tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11703324622084878412024-03-13T21:40:12.359+08:00Within the Chronicles' FrameHeeJWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04132536173063786236noreply@blogger.comBlogger173125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170332462208487841.post-48360419386511613182015-10-01T19:50:00.001+08:002015-10-02T17:59:51.746+08:00Tibet Autonomous Prefecture - Sichuan RegionGetting a China Tourist Visa is a fairly simple process, you can apply one in most Chinese embassies or consulates around the world. It is extremely <b>important </b>that you <b>do not </b>to write "Tibet" on your application! If you write "Tibet" on your China visa application, the embassy or consulate will tell you to get a Tibet Travel Permit first in order to process your visa. The truth is, the Tibet Tourism Bureau will not process your permit application without a China visa, you will end up in a limbo of Catch 22.<br />
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Tibet Travel Permit was restricted during my visit to China, restriction was initially make effective only on the first week of September and expected to be lifted on the 12th of September, however, it delayed until the 20th September.<br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">*<i>Tibet Travel Permit was restricted due to 50th anniversary of Tibet Autonomous Region & the visit of China President Xi Jinping to TAR</i></span><br />
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I didn't make it to Tibet, this is not quite the "roof of the world".<br />
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<i>Mountain Yala hiding behind the cloud during our treks at Tagong Grassland</i></div>
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<b>Average Cost</b><br />
<u>Accommodation</u><br />
1. Chengdu - Flipflop Lounge Hostel (RMB129/night - Single Room)<br />
2. Jiuzhaigou - Amami Homestay (RMB200/night - Single Room)<br />
3. Kangding - Zhilam Hostel (RMB200/night - Single Room)<br />
4. Daocheng - Didn't stay at Daocheng, try Hu Xin Guesthouse or Yading Backpackers Hostel<br />
5. Yading Nature Reserve - Guesthouse at Yading Village (RMB180/night - Single Room)<br />
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1. Chengdu - Sichuan Hotpot (i'm not a fan, try at your own risk)<br />
2. Jiuzhaigou - Tibetan's Food, Butter tea, Barley Wine - best meals i had was prepare by my host<br />
3. Kangding - Yak Burger at Zhilam Hostel, Himalayan Coffee, Kangba Restaurant<br />
4. Daocheng - Stewed Chicken with Matsutake<br />
5. Yading Village - Nothing much to eat here, was on vegetarian<br />
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<u>Transport</u><br />
1. Chengdu Airport Shuttle to Town (Stop at Minshan Hotel near Xinnanmen) - RMB15 (Bus)<br />
2. Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou - RMB156 (Bus) or RMB200 (Private Car)<br />
3. Chengdu to Kangding - RMB139 (Bus) or RMB300 (Flight) or RMB180 (Private Car)<br />
4. Kangding Airport Shuttle to Kangding Town - RMB35 (Airport Shuttle Bus)<br />
5. Kangding to Tagong Grassland - RMB30 (Shuttle Bus) or RMB40 (Private Car)<br />
6. Kangding to Daocheng - RMB151 (Bus) or RMB400 (Flight) or RMB180 (Private Car)<br />
7. Daocheng Airport Shuttle to Daocheng Town - RMB35 (Bus)<br />
8. Daocheng to Riwa/Shangri-la - RMB30 (Private Car)<br />
9. Yading Nature Reserve - RMB120 Compulsory to purchase Park Shuttle Bus<br />
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1. Chengdu - Panda Base, Sichuan Opera, Wenshu Monastery, Tea House<br />
2. Jiuzhaigou - Jiuzhaigou Valley<br />
3. Kangding - Tagong Grassland, Mugecuo, Gongga Mountain Trek<br />
4. Yading Nature Reserve -<br />
(<span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18.2px;">½</span> Day) Chonggu Monastery & Meadow, Luorong Grassland, Milk Lake, Five Color Lake<br />
(2 Days) Trekking from Yading to Lugu Lake<br />
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<i><u>Notes of Wisdom:</u></i><br />
<i> 1. Do not write "Tibet" as destination for China Tourist Visa</i><br />
<i> 2. Google is an enemy, every-single-Google-thing doesn't work in China (Search, mail, G+, map...)</i><br />
<i> 3. I was not able to connect to Yahoo Mail until connected VPN</i><br />
<i> 4. There are some nasty cab or private car drivers, increase transport fare mid-way, scold them!</i><br />
<i> 5. If can, get a local phone number to make Uber available, it'll change your life in China!</i><br />
<i> 6. 99% of the people in China don't speak English; 99% Food menus are not in English </i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">++ Shot on Nikon D750 + Nikkor 28mm PC + Sigma 50mm + Nikon 105mm DC ++</span></i><br />
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<b><span style="color: orange;">A TIBETAN EXPERIENCE MINUS THE PERMIT</span></b><br />
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Tibet has had a tumultuous history, it spends partially of its periods as independent entity and others ruled by the <i>mighty powerful</i> China and Mongolian dynasties. During the 1950s, thousands of troops were deployed by China to enforce its claim on Tibet; the inner Tibet became the Tibetan Autonomous Region and the borders were incorporated into neighbouring China's provinces - the "Greater Tibet" (Qinghai, Gansu, Sichuan and Yunnan). During the China's Cultural Revolution in the 60s, most of the monasteries were destroyed, thousand of Tibetans are believed have been killed during the periods of repression and martial law.<br />
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It's not hard to see why, the strict policy on Tibet Travel Permit. When my Tibet's plan fell through, contingency plan is to explore the borders of Tibet - edge of Tibetan Plateau and Kham Region of Sichuan. I always wanted to visit Jiuzhaigou, but its reputation of overflowing tourists somehow constantly repulsed my thought. Ohh what the heck! The next thing i know, i found myself on a 11 hour bus ride to Jiuzhaigou. The bus spiralled its way up and down, like seriously a lot of ups and downs through the tree covered mountains draped with waterfalls. Tibetan praying flags sporadically wound up the the side of hills and fields of grazing Yaks over the terrain.<br />
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I pre-booked my accommodation at Amami Homestay through Airbnb, a pleasant surprise. The host's mother emerged in a full Tibetan garb of fluffy red and white hat, a long sleeved white blouse and a small braids cascade over; they also invited me for a home-cook dinner, and didn't take extra charges, seriously, a pleasant surprise.<br />
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Jiuzhaigou Park ticket counter opens around 7.45am, go in as earlier and queue up for your entrance ticket. Entrance to the park opens at 8.00am, I got on to the first bus entering into the park. Ticket counter and park entrance open at 7.00am during peak season. <a href="http://www.travelsichuanguide.com/UploadFile/2009419133813189.jpg">Jiuzhaigou Park</a> splits in a "<b>Y</b>" shape; left point will get you to Changhai (Long Lake), right point towards Virgin Forest. Too avoid overwhelming tourists, I would highly recommend to go in by the Park Bus (towards Virgin Forest), slowly pace your way out from Virgin Forest towards Mirror Lake, then take the Park Bus to Nuorilang Restaurant, an intersection of both points, Changhai and Virgin Forest, from here you can take a rest and have your lunch, then follow the park bus towards the other "<b>Y</b>" point - Changhai.<br />
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<i>Onto the first bus to "Virgin Forest" of Jiuzhaigou. Park Entrance RMB220 + Park Bus Ride RMB90 </i></div>
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<i>Jiuzhaigou means "Valley of the Nine Villages", home to 110 Tibetan and Qiang families. Part of the magnificent Min Shan mountains on the edge of Tibetan Plateau.</i></div>
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<i>Extravaganza of natural wonders, pure unspoiled land of waterfalls, alpine lakes, tranquil grasslands, snowy mountains views and Tibetan villages.</i></div>
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<i>Five Flower Lake, bottom criss-crossed by ancient fallen tree trunks.</i></div>
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<i>There are several waterfalls in Jiuzhaigou Park, Pearl Shoal Waterfall is the first of three waterfalls in the reserve trekking by foot.</i></div>
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<i>Amami's Homestay, you won't be able to find it on Google, try Airbnb.</i></div>
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<i>Tibetan Home-cook Dinner from the host.</i></div>
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<b><span style="color: orange;">GATEWAY TO THE KHAM REGION OF TIBETAN PLATEAU</span></b><br />
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Jiuzhaigou back to Chengdu - towards Kangding, that's an 11 hours + 8 hours of bus ride. Kangding is a gateway to the Kham Region of Tibetan world - the wild wild west of Sichuan. It's highly recommended for travellers to stay for at least 1 or 2 days, as a buffer zone for high altitude sickness before the high plateau. Rest assure, there are enough to see and do to keep you busy for days. There are 4 monasteries in town (Ngachu Monastery, Lhamo Tse Monastery, Dordrak Monastery and Dentok Monastery). Not far outside the town, there's the high altitude lake of Mu Ge Cuo and the nomadic grasslands of Tagong.<br />
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Kangding wasn't what i pictured, it's a concrete jungle overshadowed by towering mountains. A distantly out of town <a href="http://zhilamhostel.com/">Zhilam Hostel</a> is the best place to get away from the mid-sized bustling town and constant assault of car horns, also high enough for an uninterrupted views of monasteries dotted mountain.<br />
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As we jolted our way towards the plateau, Tibetan prayer flags, and a scattered groups of Yak and nomad herdsmen began to appear. Tagong Grassland is 2 in a half hour away from Kangding Town, you can opt to stay at Tagong Grassland, <a href="http://www.khampacafe.com/">Khampa Cafe & Guesthouse</a> is a fantastic choice of accommodation. Clustered more or less around one main street, Tagong is a wild west sort of town populated almost exclusively by ethnic Tibetans, living bear the marks of life on the very fringes of Chinese society.<br />
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<i>Visible Peak of Paoma Mountain rises at 5,500m above sea level.</i></div>
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<i>Snow Mountain at Kangding, at 4,280m above sea level.</i></div>
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<i>With the Tibetan nomad herdsman.</i></div>
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<i>With fellow travellers (Michael, Brandon, Donna, Aline) i met at Zhilam Hostel, lunching at </i><i>Khampa Cafe before our trek at Tagong Grassland.</i></div>
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<i>A short hike towards a hill, we lay on the grass, overlooking Tagong Grassland. (4,000m)</i></div>
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<i>View of Mountain Yala from Tagong Grassland.</i></div>
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<i>View of Mountain Yala from Tagong Grassland.</i></div>
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<i>A 1,000 years old Tagong Monastery right next to Khampa Cafe.</i></div>
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<i>Monk at Tagong Monastery.</i></div>
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<i>The air constantly filled with the sound of flapping prayer flags overhead, and one gets the sense that religion and survival are the elemental parts of life there.</i></div>
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<i>Nestled in a valley by a fast flowing water, at an altitude of 3,600m, it's tempting to think that James Conway had Tagong in mind for the fictional Shangri-la of Last Horizon.</i></div>
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<b><span style="color: orange;">EDGING THE ROOF OF THE WORLD</span></b><br />
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A gruelling 12 hours bus ride from Kangding to Daocheng, another 3 more hours from Daocheng to Yading Nature Reserve (Aden Scenic Area), closely edging the Tibetan's border, one of the most beautiful places on the Tibetan Plateau - the Kham Region of Sichuan. Here, you can opt to stay at Daocheng, Riwa (Shangri-la) or Yading Village (inside Yading Nature Reserve).<br />
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If you intend to go into Yading Nature Reserve several times for photographing or other purposes, i recommend to stay at Yading Village. You have to purchase the entrance ticket to Yading Nature Reserve in Riwa, beyond Riwa, no private/rented vehicle allow to drive beyond the entrance point, except for local traffic and Yading bus. Yading Nature Reserve ticket is RMB150 per person and it's compulsory for you to purchase a roundtrip bus ticket for RM120 per person, a total of RMB270 per person, staying at Yading Village will save you the entrance fee if you're attempting several visits.<br />
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There are numerous hotels and guesthouses built along Daocheng and Riwa; in Yading Village, there are several basic Tibet-style guesthouse with clean rooms and basic Tibetan and Chinese dishes; there is no accommodation beyond Yading Village. From Yading Village, you can take the Yading bus towards Yading Nature Reserve entrance (Chong Gu Monastery), it'll take you 30 minutes, buses run several times a day from 7am to 5pm, transportation to the entrance is very convenient.<br />
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Some travel tips remain that you are able to hire Trekking Guide or Horse at Long Tong Ba, however as of Sept 2015 Yading bus no longer stop at Long Tong Ba, it went right into Yading Nature Reserve entrance (Chong Gu Monastery) where you can purchase tickets for electric cart (30 minutes ride) take you from the Chong Gu Monastery to Luorong Grasslands. Alternatively, you can walk from Chong Gu Monastery to Luorong Grasslands, i suffered from High Altitude Sickness, it took me 3 hours to walk.<br />
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From Luorong Grasslands, you'll get an amazing view of all 3 holy mountains, Mt. Chenresig, Mt. Chana Dorje and Mt. Jampelyang. After Luorong Grasslands, there's a path from Luorong Grasslands towards Milk Lake and Five Color Lake.<br />
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<i>Mt. Jampelyang and Mt. Chenresig view from Yading Village.</i></div>
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<i>Trekking from Luorong Grasslands to Milk Lake and Five Color Lake, the route is tough and difficult, trekking will take you 3.5 hours to walk; horse ride will take about 2 hours. </i></div>
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A fantastic morning jaunt, make sure you get to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base earlier, around 7.30 in the morning. Entrance fee is surprisingly reasonable, at RMB58. Lovely and huge sanctuary, various kind of bamboo trees planted along the pathway, very pleasant to stroll around, park shuttle service available for RMB20. The park has many different areas contain different stages of panda, from cub to adult; set in a very natural environment, as greenery as possible, in a cage. </div>
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After half a day at the Panda base, back to Chengdu town. Blaring falsettos and crashing percussions, this is not a show for everyone. A taste of one of Chengdu's most famous and enduring art in an hour long performance, a thoroughly enjoyable experience, and it's not boring at all! There are several theatres at Chengdu, Yuelai Teahouse (show starts at 2pm), Jinjiang Theatre (show starts at 8pm), Chengdu Sichuan Opera Theatre (not sure what time was the show, it was close when i went there around 7pm).<br />
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<i>The Cai-Er (ear-picking) specialist goes around the tea house making bell-like sound from the fancy set of tools, looking for customer.</i></div>
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<i>This is unlike any urban tea/coffee house; laid back, all walks of life eating, talking, playing cards and drinking tea. </i><i>My cup of Bamboo Leaf tea and vegetarian noodle.</i></div>
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The conjures of monks, meditations, mountaintops; blue skies, red robes. The reality of Tibet that it is one of the least travelled areas in the world. The entrance to Tibet spend most of its time closed than open, if permit happened to be restricted during your visit, experience Tibetan's culture is not impossible, most of the Tibetans' homeland extends into the "Greater Tibet": prefectures in Yunnan, Sichuan, Gansu and Qinghai. In fact, the Greater Tibet is twice the size of Tibet and 60% of the ethnic Tibetans live in these prefectures than in Tibet. </div>
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The escape is imminent, i can almost feel it on the horizon as if fettered down into a workload of ridiculous proportions. I almost wanted to set out my out-of-office reply to something like, "Sorry, i'm away exploring the highland of Tibetan Plateau and drinking yak butter tea...hahaha!" What an adventure it was, Tibet Travel Permit restricted a week before departure, improvise and makeshift plan to the Tibet's border. The history and culture of Greater Tibet is richly rewarding, the kind and friendly people, the awe-inspiring landscape, an incredible introduction of Central Asia and Himalayan culture. Spent an epic proportions of time battling High Altitude Sickness, one difficult to do as solo backpacking in a part of the world with a hanging cloud of uncertainty. The mystical power of the mountain range, wrinkles of nomad herdsmen' weather battling, sense of knowledge and strength in the chants of monks and the calmness of Monasteries. There is, the passion and purpose. A place of spiritual experience for the enlightenment of soul, enhancement of life. </div>
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This is very much like a Pokemon game; you walk around the path, bump into life in the undergrowth, these are the alderman of hidden beauty; they are spectacular in brevity macro, before you know it, it flew off, it takes tons of patience and skills to capture brief moments of magnificent and turn them into lasting magic! <br />
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Almost as soon as i began to explore, to read at all, i began to amaze by the formidable life in the undergrowth. For most i embrace the abundance life of tropical country co-exiting with such amazing creatures. Likewise, as much as trying to capture the quintessence of life in the undergrowth, to enhance photo collection, to expand new found species- Legendary Creatures!<br />
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Working out a dream, a road trip into the wilderness in search of these lovely critters! Travelled a few thousand miles; friendship, great foods, chatters and crawlers!<br />
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<i>Leather-tramped 8km with 9kgs of Gears foraging the legendary Lanternflies</i></div>
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<i>Beautiful chalet of the Khao Yai National Park enclosed by nature, awaken by the songs of cicadas and gibbons</i></div>
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<i>Lanternflies- Pyrops ducalis (left) and the legendary Pyrops candelarius</i></div>
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<i>Emma Gray's Forest Lizard (Calotes emma)</i></div>
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<i>Cute little bird chick</i></div>
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<i>Tokay Gecko (Gekko gecko)</i></div>
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<i>A groupie with German Wildlife photographer also an elephant specilist, Andy Merk</i></div>
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<i>Founder of <a href="http://www.khaoyainews.com/">Khao Yai News</a></i></div>
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<i>Retreats to the forest, exposed oneself to God- Seek His instruction in the forest. Living nature for the spiritual growth</i></div>
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Humble yet passionate and philosophical about his work, Kurt takes us on a journey into his incredible macro photography, how you may wonder, and look no further, here's a 2 minute preview of Macro Photography Workshop hosted by Kurt Orion G. </div>
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JW.HeeJWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04132536173063786236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170332462208487841.post-30249922924277909182015-05-06T09:48:00.000+08:002015-05-06T15:54:54.452+08:00Getting your first Hasselblad Film Camera<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Shushhhh! This is not a debate of Digital vs Film, quibble over different formats, battle of medium format manufacturers, nor comparison of 35mm with 120mm, this is simply not the why of Fry.<br />
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This one's for the Hasselblad Film Camera.<br />
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Medium format produces an extremely gorgeous images by expanding the field of view couple up with creamy bokeh! But it is not for the faint hearted, it requires so much more patience, technique and acceptance on quirky imperfection of film photography. I certainly don't claim the depth knowledge of medium format but what follows is an assembling of practical know-how on my Hasselblad.<br />
