XinWen Photography

Hows Life?

2011-12-15T09:53:00.005+08:00

Been a long long time.....

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Xin Yang

2011-09-22T20:52:00.002+08:00

The moment i learn to Climb...

Baby Photography (Xin Yang - 3 Months)

2011-05-07T11:22:00.004+08:00

It was rather tough for baby that yet to be able to crawl or sit to have proper photograph taken... Lying down on the bed seems to be so flat...

The best is baby knows how to avoid camera lens ..... Wtf?

5 Top selection

So Adorable....

Enjoy Mothers Day... Happy Mothers Day...

Drooling..... Yummay..

Priceless Expression....

Different Perspective....

Cameron Highland Getaway

2011-02-21T08:57:00.008+08:00

Travelogue that captures what is Cameron is all about...

Market, Strawberry Plantation, Cactus Farm, Tea Plantation.

Enjoy the picture as i briefly elaborate the content of the pictures....

=)

Barat Plantation is one of the major tea plantation in Cameron Highland. I personally prefer BOH plantation over this.

Hiking Up the hills...

Walkway

The View from the mini peak of Barat plantation

I just love these truck. Its such a great object for photography =) Yah, that explain why i took alot of it....

Tanah Rata - PanCake

Anticipate the Bomb....

Monopoly Deal is Blooming everywhere i go....

Nasi Lemak

Awesome Teh-0-ice-limau

According to some source, This is the BOMB!!

No HDR involved... Processed using several Filter which adds contrast then convert to B&W.

Lonely Fish....

I love Purple Colours Flower =)

Hidden Behind is Our Friend =)

Fresh Vegetable for Steamboat ... Crunchylicious...

Its Time for Dinner.... Nothing Beats the time that we had... Togetherness, Happiness, and Laughter.

I was told this is the National Flower.... Uh..

Abandon..... Feeling nostalgic...

Cute Carrot.... I'm loving it..

Poping Strawberry.... Don't fall in the trap.. 2 days and Fungus Start Growing.

Its SOUR btw...

Brinchang Pasar Malam On the Move....

Yet, another Barat Plantation Cameron Highland.

Magnificent View, Perfect Temperature, Soothing Environment.

Have a Cup of Teh Original....

Tea Leaves.... In Case you have no idea...

Jason,Anthony,Yeenee,Chris,BoonKhit,Limmy,Bridget,Andrea, Xinwen

Pot 3 for Rm10, Cactus Rm2 Each mini Pot... Good Deal It seems..

I have got two =)

Taking this opportunity to thanks those who willing to take 2 days off their Chinese New Year To have great time together. Thou, the trip is Short but i believe the memories will stays if not forever... perhaps long enough...

xoxo

Serendah Retreats

2011-01-29T09:48:00.006+08:00

Its been a while since my last update..... Sorry for the long wait...

Awesome weekend always accompanied by magnificent photos....

I hope you like the collection of this care-free getaway...

Destination : Sekeping, Serendah.

Accomodation : Mud House

Price: Over Price

Comfort : 4/5

Insects / Bugs : Abundant

XOXO

Bukit Tinggi (Casual)

2010-12-09T22:13:00.006+08:00

Had a really tiring trip up to Bukit Tinggi cum Genting....

Uh My body tells me to take a rest and yet need to enjoy to the fullest. Tough Tough...

Enjoy some of the photos selection..

View From Bukit Tinggi. Peaceful Life. Laid Back. Relaxing.

Ok European Feel Yeah...

Greetings from Bukit Tinggi.

Gorgeously Us.

The Geng.

Greetings from Genting

Merry Christmas =)

Saigon River

2010-11-21T11:09:00.003+08:00

Magnificent View From the River Cruise... Handheld Panorama.

Saigon River, Ho Chih Minh City

Kuching (Panaroma)

2010-11-02T22:25:00.002+08:00

Given one picture that will describe what is Kuching... This is it....

Mesmerising View From Hotel

Davson & Joanne Actual Day

2010-10-26T19:33:00.008+08:00

Apparently, this day is an auspicious day for wedding. And True Enough in just one garden there are three tent being set up for wedding celebration.

Congratulation to Davson and Joanne. Good friend of mine and take care of me when i'm with my first job in life. Life will be miserable without you guys. Calling out for lunch, and thats where it all started >.< ... Flashback and its still fresh in my mind....

Well, Enjoy the picture selection of the day... Hope you guys like it =)

XOXO

Alex and Lucy Actual Day (Wedding Photography)

2010-09-24T21:43:00.005+08:00

I hope you like my selection and collection of photos that capture your memorable day......

Enjoy....

Happy Marriage
XoXo

National Day Fireworks

2010-09-02T21:10:00.003+08:00

In conjunction with National Day. People was searching all around for fireworks display. Massive Massive jam result from huge crowd.

Spectacular...

Thanks to those who accompany me over the night........ Fun....

Places that i have been.......

2010-08-21T20:00:00.005+08:00

Having some random thoughts after browsing through my previous photo collection... I have hard time during photo selection and i hope this will in someway help to preserve the memory of mine and remind myself to be more thankful.....

Taiwan, Taipei'10

Taiwan, TaiChung'10

Macau'10

HongKong'09

France, PontDuGard'09

France, Montpellier'09

France, Nimes'09

France, Paris,09

France, Paris'09

Indonesia, Bandung'08

Australia, Brisbane'08

Australia, ByronBay'08

Australia, GoldCoast'08

Australia, Melbourne'08

Thailand, HatYai'08

Australia, Sydney'05

I hope More to come in Future =D

Broga Hills Hiking Expedition....

2010-08-17T12:31:00.022+08:00

Main Motif was to capture beautiful scenery.... The Golden Hour, SunRise. Thus, gotta wake up 3am, an hour drive, an hour hike, half an hour wait, for the sun rise. Unfortunately, the whether was rather bad.

Looking back at previous post for broga hiking, wow that was 7 months ago. I realized that people do get old really fast... Not in terms of appearance wise, but definitely parts in your body does age faster than you might think. Know your capability before you proceed with such activity. I find it much more difficult for me to hike 7 months later.

The floor was rather damp, it rain couple of hours before we depart. Not knowing how dangerous it was, i picked the wrong type of shoe. =( Which makes the hiking experience more miserable. Glad, i survive without any minor injury. Wth.

Panaroma Shot HandHeld Before SunRise.

It was rather difficult due to the location this photo was taken from. I gotta Stand Right on top of the rock, taking care that i don't roll down the hill.

Great Outing starts with great People =)

Waiting for the sunrise ......

This pictures show great sense of achievement to me.... Somehow..

Hey, this is the rock that i am taking about earlier....

Just-recently-found-out Low Key Filter.
I love the effect of this technique. It brings the detail of the picture to perfection.

Another trail on Low-Key post Processing.

The shadow that cast over with natural lighting is just mesmerizing.

Abandon rocks....

After Low Key, why not with High-Key?

This wash-out effect is just awesome.... The lighting was entirely behind the subject. Thus, taking without flash will cause dark shadow. Increase the exposure will result in flare. Well, the recipy, try to take in raw format to allow more flexibility later.

Vertorama. I have not explore this method of vertical panorama before. I believe this trip have provide me with plenty of opportunity to make such attempt.

Portraits.

I should have taken some of this back home. Perfect Setting. I couldn't find anywhere else better.

The Sun actually came out when we decided to step down.... Stopping by just for a quickie shot.

Yes, we made it to the top. Once and for all...

Vertorama.

Magnificent View.

Lonely tree give the feeling of nostalgic.

Located far to the end of Broga town. Right on top of the Temple.

Hero-laaaa....

Ok, this is awesome..

This tree provide amazing shelter. This reminds me of the day where i lost a phone due to mother nature ;(

The view right at the end of the bridge is breathtaking. Good location for photo shooting.

Haha, he is definitely with the wrong type of animal.... Should find for mek-mek? Well, thats mine!!

To conclude the collection of photos.... here is another Group Photos.

Hope you guys like it...

xoxo

Thanks everyone :) i do indeed have a great time there. Waking up 3 am in the morning, its worth it >.<

Malacca Goldcoast

2010-07-27T10:17:00.005+08:00

So called GoldCoast, is man-made-reclaim-land -beach.

Magnificent

Putrajaya Floria 2010 (Nature)

2010-07-20T20:33:00.004+08:00

FLORIA Putrajaya - Malaysia’s premier outdoor garden and flower showcase.

Date : 10-18 July 2010

Location : FLORIA will once again be held at the Waterfront, Precinct 2, Putrajaya.

Themed “Tropical Splendour”, FLORIA 2010 will showcase the biggest collection of Heliconias in full bloom in an outdoor theme garden display.

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Lots of Amazing Orchid..... rare species i would say...

Fontaine Romantique

This is one kind of Orchid i suppose...

50mm Awesome DOF

The Pitcher Plant

3D Flower?

Main Entrance Garden

Didn't i mentioned the theme for this event was Heliconias, but how come there isn't any pictures of it.

