Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
YiTing @ Klebang #1
Proverb 11:28
A live devoted to things is a dead life, a stump; a God-shaped life is a flourishing tree. (Msg)
A live devoted to things is a dead life, a stump; a God-shaped life is a flourishing tree. (Msg)
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Streets of Japan #2
Quote of the day - Do not make decisions when you are angry. Do not make promises when you are happy.
Still remember when is the last time you did this?
Family time.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Streets of Japan #1
Shout of the day : Its FYP Report submission date today! woots!
And so here is the compilation of streets shots of Japan.
The very first picture of Japan street I shoot. Some random crossing at Tokyo.
Morning walk with the kids.
And so here is the compilation of streets shots of Japan.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Akita Inu a.k.a. Hachikō
Quote of the day : Life’s not about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain!
Do you guys heard about the great story of Hachikō of Shibuya? Here is a real life Hachikō, or known as Akita Inu breed.
Do you guys heard about the great story of Hachikō of Shibuya? Here is a real life Hachikō, or known as Akita Inu breed.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Unknown Circle of Hope
Quote of the day : Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn. - Harriet Beecher Stowe
Pardon me if the title bugs you a little, I do hope this is some circle of hope to me during the time I ambattling with working on my Final Year Project. =/
Pardon me if the title bugs you a little, I do hope this is some circle of hope to me during the time I am
Sunday, April 24, 2011
The Previous Site Banner
Quote of the day : You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. - C. S. Lewi
Found out that I have never share this picture before. My first portrait shooting session with my school club, the one pictures that come out best (well, would be one of the best if the background does not have so many extra things LOL) during that session. Wished that I have a better lens to isolate the background and the subject. Oh well...
Found out that I have never share this picture before. My first portrait shooting session with my school club, the one pictures that come out best (well, would be one of the best if the background does not have so many extra things LOL) during that session. Wished that I have a better lens to isolate the background and the subject. Oh well...
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Japan Day 4 Part 2, Kyoto
Aha, and so I am back writing about my Japan trip. As a recap, continue from here.
Took bus after visiting the Imperial Palace to Kinkaku-Ji, Temple of the Golden Pavilion.
Met with a bunch of cute secondary school boys in the bus.
They stopped at where we are, so we asked for a group photo =D Ended up they went to the same place we are going, visiting Kinkaku-Ji. Looks like a class field trip for them, perhaps.
Took bus after visiting the Imperial Palace to Kinkaku-Ji, Temple of the Golden Pavilion.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Flowers of Japan
Quote of the day : I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I'm out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best. — Marilyn Monroe
Woke up in the morning having a thing for flowers =.= So i guess it is all about flowers today =D
Woke up in the morning having a thing for flowers =.= So i guess it is all about flowers today =D
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Statue of St. Francis Xavier
Quote of the day : Never regret. If it's good, it's wonderful. If it's bad, it's an experience.
The only European left standing on St Paul's Hill today is a Basque Spaniard and a 1529 Masters degree graduate from the renowned University of Paris. He could have lived it up, his was a family of noblemen and estate holders, but he chose priesthood and spent his adult life converting and trying to convert people of Tamil, Malay and Japanese tongues to Roman Catholicism. His missionary tenure in Malacca was fleeting, just three years from, but then his life was short. St. Francis passed away in 1552 in Sancian, a desolate island off the shores of China, while awaiting a boat to go to the mainland to preach.
The Statue of St Francis Xavier stands in front of the ruins of St. Paul's Church, completed only in 1952 marking the 400th anniversary of St Francis Xavier's visit to Malacca while on his way to the Far East. When he died in China a year later and his body was sent back to Malacca, where it was interred here for nine months. When a decision was made to transfer it to Goa, the exhumers were astounded to learn that his body showed little sign of decay, even though it had been buried for nine months. This led to request for the missionary to be made a saint. So in order to be canonized, the Catholic church needed a relic and thats when the arm of Francis Xavier was severed, after nine month without life, it still dripped blood. So if you take a look at Francis Xavier's statue, you will see that his right arm is also missing. That is not the initial design of the statue. A day after the statue was consecrated, a large tree fell on it, breaking off its right arm. With that, it stands today without its right arm.
The only European left standing on St Paul's Hill today is a Basque Spaniard and a 1529 Masters degree graduate from the renowned University of Paris. He could have lived it up, his was a family of noblemen and estate holders, but he chose priesthood and spent his adult life converting and trying to convert people of Tamil, Malay and Japanese tongues to Roman Catholicism. His missionary tenure in Malacca was fleeting, just three years from, but then his life was short. St. Francis passed away in 1552 in Sancian, a desolate island off the shores of China, while awaiting a boat to go to the mainland to preach.