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I used to own a Mamiya RB67 which i used very much during my solo travelling days, so take these personal view that i'm explicitly choosing Hasselblad over Mamiya. The latter is relatively affordable nowadays as it's actually much more bulkier in size and weight, also feel very much flimsy. I wanted something soulful and timeless, i ended up selling the Mamiya, waited and looked for almost a year to find the right Hasselblad. Expensive, yes and worth it! The brainchild of Victor Hasselblad- 500C, hand built this beauty in Sweden, embodies a modular system that allows accessories to be mixed and matched with ease in creating the perfect system for specific assignment.<br />
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<b>FINDING THE RIGHT ONE</b><br />
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When i got mine, i was terrified. Everything about this camera was different and so bloody beautiful! I simply couldn't care less paying a little more premium for the nostalgic square box. Every moment it clicks, it grows on me like no other camera ever did. Light meter out, waist prism up, compose, dark slide out, focus and click- REPEAT.<br />
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<b>Testing the Little Black Box- Hasselblad Body</b><br />
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It looks deceptively simple, a square cube connects a lens and a film back. Generally, you want to look at the 500-series (also known as V series). Later versions have TTL flash metering and electronic coupling, i simply love the exercise of fully mechanical. Mine is a matching serial 500C with certificate dated to 1969.<br />
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When testing the body, the winding action should have a springy resistance, and the shutter action should be crisp- the mirror should get out of the way fast and stay there; same for the secondary shutter curtain at the rear of the body. Note that the mirror doesn't come down until rewind. Check for mirror alignment by turning the lens to infinity, find a distant subject and check for in focus with the magnifier- matching the rangefinder in the little mid-circle. Needless to say, check for dent, and there should be no loose or rattling parts inside- it is absolutely solid.<br />
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<b>The Lenses</b><br />
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The body almost always come with the standard Carl Zeiss 80mm f2.8 Planar, it coupled aperture and shutter speed rings. It's either a non-T* or the T* (with fancy coating), the latter is slightly more expensive, high contrast and relatively low flare. I couldn't care less.<br />
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Note that the tip of one of the shutter blades may appear bent, this is a design feature to prevent shutters collide and jam at high shutter speeds. The shutter action of a lens should also be snappy and crisp; the slower shutter speeds tend to be where there are problems, so do test it at 1 second speeds with a stopwatch to get an idea if they're in spec. A slight metallic noise when changing shutter speeds is absolutely normal, especially traversing large range of shutter speeds- this is due to the internal spring changing tension.<br />
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<b>The Film Back behind the Little Black Box</b><br />
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A12 is the standard back, it gives 6x6 shots on 120 roll, it comes with a dark slide- a piece of metal that slide in between body and back, if you don't have this, you won't be able to detach the film back. It's also to prevent light leaks when interchanging backs. Some sellers will note "matching numbers" which indicate the roller mechanism insides' serial number matches the housing. It doesn't make any functional difference, but it does seems to affect the price a bit more. Look out for a thing called "Dark Slide Holder", it clips your dark slide at the back of the film back. Fugly but functionally useful, seriously useful. I lost my dark slide in Melbourne, it sunk into the white sands of St. Kilda- well, at least that's what i believe, pff!<br />
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If you have the almighty buck, there are also digital back available, both from Hasselblad (CFV series backs) and other manufacturers. BUT, none of them make a true 6x6 back, there's always a crop factor. The earlier batch of CFV and Phase backs did have square sensors but a 1.5x crop, like a FX lenses on DX body. While the newer backs like CFV-39 uses.......wait, does it matters? I'm skipping this.<br />
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<b>The Viewfinder</b><br />
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Various viewfinders available for a Hasselblad, standard finder is a collapsible waist-level finder. It's a simple flip up hood that prevents stray light hitting the focusing screen and allows comfortable viewing looking down the camera. For a super accurate fine tuning focusing, especially shooting wide open- which i always do, a popup magnifier is built into the top of the hood, released by sliding the catch fully to the right. Note that the viewfinder is laterally reversed on the screen, you probably need some times to get use to it.<br />
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There's also eye-level prism finders, metered or unmetered. Enough said. I simply doesn't fancy modification on the nostalgic Hasselblad, i kept it simple.<br />
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<b>Metering</b><br />
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Unless you have a metered prism finder, the cameras are fully manual and unmetered. It's either you train your eyeballs to the sensitivities of light, or simply- get a light meter. Mine, a pocket-sized Sekonic L-308S, cheap and functional.<br />
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To give you an idea, a good condition of 500C/CM, waist level viewfinder, Carl Zeiss 80mm f2.8/T* and A12 back with dark slide should run around $835-950 USD. A little more than the price of a DSLR kit- it can probably outlast you, to your children or grandchildren.<br />
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There are many reasons why i love my Hasselblad 500C, the mechanical precision, the substantial quality where you only get from hand-built, love even more of the loud clatter shutter sound and the unmatched quality. Every time i pull a freshly developed roll from the tank, i am blown away by the images, every single time!!!<br />
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So when you're getting your first Hasselblad Film Camera, remember not to rush in.<br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Much been said, the awesomeness of film;</b></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Having the privilege to slow down, appreciate details, nuances and subtleties of crafts.</b></span><br />
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JW.HeeJWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04132536173063786236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170332462208487841.post-60846173608559345562015-03-15T15:01:00.000+08:002015-04-03T18:43:51.743+08:00Laos, Please Don't Rush!Years of war and communist regime hinder travellers from crossing its borders, only until mid 90s, the government reversed their stance on tourism. It immediately emerged as a craze destination for backpackers, despite the flocking tourists, it's still far less commercial than its neighboring countries, the laid back vibes. A landlocked country borders with Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and China, it is the least developed country in SEA.<br />
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Cuisine of Southeast Asia meets French.<br />
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Off city limits, surrounded by dusty roads, children frolicking by the streets, tiny stores decorated in its most vintage way, entire families on motorbikes, thatched huts contrasting new modern developments.<br />
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Now that's, Laos.<br />
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<i>Modest homes and small Hmong villages in Vang Vieng outskirt.</i></div>
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<b>Average Cost</b><br />
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1. Hostel/Dorm- $4-8 USD<br />
2. Hotel with private bathroom- $9-15 USD<br />
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1. Local Laos Food (Stall)- $0.74-0.99 USD<br />
2. Local Laos Food (Restaurant)- $3-3.70 USD<br />
3. Western Parlors (Restaurant)- $5-10 USD<br />
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1. Vientiane to Vang Vieng (Cab)- $90 USD for a sedan cab<br />
2. Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang (Minivan)- $11 USD per person on shared van<br />
3. Luang Prabang to Vientiane (Sleeper Bus)- $11 USD per person<br />
4. Luang Prabang City to Kuangsi Waterfall (Minivan)- $5.50 USD per person on shared van<br />
5. Vientiane City to Buddha Park (Sedan)- $4.5 USD per person on sedan car<br />
6. Bicycle rental- $3 USD each bicycle<br />
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<u>Places to Visit</u><br />
Vang Vieng<br />
1. Blue Lagoon & Tham Phu Kham Cave- entrance $1.23 USD<br />
2. Tham Nam Water Cave Tubing- entrance $1.23 USD<br />
3. Sunrise/Sunset Hot Air Balloon ride- entrance $70 USD<i>- skipped</i><br />
4. Plain of Jars<i>- didn't visit</i><br />
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Luang Prabang<br />
1. Mount Phousi (Sunrise/Sunset)- entrance Free<br />
2. Wat Xieng Thong- entrance $2.50 USD<br />
3. Kuang Si Waterfall- entrance $2.50 USD<br />
4. Pak Ou Caves- entrance $2.50 USD- <i>didn't visit</i><br />
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Vientiane<br />
1. That Dam (Black Stupa)- entrance Free<br />
2. Wat Si Saket- entrance $0.60 USD<br />
3. Wat Si Muang- entrance Free<br />
4. Pha That Luang (Golden Stupa)- entrance $0.60 USD<br />
5. Buddha Park- entrance $0.60 USD + $0.40 USD for camera<br />
6. Patuxai (Arc of Independence)- entrance Free<br />
7. Mekong River Bank- entrance Free<br />
8. Watch a football game at Chao Anouvong National Stadium- entrance Free<br />
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<i><u>Notes of wisdom:</u></i><br />
<i> 1. Exchange Thai Baht to Laotion Kip in Banks (not booth)</i><br />
<i> 2. Laotians are super sweet and nice, please respect their culture</i><br />
<i> 3. Bicycles are your best friends!</i><br />
<i> 4. Pre-book your accommodation</i><br />
<i> 5. Long sleeve and pants for entering temples- Respect their culture!</i><br />
<i> 6. </i><i>If you have enough time, you should visit Nong Khiaw and Bolaven Plateau</i><br />
<i> 7. Do not trust Google Map travel duration! </i><br />
<i> 8. Do not trust Wikitravel suggestion to used Thai Baht and USD for transaction, profound stupidity!</i><br />
<i> 9. At Laos, please don't rush!</i><br />
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We hop onto a cab head over to Vang Vieng immediately after we've touch down Vientiane Airport (Wattay), an unappealing 4 hours potholes dirt road drive from Vientiane to Vang Vieng. This is probably the most implausible party town, laying deep in the central Laos, the once tranquil farming village turn into a backpackers mayhem, most for the party but we, thankful to its natural beauty along with towering limestone peaks, dense with caves, lagoons and forests.<br />
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You may come here for tubing but stay for the stunning riverside scenery, beautiful mountaintop and lovely limestone crags. Hire a bicycle and explore Vang Vieng- it may just be the most rewarding experience you have on your trip.<br />
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<i>We ought to cross a wooden bridge to the </i><i>bamboo charm of Champa Lao Bungalows.</i></div>
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<i>Probably exhibit the best authentic experience, a beautifully appointed Laos style in bamboo charm of Champa Lao Bungalows, arranged around lush tropical garden courtyard, incredible cosy area with hammocks overlooking beautiful greenery, 5 minutes walk from the city center.</i></div>
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<i>7km ride from Vang Vieng city to Blue Lagoon, riding along potholes, pit-run gravel, it turns out to be one of the most memorable experience on our trip.</i></div>
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<i>Vang Vieng town- abundance of good food with quiet beer and night activities.</i></div>
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<i>Mountain range from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang.</i></div>
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We reached Luang Prabang at noon, quaint, beautiful, romantic of French colonial architecture, delicate temples, drenching at the confluence of of Mekong river and Nam Khan river. First day, filled ourselves at JoMa bakery for hi-tea, explore historic temples, hike onto the Mount Phousi, shop at the foothill night market.<br />
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<i>A small chapel at the side of Wat Xieng Thong with tree of life mosaic in colored glass on a dark red background, the craft shows worshipers and Buddha images in pastoral setting with trees, plants, and animal, the mosaic was crafted in 1960s by Lao craftsmen. </i></div>
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<i>The tree of Life- </i><i>Wat Xieng Thong was remodeled in 1960s, becoming a splendid temple we see today, roof was repaired, entrance gilded, both interior and exterior covered with black, glossy lacquer and decorative figures, and symbols in gold leaf.</i></div>
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<i>Distinctive figure on the Luang Prabang skyline, overlooking across the city and temples surrounding landscape</i></div>
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<i>A kilometer long night market across the French colonial buildings.</i></div>
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<i>Lot of interesting items on display, but some are not cheap, you probably need to bargain your way out but don't expect a huge discount.</i></div>
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<i>Located along Sisavangvong Road from Royal Palace Museum, Here's something not to be missed in this charming city, it offers a selection of extensive handicraft made by local ethnic groups.</i></div>
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The UNESCO world heritage city of Luang Prabang says it all, this is the perfect place to see one of the most sacred Lao traditions, the Buddhist Alms Giving Ceremony. Alms is giving daily as sun rises, begin on the main street of Luang Prabang before spreading out to all sides of streets. Tourists can buy their own offerings in advance and arrive with plenty of time to spare as it's offensive to disrupt the ceremony once it has commenced. It's a peaceful and spiritual ceremony to ancient Lao tradition, <b>please do not use camera flashes on monks!!! It will bring you bad luck and curse for the rest of your life.</b><br />
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<i>Around 200 Buddhist monks depart from their various temples to gather their daily meal.</i></div>
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<i>Although the main purpose is for the locals to give alms to monks, you will also notice there are children with basket in the hope that the monks will share some of their alms so that they can take food back to their family.</i></div>
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<i>Monks in their daily routine, cleaning their stupa.</i></div>
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<i>The tranquil event happens in an extremely fast pace, make sure you got to the main before it broke of dawn, this was taken after alms giving ceremony, the sun is barely awakes.</i></div>
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<b>KUANG SI WATERFALL- LUANG PRABANG TOWN & 11 HOURS ON THE BUS!</b><br />
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Crispy clean, and cold water cascades gently over limestone formations, gathers into layers of stunning turquoise pools, a rewarding journey just an hour from Luang Prabang town. Halfway between the park entrance and waterfall is the Asiatic Black Bear rescue centre, houses a couple of animals rescued from poachers and traffickers. A beautiful way to spend the day, we booked a mini van from travel agency next to our hotel,Villa Merry Laos III.<br />
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<i>Now coffee is definitely something worth a try, it comes with rich and strong aroma, mixed with sweet condensed or evaporated milk, there's pretty much no better way to spend a afternoon in a laid back Laos and explore the town while waiting.</i></div>
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Luang Prabang to Vientiane will take you 11 hours on a dry season, probably longer travel time in wet season. We won't want a day went wasted, assured, we got our sleeper bus ticket from the same travel agency next to our hotel. If you heard about the insecurity on the road, i think the only thing you should be worried about is the quality of your bus, make sure it's a sleeper bus for the long ride, of course don't expect cosy and comfy.<br />
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<i>11 hours bus ride from Luang Prabang to Vientiane, and a tuk-tuk ride from Vientiane bus station to town center.</i></div>
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This is a place long way from buzzing cities like Bangkok or Siem Reap, probably quite likely to be one of the smallest capital cities you'll ever visit. You should start your day with a Lao Coffee, on ice, local style and brace yourself for an intense dose of caffeine and sweetness. We decided to rubber tramp, but of course you should pedal your way around. That Dam- Patuxai- Pha That Luang- Wat Si Saket, that's how you should do it, with long sleeves and long pants as well.<br />
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There are many raw cultural experience that command your attention; temple Wat Si Saket stand chief among them, the oldest Buddhist temple in Vientiane, it was build in Thai structure, thus escape the fate of being burn down or destroy during the Siamese raid in 1828. In the inner cloister, you will find many Buddha idols made of stone, wood, silver and bronze, photography is not allowed inside Wat Si Saket cloister.<br />
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If you have enough time to spare, be sure to check out the Lao National Museum, where it detailed the history of this tiny landlocked nation carved from French Indochina. Artifacts include jars from the Plain of Jars, as well as war remnants from the struggles against Siamese, French and Americans, also the notorious Ho Bandits!<br />
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<i>Reclining Buddha of the Great Sacred Stupa (Pha That Luang).</i></div>
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Vangthong evening food market is definitely the place for some local dinner, it right outside of Chao Anouyang National Stadium, it samples the best of everyday Laotian food that is authentic, delicious and amazing value. You have every right to worry about sanitary but it is such a popular local eating spot and the ingredient is always fresh.<br />
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<i>One of the most common food to try Bla Kan Sung- Grilled river fish and Laos sausage.</i></div>
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<i>It swarms with locals.</i></div>
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Buddha park is famous for its sculpture park with more than 200 religious statue with a huge 40 meters high reclining Buddha. It was built by a monk in fascination of Buddhism and Hinduism, all the sculptures cast in concrete, the sheer scale is impressive with slightly garbled images of Buddha, Shiva, Vishnu...<br />
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<i>Breakfast at the hotel, Vientiane Star Hotel.</i></div>
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Talat Sao Morning Market and Shopping Mall, it splits into 2 areas, the one and only air-conditioned shopping mall, and the cavernous morning market with mass-produced t-shirts, trinkets and souvenirs. A genuine experience, the market might be disoriented but the walkways are tiled and clean.<br />
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The whole riverside area come alive in the evening, joggers, cyclists, badminton players, the whole exercise class taking advantage of the cooling breezes and stunning backdrop of sun lazily sinking into the Mekong river. Small food stalls emerge along the wide river bank selling barbecue, sticky rice, and other local foods.<br />
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<i>At the edge of Laos' Mekong riverbank overlooking Thailand, Nong Khai province.</i></div>
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<i>A must try local delicacy- Barbecue Cuttlefish!</i></div>
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<b>LEAVING.</b><br />
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Laos is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful countries i've been to, our 5 days were magical, If you are still lukewarm on a Laos' trip, i say go! Go for sure, before it changes, becomes a "Disneyfication" of Laos.<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;"><i>Here's to our 3rd Annual Trip!</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; text-align: start;"><span style="text-align: start;"><b>HIGH FIVE, LAOS! FOR BEING PRETTY DAMN AWESOME!</b></span></span></div>
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HeeJWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04132536173063786236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170332462208487841.post-22731354137287615682014-10-26T12:15:00.001+08:002015-04-26T00:15:38.579+08:00Melbourne Road TripThe weather of the world- most countries have their seasons in a year, but Melbourne has four seasons in a day. It might sound exaggerated but it is almost as true, a day can start off cloudy or rainy, sun and blue sky come through if you'd wait awhile; the weather can alternate between sunshine and rain, an October "Springmer" they called. Melbourne vaunted the town with a series of unique alleys and arcades that filled with al fresco eateries, cafe, street art, galleries, hidden boutique and heaps of lovely green spaces.<br />