Strange and weird enough that i feel heliconias does not look good in photos. Maybe its just me :)

I do have it but does not pass the selection process :)

KL Bird Park, Wild Life Photography

2010-07-12T12:22:00.012+08:00

The Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is a public aviary in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is a popular tourist attraction in the country, receiving an average of 200,000 visitors every year. It is located adjacent to the Perdana Lake Gardens of Kuala Lumpur. This Bird Park houses more than 5000 birds, from more than 50 species, in an enclosed aviary. Out of these 5000 birds, 90% are local birds and 10% were imported from overseas. The size of this bird park is around 7-16 hectares.

Quote from Wikipedia

To my surprise, there is quite a number of foreigner that came to this park. wow. Without MyKAD, the entrance fees is kind of ridiculous :) in my opinion.

Well, its worth it for me to make a trip there. I did ask myself, when was the last time i saw a bird. I mean, parrots, eagle, hornbill, flamingo..... wtf, quite sometime ago...

I am pretty much satisfy with the collection of photos that i manage to gather for the period of 3 hours. Awesome :)

Look Closer, Its Eagle Feeding Time....

Wikipedia tells me there is more than a kind of eagle. Please tell me which one is this.

Description: Eagles are large birds of prey which are members of the bird family Accipitridae, and belong to several genera which are not necessarily closely related to each other. Most of the more than 60 species occur in Eurasia and Africa. Outside this area, just two species (the Bald and Golden Eagles) can be found in the United States and Canada, nine more in Central and South America, and three in Australia.

Koi

Beautiful Landscape :) Nice Pond

Koi or more specifically nishikigoi, are ornamental domesticated varieties of the common carp (Cyprinus carpio) that are kept for decorative purposes in an outdoor koi pond or water gardens. They are also called Japanese carp.

Koi were developed from common carp in ancient China during the Jin Dynasty and were later transferred to Japanand Korea, where they are still popular as a symbol of love and friendship. A variety of colors and color patterns have since been developed; common colors include white, black, red, yellow, blue, and cream. The most popular category of koi is the Gosanke, which is made up of the Kohaku, Taisho Sanshoku, and Showa Sanshoku varieties

My bad for not taking note what species this is. Hence, couldn't elaborate further. Please comment if you know what does it call.

And again i was Googling for " small colourful birds ", it turn out to be thousand and millions of pages. It is not wise to spend entire day looking for the matching breed, colour, types of bird. Thus, no information available here.

It is Small - Blue - Very - Colourful - Bird.

Amazing Blue Peacock.

The term peafowl can refer to the two species of bird in the genus Pavo of the pheasant family, Phasianidae. The African Congo Peafowlis placed in its own genus Afropavo and is not dealt with here. Peafowl are best known for the male's extravagant tail, which it displays as part of courtship. The male is called a peacock, and the female a peahen, although it is common to hear the female also referred to as a "peacock" or "female peacock". The female peafowl is brown or toned grey and brown. The two species are:

Indian Peafowl, Pavo cristatus (Asiatic)

Green Peafowl, Pavo muticus (Asiatic)

Mandarin Duck

Mandarin Ducks, which are referred to by the Chinese as Yuan-yang (simplified Chinese: 鸳鸯; traditional Chinese: 鴛鴦; pinyin: yuān yāng), are frequently featured in Oriental art and are regarded as a symbol of conjugal affection and fidelity.

A Chinese proverb for loving couples uses the Mandarin Duck as a metaphor: "Two mandarin ducks playing in water" (simplified Chinese:鸳鸯戏水; traditional Chinese: 鴛鴦戲水; pinyin: yuān yāng xì shuǐ). The Mandarin Duck symbol is also used in Chinese weddings, because in traditional Chinese lore they symbolize wedded bliss and fidelity. The reason for this metaphor is because unlike other species of ducks, most Mandarin drakes reunite with the hens they mated with along with their offsprings after the eggs have hatched and even share scout duties in watching the ducklings closely. Though even with both parents securing the ducklings, most of them do not survive to reach adulthood.

Female Mandarin Duck

Mandarin Duck

Spectator Waiting Bird Show commence sharp at 12.30.

By using treats principle, human can train bird to perform many task. Specifically, Parrots.

Have you came across this question

WHY FLAMINGO IS PINK IN COLOUR?

If so, why couldn't i turn pink by doing the same thing?

someone told me this is not flamingo just because the body is white in colour -.-:

Flamingos or flamingoes are gregarious wading birds in the genus Phoenicopterus, the only genus in the family Phoenicopteridae. There are four flamingo species in the Americas and two species in the Old World.

Man Made Water-Fall.

Look Closer - you might find that it is almost impossible to capture a photos with the movement of photos while at the same time freeze the movement of water :)

If you can do it, please share with me.....

Hornbill.

Hornbills (Bucerotidae) are a family of bird found in tropical and sub-tropical Africa and Asia. They are characterized by a long, down-curved bill which is frequently brightly-coloured and sometimes has a casque on the upper mandible. Both the common English and the scientific name of the family refer to the shape of the bill, "buceros" being "cow horn" in Greek. In addition, they possess a two-lobed kidney. Hornbills are the only birds in which the first two neck vertebrae (the axis and atlas) are fused together; this probably provides a more stable platform for carrying the bill.^[1] The family is omnivorous, feeding on fruit and small animals. They are monogamous breeders nesting in natural cavities in trees and sometimes cliffs. A number of species of hornbill are threatened with extinction, mostly insular species with small ranges

The Black Hornbill

Rainbow Lorikeets

The Rainbow Lorikeet, Trichoglossus haematodus is a species of Australasian parrot found in Australia, eastern Indonesia (Maluku and Western New Guinea), Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, Solomon Islandsand Vanuatu. In Australia, it is common along the eastern seaboard, from Queensland to South Australia and northwest Tasmania. Its habitat is rainforest, coastal bush and woodland areas. Several taxa traditionally listed as subspecies of the Rainbow Lorikeet are increasingly treated as separate species.

Rainbow Lorikeets are true parrots, within the Psittacidae family, which are contained in the orderPsittaciformes.

Lovey Dovey. Best Combo. They looks magnificent :)

Orange Colour Parrot. -.-: wth i really couldn't recall what species !!! Lesson learnt, Bring pencil and paper next time. Perhaps i should just take additonal shot on the introduction board.. Silly!

Another kind of Eagle?

Mayb. I'm not bird specialist. But this one looks fierce... Roarrr....

Parrot and Corn :)

This Parrot was kept in the cage. Zoom lens is just amazing sometimes.

Lots of Lots of Fish...

For complete collection of KLBirdPark please take a look at the link below

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Teluk Batik, Lumut

2010-07-07T15:02:00.002+08:00

Short Introduction-

Teluk Batik Beach is located at the west coast of the state of Perak, about 6.5 km away from the town of Lumut. This beach is one of the most popular beaches among the locals as it is accessible by cars. There are ample of parking bays available and this beach is crowded during public holidays and weekends. The golden sandy beach is an ideal place for one to spend some time alone or a picnic with your family members. The beach is clean and you can swim here but the water can be murky during high tides.

http://www.malaysiavacationguide.com/telukbatik.html

This beach brings back memories.....

In Pangkor Island, to enjoy the unspoilt nature, tourist need to travel for another 15 minutes boat ride to a secluded island to have the experience of crystal clear water. Otherwise, its what we call crystal jade water... Uhgh... disgusting.

Crossing the sea, 10minutes later, you will arrive at Pangkor Island...

Authentic and Exclusively from Teluk Batik
(no i dont see this in pangkor)

This Pretty much Solve all the Drowning problem and No lifeguard is required around the beach.

Busy Weekend.... Different Experience from Bondi Beach / Surfer Paradise.

I was questioned, What kind of bird this is ? I have no freakin idea. So i tried to snap a photo, hopefully my phone will be able to detect and tell me what is the breed. Minutes later, I found out that, the Application does not work quite well with Animals.. Specifically a Cross Mark with a Bird Logo.. -.-"" Swt.

This Bird was there when i was 5 years old... And not growing any Bigger, still the same size, Same Chirping sound, Same Location back in Teluk Batik. ( Not to say that they dont appear else where, they have survive 10 over generation by now. ) wow.

Anyone would like to take a visit here? Waiting for you.....

Cameron Highland Travelogue

2010-06-15T21:45:00.006+08:00

A Picture Worth a Thousand Words.....

The Largest Black Tea manufacturer in Malaysia.

XinWen, Lucas, Ding, Wei Kiat, Phaik Yee, Gerard, Michelle, Isaac, Gerald

Classic
Perfect Group Photo....

Magnificent...

More Updates .... coming up...

Pets Portraits Photography - Blackie

2010-05-30T23:51:00.008+08:00

You might want to refer the previous link that i wrote about Prazsky.
I have came across alot of people asking what type of breed this is? Definitely not miniature Pinscher and its not ChiHuaHua. Nobody seems to know what is Prazsky.

Well, i have covered pretty much in depth information about the breed type.

Coco Beloved Prazsky
Prazsky Krysarik

Now, i present our latest addition to the family, Blackie.

