Thursday, April 12, 2012

Minex Pool Pre-Wedding Shoot

February's photography outing was a meaningful event, in which we are taking casual pre-wedding photo for a lovely couple at Minex Pool (Tasik Cermin). Wishing the couple happily ever after. Below are a few of the snap shots from the event.














Minex Pool (Tasik Cermin)


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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Photo Discovery in Biodiversity

I had the privilege to participate Photo Discovery in Biodiversity, which was held at Kledang Sayong Wilderness Park (behind Meru Desa Park) on 15/01/2012, a rainy overcast Sunday morning. This event was organized by Target Discovery Malaysia in order to search for previously unknown flora-fauna with possible medicinal properties. Prizes were offered for respective winners in 4 photography categories as shown below.

1. Small Animals, Birds, Insects & Spiders




2. Fungi, Ferns, Orchid & Mosses








3. Herbs, Trees & Flowering Plants.





4. Biodiversity, Ecology & Natural Landscape





Photo Discovery in Biodiversity
Address : Kledang Sayong Wilderness Park
               (Behind Meru Desa Park)
Date & Time : 15/01/2012, 9am - 2pm


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4th Putrajaya International Hot Balloon Fiesta 2012

I had the chance to attend the 4th Putrajaya International Hot Balloon Fiesta 2012, which was held at Monumen Alaf Baru, Precinct 2, Putrajaya from 15th to18th March 2012, starting from 7am to 9pm. An estimation of over 250,000 visitors and more than 25 balloonists around the world participating this 4-day event. Please refer the official website for detailed information, http://www.myballoonfiesta.com/index.html.

Itinerary for the Saturday (17/03/2012), which features the exclusive Night Glow & Fireworks Show, which is not available on other dates.


Full site map of balloon fiesta at Precinct 2. Unfortunately, the parking area is limited and could not accommodate all visitors, so please get there early!


 Tune Talk, a special shape balloon for 2012 but sadly it wasn't meant for taking off.


Birthday Cake, another special shape piloted by Francis Godfrey Prell (USA) with 36 years of experience.


Hot air balloon tethered public rides, RM10 per ride per person, must have the patience to queue up.


Iwi the Kiwi piloted by Rick Walczak (New Zealand) with 30 years of experience.


     Felix the Cat (Vietnam);               Emirates Airline;                                  Dubailand

Various normal shape hot air balloon

Wondering how does it feels like, sitting on a hot air balloon.




Michelin piloted by Filip Audenaert (Belgium)with 12 years of experience, was the highest flying balloon.

Woodrow C. Greenleaf piloted by Gary Moore (USA) with 21 years of experience, but failed to take off due to strong wind..


Duo piloted by Benoit Simeons (Belgium) with 26 years of experience, flew over the Seri Saujana Bridge.


Sunset at Precinct 2, Putrajaya.

Synchronized Light Show & Night Glow, after sunset 


Finally the event concluded with blasts of fireworks.


4th Putrajaya International Hot Balloon Fiesta 2012
Monumen Alaf Baru, Precinct 2, Putrajaya.
15 -18 March 2012


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