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The vibrant city makes an excellent base for exploring Victoria, such as, The Great Ocean Road, Yarra Valley wineries, Phillip Island, Mornington and Dandenong Ranges.<br />
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<b>Average Cost</b><br />
Accomodation<br />
1. Hostel Dorm Room (Backpacker)- AUD28- AUD36<br />
2. Hostel Private Room (Twin)- AUD78- AUD105<br />
3. Three Stars Hotel (Queen)- AUD167- AUD189<br />
<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">*</span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Personally recommend King Street Backpackers, Melbourne Connection Travellers Hostel and Melbourne YHA Central</span></i><br />
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Food<br />
1. Fast Food (McD, KFC)- well under AUD10<br />
2. Asian Food- AUD10 for a big portion fried rice<br />
3. Noodles bar (Ramen)- AUD15- AUD18<br />
4. Pizza and Pasta Parlors- AUD16- AUD22<br />
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Transport<br />
1. SkyBus from Airport- AUD15 for return, AUD18 for single<br />
2. City Circle Tram- Free tourist tram operate around Melbourne CBD<br />
3. Yarra tram- Extensive tram network get you around Melbourne- Need MyKi Card<br />
4. Metro Trains- Operates in a metropolitan network- Need MyKi Card<br />
5. V/Line- Passenger rail/ coaches run in regional Victoria- Need MyKi Card<br />
6. Buses- Independent bus operators run Victorian metropolitan and regional- Need MyKi Card<br />
7. Melbourne Bike Share- Daily subscription AUD2.80<br />
<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">*</span><span style="font-size: x-small;">The City had done an extremely good job integrating public transport system around free tram, extensive tram, train, bus, and bicycle.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">*</span></i><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Get yourself a Myki Visitor Value Pack for AUD14 (inclusive AUD8 of travel value)</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"> - Myki is a card gives you access to trams, trains and buses (except SkyBus)</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"> - Unlike most public transport system, Melbourne capped a maximum daily fare at AUD7.16 for ZONE 1, AUD4.96 for ZONE 2</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"> - a 2 hours fare at AUD3.58 for ZONE 1 and AUD 2.48 for ZONE 2</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"> - here's a <a href="http://ptv.vic.gov.au/assets/PDFs/Maps/Network-maps/TramNetworkMapPTVA4.pdf">ZONES reference</a></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><u><b>It sounded confusing at first, it is actually pretty simple, for example:</b></u></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">"You wanted to travel from Melbourne CBD to St. Kilda, which both located at Zone 1, you plan to spend an evening at St. Kilda or Mornington Peninsula, and you manage to travel to and fro St. Kilda within 2 hours, it will cost you at AUD2.48 on the same day" </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">"If you plan for a whole day out, Morning- afternoon to the Zoo and Museum then evening to St, Kilda and a night at Footscray, which all located at Zone 1, it will cost/capped you AUD7.16 and nothing more. With that, you can travel to any places in Zone 1 for AUD7.16 on the same day"</span></i><br />
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Activities- Things to do<br />
1. Road trip to The Great Ocean Road<br />
2. Penguin Parade at Phillip Island<br />
3. Wine Tasting at Yarra Valley<br />
4. Enjoy the State Library of Victoria<br />
5. Visit to St. Patrick Cathedral<br />
6. Journey through a world of wildlife at Melbourne Zoo<br />
7. Visit to ACMI/ Federation Square/Melbourne Information Centre/Yarra River<br />
8. Sunset view from Eureka Skydeck 88<br />
9. Watch a musical at Regent Theatre<br />
10. Wandering around Melbourne CBD<br />
11. Hitch a ride on Classic free City Circle Tram<br />
12. Evening stroll at Brighton Beach<br />
13. and yes, Picnic at Flagstaff Garden or Royal Botanic Gardens!!!<br />
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Remember to grab yourself a visitor guide at the airport, extremely helpful stuff. Take a SkyBus from the airport which take your to Southern Cross Station in 20 minutes, do get a return ticket if you can, it stays valid for 3 months from the date of purchase and it's cheaper. Once you reach Southern Cross Station, you can easily navigate your way in Melbourne CBD with the map on visitor guide.<br />
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Melbourne is really something for everyone, no matter what's your budget or tastes are. The city is laid out on a grid line, easy to navigate, all you need is a city ambassador- the Map! It bends over backwards to impress tourists, the CBD offers so much to see, taste and listen. We checked in King Street Backpackers, then take our time exploring the city.<br />
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Tram it! Hop on route 35 City Circle Tram, it's free!<br />
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<i>Explore CBD's narrow lane lined with intricate facades built in style</i></div>
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<i>We parked our car at 12 apostles visitor facility, accessible to Gibson Steps and 12 Apostles viewing</i></div>
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<i>The rugged splendor of 12 Apostles </i></div>
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<i>Magnificent rock stacks rise up majestically from Southern Ocean of Victoria coastline</i></div>
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<i>Sunset at 12 Apostles, the limestone cliff created by constant erosion of 10-20 millions years ago</i></div>
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From the strategically located Port Campbell, you'll be able to access to Gibson Steps, 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge and Bay of Islands. We manage to visit 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge on the first day, and London Bridge on the next day. We spent a night in a tranquil Port Campbell, had a decent Pizza and Pasta at Nico's, got to say, the Seafood pasta is really great! Expensive though, but worth it. </div>
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<i>Scenic drive of The Great Ocean Road</i></div>
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<i>The Great Ocean Road</i></div>
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<i>London Bridge</i></div>
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<i>Loch Ard Gorge</i></div>
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<i>Cruising from Apollo Bay to Lorne</i></div>
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<b>PHILLIP ISLAND</b></div>
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We went to the same Budget rental car, this time for 3 days, you can also get a day trip to Phillip Island via public transport. 90 minutes drive from Melbourne into the spectacular coastal scenery and an abundance Australia wildlife. We pre-purchased a 3 parks pass (Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre and Churchill Island Heritage Farm), if you have extra budget, get the Ultimate Adventure Tour. Here's a recommended itinerary for around Phillip Island, we got our place at Cowes, Amaroo Caravan Park. Once you've cross over the bridge from mainland to Phillip Island, you'll reach Churchill Island Heritage Farm first, so that's can be your first stop or last stop before leaving Phillip Island, then the Koala Conservation Centre and evening at Penguin Parade. </div>
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<i>At the Churchill Island</i></div>
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2 hours drive from Phillip Island to Yarra Valley, an enviable reputation as one of the great wine region. Wineries with stunning mountain views and pristine environment. We picked Domaine Chandon as our wineries visit, and lunch. Heavenly seating with a truly beautiful piece of vineyard, languish awhile with a glass of pinot noir and a platter of cheese. </div>
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<i>Wine tasting session of Domaine Chandon</i></div>
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<i>Heavenly view with flavorsome food</i></div>
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<i>Oak wine barrel </i><i>Fermentation</i></div>
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<i>Storm brewing above the vineyard, Methode traditionanelle wines made exclusively from chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier grape varieties, each imparting classic varietal flavors and finesse</i></div>
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<i>Entrance into Domaine Chandon</i></div>
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<i>Old homestead, renovated now an admin building for Domaine Chandon</i></div>
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<i>Iceland Poppies (Papaver nudicaule), also called "Champagne Bubbles" are planted every year in front of homestead, within the front yard star shaped flower bed mirrors the logo of Domaine Chandon </i></div>
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After the winery visit we checked in Sanctuary House Resort Resort Motel, Healesville, only 10 minutes drive away from Domaine Chandon. Healesville located in the famous Yarra Valley grape growing region, surrounded by mountains, forests and rolling hills dotted with wineries, fruits and berry farms. </div>
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There are several things you can do at Healesville beside visiting wineries, it offers beautiful gardens, commercial centre along the tree-lined boulevard, Healesville Sanctuary specialize in native Australian animals and Yarra Valley railway.</div>
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<i>Healesville railway line, century old steam train bring you through beautiful winery, river and through tunnel</i></div>
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We decided to have a little romance of picking berries, half an hour drive from Healesville to Silvan, Blue Hills Berries and Cherries, there are numerous berry farms in the region, this happen to be one with a beautiful tree-lined. </div>
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Journey through the world of wilderness, Melbourne Zoo has some of the most exquisite range of exhibition. I've been to Singapore Zoo, Beijing Zoo, and this is something special, it's large with great range of animals you don't see in other zoo. </div>
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<i>Beautiful garden setting of Melbourne Zoo</i></div>
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We took the City Circle Tram outside YHA, drop off around Queen Street, brief stroll to Queen Victoria Market. A place more than just a city fresh food shopping mecca- it's a historical landmark of Melbourne. Spread over several city blocks, with 600 retailers, a true reflection of a metropolitan make up. Here, you can find everything from fruits to fashion. </div>
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<i>A must try! Get yourself a tray of </i><i>Coffin Bay Oyster!</i></div>
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<i>This deserve a special mention, some of the best coffee in Melbourne, Market Lane Coffee. A hidden gem of coffee place, I was draw in by the beautiful aroma of coffee, worth savoring!</i></div>
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The reminder of Melbourne's rich history in numerous historical buildings and monuments around the city. Home to a number of outstanding and architecturally significant churches, among the best lavish Renaissance colonial churches. </div>
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Small but nice, there are several lovely green spaces in Melbourne, but this is my favorite, you get to see sunset from the park! A hanging garden in the city, a picturesque place that reminds you of beauty and opulence, lush green grass perfect for picnic. </div>
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<i>The oldest park in Melbourne, dated back to 1840s.</i></div>
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<i>Sunset skyline from Flagstaff Gardens</i></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"> <i>An evening walkies with dogs :) </i></span></div>
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<i>Towards the light, sunlight creeps through the buildings, lead to a wonderfully dramatic long shadow</i></div>
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<span style="color: orange;">This is a city that gets under your skin, it has its way of weaving scent to your heartstrings and never let go.</span></div>
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JW.HeeJWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04132536173063786236noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170332462208487841.post-78835017634540756212014-09-22T23:05:00.001+08:002014-09-23T00:29:08.632+08:00Communicating Climate Change- You've got the power!Climate change communication is a collective work of creation- about intricacies of conveying the message to the public. Imaginative and reasoning between the cold, impersonal world of climate change deniers and the much more ignorant group of people. Photography as tools of exploration, ticket to inner sanctums, instruments for change. Images are the proof that photography matters in bridging the gap of awareness, now, more than ever.<br />
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Communicating the urgency of climate change is particularly challenging, scientific facts and figures can be overwhelmed, but sometimes the lack of visual medium is rather prominent. To instill the beauty and fragility of nature, i hope with the communication medium of photography can illustrate the environmental challenges faced by wildlife and ecosystems due to climate change impacts. I'm intend to record the changes through events, awareness campaigns, action groups.<br />
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Capturing the essence of light is perhaps the greatest challenge in the very place of event/campaign action and tame intersected. My wimpy skill of photography to tell a story although this may be open to multiple interpretation of viewers. Images, to not only be the eyes but also a voice to connect people, deriving the flow of energy across a scene as creative analogy for key role enablers- message of movement.<br />
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In a world seemingly dulled by a daily overdose of images; i call upon Photographers with conscience, climate change can't wait, we need you, the world needs you, cut through these avalanche of images, standout and express the imperiled beauty of the world- divulge climate change- You've got the power!<br />
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<b>CLIMATE PICNIC Sembang-Sembang! </b><br />
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An unusual- Early Sunday morning of 21st Sept 2014, nearly hundred of people attended "Climate Picnic". This gathering is in solidarity with <a href="http://peoplesclimate.org/">People's Climate March</a>, to pressure Malaysia's leaders to take action on climate change now. This picnic highlights the importance of opposing climate change for the sake of clean air, water and healthy communities. Full story <a href="http://world.350.org/malaysia/climate-picnic-talk-sembang-sembang/">here</a>.<br />
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<i>Tim visualizing his love for planet in words. </i></div>
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<i>Plenty of colored pencils and recycle "art paper" to express your love for the planet and against climate change.</i></div>
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<i>Jeffrey Lim (an advocate of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CyclingKualaLumpur/">Cycling KL Bike Map Project</a>) sharing zero-carbon bicycle as the main transport and solution during the picnic.</i></div>
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<i>Ms. Choy Kim Lee was sharing her experience of participated in youth-led training workshop in New York City recently. It baffles her that youth are now given the information and access to decision making process, and the importance of Joining <a href="http://world.350.org/malaysia/">#PowerShiftMsia</a>!!!</i></div>
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<i>His favorite animals are dragon and tiger, in that specific order. He has a 3 legged dragon and a 7 legged dragon. He also love outdoors and the environment. He will ask his dragons to steal and eat those bad people's shoe if they destroy the planet.</i></div>
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HeeJWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04132536173063786236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170332462208487841.post-22273698669616359402014-06-04T16:47:00.001+08:002015-04-06T21:47:49.547+08:00LombokLombok is an island due east of Bali, geographically almost the same size of Bali; Lombok is a quiet alternate to cheaper- not as cheap and tranquil as in the past but better and cheaper than Bali, but don't get me wrong, i still love the Ubud side of Bali nonetheless. After-all, Bali was my <a href="http://heejennwei.blogspot.com/2011/07/bali-sunshine-island.html">second solo backpacking trip</a>, it's a sentiment that's so primal and essential for my crafts.<br />
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<b>Climate</b><br />
Lombok has two seasons, wet and dry. Wet season generally runs from November to February, with heavy monsoon rainfall, humid and hot. Dry season from March to October, fine weather with clear and hot temperatures around 28°C. Breeze through the month of August to September. Best travel month from May to September. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(and of course, due to global warming, this is probably inaccurate)</span><br />
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Accommodation<br />
1. Dorm (Backpacker)- IDR60k- 110k <br />
2. Budget Hotel- IDR110k- 225k <br />
3. Three Stars Hotel- IDR200k- 350k<br />
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1. Local Market- IDR10k- 25k (<i>local eateries store)</i><br />
2. Local Restaurant- IDR30k- 55k (<i>Fried Rice, Noodles)</i><br />
3. Beach-side Restaurant- IDR55k- 80k (<i>Taliwang Chicken, Curry Dish, Fish)</i><br />
<i> </i>4. Seafood Platters for Two (Lobster, Prawn, Fish, Squid, Oyster)- IDR400k<br />
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1. Taxi from Airport to Senaru- IDR300k (<i>included in hiking trip package)</i><br />
2. Taxi from Senaru to Senggigi- IDR350k- 400k (<i>included in hiking trip package)</i><br />
3. Taxi from Senggigi to Airport- IDR250k-300k<br />
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Activities <i>(Charge updated as of 6th April 2015)</i><br />
1. Mount Rinjani Trekking via Senaru<br />
- Rim Hike 2D1N- $ 175USD<br />
- Lake Hike 2D1N- $ 200 USD<br />
- Summit Hike 3D2N- $ 200USD<br />
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2. Snorkeling- Gili Islands (Trawangan, Meno, Air)- IDR650k -900k<br />
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Touched down Lombok Airport, we were picked up by trekking agency, 2 hours ride from Airport to Senaru. Checked in Pondok Senaru Cottages arranged by trekking agency (Green Rinjani). So, you just need to source out your trekking trip, they will arrange everything for you (well almost). A basic lodge but the best view and strategic location (600m above sea level), it sits right in front of Sendang Gile waterfall entrance. Settle down our belongings and head for waterfall, an easy 20 min walk down a graded trail from Senaru Village.<br />
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<i>Pondok Senaru Cottages Restaurant with an amazing view.</i></div>
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<i>Clean and super cold!</i></div>
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Mount Rinjani, a spectacular attraction in the heart of Lombok, a second tallest volcano in Indonesia, stands at 3,726-meter. An active volcano, last eruption in October 2004. Tourism in Lombok flourished from the growing trekkers and hikers, despite the dangerously active volcano, people are allowed to climb all the way up to the crater. On top of the volcano is a 6-km wide caldera, contains hotsprings and partially filled by water coming from crater lake, "Segara Anak". </div>
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<i>Hike through the sandy path.</i></div>
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<i>Hike from POS2 to POS3, 2.5 hours.</i></div>
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<i>Drift like clouds, across beautiful lands, an unfathomable journey of endless awesomeness!</i></div>
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<i>Crater rim, </i><i>Breathtaking!</i></div>
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<i>All pay off despite the difficult trek!</i></div>
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We spent 5D4N in Lombok, an endless scroll of amazing adventures from mountain top to sea bed. A place more than just a mirror of Bali as acclaimed by many, this is special. Witnessing unbelievable view from rim top, a fantastic feat of accomplishment. A sad note was the amount of trash not only at campsite, on the trails as well, I'm glad we'd opted for Green Rinjani, they didn't leave a single trace of trash behind, and we managed to plant 2 trees along the trek.<br />
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Had this on for several pre-wedding, this leather bunker braced on DSLR with battery grip + a 150mm lens, an analogue medium format. It holds any of the two cameras that fall on sides, weight evenly on shoulders and back; it remains a good reach at both sides, it falls at the right place, just nice.<br />