Weight no more than 200 grams, Height no more than 10 cm. This is definitely the smallest dog that i have ever seen.

Puppy never seems to stay still, therefore i think pet photography is quite challenging. They doesn't seems to listen. They just refuse to...

How adorable is that.... Awwwwhh....

This is a puppy that will entertain you for hours. Energetic and like the accompany of human. They will struggle just to get next to you.

Cuteness..... Owh..

Bukit Tabur

2010-04-28T11:22:00.002+08:00

Some Highlights of the Hiking Events Organized by WeiKiat together with the group leader Goh.

One word to describe the hiking experience would be --- Deadly.

One wrong step and i will be gone down the hill. I have seen how does the rock climbing activities going on indoor (OneU,Genting); But i never tried or even have the intention to try it out. Skipping the basic lesson of rock climbing and proceed to Bukit Tabur is seriously challenging for me.

Very nice place to see sun rise. Unfortunately, we arrive 90 minutes after the sun rise. The sun is hanging right on top of the neighbour mountain peak.

Brief introduction about Bukit Tabur.

Bukit Tabur is a hill located in Taman Melawati, Malaysia. It is also known locally as Bukit Hangus. The hill is very prominent and could be seen from the Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2. The hill, which is less than 1000 meters, is a quartz ridge. Climbers enter the hiking trail via Kampung Klang Gates, 50 meters from the gates of the Klang Gates Dam, at the back of Taman Melawati for a quick 3-4 hours climb. The Gombak Forest Reserve and Klang Gates Dam are beside the hill. The peak offers spectacular view of the dam.

The hiking trail to Bukit Tabur can be found at

3°14′1″N 101°44′55″E / 3.23361°N 101.74861°E / 3.23361; 101.74861 (trailhea.

Adopted from Wikipedia

Bird Eyes View From One of the Peak

Klang Gates Dam

Vibrant and Lomoish

Sense Of Achievement

Unspoilt Nature
Located Right at The Peak

Exhausted
Incredible Hiking Experience

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xinwenphotography/sets/72157623942630008/show/

Hong Kong Travelogue

2010-04-08T11:55:00.006+08:00

XiMUT Milk Tea

Ham Macaroni :)

I love this back alley somewhere around central. Was roaming around after having breakfast. This alley captures my attention and i feel its awesome for some reason.

Harbour View

Red Panda

Giant Panda

Spectacular View From...
Arena Of Star

Flying Kites Events Photography

2010-04-05T22:19:00.007+08:00

Getting together discussing about the way we used to fly kites... Just brings back memories... Nostalgic. Technology evolve so does the Kites, We used to make the kites using some stick and colour paper. But now, the kites comes in any shape that you can think of....

Enjoy my selection of the events

Freedom

Patrick and Friends

In fact, Patrick struggle to fly. That explain why they keep holding on with it.

PY, I'm Sure you will love this :) "Pic Requested by PY"

Its ok to get substitute once in a while :)

Woot. The elite team. The only Kites Remain in the sky. The Last Kite Retrieved. Congrats. :)

One my My Fav.

Awesome ^-^'

Action....

There u go Betty :) Name given to the Batman-look-alike-kite. Huh

Go GO Jump !

At Dusk....

Thanks for organizing and i have great time :)

Hope you guys who involved in this events like my picture selection.

Cheong & Lieu Wedding Day Preview

2010-03-26T11:31:00.004+08:00

2 categories- Getting Ready & Ceremony

(1) Getting Ready

(3) Ceremony

4) Ceremony

Putrajaya HotAirBalloon 2010 Events Photography

2010-03-23T10:33:00.013+08:00

I was asking my friend, how did they manage to control the direction of the balloons. Because they simply disappear from our eye sight and never comes back!!! Being the genius science student, we know that hot air rises. We also know that what goes up must come down!! Let the search engine reveal the answer.....

Hot air balloons are an ingenious application of basic scientific principles. Here we will show exactly how the balloon works, what makes it rise and fall and how a pilot is able to maneuver it when it is in the air.

The basis of how the balloon works is that warmer air rises in cooler air. This is because hot air is lighter than cool air as it has less mass per unit of volume. Mass can be defined by the measure of how much matter something contains. The actual balloon (called an envelope) has to be so large as it takes such a large amount of heated air to lift it off the ground. To help keep the balloon in the air and rising, hot air needs to be propelled upwards into the envelope using the burner.

thanks to eballoon.org

Preparation Stage

Well, we all talk about High Definition nowadays. I really feels that this pictures pops out and looks so real. Just like (A) Beyond >.<

Ready to go.... Assorted Country

Switzerland

Malaysia

Japan

Netherlands

Germany

Lonely Boat....

I used to have a nickname for my virtual games sometime ago.. and Its called Lonelyboyz. I use it whenever i create a new character in game. Seems like it does affect in a way when comes to image composition. Good thing i guess.

Child Portraits Photography

2010-03-11T16:04:00.007+08:00

Its a Saturday Morning, hot sunny day. First time shooting outdoor portraits with children. Another great experience. It is totally different from the human that understand what the photographer try to direct and appoint. There is no such rules when it comes to Child Photography. Just got to live with it. Be it Good or bad.

I myself quite satisfy with the outcome...

Some highlights of the day.....
(Lets see if i could find words to describe the picture)

Cheeky

Cool

Inspirational....

Mischievous

Details:-

Location: Lumut Maritime Town
Baby: Ng Zi Xuan
Age: 14 Months
Assistant: JoeLee
Photographer: XinWen
More Pictures Please visit Flickr

Thanks Joe for helping out.. Appreciate alot...

Alex and Lucy ROM

2010-03-09T18:47:00.005+08:00

For first time i experienced that photography ain't fun at all... Blink Blink...

Its very tiring.... till the end of the day... back home open up all those images captured under the blazing hot sun... I tell myself... Gosh.. Its worth it :)

I should appreciate the opportunity given to me to document such important events of this two person...

Alex and Lucy.....

Highlight of the day .....

This is to remind the couple to overcome the obstacle that they might be face in future...

Be Strong, Bold, and Have Faith...

Details...

It is more interesting to keep the highest possible details.... That is what i was looking for....

Girlfriend and Boyfriend...
From now onwards become
Husband and Wife....
:)

Emotion.....

The Ring is on.. Gotcha....

Location: The Land In front of the Jabatan Kehakiman

I just love this image so much.....

This is It....

Perfect.....

This is to remind the Bride..... When did the Groom Propose to ya?

Upcoming.....

Baby Portraits Photography
Cheong & Lieu Wedding Actual Day

Stay Tune...

Chap Goh Meh

2010-03-01T19:25:00.003+08:00

The moon is really awesome on the Chap Goh Meh night.

Chap Goh Meh represents the fifteenth and final day of the Lunar New Year period as celebrated by Chinese migrant communities. The term is from the Hokkien dialect and refers to the fifteenth day of the first month, which is the occasion of the first full moon of the New Year.

Moon

Huh, its not easy to capture the picture of the moon with full details. The situation is similiar to me trying to figure out what is the shape of the bacteria. Simply because i do not have the tools.

Anyway, these are my selection pictures of the moon taken in CONJUNCTION with Chap Goh Meh..

The Year of Tiger according to Chinese calendar.

Full Moon
(Occurs Every 15th of the Chinese Calendar)

Hahahah.... i Came across this webby which gives a tutorial on How to Cast a Full Moon Wish Spell.

Unbelieveable...

Best Wishes,
xw
:)

Port Dickson

2010-02-27T21:59:00.005+08:00

The intention of these series of photos is to document the condition of the beach back in Port Dickson.

In the middle of night, i could only see a shadow of human standing or walking right towards the middle of the sea. Seems like committing suicide.

Soon then we woke up in the morning realized that the sea water level is so shallow. I thought global warming could have cause the sea level to rise? What happened? This is totally opposite.
( I have reason to believe that the earthquake that happened somewhere nearby have consume pretty much of the sea water)

I wonder what will happen in another 10 years time?

I always like to have a theme to my pictures, for the sake of documenting the purpose of me taking such photos instead of just clicking the shutters.....

Well - enjoy~~

Isolation

Workhorse

Having the idea of working with tilt shift method. Does it work? I hope it does.

The beach

When i look at this I KNOW TSUNAMI ITS gonna happen. and TRUE ENOUGH the next day it attacked CHILLE. Its far but true enough :)

Construction in progress

I personally like this photos very much.

What a MESS!!

P/s: I have already reconstruct the attachment pictures to make it non-clickable and non-enlarg-able and the thumbnail picture quality improve dramatically...

For Slideshow Please visit Flickr

Coco (Prazsky Krysarik)

2010-02-27T18:43:00.011+08:00

Referring back to the previous post/link which i have in doubt what type of breed does Coco belongs to..

Now 1 years later... I am proud to bring you the latest update of Coco condition and Probably would now reveal the size of Coco... Usually i would only take Close Up Shot. And Previously Pictures taken was kind of Hopeless...

Well, I hope you guys like my selection of photos here.....

Prazsky

I do not need to explain much further, and a google search will reveal its truth... I strongly believe it is not Mini Pins.