The Statue of St Francis Xavier stands in front of the ruins of St. Paul's Church, completed only in 1952 marking the 400th anniversary of St Francis Xavier's visit to Malacca while on his way to the Far East. When he died in China a year later and his body was sent back to Malacca, where it was interred here for nine months. When a decision was made to transfer it to Goa, the exhumers were astounded to learn that his body showed little sign of decay, even though it had been buried for nine months. This led to request for the missionary to be made a saint. So in order to be canonized, the Catholic church needed a relic and thats when the arm of Francis Xavier was severed, after nine month without life, it still dripped blood. So if you take a look at Francis Xavier's statue, you will see that his right arm is also missing. That is not the initial design of the statue. A day after the statue was consecrated, a large tree fell on it, breaking off its right arm. With that, it stands today without its right arm.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Pulau Kerachut #3
Quote of the day : When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us. - Alexander Graham Bell
This is the view before the trail to Pulau Kerachut. Nice and serene.
This is the view before the trail to Pulau Kerachut. Nice and serene.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Strawberry Farm
Out of a sudden, I am thinking about Cameron Highland... Not a good start for the day.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Umeda Sky Building
Quote of the day : There is only one success - to spend your life in your own way. - Christopher Morley
The Umeda Sky Building (梅田スカイビル) is the seventh-tallest building in Osaka City, Japan, and one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. It consists of two 40-story towers with the height of 173 m (568 ft) that connect at their two uppermost stories, with bridges and an escalator crossing the wide atrium-like space in the center. Located in the Umeda district of Kita-ku, this building features a rooftop observatory, The Floating Garden Observatory, as well as an underground market that attempts to recreate the atmosphere of Osaka in the early 20th century. At the base of the towers is an urban garden with walking trails and water features.
A little bit like some kind of scene in your game huh?
The Umeda Sky Building (梅田スカイビル) is the seventh-tallest building in Osaka City, Japan, and one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. It consists of two 40-story towers with the height of 173 m (568 ft) that connect at their two uppermost stories, with bridges and an escalator crossing the wide atrium-like space in the center. Located in the Umeda district of Kita-ku, this building features a rooftop observatory, The Floating Garden Observatory, as well as an underground market that attempts to recreate the atmosphere of Osaka in the early 20th century. At the base of the towers is an urban garden with walking trails and water features.
A little bit like some kind of scene in your game huh?
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Daimaru Peacock Supermarket
Guys, this is a link where you can help out Japan. Help spread the word, hopefully this will make a difference. =)
Here is somehow an unique architecture I saw at Shinsaibashi. Not really a classy branded shop, but guess what, this is a department store a.k.a. supermarket! There are a number of Daimaru store across Japan, and this one located at Shinsaibashi is one classy store with the interior of the store is exquisitely decorated.
Here is somehow an unique architecture I saw at Shinsaibashi. Not really a classy branded shop, but guess what, this is a department store a.k.a. supermarket! There are a number of Daimaru store across Japan, and this one located at Shinsaibashi is one classy store with the interior of the store is exquisitely decorated.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Lonely Machine
Quote of the day : Goals are dreams with deadlines. - Diana Scharf Hunt
Went for a night walk while I was a Fuji, and found that I am the only one on the street beside these vending machine, and it was not even 10 o'clock! Vending machines is sure a the for the Japanese as you can see it anywhere you go. Even inside the guesthouse I stayed have them!
Went for a night walk while I was a Fuji, and found that I am the only one on the street beside these vending machine, and it was not even 10 o'clock! Vending machines is sure a the for the Japanese as you can see it anywhere you go. Even inside the guesthouse I stayed have them!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Playground
Quote of the day : Each day is a new life. Seize it. Live it. - David Guy Powers
Now that I am nearer and nearer to the graduation that I had been looking forward to especially for the last two semester, the more I realized that I wished that the day never come. =/ Just wanna be the kids again, running around playing at the playground without all the problem.
Now that I am nearer and nearer to the graduation that I had been looking forward to especially for the last two semester, the more I realized that I wished that the day never come. =/ Just wanna be the kids again, running around playing at the playground without all the problem.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Shinshaibashi limelight
Quote of the day : Winners never quit and quitters never win. - Vince Lombardi
This is how many doggies you can fit into a baby stroller. Stumble upon these few dudes at Shinshaibashi-Suji, one super long street full with shops of all kind of stuff. This is not all of them, there is one more tied on the stroller roaming outside that I cannot get him in unless I wanna mess up with the composition =.=|||
Cute aren't they?