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<i><a href="http://hold-fast.myshopify.com/">Holdfast Gear</a>- Money Maker (<a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/964821-REG/holdfast_gear_mm02_wb_bu_money_maker_water_buffalo.html">Water Buffalo Burgundy</a>)</i></div>
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I'd finally found the camera strap that end my cycle of looking ups and downs for straps, the fact that this is a leather handmade in USA, buckle and brass in a timeless design. This is an actual leather of water buffalo, it arrived waxed, i wear it as soon as it breaks in, it becomes softer over time, here's something that develop its own unique feel and get better with in age. </div>
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It offers good old vintage leather fashion, and it basically outclassed most of the straps in term of functionality, comfort and reliability. It screams, this is how you made a camera straps!!!</div>
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I never worry about it being wobble frantically, it rested right at the back of my arms, i can either push it back with both of my arms or hold it on the sides. Lean, squat, bend, creep forward, it didn't give me so much trouble, unless you're carrying on a really long lens, gravity will always fight against you. </div>
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<i>Squatter for lower point of view, my camera barely near the ground. </i></div>
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<i>and you can't deny it, it feels like James Bond. </i></div>
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I'm a fan. This is a premium stuff that will last you a long time, it grows on leather personality overtime, comfy overtime. Good stuff. </div>
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<b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">The why of night</span></b><br />
At night, <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/tvradio/programmes/lifeintheundergrowth/">life in the undergrowth</a> emerges into a different set of variety compares to the day; a glimpse into others that remain hidden during daytime. While in fact, most insects are nocturnal, this is to prevent too much exposure to sun, also, there are lesser predators during the night.<br />
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Most of all, it is so much cooler and chill at night! And the rewarding supper after night macro :)<br />
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<b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Night Macro Rig</span></b><br />
Being at night, of course, night macro is done using flash, and something to shine a light with. Torchlight or headlamp, i'm using both. A headlamp to find my way around through the jungle, this also make it easier for me to look for insects/herps on branches. A torchlight is used as a focusing light, great stuff for composing with light on macro objects.<br />
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My night macro rig constructed from a mount of Nikon R1 on attachment ring: Nikon D700 + 68mm Extension Tubes + Tamron SP90 + DIY Diffuser. See my night macro rig over <a href="http://heejennwei.blogspot.com/2012/05/nikon-r1-macro-flash-system.html">here</a>. Shooting on full flash, thus, adding torchlight or focusing light will have no effect on images as full flash and exposure fast enough to remain as the only light source.<br />
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If you're interested in macro photography and worry about how to start, check our some of the workshops from my mentor- Kurt (Orionmystery)- <a href="http://goo.gl/CC1z2f">Macro Workshop</a> </div>
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<i>a subadult of Orange-necked Keelback (Macropisthodon flaviceps)</i></div>
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HeeJWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04132536173063786236noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170332462208487841.post-41861111060241871192014-01-01T19:29:00.001+08:002015-05-01T17:34:00.684+08:00Minimalist Travel Photography<div class="MsoNormal">
Travel light, travel right, travel
with one backpack. Travel photography is inspiration and exciting, but easy to get
carried away for what to prepare for the trip. Of course it’ll be fantastic to
take all your kit abroad, but why? Try to streamline as much as possible, having less stuff to
schlep around and less things to go astray in worst case. Roll your clothes for
more space! With 2 important attributes of packing correctly:</div>
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Weight for carryon- Airlines have different rules for
carryon, which most a 10kg</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Size for carryon- Check for Airlines rules, I did it with
Deuter Futura 38 AC (35L or lower will fit)</span></li>
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<i>My backpack+ another day bag for camera gears (either Lowepro Flipside 200 or Think Tank Streewalker)</i></div>
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<i>Slot in like this, easy for airport inspection, you just have to pull out the middle kernel. This combination, fit right for carryon, size and weight. </i></div>
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When I travel, I do it to experiencing the raw culture of
the country, more than just taking pictures of things. You need to experience
and understand only then you’ll be able to capture the essence of the culture
(them), a deeper perspective. I usually take it slowly, one of the reasons I
usually travel alone. Photography is an artistic pursuit, but I will prioritize
on my movement. I am a travel minimalist, I usually take one body, one lens
(sometime 2), if I have enough space, I bring along a film camera. Shooting
with one lens, it saves you the hassle of plugging in and out your camera, it
forces you into meticulous observer mode, it turns you into approachable of
things, then you’ll find juxtapositions or contrasts. </div>
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I worry less about which lens to bring, which body to take,
I am not on assignment, and this is travelling for godsake! Nikon D700 with
50mm f1.2, I worry less about missing rare photographic shots, I should bring
this, I should bring that, blah! So how do I pack lightly? Here are some
guidelines, not rules.</div>
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Plan your trip with research (</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Weather, </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Festival/ Event, </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Travel photo- to know what to expect)</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">A day bag to hold your camera gears (i use either </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Think Tank Streetwalker or </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Lowepro Flipside 200)</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Cut down on camera accessories, take what you need! </span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Reduce selection of clothes, unless you’re going
for fashion show. Are you?</span></li>
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I paid a hefty “price” to fine tune these travel minimalist
for years. I’d been over trips bringing the whole drybox, then down to one film
body with 50 f1.2. I bring everything and subconsciously I thought I must be
able to capture everything! Little did I know, I didn’t enjoy my trip at all,
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Master a single focal length, your eye is your
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You are unencumbered and free to enjoy the atmosphere,
people and culture without feeling like packhorse, worry less about security.
You can free your mind from having to think about what perspective and lens to
take a scene, but you find the essence in details. With one lens, and
sufficient experiences, your eye naturally looks for composition that fit
before even looking through the viewfinder. Over a span of 4 years, I did this
in several occasions, Beijing, Tianjin, Melbourne, Tasmania, Bali, S. Korea, Yogyakarta,
Krabi, Ho Chi Minh, Siem Reap, Hong Kong, and Yuanyang.</div>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">-</span><span style="font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Nikon FE with 2 extra film rolls (if enough space)</span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">-</span><span style="font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Nikkor 20mm f2.8</span></div>
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winter clothes), carryon camera bag.</span></div>
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time, but what happen if I shooting landscape, I’ll just do panorama stitches,
and sometime Brenizer method. Keep it simple, find the balance, focus on what you can control. There is no right and wrong, minimalist or what not, this is an article on my packing flow, there are thousand of sites on different recommendations, find the one that suits your needs. I want to be light and free, this is imperative to me, not for everyone. </div>
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HeeJWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04132536173063786236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170332462208487841.post-955400466450637002013-12-29T01:55:00.000+08:002014-01-08T00:13:50.699+08:00Yuan YangThe engravement of land in spectacular rice terraces, a feat of ancient agriculture engineering over 1,300 years old. Terraces folded in and out of deep valleys, some of 3,000 layered terraces extend upwards from valleys floor, mirrored stairway to the heaven. Winter, before rice sprout, the water on the rice terraces reflects the sky, cloud and even stars in an ever changing array of colour- this is <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuanyang_County,_Yunnan">Yuan Yang</a>, a reflection of heaven.<br />
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The creation of rice terrace is a melody of art, the intelligence of water diversion gives hope to life of the secluded valleys. Over years and decades of will and way, the masterpiece of sculptured valleys completed, yielded for self sustain staple food, and created a wonder of magical sight. As soon as the discovery of Yuan Yang, it lured photographers from around the world for decades, the global exposure made the rice terraces became China's 45th <a href="http://whc.unesco.org/en/list">UNESCO World Heritage Site</a> on June 22nd, 2013.<br />
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<b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Fame Overwhelmed</span></b><br />
Yuan Yang might be undergoing the fate of "<a href="http://www.digidrift.com/disneyfication-unesco-world-heritage/">Disneyfication</a>". I'm afraid it already happening, during my visit to Yuan Yang in December 2013, locals complained about the Government's "re-package" plans- relocation of local tribes to secluded valleys, replacing the town with Central Districts, selling of rice terraces for business purpose...<br />
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<b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Culture vs Branding</span></b><br />
The intensity of a simulated experience, culture and branding both, work against each other. Stripping away the original character of a particular destination and repackaging in a sanitized and tourist friendly format. The prestige of UNESCO listing might make small town like Yuan Yang suffocated, soon the aspect come into play in rents, prices rise through the roof, forcing out businesses other than those in tourism. The culture will diminish, diluted by mass tourism. It's not easy to keep their values with the dollars flowing in, people will align their decision in this direction. The younger generation of farmer is leaving their rice terraces for a better fortune, what's next for the sculptured valleys?<br />
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Fate of great sight world? Short term gain, long term pain.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #666666;">[Yuan Yang trip led by<a href="http://www.stevechong.com/"> Steve Chong</a>, check <a href="https://www.facebook.com/steve.chong.35/events">here </a>for his upcoming events.]</span></span><br />
<i style="background-color: white; color: #856a42; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">++Shot on Nikon D700 + Nikkor 20mm f2.8, </span></i><i style="background-color: white; color: #856a42; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Nikkor 50mm f1.2</span></i><i style="background-color: white; color: #856a42; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> and Sigma 150mm f2.8++</span></i><br />
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<span style="color: #856a42; font-family: Trebuchet MS, Trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">JW</span></span>HeeJWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04132536173063786236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170332462208487841.post-30901128791990897252013-12-14T15:11:00.001+08:002014-09-22T21:25:59.210+08:00#PowerShiftMsia<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">The world is running out of time if we wait solely rely on political will to solve the climate crisis.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">2015 looms as a critical year when we must act swiftly and strong if we are to have any chance of limiting global warming to below 2 degrees Celcius, let alone get back to the 350 parts per million of atmospheric CO2 that scientists say is necessary.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">The Rio+20 Earth Summit in June of 2012 was meant to be the starting point for a three year push to 2015, but the summit ended in a whimper rather than a bang and 2015 will eventually follow, unless an international climate movement can generate an unprecedented level of political pressure for climate action.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">We need a massive and sustained show of force that disrupts the status quo and captures the public imagination. This ambitious goal is within reach. With a loose collection of organizations, activists, and networks in nearly every country on earth, the climate movement has the necessary potential to facilitate this sort of global groundswell. Now it’s time for us to realize this potential.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><b><a href="http://globalpowershift.org/">Global Power Shift (GPS)</a></b> began with an international climate leaders summit of mostly young people in Istanbul, Turkey, June 24-30, 2013. The week-long summit was the chance for us to refine skills, create personal bonds and community, share a global vision for change, and strategize how to organize different actions and similar summits back home. Now, in country after country we are organizing national, regional summits.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Depending on the size of the host country, the summits bring together anywhere between hundreds or thousands of activists and partners. The national summits are opportunities to build on or launch national climate campaigns and to empower participants from around the country to return home equipped to lead local action groups. Local groups in turn educate the public about the realities and solutions to climate change, implement solutions projects and campaigns, and recruit for mass global action leading into 2014 and 2015.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Thus, through 2013 and beyond, together, we are creating the global power shift our world needs to effectively confront the climate crisis.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #3b3e3f; font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;">On 10th – 15th December, gather together </span><strong style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3b3e3f; font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;">25 Malaysian youths</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #3b3e3f; font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;">, joined by experienced speakers from </span><strong style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3b3e3f; font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;">Malaysia’s UNFCCC climate change negotiator, NGO and community leaders</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #3b3e3f; font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;">. We aim to empower participants with variety of workshops like </span><strong style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3b3e3f; font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;">Digital Campaigning, Policy & Governance, Understanding Media </strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #3b3e3f; font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;">and </span><strong style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3b3e3f; font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;">Active </strong><b style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3b3e3f; font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;">Activism</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #3b3e3f; font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;">. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #3b3e3f; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Empower participants with variety of workshops: </span></span><br />
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<li><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;">Digital Campaigning </strong><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>- </b>being the most efficient channel in reaching out to Malaysian audiences, spreading climate change and environment awareness on the internet is vital, tips and tricks in using social media tools, how to effectively tell you story on youtube, facebook, twitter and many more.</span></li>
<li><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;">Policy & Governance</strong><span style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>– </b>understanding the policy is crucial in affecting change in the system, connecting the policies on the United Nations level to the local government implementations, what are the difficulties and how can we leverage and apply influence on the system.</span></li>
<li><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;">Understanding Media</strong><span style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>– </b>mainstream media can be both allies and enemy in environmental campaigns, more often allies, learn what kind of stories do the media wants, what publications do the readers want to read, how to draft a press release</span></li>
<li><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;">Creative Activism </strong><span style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>– </b>taking meaningful action is not restricted only taking it to the streets, there are many non-violence direct action in the book, and many are shockingly creative and effective, join us to learn more</span></li>
<li><a href="http://www.loyarburok.com/2012/02/29/idolademokrasi-gameshop-like/" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.298039); box-sizing: border-box; color: #04a0c3; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Idola Demokrasi</strong> </a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>- </b>participants first learn how to define the problem. Is the problem really the problem? Or is the so-called problem actually a symptom of an underlying issue? Get to the root! Defining the problem requires interaction, discussion and debate.</span></li>
<li><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;">Theory of Change</strong><span style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>– </b>our aim to shift our wasteful fossil-fuel focused society to efficient renewable centric is easier when we can identify the sector of the society behaviors, once we understand this, we can cater our strategies effectively</span></li>
<li><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;">Storytelling</strong><span style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>– </b>getting personal with our personal naratives and campaign stories, and how to craft a campaign story that will move mountains</span></li>
<li><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;">Roots Camp - </strong><span style="font-family: inherit;"> is an open space “unconference” where the agenda is driven by the people who attend. The agenda is set on-site. At the start of each day, attendees fill out cards and post the sessions they’re interested in presenting. Before RootsCamp session, talk to friends about what you’d like to present and see if you can work together on something. </span></li>
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JW.HeeJWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04132536173063786236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170332462208487841.post-28946016645665342762013-10-31T23:02:00.002+08:002013-10-31T23:07:56.082+08:00Hong Kong- Pearl of the OrientA place where most densely packed city in the world, it also home to most skyscrapers than any other city, buildings with more than 14 levels amounted to more than 8,000 in Hong Kong, twice a size of New York. Hong Kong also home to the most Rolls Royce's per person than any other city in the world. Hong Kong is undoubtedly one of the most busiest merging between China and the rest of the world. Apart from business traveling, it is also a top tourism lure of shopping and the excessive of dining options. Particularly street food, a unique culinary experience with stalls jutting out into pedestrian sidewalks offers skewers of cooked meat, offal, vegetables and fruits.<br />
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<i>Evening at Victoria Peak, Hong Kong</i></div>
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Average Costs </h3>
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1. Dorm- HKD80-100<br />
2. Private Rooms- HKD300-350<br />
3. Budget Hotel- HKD400-550 (Depends on location)<br />