(But sometimes when people asked me what kind of dog is that, I will simply answer Something like Mini Pins. Well, for simple reason they wouldn't know what is PRAZSKY KRYSARIK)

Whatever breed it is, not so important, as long as she is obedient, smart, and listen to instruction.
She is simply amazing.

From The Idea of Artist Impression

This is the simplified version of the pictures. I just love the concept of presenting this overall pictures of size comparison with a human being. :)

Take a peep at my Flickr

Happy Chinese New Year

2010-02-19T09:30:00.007+08:00

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all my friends ....

As the year of the tiger begins, it's time to greet everyone with a warm Gong Xi Fa Cai and wish you good luck and good fortune :-)

Happy New Year 2010 Wishing you Harmony, Joy, Inspiration, Love and Peace!

From the bottom of my heart.......

When was your last gathering among family member for a dinner?

When was your last time having firework so close to your hand?

When was the last time that you really had fun?

Can you recall your Childhood memories?

When was the last time you make a wish?
Does it materialize / happen / occur ?

When was the last time you light up the fireworks and run for your life?

When was the last time you need to sit for hours waiting for meals to be served? and Yet the taste is not up to expectation?

When was the last time you see the laughter among your family members, relative, and friends?

When was the last time you celebrated your Valentine's Day...?? xoxo

Yes 14th February ... ermmm which year....

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR AND HAPPY VALENTINE's DAY

Muacks Muacks

♥♥♥ ♥♥♥
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♥♥♥♥
♥

XOXO

Tour De Singapore

2010-02-09T17:09:00.006+08:00

Places that i Been many many times. But Never as a tourist. Mostly as a jobseeker. Well, i failed miserably.

Back home standing strong here to create breathtaking pictures.....

Forget about the history... and lets move on to what i have to show you here.....

Raffles Places... Singapore Iconic Location.

In Photography, i always believe that when i have got a good location, i have won half of the battle in creating great pictures.

Victoria Theatre

Singapore Bridge and Esplanade

Tilted Weird Angle.

Anderson Bridge

Location for Wedding Shoot? I seen couples walking around under the hot sun. Its a Torture. Wedding gown is only meant for Winter Country.

Crossing This Bridge Yield Fruitful Results

Complete View Of Esplanade to Singapore Eye

Jeff and Syl E Session

2010-02-06T09:57:00.008+08:00

Its been great working with Syl and Jeff. I don't usually put direction to what they should look like in pictures. Just free and easy. And leave the rest of work to me.

I hope you like the collection of photos.

Location : Marina Barrage
Assistant : Luke
Photographer : Xin Wen
Couples : Jeff and Sylvia

Its Not easy to get the entire scene into this pic. Especially for people like me ( Under-equip ). However i tried my best to present the idea which i have in mind after several attempt.

Embedded with Texture

The Expression

Harbour View. I wish i could capture wide wide angle. Like Un-distorted 180Degree view. But the subject will turn out to be really small.

In this country, we just couldn't live without aircond.
We have such great time R&R here.

ADDON

Lovely Hug
xoxo

Comical

@ Hort Park

Sorry if i have taken too long.. There is more (Park. Etc.) :) Just some teaser here .........

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Broga Hills

2010-01-24T13:19:00.015+08:00

Another event photography trip. To make it sounds good.

Infact, i would consider this as torturing, ridiculous, challenging event. Before everything else, wake up 3 am in the morning just to catch a Sunrise sounds insane.

Anyway, i took up the challenge and this is great experience. Its WORTH IT AFTER ALL.

Please enjoy my selection of photos.

:)

Given a Theme to each and every pictures......

Silhouette

Lonely

SunRise

The Peak

Couples

Freedom

Feel Free to Leave Comment and Critics :)

Taiwan - Selection Preview

2010-01-18T22:42:00.020+08:00

Finally I have completed my collections of travelogue... First holiday destination for the year of 2010. Which is also the last destination for the year of OX.

Together with aunt, uncle, cousin, I have so much fun. I just love the whether @ 13-17oC. Its so refreshing and exhilarating.

Enjoy some of my pictures selection.

Type less - See more

Departure from Malaysia

Source Of Light

TaoYuan

Hotel

Taipei

101

Jiu Fen

Jiu Fen - 9 Parts - 9 Portion

Breathtaking Scenery

Along the Streets

Coffee Shop @ 9Part

Fong Jia Night Market

Famous Big Sausage Wrap with Small Sausage.

EarthQuake
Museum

Running Track Raised 1.5m equivalent to a person height.

Collapse Building

Infinity
With the memory of 921

FlowerLand

SunFlowerBee

Misery Curve and Line

This conclude the year of Ox

@ Flying Cow

NightView TamShui

Xi Men Ding

AirPort

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PS: I use to avoid Night Photography previously, because the camera is not capable of giving good decent photos taken a night. I give up. This should be the first collection of mine which include night-streets-photography.

Spectacular Fireworks Display

2010-01-02T08:52:00.005+08:00

An Ordinary night............

I spend my last few moment of 2009 with my secondary school friends back in Bandar Utama.

I still remember last year, i was standing right below the fireworks display and the dust and residue from fireworks all enters my lungs. Yucks. And my eyes Hurts. Simply because the Fireworks is just right on top of my head. And the source is just right beside me.

This year being a lil bit smarter, we spend last couple of minutes back in the field of BU 3. As suggested by the group of friend. True Enough, the view is magnificent and mesmerizing. I can't help it buy to shout, well, Alone in the field. I am always fascinated by the fireworks display. And yes i Will be there for the international fireworks display for the year of 2010. @ Putrajaya. I went for the first MITF. Wow. The moment has been engraved in my memory. Even i look back at the pictures or Video.. I was shouting there.. ahahahah.

Here Bits of Pictures taken during the firework display @ One Utama. I myself give very high rating what One Utama has to offer. They never disappoint me. It gets better each year. But still compared to the competition standard (@ Putrajaya) still a distance away.. Japan, Italy, France, China is much more outstanding. Well, its a competition ma.....

I decided not to carry my big bulky Camera and put all my trust into my small little tiny camera. Wow. Sometimes small things creates wonders. Don't underestimate the power of small pathetic compact camera.

Becomes Extra-Ordinary....
Enjoy.............

Opening.....

Elegant..

Glowing Orange

Misery, Surprise

Glamour

Gigantic Fireworks

The ash is all deposited on my car. I thought what happened?

Super Wide Angle.

This is my Favourite..

Captured Using
Canon Ixus 75

5.8mm
100 ISO
Combination of 1/4, 1/60, and 1 Second.
All HandHeld...

5000 Feet Up above the SEA LEVEL

2009-12-24T11:39:00.033+08:00

Pre-Christmas Celebration. I resist the temptation of stepping in the Casino arena. Explore into photography opportunity. I spend couple of hours with my cousin @ the highland. The world of Entertainment.

The theme for this series of pictures will be Vibrant, Energetic, and Fantasy.

Before i forget, i would like to take this opportunity to wish you

Merry Christmas :)

Enjoy the photos....

This out-of-focus-effect is just simply amazing. It will be better with the addition of starburst effect :)

Click to view Larger Image. I love the composition and lines in this pictures.

This reminds me of the 80's.

The colour combination is so funky :)

My Mom :)

Handheld, slow shutter speed. Just in case you have no idea what was it. Its suppose to be a Ferris Wheel. aka Eye-on-Genting.

When shoot portrait, we need to get the curve out of a person. Somehow i fail miserably.

Most important, the person need to look slim in the pictures. Sigh, i need to rely alot on photoshop then. -.-:

Some point where we might miss out. Simply look up for great opportunity to shoot pictures.

Again, was playing with the lines and composition. Well, i get to know the FAKE santa clause when i walk to the front of it. Initially having the thought that the restaurant hire a santa clause to pose for photo shoot. I think this picture is great.

Unity. This was my cousin's idea.

Again i fail to get the face to be crystal clear. I have no idea how to alter the size and quality with this blogger system. I think i will soon change and source for alternative.

Trying to create the motion effect. This will not be possible with an ordinary compact camera.

Shes having fun playing with 50mm F 1.8 :) Told ya it is one of the best-est lens ever.

Merry go round.

This gives me an impression that she is lost searching for parents. Well, infact she is giving direction to parents about the location whereabout.

Yes baby, this is the S-curve i am talking about. No photoshop on the body shape. :) Okay, at least this one stands out.

Lobby at Highland Hotels. I feel the top deco is mesmerising. I love the colours and using the widd-est angle that i could find. Which is my kit lens WTH. I tried to capture the entire scene from the floor to the ceiling. At least it fits. I'm too poor to get it below 18mm.

If you guys enjoy the series of photos above.
Take a peep at my alternate website.

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Thanks for your support.

Ciaoz

Natural and Spontaneous

2009-12-21T23:38:00.006+08:00

Explore the Lighting....

Casual Photo-shot session :/

Trying to stick with the natural colour of skin.
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The aim is not to achieve dramatic effect but rather natural skin tone with natural lighting.