This is how many doggies you can fit into a baby stroller. Stumble upon these few dudes at Shinshaibashi-Suji, one super long street full with shops of all kind of stuff. This is not all of them, there is one more tied on the stroller roaming outside that I cannot get him in unless I wanna mess up with the composition =.=|||
Cute aren't they?
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Chobits girl
Video of the day,
A very inspiring true story!
This is one random shot I took while at Japan. Saw this girl checking the bus schedule while I was waiting for bus at Kyoto, and after that bump into her again at Ginkaku-ji. She sure looks a bit like Chobits with her ear cover. 4 aftershocks hit Japan yesterday, and I wonder if she is alright at Japan. Hm...
A very inspiring true story!
This is one random shot I took while at Japan. Saw this girl checking the bus schedule while I was waiting for bus at Kyoto, and after that bump into her again at Ginkaku-ji. She sure looks a bit like Chobits with her ear cover. 4 aftershocks hit Japan yesterday, and I wonder if she is alright at Japan. Hm...
Monday, April 11, 2011
Dataran Penggaram
One of my friend told me, life is easy, you don't need to make it that complicated every time. Get a paper, list down the pros and cons and you will get the answer. I guess I know where I am heading next.
Alright, a picture of my hometown again. Nothing special, but I just love the flare and the bling bling of this picture. ;) I still wonder why my hometown is called Bandar Penggaram. @.@
Alright, a picture of my hometown again. Nothing special, but I just love the flare and the bling bling of this picture. ;) I still wonder why my hometown is called Bandar Penggaram. @.@
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Kinkaku-ji, Temple of the Golden Pavilion
Quote of the day : Remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday. - Dale Carnegie
Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺, Temple of the Golden Pavilion), also known as Rokuon-ji (鹿苑寺, Deer Garden Temple) is a Zen Buddhist temple located at Kyoto, Japan. The garden complex is an excellent example that of Muromachi period garden design. This building is designed as a National Special Historic Site and a National Special Landscape, it is also one of the 17 World Cultural Heritage site in Kyoto. So you can just imagine how awesome Kyoto is, with 17 World Cultural Heritage site all squeezed in one city! Kinkaku-ji is one of the most popular building in Japan, so remember to pay her a visit if you travel to Kyoto next time!
By the way, this building is no joke, being called Temple of the Golden Pavilion, the gold you can see in the picture is well, real gold!
Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺, Temple of the Golden Pavilion), also known as Rokuon-ji (鹿苑寺, Deer Garden Temple) is a Zen Buddhist temple located at Kyoto, Japan. The garden complex is an excellent example that of Muromachi period garden design. This building is designed as a National Special Historic Site and a National Special Landscape, it is also one of the 17 World Cultural Heritage site in Kyoto. So you can just imagine how awesome Kyoto is, with 17 World Cultural Heritage site all squeezed in one city! Kinkaku-ji is one of the most popular building in Japan, so remember to pay her a visit if you travel to Kyoto next time!
By the way, this building is no joke, being called Temple of the Golden Pavilion, the gold you can see in the picture is well, real gold!
Saturday, April 9, 2011
The Baboon House
Ecclesiastes 4 : 9-12
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woes to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up. Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken
Some random abandoned building? Nah, this is actually a cafe that makes good burger in Malacca called The Baboon House! Been here once to celebrate my friend's birthday. Do not judge a book by its cover, especially those oldies shop in Malacca. The design is purposely kept this way to retain the old antique feel that blends together with the feel around Jonker. Anyway, this is the back door garden of the cafe.
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woes to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up. Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken
Some random abandoned building? Nah, this is actually a cafe that makes good burger in Malacca called The Baboon House! Been here once to celebrate my friend's birthday. Do not judge a book by its cover, especially those oldies shop in Malacca. The design is purposely kept this way to retain the old antique feel that blends together with the feel around Jonker. Anyway, this is the back door garden of the cafe.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Gucci, The Lazy Dog
Quote of the day : Problems are only opportunities with thorns on them. - Hugh Miller
Another shot of Gucci, my housemate's toy poodle. The previous picture of Gucci is available here. =)
D7000 F3.5 1/50 ISO200
Another shot of Gucci, my housemate's toy poodle. The previous picture of Gucci is available here. =)
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Dewan Perniagaan China
Quote of the day : A diamond is merely a lump of coal that did well under pressure.