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1. Local market food, noodles- HKD16-40<br />
2. Local breakfast- roadside/aisle (Ham Omelette & Butter Bread)- HKD26<br />
3. McDonald's Supreme Big Breakfast- HKD30<br />
4. Restaurant (Noodles, Rice)- HKD50<br />
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1. Tourist Day Pass- HKD55/day- unlimited travel on metro, bus, tram<br />
2. Octopus Card from Train Station- HKD150/card (HKD100 travel value +HKD50 Deposit)<br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">*i got the Octopus from train station, i went up to the info guide at Tsim Sha Tsui, told the operator i want to get tourist pass, he gave me a card and charge HKD150, it was nothing like the tourist day pass. hmm. </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">++Shot on Nikon D700 + Nikkor 50mm f1.2 occasionally Nikkor 20mm f2.8++</span></i><br />
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Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon</h3>
Hong Kong is a unique place; my brain mix-up triggers strange feeling of deja vu, thanks to the influence of Stephen Chow's movies. Uncanny similarity. I touched down at Macau Airport (airfare was much cheaper), ask around, hop on a bus from airport to Hong Kong- Macau Ferry Terminal or Macau Ferry Terminal (<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16px;">港澳碼頭 or </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">外港碼頭) </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">*Special mention here* </span></span></span>There are several ferry terminal in Macau so don't get confuse. An hour (including 15 min of immigration) <a href="http://www.turbojet.com.hk/en/">Turbojet</a> from Macau to Hong Kong (Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon)- HKD148. There is no need for pre-book, it sails in every half an hour.<br />
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From Macau to Kowloon, it sets in Tsim Sha Tsui (China Ferry Terminal), right beside <a href="http://www.harbourcity.com.hk/home">Harbour City Shopping Mall</a>, walking distance to MTR Tsim Sha Tsui A1 exit. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">*remembering the exit point will make your trip easier* </span>I pre-book the accommodation at the infamous <a href="http://www.chungking-mansions.hk/">ChungKing Mansions</a>, one star ghetto at the center of Tsim Sha Tsui. I checked in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Canada-Hotel-Hong-Kong/160680707303096">Canada <strike>Hostel</strike> Hotel</a>, and assigned to a room at Block E, which is something i highly appreciate. There are in total 5 blocks in ChungKing Mantions, 17 floors each, only 2 lifts serving each block. Block E at the last row, not exactly far but bearable, whenever i walk pass block A to D, the queue at the lift is madness, at Block E, the worst will take your 2 turns. Map can be obtain at most of the hotels.<br />
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Tsim Sha Tsui is not quite as i'd pictured it, it is much much more urbanized. So much shopping malls, so much frenzy crowd, so much traffics... i decided to stay in TST because; walking distance to Victoria Bay, Avenue of Star, Star Ferry (for <a href="http://www.aqua.com.hk/#/eng/global/hongKong/aquaLuna/concept">Aqua Luna</a>), Museum, Art and Cultural center, and of course foods! </div>
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<i>Sun Yuen Noodles Restaurant- Beef Brisket </i></div>
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<i>Not exactly good, food so-so and expensive! </i></div>
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<i>Hong Kong is overall a very safe city even past midnight, you can see police officers everywhere. the force consists of 40,000 personnel, giving Hong Kong the second largest citizen-police officer ratio in the world.</i></div>
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And of course, Egg Tarts an exquisite delicacy, i follow the smell of fresh pastry and run into <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g294217-d1321944-r154555362-Pie_Tart_Specialists-Hong_Kong.html">Pie and Tart Specialists</a>. Seriously, all the way from Nathan Road, that's at least 3 blocks away. I didn't exactly had egg tart but a close cousin of original egg tart, a milk based custard shell in a hand made puff pastry rich in buttery counterparts. <a href="http://www.openrice.com/english/restaurant/sr2.htm?shopid=46326">MAP</a><br />
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Venturing along the walkway of Tsim Sha Tsui, i saw a number of people vanishing into an alley, so i follow, a breakfast stall sits right between 2 skyscrapers. A bonus for me, i'd been longing for something authentic by the roadside! It is adjacent to McDonald's (Peking Road). <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Chungking+Mansions,+Tsim+Sha+Tsui,+Hong+Kong&daddr=McDonald's+-+Sands+Building,+12+Peking+Road,+Hong+Kong&hl=en&sll=22.29544,114.171349&sspn=0.002904,0.005284&geocode=FSQ3VAEdmSPOBikHo-0Q8gAENDF2HmZLlD45gA%3BFVY3VAEdTxzOBikD6V1h8gAENDHxMTQwm_8pxg&oq=Chungkin&dirflg=w&mra=ltm&t=m&z=19">MAP</a><br />
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<i>Ham Omelette + Butter Bread + <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuanyang_(drink)">Yinyong </a>(Coffee with tea), HKD26</i></div>
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Over the past one and a half centuries, Hong Kong transformed from fishing village to the center of the world. For the sake of urbanization, heritage bears witness the development of city. I think Hong Kong did a good job hitting the balance of development and conservation, enhanced conservation by adapting, re-use historical buildings, giving a new lease of life. In Sham Sui Po, you will get to see old and historical buildings covered in various styles, where East meets West, tenement of buildings are blend of two styles. </div>
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Sham Shui Po drenches in authentic Hong Kong markets, from wet to electronics and fabric. If you ask me, next time i go, i will stay at Sham Shui Po, <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.sg/rooms/298027">Loft</a>- Rooftop City. </div>
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<i>At the street of Sham Shui Po</i></div>
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<i>Tenement buildings</i></div>
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<i>Sham Shui Po is swamped by blocks and blocks of tenement buildings</i></div>
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<i>At the market of Sham Shui Po</i></div>
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<i>The essence of tenement buildings in Sham Shui Po</i></div>
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<i>Oval-shape side of tenement building</i></div>
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<i>An alley off Ladies Street, also where most of Hong Kong movies fighting scene filmed :)</i></div>
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<i><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294217-d593158-Reviews-Mongkok-Hong_Kong.html">Mong Kok</a>, is the most congested shopping and residential district. Neon bathed historical buildings dense with people and minibuses.</i></div>
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Desserts can be found in most of Hong Kong, and this in particular not to be miss. Take a break from your to do list and enjoy the sweet side of Hong Kong. </div>
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<i>Herba Taxilli-Lotus Seed Herbal Egg Dessert (桑寄生莲子蛋茶)</i></div>
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<i>Hou Kei Dessert at Fa Yuen Street, <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Fa+Yuen+Street,+123,+Mong+Kok,+Hong+Kong&hl=en&sll=22.321118,114.17093&sspn=0.011612,0.021136&oq=123+Fa+Yuen+Street,+Mong+Kok,+Hong+Kong&nfpr=1&hnear=123+Fa+Yuen+St,+Hong+Kong&t=m&z=16">Map</a></i></div>
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<i>Mobile Ice Cream at Mong Kok</i></div>
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I took the train from Mong Kok to Sheung Wan, towards one of the oldest street in Hong Kong, probably one of the first roads built. It was here that Chinese traders first brought their wares from across the border to sell and swap with British and European traders. The commercial spirit flourish until today, there are dozens of antique traders here, and most of the dealers here are reputable. </div>
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<i>At the bottom of stairway to Hollywood Road</i></div>
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I took the train back to Central from Sheung Wan, and walk to <a href="http://www.thepeak.com.hk/en/">Victoria Peak Tram</a> Terminus thru Garden Road around 3.00pm to catch the sunset from Vicroria Peak. With that, you will be able to catch the cityscapes from daylight to dusk, if you're lucky, you'll get to see sunset over Lamma Island and Repulse bay from Sky Terrace 428, a platform you get to see Hong Kong in 360<span style="background-color: white; color: #ae83c4; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, 新細明體; font-size: 12px; line-height: 24px; text-align: justify;">°</span></div>
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You should just get the Combo package of Peak Tram Sky Pass (The Peak Tram + Sky Terrace 428 Entrance) HKD75- return. Ticket can be purchase at Peak Tram Terminus (at the foothill), it was overwhelmed with tourists even at 3.30pm. Peak Tram can only fit around 120 passengers, i waited for 3 rounds until my turn, each round takes 10 minutes. So, get there earlier if you want to catch the sunset. </div>
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<i>Cityscapes of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, view from Firery Path</i></div>
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<i>Sunset over Repulse Bay, view from Sky Terrace 428</i></div>
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<i>Hong Kong Island and Kowloon cityscapes at dusk</i></div>
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Temple Street</h3>
The sun goes down, traders at Temple Street laid out their wares over the street, opera singers, fortune tellers all emerge from no where, a quiet street turned into a bazaar in split second. I took the train from Central to Yau Ma Tei, exit C. I wanted to try the Four Season <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g294217-i1496-k4699618-Claypot_rice_in_Temple_street-Hong_Kong.html">Claypot Rice</a> but the queue was outrageous. I don't see the reason of the waits, it wasn't a Dai Pai Dong, so i moved on, venture further into Temple Street, found this restaurant on <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Wing+Sing+lane&hl=en&ll=22.311232,114.170566&spn=0.011613,0.021136&sll=22.310855,114.170179&sspn=0.011613,0.021136&hnear=Wing+Sing+Ln,+Hong+Kong&t=m&z=16&iwloc=A">Wing Sing Lane</a>, and it's good!<br />
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Yacht Congee, Yau Char Kwai, Fried Noodles, Dim Sum</h3>
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Exactly what you see on Hong Kong TV, authentic Hong Kong Breakfast. Congee + Noodles combo, a combo set must often compliment with Yau Char Kwai, it was really really good! Prince Edward MTR Station, exit A, cross the road, it's at the shop-lot facing Nathan Road. </div>
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In fact, i wanted to go for Dim Sum and happened to walk pass the congee restaurant, the Yau Char Kwai took me here, so i decided to get some breakfast before that, this is because i heard of the notorious waits for Dim Sum, especially at Tim Ho Wan, probably the most value for money michelin-starred restaurants in THE WORLD! For this reason alone, there is no doubt you have to wait in line to get a table, i got there around 11.30am, shop opens at 10am, i got myself "124" in line, that's 124th queue and an hour of waiting time. Madness me. </div>
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<i>Queue at Tim Ho Wan. <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=G%2FF,+9-11+Fuk+Wing+Street,+Sham+Shui+Po,+Hong+Kong&hnear=11+Fuk+Wing+St,+Hong+Kong&t=m&z=16">Map</a></i></div>
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<i>All in all, it worth the wait, it is probably the best value dim sum in Hong Kong, you just can't beat HKD150 meal for two! I ordered 5 dishes.</i></div>
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Aqua Luna (<span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.1875px;">張保仔)</span></h3>
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The antique junk boat has come represent the past, traditional values in the present of cosmopolitan city. The sight of this flashy red sails vessel is such a stand out against the backdrop of modern skyline.<br />
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i make my reservation through <a href="http://www.aqua.com.hk/#/eng/global/hongKong/aquaLuna/reservations">Aqua Luna website</a>, i picked the 5.30pm Evening Harbour Cruise, HKD195. The vessel will pick you up from 2 points, Tsim Sha Tsui Public Pier 1 (just right next to Hong Kong Cultural Centre) then sails towards Hong Kong Island Central Pier 9. Highly advisable for you to get on board from TST pier, you'll get a better seat, especially upstairs on the open deck, with wide lounge sofas and great lounge music, for then, just enjoy the ride around the harbour.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">In fact, in matters of years you won't be able to see Dai Pai Dong anymore. The number is scarce, merely 28 stalls left. The government no longer issuing Dai Pai Dong license due to traffic congestion and hygiene problem. The license can't be inherited, it can only passed on to spouses upon licensee's death, if no spouse, the license will simply expired.</span><span style="text-align: center;"> Hong Kong government had been heavily criticized for not trying its best to preserve Dai Pai Dong, a part of Hong Kong culture, this is bitterly sad. </span><br />
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<i>I ordered 3 dishes, stream pork-rib, salt-pepper cuttlefish, watercress. A+ grade!</i></div>
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<i>Saving my stomach for crab bought randomly at TST (Chinese Mitten Crab)- </i><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16px;"><i>大閘蟹-</i></span><i>HKD70</i></div>
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Macau is a region benefits from one country, two systems. The tiny Macau growing is stature and recognition as the number of diversity of its attractions transform into a key entertainment of Asia. Its long history under Portuguese resulted a unique society combining the culture of East and West. </div>
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And of course there are exceptional great deal of activities and things to do in Macau, and i did neither of those. All i did was to chill. </div>
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i took the TurboJet from TST to Macau, from Macau Ferry Terminal <span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16px;">(</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16px;">港</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16px;">澳碼頭 or </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">外港碼頭) </span></span></span>there are free hotel and casino shuttles, just check with the tourist information counter at the Terminal, extremely helpful! i pre-book my accommodation at <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g664891-d306251-Reviews-Royal_Macau_Hotel-Macau.html">Royal Macau Hotel</a> because it sits on the doorstep of Guia Fortress, the first light house of Chinese coast, also walking distance to ruins of St. Paul's and the Vasco da Gamma Monument. The hotel also offers complementary shuttle buses to the terminal, from terminal, there are FREE casino shuttle buses can be used by everyone! </div>
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<i>Old buildings and structures of Macau</i></div>
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<a href="http://www.wongkun.com.mo/">Wong Kun</a> (皇冠小館) <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=%E6%96%B0%E9%A6%AC%E8%B7%AF%E6%B0%B4%E5%9D%91%E5%B0%BE%E8%A1%97&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=22.195313,113.544517&spn=0.023245,0.042272&sll=22.371893,113.862664&sspn=0.742901,1.352692&hq=%E6%96%B0%E9%A6%AC%E8%B7%AF%E6%B0%B4%E5%9D%91%E5%B0%BE%E8%A1%97&t=m&z=15&iwloc=B">Map</a>. This shop is one of the very few outlets still adhering to tradition of Jook-sing noodles (竹昇麵) and chef bounces on bamboo pole to knead noodle dough.<br />
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<i>Prawn Roes Noodles, Crab Congee and Wanton. HKD200, good stuff but a colossal premium.</i></div>
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<i>Sunset at Ruins of St. Paul's</i></div>
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<i>and of course! Polo Bun and Pork Chop Bun! You can basically get any of these in Macau. So yeah, you don't have to get all the way to those suggested famous bun. </i></div>
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More than just a Golden gate of Angkor.<br />
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Transportation from Siem Reap airport to town will take about 20 minutes by taxi (USD 7). Most of the taxi drivers in Siem Reap are professional, friendly and well verse in several languages. If you're in group, you can straight away arrange tours with the driver, but make sure you do some homework before you commit, <a href="http://www.cambodiataxidriver.com/taxi_prices.php">check here</a>.<br />
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<i>We didn't pre-book accommodation, our taxi driver brought us around town for hotels, we settled-in <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g297390-d1819049-Reviews-Tan_Kang_Angkor_Hotel-Siem_Reap_Siem_Reap_Province.html">Tan Kang Angkor Hotel</a>- (USD 43/night) for 4 person, it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. Great location, great value and friendly staff; it is located right in the heart of town, stone-throw from Old Market, Night Market, Pub Street... </i><br />
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ANGKOR WAT</h3>
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Settling down, breakfast at town, we head out to the wonder of the world, Angkor Archaeological Park, admission fee <a href="http://www.tourismcambodia.com/attractions/angkor.htm">here</a>. Before that, here are some facts about Cambodia, ethic Chinese consists of around 10% of Cambodia's total population, the number decreased from 425,000 in 1970 to 61,400 in 1984, this was due to Khmer Rouge genocide from 1975 to 1979, 4 years costed 2 millions lives, it is commonly known as the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khmer_Rouge_rule_of_Cambodia">Cambodia Holocaust</a>. A one-fifth of the country's population were killed, almost all educated people with their families were murdered, starved and tortured.<br />
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USD is widely used in Cambodia, only for notes and coins are not accepted. Cambodians earn very little on average, a university leaver earn not more than USD 250 a month; school leaver earns around USD 150 a month, construction labor earns USD 5-6 a day.<br />
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<i>Side-way of Angkor Wat, studying wonders of Khmer & Dravidian art.</i></div>
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<i>Lady worker at Angkor Wat with her daugher.</i></div>
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<i>Inside Angkor Wat.</i></div>
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<i>Towards the heart of Angkor Wat.</i></div>
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<i>Sandstone sculptured of female divinity. </i></div>
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<i>Angkor Wat from the side.</i></div>
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<i>Gardener of the Angkor Wat.</i></div>
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<i>At the end of Angkor Wat.</i></div>
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<i>From the heart of Angkor Wat.</i></div>
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<i>A Hindu, then subsequently Buddhist temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world. It was built by Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century.</i></div>
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<i>Monk at Angkor Wat.</i></div>
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We continue our temples run towards Ta Prohm, a temple made famous by "Tomb Raider". It is undoubtedly the most photogenic ruin in Angkor, with trees growing out of ruins. Built from 1186, Ta Prohm was a Buddhist temple dedicated to the mother of Jayavarman VII. It is one of the few temples in Angkor where an inscription provides information about the temple's inhabitants. The inscription also notes that the temple contained gold, pearls and silks. </div>
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<i>The equal power of nature.</i></div>
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<i>Little boy at Ta Prohm.</i></div>
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We should've continue our temples run to Bayon Temple, but we give it up for a late lunch. It was almost nightfall, sun sets in around 5.45pm here (October), we have less than an hour to run between several temples, we opt for romantic sunset at Phnom Bakheng. A Hindu temple in the form of a temple mountain. It was constructed at the end of 9th century, more than 2 centuries before Angkor Wat, during the reign of King Yasovarman.<br />
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It ends our temples run for the day, it was nightfall, we have to leave Angkor as it closes. We head back to Siem Reap town, the town turns alive at night! The slivers of alley at Old Market, Pub Street and Night Market all turn into liveliest nightlife! For both dining and drinking, there are varies of venue to choose from for a fun evening out. From intimate stylish places places of quiet cocktail to Khmer disco pace with loud music, there is something for everyone. </div>
