Perhentian Island II - Fuji Velvia 50

Aside from the Canon EOS5D, I've also brought along my Hasselblad 553ELX to the island together with a bunch of color positive films and B&W films. Here's some shots taken with Fuji Velvia 50, which used to be one of the most preferred films by most photographers. Honestly, this is the first time I've ever shot with this film, and oh boy, I really did fell in love with it.

Hasselblad 553ELX | CZ 50mm Distagon
Fuji Velvia 50
Lab developed

Amazing colors, don't you agree?

Perhentian Island - July 2010

After being mesmerized by the beauty of Perhentian Island during my trip in 2009, I have decided to head down there again with my wife to meet up with a good friend who's running business there. Accompanied by another good friend, Nik Fariz, we went there again in July 2010. For those who haven't been to Perhentian, please do so. This island is simply gorgeous!

I brought along my Canon 5D and my Hasselblad on this trip. Her are some landscape shots of the island.. these ones are shot using the 24-105mm lens on my 5D. Most shots are with CPL, the sunset shot was done with Cokin grad filters.

A view from the top of the hill.



The Hidden (Sun)Set.



One of the small islands nearby, Tokong Burung Island.

Tip of Borneo - Stunning!

The Tip of Borneo is located at Simpang Mengayau, Kudat about 190km North from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The journey takes about 2-3 hours, depending on the drive. For those who aren't used to the small and winding roads, you might get a little bit dizzy, but overall, the journey should be manageable.

There hasn't been any development done at the Tip, and hopefully it stays that way. The Tip is such a beautiful place. All the exhaustion suddenly went away the moment you feel the windy breeze and the breathtaking view of the place.

Here are some shots I have managed to shoot on my day trip to the Tip. I know one thing for sure, I'm going back to this place, and spend more days for more photographic opportunities there... soon!




The Tip on a high tide. As the tide goes lower, more of the Tip can be seen, up to another ~50m.




Beautiful colors.. simply magnificent!


Yes, dear. You're at the Tip of Borneo :D

[KK trip] A beautiful Sunset

I recently went for a quick getaway trip with wifey just to get ourselves out of the hectic life in KL. It's a 4d3n vacation in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. On the day of arrival, we were greeting with a couple of my schoolmates, who are 'locals' there.

On the first day there, we were taken to Third beach in Tanjung Aru, a usual spot for people to view the sunset. The sunset seen from there was probably one of the best that I've ever seen. Magnificent view!

Here's some of my fav. sunset shots from that trip.


"Touchdown"


"Romantic Sunset"


"The Afterglow"


Do click on the images for larger size. :D
More on KK to come, soon ;)