Model: Mei Theng & Lucas - I hope you are happy with the selection of photos :)
Location : (S) CoffeeShop

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The Power of Nature

2009-12-15T22:12:00.009+08:00

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- MODEL - CF - PHOTOGRAPHER - XW - LOCATION - ONE UTAMA GARDEN ROOFTOP -

The Location - We are dying to look for a spot with shade and spend couple of minutes there. I can't tolerate the heat. Like i always tell my friend, i feel like i am living in a desert.

I wouldn't consider this person is NOT easy to work with. (Doesn't seems to listen to instruction)

Explore the Light.

On the other Hand, its a great challenge for me to work without flash especially when the sun is right above the head. Results in Ugly looking Shadow :S

The Moment

The reflection is simply awesome.

God Knows what he is trying to do.

Wide, Spacious, Freedom

Unfortunately, I do not have the lens wide enough to cover the entire scene.

Till now, i realised that all pictures has been compressed 10 times.. Original file was 5 MB but somehow when uploaded it become 250KB. I Hate it. Will look for solution.

Its totally different from what i saw on my desktop picture.... DOTZ

Trash the grass.

Violent, Abusive, Mad.

Yo man Whassup.

Enjoy :)

William Tan & Joe Lee Wedding Preview

2009-12-13T11:49:00.009+08:00

I Love this shot - Simply represent the transformation from Single to Bundle....

The Journey of a Marriage

* Click on the photo for larger picture *

Home Sweet Home. The location of Bridal Party. A day before Reception.

Capture the moment

Somehow for some reason i just love this shot.

The depression of a soon-to-be-married-bride :S

After 10 consecutive days of raining. Thank god we have got 2 days of Bright Sunny Sunshine.

I feel like, i'm living in a desert. Its So hot. I'm sweating each and every moment. Except when i'm travelling in the car.

I have got alot of comment that the tent looks like some circus party.

Bride and Groom.

Yum Seng Yum Seng! Nobody get Drunk. Tossing.

I like the eye focus right on top of the tip of the champagne. The composition in this picture is one of my favorite.

She have to emphasize so many times that the CAKE IS REAL. Anyway, it was brought back home with 3 piece intact.

Happy Happy Couple :)

Enjoy :)

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Lights

2009-12-13T11:07:00.008+08:00

Photography is all about Light

Stepping into the world of Wedding Photography :)

2009-12-12T00:32:00.001+08:00

Ambition.

2009-10-09T09:31:00.007+08:00

I had a chat with a medical student that will graduate in 1.5 years time.

When we are young, Doctor, Fireman, Teacher and Policeman seems to be the most popular choice when it comes to writing essay for the title * My ambition *

However, when it comes to reality, this young kids seems to be under-educated about the job responsibility and rather emphasize on the importance and how great that job can be.

Having been through the growing stages and up to this point of time, i realized that there is no ideal job. The more you ask/wanted the more you will need to sacrifice.

Doctor for example. Well, all those brilliant student with one stretch of A's result will have a chance to consider this option. Doctors practice in Malaysia will have to go through either STPM or matriculation (Private/Public) need to score Straight A's as well. Together with the 5 years course, they will graduate as young as 23 years old OR as old as 25 years old. This does not include 2 years mandatory "Housemanship" at any designated local hospital. Only then they will get the title of Dr.

8 years of further education after the high school, qualifies this student as a Doctor. To become specialist they will need to invest many more years to do their Masters. Huh. Sounds tiring to me. If i do have a choice, i will not choose this path.

After they graduate from the 5 years study, they do get paid for the housemanship, RM 4k per month. This is what you get after 6 years of study, struggling all the exam trying to strike for flying colours. I would rather face colours in front of the computer screen with some design course. :)

Fireman- I am just impressed with those Dramas storyline which tells about their sweet and sour life as a fireman. Action Packed, Drama remains drama. "Thats all Folks" I pass by firestation twice a day. Almost everyday. I have never seen the firefighter at all. Like NEVER. In this country i think we face problem like burnt forest from neighbour country MORE THAN fire accident in housing or industry settings.

Well, is it because of the fire prevention system works perfectly or simply because there is no person in charge when we call 994? for Fire rescue. I remember playing prank calls just to try out see whether they are sleeping or really working :) When I WAS SMALL OK. Probably this is the reason why they do not advertise the number to call for firefighters. I know 999 is for the Police. What about Fireman?

Speaking of Police. I have so much bad experience with this group of nonsense. Bribe is one thing, unreasonable summon is something that really can't accept.

Involved in accident, before you manage to claim from the insurance, be prepared to pay for RM 300 'Processing fees' first. Thats for major. For minor cases like car scratches and small accident. Someone, somehow will need to take the blame. Either party will have to pay RM 300. Cars and Motorbike - Cars driver be prepared to throw out that cash. The rules is set up/ established to simply pay for their salary at the end of the month. :)

Oh Last but not least, Teacher seems to be the greatest job of all. Well, probably yes during the 70's but not at this century. Losing temper to a student will get you into the jail. :) Using wrong method of punishment will get yourself into more trouble. By not doing anything or doesn't meet up to the student expectation, they will need to bare the complains complains and complains.

I remember during my high school, i have three headmaster/headmistress. 2 of them died during my 5 years study there. Need not mention about the age. Our class caused couple of teaches to switch their duties and choose not to step into classes. Simply because we could educate ourself better. :) Ah, nowaday affordable children will pay for tuition classes after school hour. Therefore, school time is actually socializing time. They spend all their life making noise in the class.

Perhaps, being a tuition teacher will have better profit and less stress. :) Teacher is not the greatest after all.

What is an ideal job?

In my opinion, None. Life SUX!

WWF

2009-09-08T16:55:00.003+08:00

Always in my mind, Panda is Dirty, Lazy, Going-to-Die-species.

If they are well preserve and taken care of, wow they are very cute and adorable. :)

This is what panda do during the free time. Pose with the bamboo shoots. Wtf!

Goota scrub the white fur and make sure its white! Then only a panda will looks like a panda. Otherwise its just like another Black Bear. :S I have seen one like just pick up from the dark oil drain.

I feel so reluctant to leave this place because of the environment and temperature control. Its so comfy and cold. OMgosh. Its a torture to stay under the hot sun. :( Never choose to go for holiday during Summer time. I have enough of Summar time back home.

Feeding time

The panda named An An investigating the cube of ice. Decided whether to eat it or not. If i am not mistaken that white colour cube is an ice cube. With Few slice of lemon in it makes me wonder how An An going to finish the ice cube? He will crush the ice cube or wait for it to melt to finish up the lemon.

What i saw was, An An give up and move to the other spot for food. Probably on Be Right Back Status. I left when he go out of my sight. I give up as well. :P

An An was born 1 year later than me. Without Wikipedia on my hand i wonder what will be the lifespan for a Panda. I only aware that Coco is going to die 15 years later if i am Lucky. Wtf!

Moving on the the Wild Animal Section is where the Red Panda Located.

This Panda is So cute :(

At least the animal is well maintained, unlike what i saw in the Afamosa Safari. I can even see the bones sticking out of the lion skin. How sad. Either the Lion have Anorexia nervosa or the authority does not earn enough entrance fees to pay for their food.

We visit the red Panda on Monday and surprisingly number of Visitor for that day is better than expected. Hm... Mayb school holiday? 31st August is the last day of SOLDES. :(

I didn't get to buy much things during this trip. Apart from a budget trip intention, I AM BROKE. Everything seems to be so expensive. Geez.. Later i found out that a waiter/promoter earn 6k HKD and for medium Blue collar job would be expecting above 10k HKD per month. OH God Damn It. I am underpaid. WTF!

I think i shall just be the regular customer for Outlet Store. Speaking about Outlet, Even after so many % discount. The item still cost a Bomb. Thanks to the Godly RRP. (Recommended Retail Price). I can so relate to the jewelery that my parents/cousin bought lately. The Tag price was 13 Thousand Ringgit Malaysia. But with 70% discount, Ended up have to pay about 3k +. Wow then they can happily tell people that they bought the Diamond for Berpuluh-Puluh Ribu -.-"

WTF!

Pictures taken at Ocean Park 31st August 09 Nikon D60

Dinner @ Taipa

2009-09-07T18:19:00.002+08:00

I am So hungry......

Its been ages since my last update :( In fact i have the shortcut Icon located at the browser toolbar. But i have phobia clicking on this page because i could have lost hours if i step in here... Geez.. This shouldn't be the case... *i need some determination*

When comes to HK and Macau, i just hate to decide what to eat. Actually i have hard time reading the menu. With minimal intellectual and guidance, i just pick on the set menu which is the most expensive. If not second most expensive. Knowing it will somehow not turn into a disaster. (Doh if you ask for it, some restaurant do have English menu)

Settle down at this Restaurant 5 minutes walking distance from Best Western Taipa, called MayBox if i remember correctly. Very nice environment, we decided to have early dinner. Well, we seems to be the only customer in the shop. Doubt the food will be good or not. After much survey and roaming around the same area. Yes, this one seems to be the best compared to the cha chan teng style.