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<i>Siem Reap Market established in 2012, here you find smoothly laid out huts built from natural materials and designed beautifully in Khmer style, there are around 240 souvenirs shops that sell Cambodian made crafts from silk, painting, jewelries, wood, stone, paper cravings. </i></div>
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We hit the sack early since we had a long day planned. Ocean might defines most the South East Asia countries, but in Cambodia, it is dominated by another feature, a great massive lake of Tonle Sap.<br />
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<i>Before Kampung Phluk.</i></div>
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<i>Study hour in national schools of Cambodia is 5 hours, 8am to 12pm. For those who has more spending power will send their children to after school at specific language schools. You can see why, most of the tour guides are well versed in several languages.</i></div>
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<i>Entrance to Tonle Sap from Kampung Phluk.</i></div>
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<i>For most of the year the lake is fairy small but during this wet season, it swells to be one of the largest in all of Asia, spanning over 16,000 square km, with depth of 9 meters. </i></div>
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<i>Here, there is a serious class of divine, for those in floating houses are the poorer family, those in stilted homes are family who tend to be more financially comfortable. Here a stilted house with aquatic farming.</i></div>
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<i>We rest midway towards opening of Tonle Sap at a small restaurant, a visible English lesson on chalk board, teachers from NGO came regularly for home school. </i></div>
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<i>Little kids of Tonle Sap. </i></div>
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<i>At the vast opening of Tonle Sap, it is nothing like a lake but a massive ocean!</i></div>
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From Tonle Sap to country side- Ta Som Sustainability Project</div>
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Cambodia is more than just Angkor region, but the cultural magnet of country side as well. A walk through villages, we see sugar palm trees, water buffaloes, traditional wooden houses- where the influences and acculturation have not yet arrived.<br />
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<i>A beautiful scenic of country side surrounded by sugar palm trees.</i></div>
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<i>Another pleasant surprise This is not at all a touristy place, this is a place, homed to their culture before influences in its authentic way.</i></div>
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<i>Don't get him wrong, he is not asking for 3 dollars, he was indicating "OKAY" when i was waving my camera at this little boy. </i></div>
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<i>Agriculture remains the main source of income for Cambodian. Most of the Cambodian living in rural are self-sustaining, having their own crops trading for money and livestock manure, slurry, effluent and eventually foods.</i></div>
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<i>Countryside wooden houses are built in 2 story foot tall house, during high noon, villagers taking shelter from heat at the open area downstairs.</i></div>
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<i>Sugar palm wrapping.</i></div>
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<i>Children take up responsibility at early age by taking care of their livestock. </i></div>
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<i>We dropped by Pre Rup on our way back from countryside to town. It was built as a state temple of Khmer king Rajendravarman and dedicated in 961 or early 962, a temple mountain of combined brick, laterite and sandstone construction.</i></div>
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Some might find this overwhelmed, but here is where everybody is. Lined with restaurants, bars with cheap beer and reasonable food. We had our dinner at Khmer Kitchen BBQ restaurant off the pub street lane, a classy Khmer restaurant offers good food at reasonable price. </div>
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<i>Chilling at <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g297390-d1656443-Reviews-The_Red_Piano-Siem_Reap_Siem_Reap_Province.html">the Red Piano</a>. A big thumbs up for the perfect atmosphere at the corner entrance to Pub Street.</i></div>
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<i>Here, probably the highest vantage point in the town where you get to see the night in light.</i></div>
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I got up at 5 before sunrise, glimpse into the morning life of Siem Reap. Here a must do routine on my backpacking days, get lost and blend in the raw culture of locals. </div>
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<i>Islam is the religion of a majority of the Cham, due to the prosecution under Khmer Rouge eroded their numbers, and now there are estimated 1.6% of the population are Muslim. </i></div>
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<i>An old temple at Taphul Village.</i></div>
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<i>We had our best Khmer Fish Amok at <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g297390-d1821469-Reviews-Temple_Club-Siem_Reap_Siem_Reap_Province.html">Temple Club</a>, if you tend to dine in, avoid dinner hour, go in by lunch or breakfast.</i></div>
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Unfortunately we went to the national museum on our last day, should've gone in the first day before temples run, it summarizes all the seeings in several exhibitions. No photography is allow at the museum, this i understand but <i>demands </i>to get my camera equipment stored on an open cabinet (<i>because their security lockers are full)</i>, which they also will not be responsible for lost, this i am furious. Just don't bring bag for your museum visit. </div>
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Next on, high tea! I was attracted by its Khmer wooden architectural design when i was lost in Siem Reap in the morning, luckily i manage to find it afterwards. It is an immediate sense of relaxation take off by its beautiful design and comfortable setting, the food and coffee were perfect. We spent hours here, chilling. </div>
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We picked up some leaflet at the X Rooftop bar a day earlier, and found some highly recommended local cuisine called <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g297390-d1735890-Reviews-Sugar_Palm-Siem_Reap_Siem_Reap_Province.html">Sugar Palm</a>, it took us a really long walk to find this place. </div>
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<i>To my surprise, Sugar Palm is on 4 stars on Trip Advisor, and a Certificate of Excellent 2013. Boy! That sucks! It was probably the worst food we ever tasted in the whole Siem Reap. Frankly, a dollar roadside noodle soup was a lot way better. The decoration is airy and beautifully surrounded by Sugar Palm trees. Too bad the food is poor, Amok, Beef, Satay are under standard. Such a hype on Trip Advisor!</i></div>
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<i>Back to Pub Street, <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g297390-d3960837-Reviews-Triangle_BBQ_Bar-Siem_Reap_Siem_Reap_Province.html">Triangle BBQ Bar</a> for beers and live band.</i></div>
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<i>The Hangover.</i></div>
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JW.HeeJWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04132536173063786236noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170332462208487841.post-10828300533596591532013-08-08T16:00:00.001+08:002013-08-22T18:02:21.975+08:00Pseudo-nature Photographers<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Content updated on 19th August 2013, to include <a href="http://www.alexanderwild.com/">Alex Wild</a>'s <a href="http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/compound-eye/2013/03/08/a-fake-makes-it-to-the-smithsonians-photo-contest-finalists/">article</a>. </span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">CONTENT DISCLAIMER: added 22nd August 2013<br />This article had gather a series of trending photographs, coincidentally these photographers are from Indonesia.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">We should not be stereotype, this is pointing towards a certain group of photographers- Pseudo-Nature; regardless of race, nation and border.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">傷不起的印尼擺拍攝影師</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Please take note that i do not own the idea, write up and analysis of this article original content from here, written in Chinese (<a href="http://e.weibo.com/1195054531/A1W6Xw02n">http://e.weibo.com/1195054531/A1W6Xw02n</a>) or <a href="http://ww1.sinaimg.cn/large/473b15c3jw1e715mpc8aij20c8hmyx6q.jpg">here</a> magazine <a href="http://nh.dili360.com/">here</a>. I merely translated it. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">I tried to contact the rightful owner of the content through weibo but still no reply from their side. </span><br />
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<b><span style="color: orange;">Indonesian Tree Frog holding an umbrella, a rare occasion with great impact. </span></b><br />
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When people are hiding indoors avoiding the summer heat, this resourceful frog holding an umbrella under the rain. This tree frog is photographed sheltering under a leaf in the rain for 30 minutes. The photographer is Penkdik Palme, 27. He said this riveting image was captured at his neighbor's garden.<br />
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Ohh wait! Isn't it holding a leaf for 30 minutes? Why is the leaf changed in the last photo? A frog's skin, in its natural state, need to be moisten. Raindrops to them are an enjoyment, why would they need an umbrella? And it seems to be an Araceae planted on an aloe vera. The rain is too uniform and could possibly reproduced from a watering can. Look at the frog, it doesn't really look in good condition. The red bruises on its legs show it could've been injured; a defenseless frog that is been posed by others. This is undoubtedly a set of staged and posed pictures.<br />
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Moreover, the photographer is from Indonesia, I am even surer that these photos are posed. There have been a lot of posed animal photos that crop out on the internet, and most of them are the works of Indonesian photographers. Their traits, they claimed their photos are captured naturally but that's a far-fetched reality. A nature enthusiast can easily tell that these animals are staged and posed, some animals are suspected to be abused. When I look at these photos, i can only say I am really amused.<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><b>A crazy frog giving the fingers.</b></span><br />
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According to The Sun's March 12 article, Shikhei Goh from Batam, Indonesia recently captured a rare photo of a frog giving the fingers. He said he found the frog was beautiful. So he spent 3 hours following the frog. Fed up, the frog turned around and gave the fingers to the photographer.<br />
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Analysis: Did he just bump into a leprechaun of some sorts? It is a miracle he didn't pee his pants. The frog is actually a red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas), it inhabit in the rain forests of Central and South America. They're not found in Indonesia rain forest, but they can be bought from pet store. Posed photographers like using pets as their subjects; you'll know when you look closer. A tree frog can't give the middle finger; its muscles don't allow it physically. I suspect Shikhei used a thread to force the frog to pose in these photo and removed the thread with Photoshop, because these animals seem to be arranged on a straight line when they're upright, as such:<br />
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<b><span style="color: orange;">Look, Bruce Lee kung fu frog!</span></b><br />
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Shikhei from Batam (AGAIN!), Indonesia said: "I like insects and animal, and i find it interesting to observe them. When this frog shifts its center of gravity to its left, it lifts its right leg up. It's swift as lightning and was gone in a blink of eye, but thank God, I managed to capture it.<br />
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Analysis: Nice try, it wasn't anything close to swift movements.<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><b>The cool dancing lizards.</b></span><br />
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These are some sick moves, these lizards sure know how to party! The owner of these dancing lizards, Shikhei Goh puts them on a reflective surface and observes them as they enter a trance-like state. They would use their limbs to stomp on the ground and shake their bodies. One of the photos show a <strike>gecko</strike> uromastyx doing the legendary pose by Travolta with one arm suspended mid air.<br />
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Indonesia-based Shikhei said: "Capturing them is difficult because they won't stop moving. But these fellas' movements are like dance moves. One of them look like it is doing a kick in Kung Fu."<br />
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Analysis: This is <strike>leopard gecko</strike> uromastyx (corrected by josefek) naturally found in <strike>Central Asia</strike> North America, Middle East and Iran. Anyone who's had them as pets know they won't be able to pose like this even if they took ecstasy. All these are with the help of a simple thread.<br />
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POP QUIZ! How are these photos below captures? Who is the photographer?<br />
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Oh, by the way, a red-eyed tree frog supposed to look like this.<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><b>So do you still think these "amazing" photos funny?</b></span><br />
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These photographers are quite fond of snails as well, their favorite: East African land snail (Achatina fulica). They're native to African and have been introduced to a lot of countries including Indonesia. They can be found at pet store, dining table and around the houses.<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><b>Tiny snail climbs aboard mother's back crossing a puddle.</b></span><br />
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According to Daily Mail's June 6 article, Uda Dennie, 33, captured a snail carrying a baby Mollusc to cross a puddle. The tiny snail occasionally takes a peek at its reflection.<br />
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In fact, this series of photos by Dennie was not an easy task. He added, "In face it's quite a challenge, as I had to wait for a unique moment. The most important thing is patience, sometimes it takes hours to capture the moment. I was really surprised when I spotted the baby being carried by his mum on her shell- I've never seen this kind of behaviour."<br />
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Analysis: First thing first, they are not related. The larger one is an East Indian land snail and the smaller one, after examination from conchologist (Gondwana) is an Ariophantidae, a family of air breathing land snail. With this depth, it'll drown under prolonged times. Snail won't actively cross a river; their tentacles would retract when come in contact with water. So they will seek an alternative route. The river in the photo is just a thin film of water, because of angle, the water surface becomes reflective so it's hard to judge the depth. Don't believe me? Look at this:<br />
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<b><span style="color: orange;">Indonesian photographer captures exquisite insect shots.</span></b><br />
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According to Daily Mail's October 9 article, amateur photographer Nunu Rizani from Indonesia captured a series of crystal clear shots of insects taken after the morning dew had settled in his garden. Insects are on his marble table are playing with water or dangles on the tip of a plant stem and appears to gaze at its reflection. There is also a spider that realized the water wasn't deep, it started to revolve around the marble quite happily.<br />
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Analysis: See! He admitted the water is shallow and it's also a marble. Judging from previous pattern, he could easily say it is morning dew, but where did the spider get happier? The spider can be on its net quite happily, you put it on a puddle of water can scare it. And "revolve around the marble quite happily?" Really, that's called drowning! A normal spider will tip top when it walks, and this one is half-sunken. Admit it, you just beat it up, didn't you?!<br />
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Putting two animals together is very common as well. They'll make up a very interesting story; a surprised photographer is key to a good one.<br />
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<b><span style="color: orange;">Snail crawls over a frog.</span></b><br />
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Indonesian photographer Lacy Sebastian recently captured an interesting image of a snail crawling past a frog. He said it took the snail 8 minutes to finish the journey.<br />
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Analysis: 8 minutes?! Snails are slow, but definitely not that slow! Judging from the photo, the snail was moving at full speed at it could easily crawl past the frog in 15 seconds, maybe even 10 seconds. Oh Sebastian, can you guess why isn't the frog moving? Cause it is tired and been treated like a puppet. You're putting all sorts of things on its head, how can it not feel your hostility?<br />
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Moving on befuddled, I opened a new tab and saw a reversal: the frog is taking a lift on a snail.<br />
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<b><span style="color: orange;">Snail picking up a lazy passenger.</span></b><br />
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<i>The snail was slithering on the rock when the frog saw the snail.</i></div>
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<i>They both stare at each other for a while, and the lazy frog hopped on the shell of the frog.</i></div>
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<i>Nordin said: "I laughed when I first saw it and then quickly grabbed my camera to picture it."</i></div>
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According to article by Daily Mail on 15 January 2013, Indonesian photographer Nordin Seruyan captured the cartoonish scene outside his home near a pond. He spotted the frog leap on to the shell of a snail and hitched a ride.<br />
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Analysis: I said: "I laughed when I first saw it and quickly pointed at Nordin and yell, you're crazy!"<br />
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Okay okay I'd calmed myself, let's move on. Wait what? New discovery? Lizard? Let's find out!<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><b>Indonesian photographer captures lizard's lightning fast feed!</b></span><br />
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According to an article by Daily Mail on 25 October, Shikhei Goh, 39, a photographer from Indonesia has recently captured an amazing sequence of pictures that shows a lizard feeding on. He said: "I was walking through this grass field. All of sudden, I stopped in my tracks because I saw this beautifully colored chameleon clinging to a long shoot of grass. The chameleon saw this cricket landed on a grass nearby and all of sudden it shot its tongue out caught its prey."<br />
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Analysis: Taking a walk and spotting a chameleon? Ho ho ho! After examination from Ricky SD and Saffron Von, this is a panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis), native to Madagascar. This cricket can be bought at a pet store as usual live bait.<br />
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Shikhei said he had to wait 40 minutes after spotting the lizard.<br />
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Analysis: Serves you right!<br />
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This Shikhei Goh is rather interesting. After some researches, he's apparently a winner of some world-class photo competition Nut Geo in the nature category. The winning shot:<br />
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Shikhei said, " I was taking my macro-shots as usual that time. I had other subjects in my mind and didn't notice this dragonfly. When I'm ready to snap a shot of it, the storm is coming. I was hesitating whether I should continue shooting, but the light was unbelievable. So i decided to keep shooting and the result was amazing.<br />
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Analysis: Storm, sunlight and strong wind, and a dragonfly that refused to give up: 4 unrelated elements coming together are pretty rare. But Shikhei's album has a couple more.<br />
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This is a miracle in meteorology; a palm size storm cloud raining at 5-25 degree on the dragonfly's face. And another storm raining heavily while the dragonfly is chilling under it. All these are captured by Shikhei?! I just have to learn from him.<br />
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Shikhei is not only a photographic maestro. He is also a Qigong master who can manipulate the weather. He says rain, rain is what you get! Really!<br />
