places where u should go!

in miri, although is not that attractive, there are still some places u should go when u come here.

Niah cave

grand old lady

trip to Explanade, Luak Bay

It has been ages since the last time I update my blog. Few reasons

1. I don’t have camera with me over here in Malacca. Not even a compact camera.

2.I don’t have my own transport to go around Malacca.

3.Most important reason is, I don’t have the feel, the mood, and the urge.

I always have a lot of ideas to shoot the scene around Malacca whenever I went around the historical city. Only ideas, no action. At the same time, I am also looking forward to own myself a Nikon D90 or future Nikon DSLR. Too bad, I still don’t have any savings in bank.

Luckily, the urge and interest in photography does not disappear with times.

Two weeks ago, I went back to Miri for a short break. Every time, when i come back, i will go to Luak Bay at least once, because there is a beach here called Expalande and also along the road, there are a lot of big houses.

Explanade

of coz i would waste the chance to snap some photos when i got here.

even though these photos doesn't look that great as compare to the professional photographer, i'm still very satisfied with my product. Addition, i found that the photos look nicer when u tilt a bit. it looks more attractive, not so boring.

"house" of the lifeguard in black and white


lonely


explanade, luak bay

it gives a different feeling when u tilt a bit on the angle right?

i went to the beach around two in the afternoon. that is the reason why the beach looks so empty. normally it is packed during the weekend with people walking along the beach, fly a kite, etc.

Sunset at Esplanade also make this beach a perfect place to date during the evening. long beach with wide angle of view. Miri is one of the few places in Malaysia where u can find the sun really sink through the horizon.

As a Mirian, i am proud with the beaches here. Too bad, after Miri has turned into a city in year 2005, the development in Miri seems to be in a pause condition. When i was in miri during my holiday, i found that Miri is again turnning into a village gradually, with a messy and untidy landscape along the road.
i'm wondering how Miri can continue to be known as a Tourism City if they still continue with the current condition.

competition?

i'm looking for some photos to join the college supremo photography competition! landscape is always my major in my photography, but this time, I'm trying of new things! shooting of human. i attach few photos here, and i don't mind of your comment, and anyone who accidentally drop by on this page, you are welcome to critics on the attached photos.
ya, the theme is "colors of manipal".





by the way, its 2 o'clock in the morning, sedation start setting in! addition, my end posting is on Tuesday!

my labour day

i'm now in the third week of community medicine posting, which i can say is the most relaxing posting among the six posting of my fifth semester. so, on the labour day, which is also called May Day in india, i invited some of my friends together with an intern who i just knew, to st. mary's island. it was around 6 kilometers away from udupi, and it is outside malpe beach. malpe beach, is the nearest beach to manipal, where most of the student will usually come during weekend whenever
they are free. it is the first beach i stepped on in india. malpe beach is facing Arabian sea, and is always crowded with the locals during the weekend, which gives me a different feeling whenever i came here. all blacks instead of whites or yellow skin! ok, back to st. mary's island. she was

discovered by Vasco de Gama. he was said to have landed here in 1498. her original name was El Padron de Santa Maria by Vasco de Gama.

st.mary's island

i have always planned to go this place since i started my fifth semester. on may day, without much preparation, we left manipal to udupi in a bus, the transit to malpe in an auto. i had been putting a very high hope on this place since everyone was telling it has a good landscape for photo shooting. again, bargaining become one of the schedule for this trip. luckily i brought 2 friends with at least diploma in bargaining. we finally got rs 1000 for 7 people (and trust me, if you come here by chance, fight with them till you get lower price, as lower as you can). with my mild motion sickness, i forced myself into a small speed boat, and guess what! we are welcomed by a "slight strong" waves which "washed up" the two fellow who took the front seat.
i can tell you, the 20 minutes boat ride almost help me to empty up my stomach! and finally, we are here! ST. MARY'S!

what the island has impressed me is the beach which is covered by sea shells instead of sand,the sea shells which cover the beach,

the sea shells which cover the beach

dr.ginsy, the intern who i invited to st. mary's

and also the rocky side at the beach which has unique position and shape. because of st.mary's location, which is away from the main land, the water is escaped from pollution, maybe there are urine in it from the locals who are having fun here!