Fried Steak/Beef in Thai Sauce

With Rice

Yummy... This cost about 39 Dollar If i am not mistaken, comes with Bubble Tea. :)

Steak with Spaghetti Pasta

Wherever i travel, i always have hard time traveling back to the airport to depart back to Malaysia. Either i couldn't find the way or i miss the bus. And TAXI cost bomb. Always have these so call airport surcharge, peak hour charge, far distance charge, whatever whatever.

But thank god never miss a flight so far.

This time the damage is not that bad.. 30 HKD get us safely to the airport in comfy cab.

I remember it cost 100AUD + 30 AUD for miss bus to Avignon Airport. Gosh... Thats like RM 400. Enough for me to buy return ticket to Bangkok. Damn!!!

Pictures taken by Nikon D60. Courtesy of my cousin. :)

6 months Coco

2009-08-06T15:24:00.005+08:00

Updates for the photo to monitor the growth of COCO....

Pictures taken when she is 6 months OLD.

Weight 1.6kg

Her eye Balls can be used to play pinball.... :D Its Solid round eyes.. Mesmerizing.

To add in more captions/description later.....

Feng Shui

2009-07-31T20:37:00.005+08:00

Before i conclude the month of July... The Busiest Month ever in working point of view....

I shall include one more post.... Just some random thoughts...

My colleague once told me, where to find a job where you need not do anything and you get paid. Due to the boringness, i came out with an idea of getting a new pet. There comes COCO, months later here comes a new aquarium. Wads next?

I never thought that having this aquarium in the office will somehow affect the mood during working hour as well. When I have nothing to do, well at least now i can just stare at the aquarium.

I got this 8 miniature fish which doesn't seems to fill up the entire space of the aquarium... Therefore, the next day, i went out to the aquarium pet shop and bought 2 Gold Fish. Bloated Stomach Mini Gold Fish. Unfortunately, i forget to take some photo shoot. I hope they can survive until next Monday :( wtf

It seems like when i switch on the motor, the fishes struggling to stay in one position. If i don't switch on the motor, fishes will die lack of oxygen. Dilemma.. haih...

This squeaky toy (Frog) initially i bought it for Coco. But when my mind is tired, its good to look at green colour. Just a gentle squeeze on the frog will create very harmonious environment :D Someone will just burst out into laughter. hahahah... Try out.

I have no idea what species this fish belongs to. I was told in cantonese it is pronounce as *Tin Kwong Yu* Direct translation it means Electric Light Fish. Glamour. But then the survival skill still lose to cockroach. The next day, already have one died. Surprisingly, the dead fish doesn't float. One down, Left 7 to go.

This will be the first weekend, beginning of the month, i hope they can survive at least few more weeks or months.

The fishes glow in the dark. Perhaps that is how the name was derived from.... Electric -.-"

When i decided to get this fish, i was telling my colleague that if the fishes died, i can just buy more as replacement. She commented, you expecting the fish to die before you bring it back to the office? In my mind thinking, fish die easily. They are so vulnerable and die easily. I can always get replacement. It will only cost about Rm 1. Thats it! But when the fish really die, i got abit frustrated also. But can't help it. Goota fins some place to buried the fish. Probably the dustbin. (AT least Don't just Throw into the Toilet Bowl) -.-" Respect abit k... Ops... i left the dead fish on my table.. after 2 days ceremony i shall wrap it up and place into the dustbin -.-"

I have no idea which one, but one of them is dead. Thought that initially have 8. Wah nice number for fengshui.. Never thought that one day later become 7.. I hope the fish don't float on Monday with the addition of 2 small gold fish.

When the fish died, we try to investigate and find out the reason why the fish die.
1) The motor is too strong and makes it very difficult for them to move around.
2) I feed too little? unlikely, because i feed twice.....
3) Lack of space and run out of oxygen? No the motor is moving.
4) The fish is too old? Its too small to be consider as OLD

I shall just change my mind and get a bunch of Guppy Fish. Thats my next plan when all of them died. :(

Aiks...

Its Complicated!

2009-07-21T18:48:00.003+08:00

I am Feeling

Lost
Happy
Excited
Depress
Doubtful
Anxious
Nervous
Anticipate
Fascinated
Discourage
Despair
Sad

ALL at the same time... I need a physiotherapist.... :(

Bonjour, Bienvenue à Paris

2009-07-19T17:23:00.015+08:00

Winter 2009
February.
Spring is just around the corner, but the weather is still freaking cold. Snowing. WTF. I feel like myself is constantly in an icebox. I do not have clothing that can keep me warm to the extend that I do not shiver. I am broke and therefore getting additional clothing is not an option. Struggle -.-:

Lets take a tour and capture the magnificent view of Paris :D

Here we go.......

The Sun is so precious at this point of time. The sky can be clear, like totally cloudless. Or it can be really scary. It will just rain for 36 hours. Bloody hell. Gotta plan indoor activity and pictures will not turn out good during such pathetic weather. I don't have enough money to eat already, where to find money for shopping. The best is my card is not working. I have to live with what i have :D

Accommodation was booked about 1 month prior to departure at Zero cost. We only have to pay when checked in. The Perfect Hostel, located 2 streets away from Sacre Cauer, is the cheapest option that i could find over the net. It turn out to be pretty good. No regrets. If i don't remember wrongly, its about 75 Euro for 3 nights Per person.

Right View from the Hostel Window

Left View From the Hostel Window

This place is so convenient. 5 minutes walk to the metro station (Anvers). 1 minute walk to grocery shop. (There is where i get my dinner -.-"" The exact location is just beside the black car)

Just before i left, i was told that Paris-ian don't speak English. They would rather not communicate to you and just ignore people who speak english. But the moment that i am really Lost. I can't be just standing there waiting for people to approach me. This only happens in Australia. I made a first step and approach a strangers asking for direction. So happen that he stay at the same row. He guided us all the way to the hostel, and i almost die carry/dragging two luggage. He offered help and Paris-ian is not that cruel after all.

He told me " I Speak Little English " I replied Oh Ok.

Next time when people ask you

Avez-vous besoin d'aide? You have to answer Oui, Merci.

(Travelling advice, always ensure the luggage is light. If Possible Featherlight :D You will be very thankful)

There is no such thing as escalator in the Metro station. Be prepared to carry your luggage up and down like jungle trekking. It reminds me of Batu Caves Stairs :(

Basilique du Sacre Cauer

Well i am not a historical person, therefore i shall not mention about the history behind this building. This building was completed in the year 1914. Almost a century. Awesome building. The basilica complex includes a garden for meditation, with a fountain. The top of the dome is open to tourists and affords a spectacular panoramic view of the city of Paris, which is mostly to the south of the basilica.(Wiki)

The one and only bad experience that i have happened here, first thing in the morning WTF!! Despite being alert at all time, this bunch of African came approached me and start their demonstration with the string. I scared if i just walk away they will be more aggresive and violent. Thus, standing there and wonder what are they going to do. Its a daylight robbery. I shall not comment more. My advice is if you have to visit Sacre Cauer, Please Stay at least 300 meter away from these African. Take the Metro up, Located at the Left Hand side.

View from sacre cauer.

Side View 45 Angle >.<

Breathtaking :D

Sacre Cauer

I spend about 40 minutes around that area before i step down. Photoshot is not allow inside.

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Enjoy the photo. I have no idea where is this, therefore no description and no explaination. Its just some random photo taken when i step down at one of the train station.

Louvre. I saw this word somewhere. Initially i thought this is the museum. But Nah.

You See, with the triangle rooftop. I was in the cinema watching Da Vinci Code but i guess i was half way sleeping. I can't relate anything back here. :S I did not research much on the tourist location. I have no idea where to go most of the time. But As you walk more, you will discover more. So, choose to walk rather than taking metro. Oke.

Beautiful :)

The architechture is simply Gorgeous :D Thumbs up for the building design.

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This is the shopping streets. Saint Germain.

This shopping culture is only suitable for low temperature country. It is not cool to walk on the street carrying shopping bags under the hot Blazzing Sun. (Hong Kong is one of the example) hu ha. -.-""" swt

All sorts of fachion brand from Burberry, Armani, Lv, Everything you can find it here. After all, these brand is just located right in front of the main streets. Smokes from the car, and dust uh uh. Champ Elseyee have the same thing and same concept and same shop :S

Saint Germain Emporio Armani.

Saint Germain

i-do-not-know-where-is-this.

:(

Probably i snap this photo when i got lost after walking for 30 minutes and yet leading no where. I stop by one of the shop and ask for the nearest Metro. As expected, they don't speak english. But thank god i can understand sign language. I can still differentiate Left and Right. So thats good enough to get me out of there and not continue to walk until i step out of Paris.

This is the rear view of Notre Dame.

Very Very Nice.

If only the weather could be better.

This is the first destination that i came across when i arrive at Paris. Not to mention the journey from Charles De Gaulle to Gare du Nord. Notre Dame means Our Lady. Indeed huge and you wont miss it.