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Note: A raised tail is a leopard gecko's defense mechanism; it means it is in a state of shock.<br />
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I'm getting a little fuzzy; I could only subconsciously look for other Indonesian maestro's works:<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><b>The ultimate of macro: little world, big story.</b></span><br />
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Indonesian photographer Fahmi Bhs's works are known for the story and he's skilled at creating dramatic tension, which is visually arresting. After the visual impact, it brings an intellectual experience, which will then elevate into an emotional experience.<br />
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Battle between the praying mantis and atlas moth larvae.<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><b>Photographer captured a fire ant standing on one leg in an Indonesia village.</b></span><br />
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Robertus Agung Sudiatmoko, an Indonesian photographer was doing macro at Sebilong Village, he captured an army of ants' bizarre behavior. The most shocking was when one of them stood on one leg, "That ant suddenly stood on one leg and it looked like it is breakdancing. This is the first time I've captured something like that, I think it'll be hard to top that."<br />
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<i>++ Content Update: to include Alex Wild's <a href="http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/compound-eye/2013/03/08/a-fake-makes-it-to-the-smithsonians-photo-contest-finalists/">article</a> ++ </i><br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><b>A Fake Makes it to the Smithsonian's Photo Contest Finalists</b></span><br />
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Alex Wild was surprised, I was astounded, my friends are flabbergasted! Biologists, Entomologists can bluntly tell without further investigation that this is faked, posed, staged, ants don't behave this way. These images were captured by Eko Adiyanto, West Java, an interview on <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2140310/Incredible-ANT-ics-Close-photography-shows-common-humble-insect-new-light.html">Daily Mail 6 May 12</a>, Adiyanto had described how incredible is the strength of ants putting onto a parade of defying gravity, balancing seeds above their heads.<br />
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Analysis from Alex Wild: <i>Oecophylla smaragdina, </i>the Asian weaver ant, is not shy about attacking intruders to its treetop territories. The scene can be set by taunting guard ants, who stand to attention and look around for something else to bite. If you hand an ant something into which she can sink her toothy jaws, she will grab and hold; this species is unusually tenacious and the guards will cling to offending items for some time. The strategy works well <a href="http://www.alexanderwild.com/Ants/Taxonomic-List-of-Ant-Genera/Oecophylla/i-xPfFcgL">to deter attack by other ants</a>, for example.<br />
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Weaver ants are strong- <a href="http://arthropoda.southernfriedscience.com/?p=1451">that part isn't faked</a>. The ants build nests by pulling living tree leaves together and binding them with larval silk. The strength and grip involved in bending leaves and stems is unusual even among ants.<br />
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The patient observer can cajole the anry-but-not-terribly-bright insects into a pattern like that seen in Mr. Adiyanto's photo. It's clever. And I'd be fine with the image if photographer weren't trying to pass off a manufactured pose as natural ant behavior.<br />
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Mr. Adiyanto's circus ants might have a place in Smithsonian's "Altered Images" category. But they certainly don't belong among the "Natural World" offerings.<br />
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<b><span style="color: orange;">Between me and the photographers, one of us must be nuts.</span></b><br />
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<span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I believe these are just a minority amongst the Indonesian photographers
but the damage done is hard to fathom. In the context of not harming the model,
posing fun is all good. But fabricating stories to mislead the public to
believe the unnatural behaviors is plain wrong. Winning awards and gaining
profits with deceit and animal abuse is unfair for the real nature
photographers. There’re also(posed) photographers like these in China; in order
to capture the moment of bird feeding a chick, they would take the chick out of
the nest and stick it onto twig. To capture the flight of the migrating birds,
they would scare and prompt the tired birds to fly. Nature photographer should
capture the true essence of wildlife, not forcing the poor animals to hold an
umbrella, dance or do kungfu. The nature is beautiful and interesting as it is.
We believe in the true beauty of nature, not fabricated, posed photo at the
expense of animal rights. My best regards to the photographers above.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Animals can't speak for themselves but that doesn't mean they don't have feelings.</span></b></span></div>
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JW.<br />
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Article also discussed on:<br />
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<li><a href="http://petapixel.com/2013/08/20/photo-analysis-accuses-some-photogs-of-faking-cute-animal-images-in-cruel-ways/">PetaPixel</a></li>
<li><a href="http://gizmodo.com/those-adorable-animal-pics-may-be-fake-and-cruel-1173395567">Gizmodo</a></li>
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HeeJWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04132536173063786236noreply@blogger.com59tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170332462208487841.post-37223550308695825082013-06-12T23:42:00.004+08:002013-06-14T15:29:57.828+08:00The "Great" Macro-adventure Macro is very much like a Pokemon game; you walk around the path, Pokemon jumps out, it is all up to your patience to tame and battle them, then you reach out for your poke balls, "Gotcha!" Sure enough, you're most likely to miss them most of the time.<br />
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We tried to catch as much Pokemon as we can, to complete our Pokedex, and to expand it with new found species, Legendary Pokemon. This is fun and adventurous! Almost as soon as i got my first game-boy, the one and only game i bought was Pokemon, i began to be amazed by the daunting life of Ash Ketchum, venturing into the wild, battling Pokemon, leveling up and unlocking awesomeness! i hugged to my game-boy almost 24/7! i nearly went blind for the sake of awesomeness.<br />
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And i'd finally realizing my dream, a road trip in search of Legendary Pokemon!<br />
We traveled almost half of a thousand miles; friendship, great foods, chats, and bugs!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Gears: <a href="http://heejennwei.blogspot.com/2012/05/nikon-r1-macro-flash-system.html">http://heejennwei.blogspot.com/2012/05/nikon-r1-macro-flash-system.html</a></span><br />
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Long Horn Beetle (Cerambycidae)</div>
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Indonesian Moon Moth (Actias maenas)</div>
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Huntsman Spider on Tree Trunk (Sparassidae)</div>
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Rhinoceros Beetle (Dynastinae)</div>
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Mating Rhinoceros Beetle (Dynastinae)</div>
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HeeJWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04132536173063786236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170332462208487841.post-47091787061695229972013-05-14T23:00:00.000+08:002013-05-15T08:48:21.987+08:00Election Campaign with Prime LensNot all lenses built the same, expansion of innovations abound from prime, zoom to tele lenses. Navigating through this vast choices of options, this is bewilder. I am honored and grateful that I have a chance to cover an election campaign for a state assembly candidate, carry along 2 prime lenses. Simply because <i>I know what I want</i>, honest and disciplined, I want <a href="http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/bokeh.htm">Bokehlicious</a>, it is often trade off with decisions. Likewise, a large aperture zoom lens is extremely costly, prime lens comes relatively cheaper and usually offers larger aperture.<br />
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Election campaign is always emotional no matter who you're backing. You won't want to miss the decisive moment, triumph and emotional cheers. Technically and intellectually sophisticated to cover the horse race competently, this is history in the making. <i>I know my frame</i>, I'd shot long enough with prime lens knowing my position and familiar with my frame, the rest of the mystery just leave it all to fate.<br />
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If you wish to do this with prime lens, you should know what you're getting yourself into. A compromise need not to be a hard decision, marginally-tact-sharp-light-less expensive-discipline-bokehlicious over a zoom lens which serve well in covering 90% of the situations.<br />
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Time for you to pick up the bat and see what it's like to take a swing.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">++ 98% of the shots covered with Nikon D700 + Nikkor 50mm f1.2, marginally on Nikkor 20mm f2.8 ++</span><br />
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<i>Candidate for State Legislative Assembly (DUN Semambu), <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LeeCheanChung">Lee Chean Chung</a></i></div>
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<i>A grueling campaign runs for 4 months consistently in caring people</i></div>
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<i>A daily morning routine, distributing newspaper and candidate's manifesto at traffic light</i>.</div>
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<i>No newspaper adverts, TV commercial, radio air time, but genuine care. </i></div>
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<i>Distributing newspaper and candidate's manifesto at mosque after <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumu'ah">Friday prayer</a>.</i></div>
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<i>Convoy for campaign awareness.</i></div>
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<i>Delivering speech from a pick up truck.</i> </div>
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<i>the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakatan_Rakyat">People's Pact</a>.</i></div>
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<i>Thumb up for the candidate! </i></div>
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<i>Visiting poverty-stricken area. </i></div>
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<i>Strive to end poverty and injustice.</i> </div>
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<i>Candidate delivering speech of awakening. </i></div>
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<i>Election day, candidate running all 55 voting channels wishing voters, "Happy Voting!"</i><i> </i></div>
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<i>Stepping out from the last voting channel.</i></div>
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<i>An emotional election night for the candidate and steering committee. </i></div>
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<i>Candidate roars in a rousing speech during a debate session with national front parties. </i></div>
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<i>At times, our light goes out and rekindled by a spark from a person</i></div>
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<i>brightest day or darkest night, he lighted up the flame of many people. </i></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>My last bid of crusade for General Election, a grueling fight nonetheless</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Congratulation to YB Lee Chean Chung, it was a great honor working with you. </b></span></div>
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HeeJWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04132536173063786236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170332462208487841.post-65319943788491364692013-04-18T23:39:00.001+08:002013-04-20T18:47:01.586+08:00Masters of Nature Camouflage and Disguise- InsectsInsects dedicate camouflage and disguise, not just for a mere survival, some made it into an art form. In many instances, these disguises dwell in an animal's ability to walk with stealth, hide or remain completely still, to create an impression of invisible. These predators or preys constantly slinking around the undergrowth, gazing behind hindrances and standing motionless, await for the perfect timing to strike or flee.<br />
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Insects adopted a tailor-made camouflage pattern for a particular micro-habitat that settles in, bold tone is effective disguise in their native habitats. Perhaps what most remarkable about these camouflage and disguise is that is it all said to be a result of the working chance.<br />
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Here we look into a few sophisticated disguises.<br />
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<i>Face to face with green dead leaf grasshopper</i></div>
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<i>(Systella rafflesii Westwood, 1841)</i></div>
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<i>Green </i><i>dead leaf grasshopper</i></div>
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<i>Face to face with brown </i><i>dead leaf grasshopper</i></div>
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<i>Mantis mimicking the pattern of tree trunk moss</i></div>
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<i>A jumping spider camouflage on a tree trunk perching for preys</i></div>
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<i>here's a stick insect disguise as tree branch fleeing themselves from predators</i></div>
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HeeJWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04132536173063786236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170332462208487841.post-25188412966665809102013-02-28T11:58:00.001+08:002013-02-28T11:58:44.632+08:00In the Valley of Eternal SpringHere lies a historical land of joy and grief, a place burst forth under the form of British colonial; mourn over the outbreak of <a href="http://www.cameronhighlands.com/Destination-Guide/History/Cameron-Highlands-History/">second world war</a>, where the Japanese invasion in 1941 forced out the British troops and civilians out of the highlands. The Japanese continue to administer the highlands as foresee agriculture as a vital food source for thier troops. When the Japanese withdrew in August 1945, the place went throught a transformation- the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malayan_Emergency">Malayan Emergency</a>, a guerilla war fought between Commonwealth forces and Malayan National Liberation Army, Malayan Emergency was a colonial term for the conflict. The communist guerillas operated from jungle camps in the mountains and used the network of aboriginal trails to infiltrate the Peninsula. The biggest and best known of Malaysia's hill stations lies on the northwest corner of Pahang state, bounded by Perak state to the west, and Kelantan state to the north. The jungle clad 1500m high plateau the weather is reassuringly British, unpredictable, often wet and cold; but when the sun blazes out of the sky, the Camerons are hard to beat. <br />
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It was <span style="color: red;">once</span> possibly, perhaps one of the most pictureque highlands retreat in Malaysia with lush of green forest and terraced plantation. However, the poor planning and enforcement have led to environmental degradation. Landslides, silted rivers and dams, constant water disruptions and poor water quality have become the norm. <a href="http://www.reach.org.my/">REACH</a>! <br />
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<em>Cameron Highlands</em></div>
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<em>Terraced tea plantation blanketed in mist</em></div>
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<em>Top of the terraced plantation</em></div>
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<em>Dendrobium brinchangense is an endanger orchid species</em></div>
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<em>endemic to Cameron Highlands</em></div>
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<em>Native's settlement along Tapah to Brinchang</em></div>
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<em>Most of the aborigines are from Temiah tribe</em></div>
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<em>Brotherly love </em></div>
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I'm a big fan of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tudor_architecture">Tudor architecture</a>, i can't help it but drawn to the interesting and often asymmetrical Tudor style houses. Here's place lies fronting the valley of eternal spring, <a href="http://www.lakehouse-cameron.com/">The Lakehouse</a> where it illustrate my fascination of Tudor. <br />
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In the fight of environmental activities, there're always obstacles but please be faithful that there's hope and it is a utmost importance to preserve our heritage. <br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;">something that can't be erase while assimilating development,<br /><span style="color: orange; font-size: medium;">we embrace with pride the one thing we could not leave behind: heritage. </span></span></span></strong><br />
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HeeJWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04132536173063786236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170332462208487841.post-36026011626287144882013-02-16T23:23:00.006+08:002013-02-16T23:33:41.515+08:00Lunar 2013Hoping 2013 is a year of growth, perspective and family. Spending less time worrying about the worst day of work and more time in making the things that i want. To live at present instead of longing for the next stage.<br />
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Carpe diem fan of people following through on small ideas, a friend was casually talking about barbeque, and the vision was realized in a matter of hours. <br />
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JW. HeeJWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04132536173063786236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170332462208487841.post-8438956728574639292013-01-21T00:18:00.003+08:002013-01-21T09:36:37.569+08:00Ho Chi Minh City- the Far-East Pearl"Make contact with the masses to awaken, organize, unite and train them, and lead them to fight for freedom and independence." Ho Chi Minh wrote to his fellow communists. He was born Nguyen Sinh Cung, and later change his name to Ho Chi Minh resemble the Bringer of Light.<br />
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His posthumous reputation from his struggle for independence against France, then against the United States' involvement. He had been the heart and soul of Vietnamese communism during the earliest day of movement. "Ho, ho, Ho Chi Minh" was the chant of radicals in the 70s.<br />
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Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the largest city of Vietnam. Upon the victory of communist war in 1975, Vietnam was turn into a communist state with the South overtaken, on 2nd July 1976, Saigon was officially renamed as Ho Chi Minh City in honor of Ho Chi Minh, the pre-eminent North-Vietnamese Leader and spiritual leader of Vietnamese Revolutionary. Today, HCMC is home to what more than 9 millions people, making it the most populous metropolitan area!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">++ <i>Shot with film Nikon FE + Nikkor 50mm f1.2 on Kodak Portra 400 & Fujifilm Superia 200</i> ++ </span><br />
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<i>a railway track run between Hanoi and Ho Chi Min City</i></div>
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<i>Houses in Ho Chi Minh City, Ben Thanh Market</i></div>
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<i>Fruits dealer on wheels, Ben Thanh Market.</i></div>
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<i>Street of Ho Chi Minh City.</i></div>
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<i>There are probably 4-5 millions of motorcycles in Ho Chi Minh City alone.</i></div>
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<i>That is a incredible number for the 9 millions population. </i></div>
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<i>Motorcycles are mode of transportation in Ho Chi Minh City.</i></div>
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<i>For those who can't afford motorcycle, opt for bicycle</i></div>
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<i>Carrying nearly everything they could, weaving their way through the swarms of motorcycles.</i></div>
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<i>Police Officer in Ho Chi Minh City.</i></div>
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<i>Eyeing for the traffic light, it was a race track on Ho Chi Minh roads</i></div>
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<i>Pandemonium breaks out when the traffic light changes, as cyclist rush forward </i></div>
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<i>Water Puppet Show, a traditional art form closely connected with the long-standing spiritual life of Vietnamese.</i></div>
