad2 at KLIA

Just playing with some filters via instagram.I like the vibrant colours..Time ~11pm

Mobile photography

 

When I had my Nokia 6600 ,also known among Malaysians as Sabun(soap),I began snapping around taking photos when I see something interesting.This one was taken in April,2005 and I love it.One travel company from Canada requsted my permission to use it at their website and I granted my permission to promote tourism for my beloved country.I could not do much but at least I contributed a photo.

Whenever I change to a new phone,I make sure it has a good camera.The best so far was from my Nokia N8.Now,I am snapping around with my BBB9900..

As they say,the rest is history....By the way,here is a story about a lady photographer who is going the world snapping nice photos with her iPhone.