3 days at Paris, and to walk around Paris, obviously dont need 3 days. We decided to get the ticket to Disneyland. Which cost a bomb. I think its around 60 or 70 Euro.

Disneyland Paris

Yesterday was Sunny, Today was Snowing, and Tomorrow is Raining :S SOBZ!!

Unfortunaltey we decided to go Disneyland Today!!! Uhhhhhh damn

This is the Saint Germain Church. I think :S

Opera. Nono this is not Opera. Located opposite to the Opera. I have no idea what does it call. Lots of shopping complex. I'm lost.

This is the Opera.
Now i understand why Paris is the most Romantic City in the world.

They are willing to queue like 2 kilometer away for the entrance to Moulin Rogue. Probably not that far, but far enough that i have no idea where is Moulin Rogue and i still see the queue. I think it only happens during valentines day? 14th Feb 2009 :D

Side View of the Opera if i am not mistaken :D

La Fayette. his is the Shopping complex with a Dome. (Not the coffee shop Dome Oke) Elegant, Pricey, Faint :/

It is raining :(

Lucky Dont have Thunderstorm.

Musee Du Louvre.

Louvre.

Arc De Triomphe

Champ Elseyee

Boutiques @ Champ Elseyee

Big Fat Dog! They need the Fats!

Eiffel Tower

Bridge. I have tried approaching Eiffel Tower from 3 different Direction. This is also because i am Lost. I Know and i Saw Eiffel Tower is in front of me But i Can't seems to reach the destination.

Hahahahah....

Sun Set.... @ Eiffel

The best time to take photo is when the sun was about to set. The sky will turn Pinnking Purple plus tint of Blue. Perfect for Photo taking.
Muacks.

The Lift is located at the side moving tilted up to the first level of Eiffel Tower. How Often do you see Lift moving in the direction of 45 Degree?

I shall conclude this entry with a Sun Set Photo taken nearby Eiffel Tower.

Once again I am Starving. So Ciaoz.

Astro Life Event

2009-07-18T15:55:00.011+08:00

First time come across Astro Life. Very good introduction given by one of the high pose management in Astro. Not mistaken the name mentioned was Vincent? He Step out and gave brief introduction about Astro Life. Only 1 thing that i remember was, Astro life was established with 1 and only 1 objective. "To provide reward to the existing Astro customer by organizing events such as meeting the stars and prize giveaway. Reward System" Immediately what i did when i reach home was, to surf the website and see what prize to be won. Okay now i have already get a chance to see how an event was organized and next is to win some prizes. The only contest that caught my attention is the one with Discovery. Grand Prize "A TRIP TO KOREA" which include Flight Ticket and Accommodation. WTF!! didn't mention how many people thou.

Nah lets not mention about that. Back to the event organized at Palace of Golden Horse Mines. Exclusively for Astro subscriber.

Why did i say so? First because this event was not in publicity. This is not announce anywhere else unlike what happened at Sungai Wang earlier of the month. After 10 or 12 years of the competition, this is the first competition held at Bukit Jalil Stadium Putra (Indoor). The only thing that i can think of is, the venue is double of what Arena Of Star could offer. Fit more people, which also means more people will have miserable time trying to locate the contestant and artist. Well, That's how a concert should be isnt't it? I have no idea how people enjoy a concert when the performance is like 2 Kilometer in front of you. I know we do have infinity view, but huh, what can you see from that distance. An ant in front of you is bigger than what you wanted to see. :D People Clap you clap along, People shout you shout along. hahaha It is Really Fun Thou.

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I love bamboo leaves :D

I was there rather early, thus walk around searching for the lobby for some photo shot but WTF! I couldn't find the lobby. I have to somehow stop by the car, take photos on my way out from the parking basement. -.-"

I do not have a chance to capture the Horse located at the lobby. This picture was taken at the main entrance :S where car turn in. I got honed because of this picture. Damn! :) like so jakun

I really enjoy myself looking at the organizing committee how they manage their work and get such event into a success. Even though this is just an hour or two event. It takes alot of manpower for everything to work out in order. Can never be one-man-show. I got myself a goodie bag which contain a Water bottle, pen, highlighter and a handphone chain :S The main objective is to collect the Premium VIP ticket for the Grand Finale held at Bukit Jalil Putra stadium on 25th July 2009. Next Saturday. I'll be there :D Its been quite sometimes since the last time i participate in a concert/show :/ (this event gona be live telecast @ astro/myfm)

Okay enough of publicity.

We do get a refreshment which is very heavy brunch for me. They have Mee Hoon, chicken wing, Curry Puff, Fried Won Ton, Dessert, Bread, Cakes, Fruits, Coffee and Tea. Gosh. I can't take my lunch anymore and i am starving now!!!!

Refreshment. Still early thou. It was really packed when the time ticks at 11 am.

Jojo was the host of the event. She improve alot from what i have observed at Astro Pre-recording competition held at Astro Studio. (inhouse/indoor).

Each contestant present 2 songs. 1) Competition song 2) Single

Secure myself a seat at the second row which is just one row behind the seats of the contestant :D Well, who cares! -.-'

Close distance to the stage. I was telling my bro, if we are in a concert, we will fight to have front seating. But when it comes to lectures and movie at cinema, the back seats seems to have more value.

First to perform was Kah Fai. Great vocal, moderate stage performance, he is going to be one of the top 3. Definitely. I personally prefer his single compared to the rest of the contestant. Which is also the only Cantonese song.

So just stay back and enjoy his performance.

Kah Fai

Next is Alvin. Excellent sense of humor, communicate well with the audience, Singing is awesome. But Not-So-Stable-Vocal. Well, experience does matter alot after all. I hate to say this but this is what most people will face when it comes to job hunting/interview. I am referring to fresh graduates. WTF! No matter how capable you are, no matter how great you claim yourself to be. People will just claim that you do not have experience thus affect your offer/salary later on. However, those with hidden capability will be shown as time goes by. They will excel and stand on top of others with their performance. This does not happen in a day or two. Over a period of time. Thats Life :~) Life is like taking roller coaster.

This is one good example. Alot of critics, countless negative judgment, numerous times of Pk session. He manage to stand out of the stage and tell people he will be able to make it through. (at least the judges think that he deserve better standing). Well, he's now one of the top 5 contestant. Not to mentioned that he WAS eliminated during one of the preliminary round.

This is where i came to think about. Contestant that sing really well but get eliminated. This could be their mistake in just 1 session, and they do not judge based on cumulative performance. Once you miss the boat, that's it. Anyway competition remains competitive. Somehow, somebody will have to be eliminated. This could be by luck, or just blame yourself for not having what "they" are expecting.

Alvin. Meeting in such close distance, i feel he is quite humble and friendly.

Next performance was taken over by Min. The smallest contestant in the sense of size. Literally.
I think alot people will agree with me that among 5 contestant, she have the best vocal. With the singing technique, she definitely will stand out of the crowd and place herself in the top 3.. After all this is a singing competition isn't it?! Those who can really sing deserve something!

Hmm..... I remember Astro did produces the winner with great achievement even at international level. What happened? It was at talent quest previously. Now Star quest. Does it make any difference?

Jia you Jia You.

Min one of the top scorer in the prelim and semifinal. I seriously have no idea why there are 3 semifinals round. Isn't it semi is suppose to be 1/2? Usually after 2 round then will conclude to Finale, No?

Ryan, contestant that received most negative comment, at forum, during competiton, as well as the event itself. WTF! He is not that bad after all. But there is alot people against the judge decision, Why he's in the top 5 list? huh. Don't question and accept the fact. Always look at the brighter side. I think his creativity in answering the host question stands out among others. hahahah. Indeed Funny.

No doubt at close distance, Ryan looks really good. I think he got mix blood? My colleague once told me in order to join the competition, first, must have this criteria. Second, we must have Glamour name. Hm... no comment!! Probably i think with the help of professional make up and touch up all of them look awesome. They have professional body to help from head to toe. All of them look like shining star. Seriously.

Ryan struggling trying very hard to answer the question that was raised by JoJo. Hahahah.

Ok I feel like i am having gastric. (lets quickly finish up)

Last but not least, ah Yoke. It sounds like those selling mee yoke at hawker stall. Not Glamour eh? Hm.... but she has great sense of humour. I still remember how Jojo comment on the Dancing performance by the song title *RiBuLoa* Mayb you could find it somewhere hidden @ youtube :S

She was like saying after this competition she will fly to China to find back her husband that she meet when she was there for the competition. AND look at the picture. That is the height that she is talking about. Hahahaha. Don't know its a gorilla or wad? 200 Kilo . Excusez-moi!

Okay, she emphasize like 3 times she is going to get married soon. Hahahah. Ah Yoke.

I NEED A NEW CAMERA!!!!! WTF. The picture quality is hopeless. But then how often do get to join such event? Um... Astro Life Please organize more ya?

Finally, the session concluded with a short autograph session.

This is what i get :D

I Have feeling this is going to be damn far from the stage. If not 2 kilometer i think it will be at least 400 meter. (Probably the difference between Vip and Non-Vip is the numbered seatings??)
To reveal more on the night itself.

p/s: I think those who watch and follow up with this event will feel very excited. But those who have no idea what is this all about will think, Whatever. So Whatever la ya?