Hah, back to basis. Here is a 70 years old building at my humble little hometown.
Hah, back to basis. Here is a 70 years old building at my humble little hometown.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
YinLing @ Japan
Quote of the day : If they're dumb enough to walk away, then be smart enough to let them go.
D7000 F2.8 1/250 ISO100
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Street of Ginza
Video of the day,
The obstacles you face are mental barriers, which can be broken by adapting a more positive approach. - Clarence Blasier
Here is one of the street at Ginza. Just love how nice and serene it is despite being a high class shopping district. Big difference compared to KLCC area eh?
The obstacles you face are mental barriers, which can be broken by adapting a more positive approach. - Clarence Blasier
Here is one of the street at Ginza. Just love how nice and serene it is despite being a high class shopping district. Big difference compared to KLCC area eh?
Monday, April 4, 2011
Mount Fuji
Video of the day,
Creativity start from a belief, do not doubt yourselves and start believing today!
Mount Fuji (富士山), is the highest mountain in Japan standing 33,776.24 m (12,389 ft) tall and located 100 kilometers (60 miles) south-west of Tokyo, and can even be seen from there on a clear day. It is one of Japan's "Three Holy Mountains" (三霊山) along with Mount Tate and Mount Haku. Visibility tends to be better during the colder seasons of the year than in summer, and in the early morning and late evening hours. The easiest way to view Mount Fuji is from the train on a trip along the Tokaido Line between Tokyo and Osaka.
Am considered quite lucky since there is no cloud (well, just a little bit at the peakwhich is negligible) blocking and with sufficiently good visibility during the time I was at the viewing point of Mount Fuji. Trust me, it is way more magnificent than it looks in this picture.
Creativity start from a belief, do not doubt yourselves and start believing today!
Mount Fuji (富士山), is the highest mountain in Japan standing 33,776.24 m (12,389 ft) tall and located 100 kilometers (60 miles) south-west of Tokyo, and can even be seen from there on a clear day. It is one of Japan's "Three Holy Mountains" (三霊山) along with Mount Tate and Mount Haku. Visibility tends to be better during the colder seasons of the year than in summer, and in the early morning and late evening hours. The easiest way to view Mount Fuji is from the train on a trip along the Tokaido Line between Tokyo and Osaka.
Am considered quite lucky since there is no cloud (well, just a little bit at the peak
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Aqua City Odaiba : Statue of Liberty
Quote of the day : Trying doesn't always mean success, but when you don't try you will definitely not succeed!
Remember that I once said about Statue of Liberty at Aqua City? Here she is, the mini version at Japan.
D7000 F13 30" ISO100
Remember that I once said about Statue of Liberty at Aqua City? Here she is, the mini version at Japan.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower
Quote of the day : I failed some subjects in exam, but my friend passed it all. Now he is an engineer in Microsoft and I am the Owner of Microsoft - Bill Gates
Ever wonder what is the name of this magnificent clock tower situated at Malacca Dutch Square? It is called Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower build by a third generation Chinese philanthropic millionaire family. No, it is not built by Tan Beng Swee but his son, Tan Jiak Kim, to fulfill his father's wish. He is also the person who donated both the bridge adjacent to the clocktower and land for the Chinese cemetery.
D7000 F11 8" ISO100
Ever wonder what is the name of this magnificent clock tower situated at Malacca Dutch Square? It is called Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower build by a third generation Chinese philanthropic millionaire family. No, it is not built by Tan Beng Swee but his son, Tan Jiak Kim, to fulfill his father's wish. He is also the person who donated both the bridge adjacent to the clocktower and land for the Chinese cemetery.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Aqua City Odaiba : The Fountain
Aqua City Odaiba is a large scale shopping complex located right next to Odaiba Kaihin Park. There have some really magnificent night view at that particular location like the Statue of Liberty, Rainbow Bridge, and Tokyo skyline in the distance. Inside the building is based on the theme of "Tokyo Reso-to (Tokyo Resort Island)" where you can almost feel the refreshing sea breeze.
No tripod is allowed, that is what a security personnel told me while I was setting up to shoot this picture. Handheld, and glad that my shaky hand did not messed up the picture ;)
D7000 F3.5 1/30 ISO400
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No tripod is allowed, that is what a security personnel told me while I was setting up to shoot this picture. Handheld, and glad that my shaky hand did not messed up the picture ;)
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