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<i>It is performed in a pool of water, and water surface is their stage. It depicts the tales of rural life, portrayed in </i></div>
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<i>traditional Vietnamese orchestra. Splendid! </i></div>
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<i>Coffee production is second largest source of income for Vietnam, after rice.</i></div>
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<i>Coffee beans are easily available and sold in cookie jars. </i></div>
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<i>Night Streets at the Ben Thanh Market, are also home to countless people.</i></div>
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<i>Road Side restaurant at Ben Thanh Market.</i></div>
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Not sure if this apply to Vietnam but in this city, people ought to buy houses, cars, motorcycles or anything else in cash term, there won't be loan from the bank nor anybody else. You'd understand, why people are always rushing forward, always moving in fast pace. Every single minutes, are mean of income for them. The widen gap of rich and poor threatens and swallows them whole. You can see people driving in fancy red Bentley Coupe, juxtaposing homeless people on streets, who can't afford to get a house in cash. Canvas as blanket, street as bed. Through sunless lanes creeps poverty with hungry eyes, sin of sodden face. It weighing down my heart. </div>
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<i>Houses near to Ben Thanh Market, showered by time.</i></div>
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<i>but they will always take care of their elderly.</i></div>
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<i>Tallest Skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City, Bitexco Financial Tower. </i></div>
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<i>Coconut Candy makers at Mekong Delta.</i></div>
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<i>Children of the Mekong Delta.</i></div>
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<i>Boats ply through the waters of Mekong Delta in a scenic routes.</i></div>
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<i>On the street of District 6, Ho Chi Minh City.</i></div>
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<i>Hustle Bustle traffic of the Central Market</i></div>
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<i>At the Binh Tay Market</i></div>
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<i>Lady in pink helmet. </i></div>
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<i>Traders at around Binh Tay Market</i></div>
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<i>Night streets hawker stalls of Ho Chi Minh City in neon lights</i></div>
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<i>Spicy noodles.</i></div>
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<i>Here's one place i spent most of my time at Ho Chi Minh</i></div>
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<i>Tous Les Jours at downtown, love the foods, environment and musics. </i></div>
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Ho Chi Minh City is divided into 24 districts, district 1 and 3 are the heart of most things to do, also best areas to stay. 7 named urban districts, 7 numbered districts, and 5 outlying named suburban districts.</div>
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<i>Dragons, of the Ho Chi Minh City</i></div>
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<i>Houses at District 1</i></div>
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<i>District 1 central square, where people spent most of their time at. </i></div>
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<i>Exercising, socializing. </i></div>
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<i>Dogs are pet and eventually food for most of Vietnamese people. </i></div>
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<i>Life along railway track at District 3</i></div>
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<i>Crossing District 3</i></div>
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<i>Train zooming cross residential area of District 3</i></div>
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<i>Central parks like this are designed in District 1 and 3.</i></div>
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<i>Handcraft trader passing the City Council.</i></div>
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the Vietnam's bustling largest city set in stride of cultural and economic pace for the country but juxtaposition gap of both are widely prominent. Here, where you see massive state of art office towers and residential banglos, contradict the homeless. There are also shopkeepers struggling on a USD 1,500 shop rental on a ground floor unit around Ben Thanh market. In downtown, there are people dressing in suit talking business, fancy LV and Gucci, of a YSL tie; there are people excreting by road side. Perhaps, the trees planted by the revolutionist leader are not yet reap, in return to cultivate the people? Cultural loses their race against Rapid development? </div>
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HeeJWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04132536173063786236noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170332462208487841.post-55967493456313063842013-01-04T21:58:00.003+08:002013-01-04T21:59:32.731+08:00Hasselblad 500CYou don't see when you use film, you feel. The beauty of its depth, contrast, color rendition and the factor of unpredictability. I'm now back to the darkroom junkie, soak, bath, fix, wash and the digital scanning; love then hate!<br />
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Like many objects of passionate devotion, the Hasselblad is both physical ornament and mythical marking. Once the technical gear of sterling quality and a facilitator of ritual engagement to the world. My inauguration of Hasselblad 500C came in mid 2012, I'd finally save enough. Months of near constant loitering through the capitals of Southeast Asia, had their mark onto the finer grain structure of Kodak Portra, it was pure joy. This is the second time, i'm putting a halt onto Digital Photography, only this time, i didn't ditch my Digital gears.<br />
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JWHeeJWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04132536173063786236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170332462208487841.post-5065991665811634002012-12-29T11:51:00.000+08:002012-12-29T11:51:01.144+08:00Christmas in Krabia town on the west coast of Thailand, river mouth to the great <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andaman_Sea">Andaman sea</a>. Stone tools, ancient colored pictures, beads, pottery and skeletal remains found in the province of cliffs and caves, it is made to believe that Krabi was home to Homo Sapiens since period 25,000- 35,000 B.C.<br />
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the Emerald of of the Andaman.<br />
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<i>at the peak of Ao Nang Hilltop, embracing the beauty of vast Andaman Sea </i></div>
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Transportation from Krabi Airport to Krabi Town will take you about 20 minutes by taxi (350THB), 35 minutes by bus (90THB). i was at Krabi in December 2010, Taxi only cost 200THB and bus was 50THB. Such inflation? Or was it because of the blooming of tourism in Krabi? Nonetheless, i think it is still reasonable comparing to Bali. Much much more reasonable. </div>
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Krabi wasn't named out of nothing, it is famous of its luscious crabs! Onto the "Very Good" vessel to the restaurant on water. </div>
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<i>a rescued sea turtle at the water restaurant </i></div>
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<i>at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002633528757&fref=ts">Koh Klang Seafood Restaurant</a></i></div>
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After lunch, we head to Wat Tham Sua (Tiger Cave Temple) from Krabi town, taxi 500THB to and fro, bus 50THB. If you're going for sunset, highly advise to go for the taxi. I took the bus, by the time i came down from hill top, it's already nightfall and no sign of any form of any public or private transport! i paid some 30THB to random motor-biker, to get me to nearest bus stop.<br />
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Wat Tham Sua was named after a tiger paw prints on stone, surrounded by ancient forestation. The temple teaches Buddhism called Vipassana (insight meditation), which based on the teachings of earliest Buddhist exists. Aside from meditation center, it is also a place for archaeological and historical interest, mold for making Buddha prints found in excavations.<br />
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<i>Foot of mountain bestowed of Guan Yin goddess; At Peak of mountain blessed of Buddha</i></div>
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<i>1,237 steps climb up the limestone mountain</i></div>
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<i>Midway to the top, limestone mountain</i></div>
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<i>at the peak of Wat Tham Sua</i></div>
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<i>Countryside Limestone mountains</i></div>
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Night falls during midway down Wat Tham Sua, Hungry and tired. i paid some 30THB to random motor-biker, to get me to nearest bus stop then another 400THB for private taxi from Wat Tham Sua to Ao Nang.<br />
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<i>Christmas Eve at Krabi! </i></div>
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<i>My stay for first 2 nights, <a href="http://www.farangfriendly.com/krabi/mueang-krabi/guesthouses-hostels/sea-beer-guesthouse-krabi">Sea Beer Guest House</a>, Ao Nang (450THB a night)</i></div>
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<i>Fan room, shared toilet and a beautiful Ao Nang street view! </i></div>
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<i>a quiet Christmas Morning </i></div>
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I got a half day <a href="http://www.andamanadventures.com/kayaking_destinations/thor_bor.shtml">canoeing trip</a> (700THB) to the beautiful nature, to <a href="http://www.krabi-tourism.com/miracle-krabi/thamlod.htm">Bor Thor village</a>, paddle to tunnel caves Tham Lod Tai and Tham Pee Hua. Tour includes, lunch, coffee/tea, insurance, life jacket, fruit, drinking water, 5 liters dry bag and tour guide. Basically, you just need to bring sun cream, sunglasses and camera. </div>
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<i>kayaking on the Bring river, a mangrove lined saltwater river</i></div>
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<i>inside the tunnel of <a href="http://www.krabi-tourism.com/miracle-krabi/thamlod.htm">Tham Lod Tai</a>, a splendid formation of stalactite and stalagmite airy cave</i></div>
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<i>Inside the <a href="http://www.krabi-tourism.com/miracle/peehuato.htm">Tham Pee Hua Toe</a></i></div>
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<i>Sunset, Ao Nang Beach</i></div>
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Idyllic, unspoiled beaches, pristine beaches on outlying islands, no wonder thousands of tourist flocking in Ao Nang all year long, for its wide range of activities. Foods can also be easily find on Ao Nang street, here, from traditional local food market to a wide choice of western options. </div>
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<i>BBQ! 50THB</i></div>
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<i>Tom Yam Kung, 60THB</i></div>
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<i>Seafood Friend Rice, 70THB</i></div>
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<i>Grilled corns on the cob! 20THB</i></div>
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<i>the Bokehlicious Neon Christmas Tree</i></div>
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Christmas in Krabi was rather warmth, 3 hours approaching Christmas, fireworks and sky lanterns painted the starry night in candle light and chaos of colors; Acoustic musics and Christmas carols in the sky! </div>
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The next morning, head out for breakfast at <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com.my/ShowUserReviews-g1507054-d3600685-r147355323-Sitti_Cafe_and_Restaurant-Ao_Nang_Krabi_Town_Krabi_Province.html">Sitti Cafe</a>, a nice little cafe at the corner of Ao Nang street, comfortable. </div>
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<i>Motorbike rental for 200THB</i></div>
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<i>Morning at Ao Nang</i></div>
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Long Tailed Boat also known as Ruea Hang Yao is a watercraft native to Krabi, long tailed boat races held regularly in Thai province, compete for the status, and prizes! The long tailed boats in Krabi are super-sized of what now become a traditional means of water transport. These boats can be easily found on most beaches, and can be hired for hour or tour.<br />
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<i>Little kid enjoying his morning sunbathe and toys</i></div>
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<i>Little Sitti Cafe</i></div>
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Hopped on our rented motorcycle, cruise along Ao Nang looking for hotels, guest houses. Driving in Ao Nang is a leisure, in much reduced speed, we're immediately identify as tourists on the bike. Despite the often allegation on reckless driving in Thai, native users on the road have been very polite to us.<br />
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<i>at the Hilltop of Ao Nang, here you can grasp the great view of Andaman Sea</i></div>
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<i>Here where i spent the rest of my afternoon with book, music and espresso</i></div>
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<i>Espresso served with butter cookies (50THB)</i></div>
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<i>the gloomy dog</i></div>
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We set in a air-con hotel at Walking Street, Ao Nang (2000THB), then head for Italian Food. Foods in Ao Nang are really abundant, here, we can find a restaurant every 20 steps away. Just pop in, check for price and menu, make your choice. <br />
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I'm really impressed by how the Thai government runs their tourism, it is at its best form, easily above expectation. Nature are well preserved despite the tourism loom, they didn't scarify forest for Highway, Hotels. They know, tourism flourish from their nature. </div>
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The "Land of Smiles" best described this place, people here are really friendly. Public Transportation is really convenient, i was waiting for bus at Krabi Town and Ao Nang, shuttle buses (pick up truck), taxi and tuk-tuk pass by every 10 minutes. Touring information can also easily found at any tourism information counters in Ao Nang, Thai government also setup a convenient info center at the heart of Ao Nang, they give advice onto the best deal that feed your needs, here, you can go <a href="http://www.helithai.com/">Helicopter ride</a>, Rock Climbing, Horse ride, Elephant ride, ATV ride, Boat ride, Kayak/Canoe, Snorkeling, Diving... </div>
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HeeJWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04132536173063786236noreply@blogger.com0Krabi, Thailand8.1191811 99.101349799999986.1072566 96.519562799999974 10.131105600000001 101.68313679999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170332462208487841.post-7742074059875154332012-11-29T17:53:00.000+08:002012-11-29T18:07:42.776+08:00Green Walk towards the Gloomy Merdeka SquareConflict doesn't lead to stability of a country but the cooperation? is a struggle! <br />
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300km Green Walk from Kuantan to Parliament started off with 70 ascetics on the first day (13.11.2012), accumulated to at least 15,000 supporters on last day (25.11.2012). Green Walk participants marched to demand <i><b>projects review</b></i> on <b>Lynas </b>Advanced Material Plant (Rare Earth Processing Plant), Raub Australian Gold Mining Sdn Bhd (<b>Cyanide </b>on Gold Mining), <b>RAPID </b>project (Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development), and <b>Baram </b>Hydro-electric Dam Project (Hydro-electric Dam) fighting for the rights to live in hazardous-free environment. <br />
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<a href="http://heejennwei.blogspot.com/2012/11/green-walk-day-8.html"><i>Check post on Green Walk journey. </i></a><br />
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Approaching the gloomy barricaded Merdeka Square, leader of the Green Walk
Movement, Wong Tack and the rest of the 15,000 participants were denied entry into the Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka). DBKL officials present that the Merdeka Square was under renovation and
no activities will be allowed there, an iconic square where he wishes to have dialogue with the Members of Parliament. He was then sit outside the barricaded square with 80 (or more!) other supporters from evening until the next morning.<br />
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The asceticism had inspired at least 15,000 participants but the petition to review hazardous projects had turned down from the governing bodies, deemed as conflict, as chaos in the country by main stream media. Cooperation is a struggle! To a culture that makes no stranger to democracy countries, the peaceful meaning of assembly, protest, rally. To a culture of press freedom, human rights, the concept of respect for people. So, how can we do this? Why can't a declared democratic country cooperate with us, integrate with us, balance with us?<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> </i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(Malaysia <a href="http://www.worldaudit.org/democracy.htm">democracy ranking</a> slipped to 82 and press freedom slipped to 104, all out of 150 countries.)</i></span><br />
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The root of belief, freedom for everyone, freedom of expressing opinions, equality, human rights, with responsibility; law and constitution? That often found contradict each other? <br />
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<i>Chanting at Titiwangsa Station, while waiting for the green walk participants </i></div>
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<i>Men, Women, Children marched on despite the weather. </i></div>
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<i>Green Walk asceticism manged to inspire crowds from a wide cross-section of Malaysia society. </i></div>
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<i>a melting pot, the current Governing Bodies failed to achieve over the past 55 years.</i></div>
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<i>"Stop Lynas! or die trying!" </i></div>
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<i>My arthritis hurt badly in the morning, i'd been longing for today for 2 weeks, </i></div>
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<i>i begged my husband, son, grandson, i must cheer for them. </i></div>
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<i>Marching towards the Merdeka Square, an iconic place dubbed as a symbol of independence. </i></div>
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<i>not only a melting pot but a sizzling cauldron! </i></div>
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<i>Some of what Main Stream Media, reported "2,000 participants". </i></div>
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<i>Wen Tan, who has been an excellent PR for the Green Walk, she takes good pictures,</i></div>
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<i>presented them with beautiful digital artist's work, keep the information flows to the public. </i></div>
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<i>(Jimmy Carter) We have become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different belief, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams. One mission- Stop Hazardous Industries. </i></div>
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<i>"It gives me the shivers talking about Rare Earth Plant." </i></div>
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<i>"After 13 days of walking, we're finally here!" announced Wong Tack.</i></div>
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<i> the barricaded Merdeka Square. Defying the symbol of independence. </i></div>
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<i>Green Walk participants held their head in disbelief, after denied entry to the iconic square. </i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We neither walk behind nor in front,
we walk side by side, be comrades. We </span>didn't<span style="font-family: inherit;"> do it for the individual
glory, we do it because we loved our home, bestow to liberals' applause. We owed Green Walk participants the peace of mind, we </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">owed them not just thanks and best wishes, but
action! We need to take action and every single voice of you makes a difference!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Green Walk might have ended, but the war just begun. Don’t let other people decide your fate; the choice is in your hand. Brace yourself for a greater blockade! Stop Lynas! Or die trying. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Regards,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">JW.</span></span>HeeJWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04132536173063786236noreply@blogger.com0