Another view of Mount Fuji. Don't know why, for this series of picture of this landmark view I prefer it to be a little under saturate. Maybe it is because of the mood of the cloud. Hm... Wharton say you?
Showing posts with label Landmark. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Landmark. Show all posts
Monday, April 9, 2012
Mt. Fuji #2
Quote of the day : Knowledge is power. The more knowledge, expertise and connection you have, the easier it is for you to make a profit at the game of your choice
Another view of Mount Fuji. Don't know why, for this series of picture of this landmark view I prefer it to be a little under saturate. Maybe it is because of the mood of the cloud. Hm... Wharton say you?
Another view of Mount Fuji. Don't know why, for this series of picture of this landmark view I prefer it to be a little under saturate. Maybe it is because of the mood of the cloud. Hm... Wharton say you?
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Five Story Pagoda
Quote of the day - Gratitude is an art of painting an adversity into a lovely picture - Kak Sri
I think this building is called Five Story Pagoda, an icon of Sensō-ji. I had searched around the net and it seems that I cannot find any leads on the name of this building. This low profile building is standing proudly on the left of Sensō-ji Main Hall, which is more popular among the tourist.
Why I say low profile? As you can see, I got no problem shooting this landmark (Yes its a landmark at here!) with little people inside the frame. If I can wait for another 5 minutes, I can get this picture without anybody inside the frame, but we are kind of rushing on that day. Not much people take notice of this building, and luckily its unique architecture kinda attracted my attention, else I would not have this picture added into my work collection.
The original buildings (Sensō-ji Main Hall and the Five Story Pagoda) was built in 942 by military commander, Taira no Kinmasa but unfortunately it was destroyed by fire after that. Then in 1648, both the structures were reconstructed by Tokugawa Iemitsu and Hozomon but was once again burned down during World War II in 1945. It was declared as national treasure in 1911 before being burned down during the war, thus effort in reconstructing result in both the buildings reconstructed in year 1973 which is standing until today and the top floor now houses the relic of Buddha.
P/S : I think none of us (my Japan backpacking mates) know about the popularity of this building as well.
I think this building is called Five Story Pagoda, an icon of Sensō-ji. I had searched around the net and it seems that I cannot find any leads on the name of this building. This low profile building is standing proudly on the left of Sensō-ji Main Hall, which is more popular among the tourist.
Why I say low profile? As you can see, I got no problem shooting this landmark (Yes its a landmark at here!) with little people inside the frame. If I can wait for another 5 minutes, I can get this picture without anybody inside the frame, but we are kind of rushing on that day. Not much people take notice of this building, and luckily its unique architecture kinda attracted my attention, else I would not have this picture added into my work collection.
The original buildings (Sensō-ji Main Hall and the Five Story Pagoda) was built in 942 by military commander, Taira no Kinmasa but unfortunately it was destroyed by fire after that. Then in 1648, both the structures were reconstructed by Tokugawa Iemitsu and Hozomon but was once again burned down during World War II in 1945. It was declared as national treasure in 1911 before being burned down during the war, thus effort in reconstructing result in both the buildings reconstructed in year 1973 which is standing until today and the top floor now houses the relic of Buddha.
P/S : I think none of us (my Japan backpacking mates) know about the popularity of this building as well.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Welcome to Batu Pahat
Quote of the day : There is only one success - to spend your life in your own way - Christopher Morley
This is the first view that you will see of my humble hometown if you are coming from the south. It is the same view that greeted me every time I am back home as well!
The big mall on the right is the biggest mall of the town, Batu Pahat Mall and the land that it sits on now is the place where I had spent a portion of my childhood. Its just sad that I am not able to get a camera back then for all the old buildings and memories before they are demolished. Things were so expensive back then not to say DSLR? I was like still in secondary school when they are demolished. :(
Development is good, but at the same time it kills all that is considered as priceless to the people.
This is the first view that you will see of my humble hometown if you are coming from the south. It is the same view that greeted me every time I am back home as well!
The big mall on the right is the biggest mall of the town, Batu Pahat Mall and the land that it sits on now is the place where I had spent a portion of my childhood. Its just sad that I am not able to get a camera back then for all the old buildings and memories before they are demolished. Things were so expensive back then not to say DSLR? I was like still in secondary school when they are demolished. :(
Development is good, but at the same time it kills all that is considered as priceless to the people.
PS : Added this video when I stumble it just now! How nostalgic and glad that I am in that generation of time!
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Purple Helix
Quote of the day : Telling the truth and making someone cry is better than telling a lie and makeing someone smile. - Paolo Coelho
The Helix Bridge, with purple light on it. The light seems to be always in purple when I am there with camera =.=
Another shot I posted on the blog before at here.
The Helix Bridge, with purple light on it. The light seems to be always in purple when I am there with camera =.=
Another shot I posted on the blog before at here.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Urban Heritage
Quote of the day : What's the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable?
This is just a part of the whole of Tokyo Imperial Palace, yes the river surrounding the whole palace! A small little part of it, just imagine how big it is, and it is well preserved at the heart of Tokyo.