I goota go off for Dinner now...

Ciaoz

What Happened?

2009-07-14T17:51:00.006+08:00

There is a saying,

There are people who make things happen, There are people who see things happen, There is also a kind of person who ask WHAT HAPPENED?

Well, i just put myself in the condition that i really questioned What Happened? Or rather i was involve in a scenario that This question pop up in my mind, "What Happened?"

Two week back i was so proud that i was involve in a seminar/continuous Medical Education (CME) scientific meetings as I did make things happen. :D

Never know that two weeks later i am in the situation that see things happen and ask wad happened?

Normal routine, left home at about 8.00 am, the small little Kancil blocking the main gate and if i were to use the car parked in the car porch, i need to first remove the Kancil. With this i will be late for work. I have no choice but to pick on the car with a "P" sticker. (On personal note, It does make a lot difference to drive a car with and without such sticker) You try it and you will believe me!

Lots Lots of cars, with P license, nobody seems to give way even thou the signal is on for minutes. Until the point where i have no choice but to turn out the junction where 85 % of the cars/motors will cross the traffic light. Unfortunately, this morning i was trapped in the situation where the Traffic light is Blinking (GREEN), everyone was like accelerating to the max hope that they will be able to cross the junction. (IGNORING MY SIGNAL LIGHT) So remember ORANGE Light is more important sometimes, otherwise somehow will end up trapped below the car. (Talking about motorcyclist) WHEN PEOPLE PUT SIGNAL THEN PLEASE PAY ATTENTION. AND NOT BANG TO THE CAR THAT BLOCKING YOUR WAY THUS BLAME ON OTHERS.

I remember what he said. YOU TAK TAHU PANDU KERETA KE? AWAK INI "P" LICENSE TAK TAHU PANDU KERETA KE? In my mind, if i do not know how to drive, you wont be standing here talking to me. I remember very clearly the moment where he was trapped below my car bumper struggling trying to get out from the motor. ( HE should be thankful that i did not accelerate further, where my instinct tells me to ) Geez..

I always have the thought of getting rid of all this motorcyclist. Like completely! That is nearly impossible :) So forget about it. Great effort starts with first step.

When he manage to stand up and he was like a mad cow approaching me asking me to get out of the car. Like those Ah Long Chasing for the payment. What i did was, sitting in the car intact, listening to the music and ask WHAT HAPPENED? SO HOW?

I Tak Tahu.

He start calling the whole world like the Head of a GENG likdat. This reminds me of the fighting session during my high school. Just to recap what happened during my high school (I was a prefect and taking care of this bunch of idiots is part of our duty. We have to make sure that they don't come in a group and start a fighting session. Apparently, this is how these group of people showing their capability among others. Somehow they are afraid of people wearing green colour uniform) :D

Of course i must not face this alone, i start calling my colleague inform the whole world that i was involved in an accident and HELP??? My Bro @ Superman came 15 minutes later for a round of discussion. Well, that doesn't seems to help much. The lady claim to be the motorcyclist superior insisted to lodge for a police report. I was so excited but the first question i asked was, Where is the police station? I don't know how to go?

10 minutes searching around and finally we have got a parking across the streets. FORGET THAT WE HAVE TO PUT PARKING TICKET. That claim my first summon of the day. BLOODY HELL.

Ok now let me explain in details what happen in the Police station.

1) You must fill in the form of your particular that you can easily find it in your IC/Driving License.

2) Of course Don't forget about your vehicle number plate.

3) Next time when you lodge a report. Remember the other vehicle number plate as well. It sounds very stupid if you were to report police if you crash into a tree/divider/lamp post. ( First you have to pay for summon, second you have to pay for the damage u have done, Third you have to repair your car and unfortunately this again involves Money)

I don't know if this is against any rules or regulation. :S
(On Personal note, IF MONEY CAN SOLVE THE PROBLEM THEN ITS NOT A PROBLEM AT ALL)

4) Next, the officer will help you to fill in all the details and then he will direct you to the computer where you can key in your report. They have the template that covers the very minor incident. (Human Error Case) Perfectly structured sentence that you will only required to fill in the blank (Details like which road it occurs and wad time and what was the damage)

5) Having done that, the officer will print out the report and sign off and re-direct the victim to a Sarjan where they issue a summon.

6) For this they only deal 1 to 1. Only those involve will be called in and discuss about the condition and understand about the situation.

7) With all my heart i was trying to protect myself telling them it was not my fault :S (Well in this case, i would say NOBODY's Fault. Its the unlucky one will be injured. Ohh my car was injured - insurance company will be the victim then)

8) Since the very first moment i never admit it was my fault.
( I was thinking in the car, If the motorcyclist trying to commit suicide and unfortunately it has to be my car, then how does this go about? ) Puzzled. I bet i will first get summon, this way the police station will secure at least bundle of money first. Otherwise its not worth their effort going through the tedious documentation process.

9) And then the motorcyclist went for a medical check up, X RAY SUMMORE :D FUYOH~

10) We left the police station.

11) I ASKED MYSELF AGAIN, WHAT HAPPENED?

(At first as we have discuss we will pay for the motor damage and the medical bill we will cover. But now it seems that i did not get immediate summon from the police station and still pending result? Like taking SPM and PMR, or probably i would use the word Interview. Pending confirmation. Need to wait several weeks or months before the results is out.)

CASE Hanging Half Way.

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Was about to faint, heading back to the office to settle some pending issues.
It was rather rush and tiring. But manage to get things solved before i left.

Later in the afternoon, i send the car to my bro's Shop to get it Fix.
Alah, just move slightly the Mudguard. Just before i manage to take pictures, he have already fix it. the dent is about 8 CM in diameter. Paint remain intact. And small dent.

30 minutes. Problem Solve.

Left the workshop back home.

Explaining what happened to my parents and somehow it is not that convincing and in the end all sounds like as if it was all my fault. Upset.

The journey does not stop here. Tomorrow will face the traffic with bigger and better car. If motor come crash again i make sure i accelerate faster.

I was telling my colleague, if the head is right at the bottom of the tyre, it will just burst like a watermelon in matter of second. (Type to drop a water melon from your waist height, see wad happened)

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Back home looking at COCO jumping up and down. Somehow the feeling is good and after all nothing matters.

Coco is now 6 months :D

She's too fat.

I am back home and its all over.

WHAT A DAY!!!

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FREAKY

2009-06-26T20:02:00.005+08:00

I have no choice but to travel down to places where nobody would step in. WHoo Haa. H1N1 was localized only at two places in Malaysia. Unfortunately, i will have to step in HKL for meetings to get things solve.

I have no idea what was the actual case of H1N1 currently in Malaysia. The last time i read from newspaper, they did mentioned increment of 400% since the first case months ago. Wow. Seems like growing exponentially.

I was in HKL moment ago together with the a staff from the hospital. Somehow, revealed that 1 person have died from this infection so far. Very proud telling me that she have got the antibiotic injection exclusively for the Hospital Staff. Oh Damn! I need one as well. Or i will have high possibility to be the next victim.

Bosses just came back from States telling me that they are fine after the 1 week quarantine period. Shees, meeting up with them soon. 3 days time?

On top of that, i ask how late does "he" work up to. She answered " 7 or 8 if not so busy, well sometimes 11 pm "

Then ada Hantu! -.- I heard of so many cases and never thought that it actually happened. To add on, the "hantu" sits on the chair and we not suppose to disturb them. The person work till late night and be so violent with them, will get punishment. True enough, the next week, "he" got fever for a week. Cannot heal at all. "He" is a doctor btw. Wtf Wtf. All my Bulu Roma actually stand up at that moment. But she clarify that already invite the "bomoh" so solve the problem.

Also If you have no choice but have to step into the toilet, remember to say things like Excuse me, Excuse me! You do your business, i do my business. (That's if they understand English) Otherwise, translate into whatever language applicable. This might help you out from trouble. Remember, grandmother story can be true after all.
Just because it does not happen to you, It does not mean that this thing does not exist. She said, they have one staff that can actually see the person sitting down on the chair with the Blood smeared all over the mouth. The teeth looks like the devil type. Just like what you could imagine. Swt.Swt.Swt -.-"

Last but not least, she said once in a while, THEY WILL COME BACK. OMG OMG!!!!

She asked me whether i scared or not? DOH OBVIOUSLY!!

Now the place is just getting more freaky and scary. Thou during the day time the "hantu" does not exist but this reminds me of the "Genting Haunted Room" story. - If you have came across any. It could be true after all.

I think i should reconsider to take some days off to avoid such confrontation with the "air Borne" viruses. Crap.

Too Few post on June. Was too occupied with the work in the office and was planning to put on some post with pictures on holiday to Pulau Jaia. Somewhere southern Johore. But to complete the entire post will takes about 2-3 hours. Drag on and Drag on.. Well... I will try my best to put up few more before closing of the month JUNE.

Pai Seh :(