Exploring New Site IV - Teluk Permatang Damai Laut

At first we're (LH Tan, Henson, Ben & Jason) to journey to Pulau Jerejak but we have to pay for RM50 for the boat fees and a simple lunch by the operators. We then asked around with 2 fishing boats, they would gladly send us there but we will have to wait for high tide to come in. So we canceled the plan to go Pulau Jerejak and journeyed to Batu Maung instead, by loitering around we came to Permatang Damai Laut. We get off the car and walk towards the hidden sandy beach (Teluk Permatang Damai Laut I assume that's how it is called). To our surprises, this place is unpolluted and unspoiled at all!! It's like we have travel back 50 years in time. We took some photos and then decided to organized a photography outing (Human Cultural, Bikini Model Shooting, Scenery, etc) over there. However, we will take necessary action to make sure we did not damage the beautiful area by throwing rubbish, cigarettes butt and noisy. Well that's just planning for now.

Photo taken by
Henson Quek Nikon D300

Little Penang Street Market - A Malay Culture Spread

Little Penang Street Market celebrates this holiday season with “A Malay Cultural Spread” on Sunday, 28th December, 2008. Having recently celebrated its 2nd anniversary, the monthly popular street market shows no sign of slowing down as it continues with its efforts to feature Georgetown’s cultural and creative diversity. This month, with the support of MPPP and the participation of Puspanita MPPP, Little Penang Street Market will highlight Malay culture and tradition.

At the core of the celebrations will be a staged Malay wedding, complete with kompang players, nasyid singing, silat demonstrations, pantun and traditional dances that usually accompany a Malay wedding. A dowry gift-making demonstration and competition will also be held. This competition will include making the Gubahan Hantaran, Sireh Junjung and Bunga Telur.

Photo taken from www.visitpenang.gov.my

Title: A Malay Culture Spread
Date: 28th December 2008 (Sun)
Time: 10am - 3pm
Location: Upper Penang Road (Opposite E&O Hotel)
URL: http://www.littlepenang.com

2009 New Year Countdown

Without us realizing, time passes by so quickly yet so quite. It's already year end for everyone, and did you ever thought back what you have actually done the whole year? Is it meaningful enough for you to say it out proud? Well, I did, because I have setup Photographers Network (PGN). Fireworks and concert will be held in order to beef up the celebration. Now for those who wants to shoot at the new year countdown, you can go to these location mention below:-

Title: New Year Countdown - Esplanade
Date: 31st December 2008
Time: 6pm onwards
Location: Esplanade (Adjacent of Town Hall)


Title: New Year Countdown - Auto City
Date: 31st December 2008
Time: 6pm onwards
Location: Auto City


Title: New Year Countdown - Queesbay Mall
Date: 31st December 2008
Time: 6pm onwards
Location: Queensbay Mall

Exploring New Site III - East West Highway

After our Christmas Eve BBQ Diner, LH Tan suggest that we go to East West Highway (from Grik) to shoot termendous scenery view from the peak of the mountains. So 5 of us (Henson, Ben, Jason, KB Heng & CS Ang) woke up at 3am and begin our journey to East West Highway at 4am. We arrive at Puncak Titiwangsa (2nd highest peak) around 7am, but we were down because it was raining and foggy up there. After much discussion we went down to Banding Lake which is nearby to have breakfast and then stoll around the lake and hoping for some good photos. Still it is raining but it did not stop us (hungry for photos) from taking photos.

Photo taken by
Ben Chong Nikon D90
Jason Khoo Nikon D300
KB Heng Nikon D80
CS Ang Nikon D40
Henson Quek Nikon D300

Georgetown - The Pride of Penang Heritage Photo Trail

We went to help out the event organized by Photographic Society of Penang (PSP) with the invitation from Mr. LH Tan (Vice Chairman of PSP). It was really a big event and astonishing, you don't get to see a group of worldwide photographers gather together and take pictures in Georgetown. Not to mention all the equipments they use, you will never ever in your life seeing so many good cameras and lenses (Nikon, Canon, Olympus, Sony, Leica, etc [film slr].) in one group! It was a tiring moment for all of us (Henson, Ben, Jason, Dave, Chee Seng, Juon, LH Tan), sleeping only a few hours a day. But we the DSLR amatuers, feel that it's worth the sweat! We get to learn and know so many big photographers from around the globe. I will post up some of the events' photos after I have got enough rest and converting the files from raw to jpeg (arghhh..which will most probably take me a whole day to do it).

Photo taken by
Henson Quek Nikon D300
Ben Chong Nikon D90
LH Tan Nikon D80
Jason Khoo Nikon D300
Dave SC Ang Nikon D80
CS Ang Nikon D40

Photos 4 the Future

In every home, there are special photographs that hold not just precious sentimental value but also possibly valuable historical significance. Photos for the Future is a key initiative by The History Channel that invites viewers across Asia to step up and proudly share these photographs together with the unique personal stories behind them.

Example Photos taken from The History Channel

Title: Photos for the Future
URL: http://photosforthefuture.historychannelasia.com/?cmd=post_picture_info

Competition:-

The History Channel is giving you the opportunity to win branded digital photo frames along with other History Channel goodies. Simply upload your pictures and you may stand a chance to win a prize!