the unique landscape of st.mary's

without wasting time, i start my work here! although is a small island, i did not manage to complete the whole land. i was doing my photo shooting with nikon d80, which i borrowed from a junior of mine, and i can tell that i really enjoy each shooting moment here, learning to use the dslr, and also, trying lots of way in landscape shooting. while shooting, though i did not really take lots of good photos here. but still, i keep on giving grace to lord for his creation.
i had been actually trying to ignore the time limit that the boat man has gave us, as we were to be given 1 hour on the islands.
as we all know, happy moment always short. without notice, one hour has gone and we could only manage to discovered 1/4th of the island. the frustrated boat man shout us from far.even though i was not satisfied with the service, still the emotion of the boat man had entertained me!
again on the very uncomfortable boat ride, we are back to malpe beach. though it only took 20 minutes, it was like a never reach ride for me.
after all, still i enjoy the trip. and if, i have chance i might step on the island again to complete the whole land.

let see, why yew kong suddenly become so shy in front of Dr. Ginsy? romance always part of the beach activities.

see!? i'm not wrong right?
people never miss romance at beach!


if this person continued to stand here to be salted,
definitely, your grandchildren will meet him
when they come here after 100 years.

bollywood style of expression of love?

in my opinion, a small place like st. mary has been so beautiful, how about the other top 10 islands in the world. god's architecture always that creative and unique, hope the people here and the tourist who come here could always appreciate and protect this tiny island.

sometime... always.... often.....

sometimes i feel as if i'm really the one, but i'm not sure.
very often, i think you are the one, but aren't you?

sometimes, i really hope to meet you!
very often, i will think, would you really like to meet with me?

sometimes, i can't concentrate because i have you in my mind.
very often, i hope you won't lost your concentration because i keep on disturbing you!

always i appreciate every moment when we are together.
seldom, i will consider whether you will feel annoying of me?

always i will think whether you are there listening?
very often, i'm here preparing myself for you!

always i seek for you!
i hope you will always be there!

can't people be generous in accepting their mistake?

07th of April 2008, Malaysia's election has been done for almost one month. and, i think most of the Malaysian around the world knew the shocking result. the opposition win 5 states in peninsular Malaysia. which means, Barisan National, the main and always dominant politics party does not win 2/3 of the seats in this election (which they always aim for since independent).
the story now is after they lost in the last election, they seems like not happy with the result (of course not happy). they keep on blaming the leader of Barisan National, Abdullah Badawai, also the prime minister of Malaysia. in addition, the leaders of Barisan National keep on telling or giving the reason why they lost in the election. furthermore, this group of "childish" adults, who i really don't understand, keep on finding the mistake which is done by the opposition.
it has been one month after the election, what are thy still competing of? when Manchester united lost in the champions league, the only spent one day or one week to share their mistake to their public. they might try to point out some mistakes made by the referee and the enemy. after that, they stop talking, but group up all the players, finding their own mistake, try new style of attacking and put more effort in their practice.
look back to our government. when the opposition did something which they don't satisfied, they will call up the reporters and point up the mistake to the public. if people still remember whatever mistakes made by the Barisan National's leaders, the government didn't make any explanation until the public starts showing their dissatisfaction. can't them just be quiet, and sit in their office, discuss what is their own mistake? thinking how they have ruled the country in the past few years, and how they had distribute the properties to the public. Malaysia is a multi racial country, which is very very unique among the world. i can say we are lucky that our country can still survive so well throughout the years as they are no fighting among all the races in Malaysia. all the people respect each other.
but, they are certain group of people, did not consider of everyone in the country. they just think of themselves, giving their best to their people first, leaving the remain useless benefit to others. when they found out public starts to be angry, they quickly do some work or give temporary benefit to the people to cover the public's mouth. the funniest thing is when they first find out this method is useful, they continue using it for 10 years, 20 years. they thought other races are stupid like shit. so, finally, these group of "stupid" public choose the opposition to rule their place.
in 2008 Malaysia's election, surprisingly opposition won so many seats in both parlimen and states. when the opposition is enjoying their victory, the ruling party keep on finding small mistake of the the opposition. as if they are jealous of the opposition's victory, they are showing as if only Barisan National can do things for the nation, the opposition is useless. they act as if there are no chances that opposition can rule the country better. they keep on " finding the bones in the egg". (a famous Chinese idioms).
opposition, after fighting for the rights for so many years, you taste the victory at last. don't be proud of this temporary happiness, but learn and be stronger in the future, fight of the rights of everyone. don't let the public down, repay those who had supported you. don't only think of self benefit.
help the people and help the country. National Front, learn from mistake and be more responsible. for both parties, remember Malaysia is a multi racial country.

DO U EVER THINK OF THIS???

when you are flying in a plane above the clouds, do u ever think about who create the world? why people still disobey the one who create the world?
this is the question appear in my mind during my flight back to Bangalore
do you ever think and consider how the creator feels when his children run away from him?