I recently invited by Star Cruise to be onboard on their Superstar Aquarius ship. I was so happy when David Chong called me up. It was a 4 days 3 nights trip from Kota Kinabalu to Brunei then to Bintulu then back to Kota Kinabalu. Here I put together a video taken during the trip. Shot was taken with GoPro Hero3 and Nikon D5100.
Thanks to Star Cruises.

Penang for Nikon workshop with Cede Prudente

Me and Cede was in Penang for Nikon workshop and also for the Bripex Bridal Exibition. Cede did a talk about nature & wildlife photography during the Bripex and also at the Nikon Workshop the next day at Batu Peringgi hotel. I actually had great weekend in Penang. Me and Cede went for dinner with the Nikon Malaysia General Manager. We also had good time going around George Town with James Ling, an assistant manager of Nikon Penang. Getting to know and have dinner with Mr Kia owner of Asadi Footwear is also a great privilage. Now at the Penang International Airport waiting for flight back to Kota Kinabalu. Thanks Penang for the fantastic treat.

Bali January 2010

The recent travel to Bali bring me alot of images, I found that Bali is much peaceful compare to other places. About 83% of the population on Bali practising Hinduism. I like to say that, Hinduism in Balinese way...very much different than the Indian Hindu. Population about 3.9m and they speak Balinese language among them self but Indonesian Malay widely spoken same as English. Well know for it surfing beach at Kuta.

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Canvas Printing in Bali

During my recent trip to Bali I found a place where we can do canvas printing at cheap price. I printed three of the Bali landscapes I took during that trip. Two of them was printed at 40"x60" size and then one was about double of the two size. It was located at Matahari shopping mall in Kuta. 40"x60" cost Rp30000 = RM11. The double size was Rp60000 = RM22.

Recent trip: Manila

I just got back from recent trip to Manila for the second time, this time I manage to go to the place I didn't go last time. The Ocean park was fun, which I enjoyed much. Most of my images this time was shot with the new D5000. I did a lots of video during this trip, the videos still in progress will be out as soon as I finish putting it together. There was a typhoon on he North of Philippines during that time, rain and strong wind on the second day of the trip.

Mabini street

Taking photos at Quiapo


Candles for goodluck



168 mall Divisoria



Ocean Park Manila






Seen a Nikon fan


Mt. Arayat Pampanga

Photography Workshop RDC

Last mid June on the 20th & 21st, Sandakan Photo has organize a photography workshop together with Nikon Malaysia. The venue take place in RDC Rainforest Discovery Center near Sepilok. Few well known photographer from Sabah and KL was invited to do talks during the workshop. Apparently the respond from participant was overwelming in fact we got many people was try to squeez in for the workshop even after its was full. Participant mostly from Sandakan but we do get people from Tawau and KK coming for the workshop.

Day one of the workshop, we got Mr Kelvin Chan doing the talk about "Basic Digital Photography" and at the same time in different room we got Mr Cede Prudente doing for "Wildlife Photography". On the same day at later of the day John Kong doing a talk about "Landscapes Photography". Day two was fun coz the participant had a chance to go out shoot some portrait with models. Using the reflector and also studio flash setting. I did my talk also on the second day about "Wedding Photography".

Here is some photos to share

Driving to Sandakan



Hotel where we stayed Mark's Lodge


Preparing the venue


Kelvin Chan doing his talk


John Kong explaining pano tripod head


Cede Prudente




John Kong preparing


Kavid from Nikon Malaysia explaining Nano coating lens








YB Au Kam Wah, surprise with the price of the new Nikon EDG scope

Camping in Lohan

Last week I went to shoot photos of the paragliders in Lohan Ranau, as I mention in my previous post we do camping near the landing site of the paragliders. Was very lucky with the weather as you can see photo below, my tent has no cover from the rain pheeww..!

Of coz we had a fire to warm up that night. Some of us having a cold beer which is nice.


The night was so calm, all we can hear was the water rushing down the stream near by.


Many stars


And the next morning was best. Mist, sunrise and I couln't resist my self to take some shots.





It was a nice and definitely going to that again next month. Ciou!

Brunei Famous Landmark

The next day after the photography workshop finished, me and Cede went out early for photos of the hotel area. Then After breakfast, me ,Cede, Jonathan, Kavid and Mr Sim went out for a short city tour and the same time doing shooting of the famous landmark in Brunei. We had our flight back to KK around 1650hours. Thanks Brunei for the nice hospitality!

The Empire Hotel

Off to Tambunan

I'm going to Tambunan today and will be back on the 31st this month, I will be shooting a wedding there. I've done couple of weddings this few days and still pending for editing. Hope to continue editing after that. There will be some delay reply if you contact me through e-mail. In that mountain range area, there will be some coverage problem for my mobile. Just send me a text message then I'll be replying that as soon as I got phone line. It has been none stop drinking during this festive season and now going to Tambunan where the tapai siopon is. Aramaitii!

Merry Christmas And Happy New Year 2009!

Going to Kota Belud

I'll be heading to Kota Belud for a Bajau wedding shoot. I'll be staying at Kota Belud Resthouse for a night. I will take this opportunitiy to do some landscapes shots in the morning. Kota Belud still has many great sceneries, country side touch. Will not be posting in this blog for another two days. Anyone who want to contact me, you can get me through my mobile or just drop me an e-mail but will be replying 3 days later. Ciou!

Going for 3 nights at the Kinabalu Park

Akinabalu Last Light

I just finished packing up my stuff, today will be heading for Kinabalu Park with 25 pax of student from Singapore. We will be having two nights at the Park and 1 night at the Laban Rata rest house. Hopefully everything going smooth.

I just posted a new tutorial in my tutorial blog. Feel free to check it out, any feedback in appreciated much.

Will be posting again when I can get internet connection. Cheers!

Back from Manila Trip

My blog has been very quiet since my last post. That was done during the trip in Manila. I had received many messages asking me to put the images I took in Philippines in my blog. For a start here are some of it.

Couple in Manila


Taal Volcano


Basilica St. Martin


Hard Life Family


"We Need To Talk" -God


American War Memorial Manila

There you are few of the images I took. I still do the post process of the images. As I mention earlier, my trip to Manila this time was also to do an inspection and survey whether an itinerary for photographer can be created or not for Manila and yes sure can do.. I will come up with an itinerary soon and will be discussing with my friend who do outbound tour and hopefully can get a very good cheap price for us. I love to come again for more images. Stay tune.