This is just a part of the whole of Tokyo Imperial Palace, yes the river surrounding the whole palace! A small little part of it, just imagine how big it is, and it is well preserved at the heart of Tokyo.
Friday, January 13, 2012
First year anniversary!
Count your garden by the flowers,
Never by the leaves that fall.
Count your days by the golden hours,
Don't remember clouds at all.
Count your night by stars, not shadows,
Count your life with smiles, not tears,
And with joy on every birthday,
Count your age by friends, not years.
Its been a while now, thou not as consistent as last time, but still trying my very best to come out with some interesting pictures out of my
Friday, January 6, 2012
Silent Night
Quote of the day : The sky has never been the limit. We are our own limits. It’s then about breaking our personal limits and outgrowing ourselves to live our best lives.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Marina Bay Sand
Sharing Singapore landmark shot today, this one should be a common view to most of you people here I guess. Shot at the start of the Helix Bridge leading towards Marina Bay Sand.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Golden Pavilion
Quote of the day : Weakness is not a reason, just an excuse
A closer view of the landmark, Golden Pavilion. More detail look on how the building is coated with pure gold! This building has been sleeping serenely at the middle of the lake since 1397 (Wikipedia). Here is the view of this building with the lake.
A closer view of the landmark, Golden Pavilion. More detail look on how the building is coated with pure gold! This building has been sleeping serenely at the middle of the lake since 1397 (Wikipedia). Here is the view of this building with the lake.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Sensō-ji Main Hall, Asakusa
Alright, like F.I.N.A.L.L.Y. I am able to update the blog again! Its been years, being stucked at Singapore without my usual desktop, or any powerful-enough-to-edit-pictures laptop. The thing is, after being here for like more than 1 month now, nope I have not go around Singapore for some photo snapping yet.Lazy me. That brings me back to the remaining Japan pictures.
Here is the famous must go place at Asakusa, Tokyo. This is the front gate, Kaminarimon and to the far end lays this magnificent temple sleeping in the middle of the night. Love how the angry cloud formed at the back.
PS : Edited on the name of the building which is actually called Sensō-ji Main Hall
Here is the famous must go place at Asakusa, Tokyo. This is the front gate, Kaminarimon and to the far end lays this magnificent temple sleeping in the middle of the night. Love how the angry cloud formed at the back.
PS : Edited on the name of the building which is actually called Sensō-ji Main Hall
Friday, August 19, 2011
Kaminarimon
The legend says that in the year 628, two brothers fished a statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, out of the Sumida River, and even though they put the statue back into the river, it always returned to them. Consequently, Sensoji was built there for the goddess of Kannon. The temple was completed in 645, making it Tokyo's oldest temple.
This is the "Thunder Gate" of Sensoji Temple located at Asakusa, taken on the last night of my stay at Tokyo T_T
A place you must visit at Tokyo, with loads of awesome architectures (within walking distance) and shops (middle of the picture, both left and right are shops in the morning) along the road straight to the temple.
This is the "Thunder Gate" of Sensoji Temple located at Asakusa, taken on the last night of my stay at Tokyo T_T
A place you must visit at Tokyo, with loads of awesome architectures (within walking distance) and shops (middle of the picture, both left and right are shops in the morning) along the road straight to the temple.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Roadside Windmill
Quote of the day : Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage. - Anais Nin
Saturday, July 16, 2011
The Lost Temple
Quote of the day : Risk more than others think is safe. Care more than others think is wise. Dream more than others think is practical. Expect more than others think is possible. - Cadet Maxim
One of the many temple at my hometown. This one with some happening history that lead to its current "cold" state. Kinda swallowed by all the development around the temple area.
One of the many temple at my hometown. This one with some happening history that lead to its current "cold" state. Kinda swallowed by all the development around the temple area.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Twin Tower Mosque
This is the biggest mosque at my hometown, so big that I could not fit it into one frame without some lamp post obstructing the view (this is the best I can go). Don't really know what the name is, so I would just call it Twin Tower Mosque thank to the two tall tower of the mosque.
Addon : The name is Masjid Jamek Sultan Ismail, thanks to Syafiq =D
PS : There written as "Klinik Waqaf An-Nur" in the sign board at lower right bottom corner but have no idea if that is the name or not since Klinik does not sound like a mosque name to me. Anybody can help rectify?
Addon : The name is Masjid Jamek Sultan Ismail, thanks to Syafiq =D
PS : There written as "Klinik Waqaf An-Nur" in the sign board at lower right bottom corner but have no idea if that is the name or not since Klinik does not sound like a mosque name to me. Anybody can help rectify?
Friday, July 8, 2011
Church of St. Francis Xavier
Quote of the day : Relationships are about two individuals who maintain their own lives and create another one together.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Tamil Methodist Church
Quote of the day : Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now! Don’t wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. - Earl Nightingale
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
St. Paul Church
A view on top of St Paul Hill at Malacca with some of the ancient ruins that is preserved up till today. Well at least still not stolen like the 20 solid cast iron wheels of 5 ancient Portuguese canon. Kinda disappointed when read about the news.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
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