Waiting For Exit

When you are old and unproductive, your daily thought cannot escape death. You wonder when is it coming to get you.

The Grass Is Always Greener On The Other Side

A new life must have been given to this grave. It's so green! I've a feeling that it's actually an old grave which had a make-over. The colour of the stone is different, lighter and cleaner. A new home!

Exit From Life

Kids, please DON'T learn this act. I'm NOT encouraging suicide although this image sends out a very strong message.

Tired of living,he wanted to exit from life.He picked up a stool,stepped on it.His hand grabbed tightly to the railing.He flew like a bird.Free at last.- Ang Kok Weng

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The Web of Honda

A very gigantic web inside Honda! This is actually the reflection of a shopping mall roof against the windscreen. Honda was doing a roadshow promoting its latest design. I hope you like it.

Disrespectful

A grave cleaner sitting on top of a tomb while chatting over the phone. It was a very hot day and very bright too.

I'm So Dizzy

This is the Rifle Range Flats. This is where I live. This is my neighbourhood :)

My Sardined Neighbourhood

Rifle Range Flats is the name of my neighbourhood. There are nine blocks and they were built in 1969, the first flats in Penang, Malaysia! One block has 16 floors and there are 24 families on one floor! So, there are 384 families in one block; 3456 families altogether in nine blocks! Each flat is about 450 square feet (41.8063 square metre). The corner units are larger. It's named "Rifle Range Flats" because the place used to be the shooting ground for the Japanese.

As you can see in the above photo, that is how we park the cars due to space limitation. No one should pull the handbrake. Otherwise, no one could get out. You might find your car window broken into and the handbrake released! If you know that your car is sandwiched, get out early, hand push a few cars - so that you're not late for work or appointment :)

Just Another Structure

A Beautiful Ruined

This is the old and ruined Shih Chung Branch School in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. The Shih Chung School was founded in 1908 by Hakka millionaires Leong Fee @ Liang Pi Joo (1857-1911) and Tye Kee Yoon (1849-1919) at the mansion built by Cheah Tek Soon, Goh Chan Lau. For the history of the school please visit http://www.penang-traveltips.com/shih-chung-branch-school.htm.

Love Your Trees

The message that I wanted to convey in this image is very simple - love your trees, love mother nature! This tree must be a few hundred years old, but it's strong and beautiful. It provides shelter and love for birds and human beings.

My Toys

I went up to a high condominium to create my ultimate toy cars set. I hope you like the photo :)

The Loke Mansion

The Loke Mansion is a handsome "arts-and-craft" heritage villa facing the sea on prime real estate in Gurney Drive, Penang, Malaysia. It is one of the heritage sites in Penang threatened by surrounding developments. The Loke Mansion was built by Alan Loke, the son of tycoon Loke Yew, around 1924-25. In keeping with the habit among the well-to-do at that time of building ostentatious homes and giving them English-sounding names, Loke Mansion was originally called "Chatsworth". The northern seafront where it was located, which is today Gurney Drive, was then called North Beach. (Source: http://www.asiaexplorers.com/malaysia/lokemansion.htm)

Gruesome Guardian

This is one of the guardians of the Goddess of Mercy (Guan Yin) bronze statue. Check out my portfolio to look at the statue.

My Name Is Guan Yin

Guan Yin (also spelled Kuan Yin, Kwan Yin or Quan Yin and known as Kuan Shih Yin), is known as the Goddess of Compassion & Healing. She is one of the most popular deities in all of Asia. Her name in Chinese translates as "The One Who Hears the Cries of the World". She is the most beloved and revered of the Chinese dieties. Guan Yin is the Divine Mother we all long for: merciful, tender, compassionate, loving, protecting, caring, healing, and wise. She quietly comes to the aid of her children everywhere. Her mantra is 'Om Mani Padme Hum.' (that is, 'Hail the Jewel -or pearl- in the Lotus.') Many believe that she is the female representation of Avalokitesvara, who is the Tibetan and Nepalese God of Compassion. In Asia, statues of Guan Yin can be found in front of, or on the grounds of, many Buddhist temples. (Source: http://www.circle-of-light.com/Mantras/KuanYin.html)

Spectacular

This is the Goddess of Mercy at sunset. The huge bronze statue is at Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang, Malaysia. Kek Lok Si Temple is translated as the "Temple of Supreme Bliss".

Kek Lok Si Sunset

The Kek Lok Si temple was begun in 1890 and, from all appearances, construction really hasn't ever stopped. And it's still going on! The temple is supposedly the largest in Malaysia. The Kek Lok Si project was inspired by the chief monk of the Goddess of Mercy Temple of Pitt Street. With the support of the consular representative of China in Penang, the project received the sanction of the Manchu Emperor Kuang Hsi, who bestowed a tablet and gift of 70,000 volumes of the Imperial Edition of the Buddhist Sutras. (Source: http://www.malaysiasite.nl/kekloksieng.htm)

Dynasty

This temple is located in the Kek Lok Si temple in Penang, Malaysia. It was taken during Chinese New Year (February 2010). That is why you see so many lanterns.

A Walk In The Park

Two friends walking in the Botanic Garden. I was lucky to be there at the right time when the sun shone through the branches and cast such great shadows. I hope you like this photo.

Red Hot Mini Cooper

I love the reflection on this red hot Mini Cooper. This car is up for sale at the BMW Show Room. However, there's no price tag yet.

Royalty

This photo was taken at a Burmese temple in Penang, Malaysia.

In Her Own World

This photo was taken at the Esplanade in Penang, Malaysia in one of the free cultural shows. I love the eyes, the body and how serious she is in her dance.

Beauty Queen

This newly constructed building is located on Jalan Abu Siti Lane in Penang, Malaysia. I don't know if it's for business or resident.

The Beauty

Alamanda

"Alamanda" is a shopping centre in Putrajaya, Malaysia. It means "Your Universe". Alamanda shopping centre is currently the only shopping mall that serves the residents of Putrajaya and surrounding towns. It was opened to the public in August 2004 and has over 180 retail outlets. Being the only mall here, it is usually packed during the weekends where many residents around here will bring their family for a time of relaxation and shopping. Located at Precint 1, this mall has about 3,000 car park bays. The parking fee is RM1 (USD 0.31) per entry.

Walker Bay

The Walker Bay is located at Putrajaya Lake Club. It's a very beautiful place and very quiet.

If Stars Were Made of Steel

This is how stars would look like if they were made of steel. This is the Seri Wawasan Bridge. It is one of the main bridges in Putrajaya, the Malaysian federal administrative capital. This futuristic cable-stayed bridge which has a sail ship appearance, connects Precinct 2 on the Core Island to the residential area of Precinct 8.

25th Century Rocket

This is the Seri Wawasan Bridge in Putrajaya, Malaysia. It has a single span which is 240 metres in length, supported by stayed cables which are suspended from leaning concrete pylons. The Seri Wawasan Bridge carries a six-lane avenue, three each way, as well as pedestrian walkway on each side. Its dramatic appearance is said to be inspired by the Bugis schooner. (Source: http://www.asiaexplorers.com/malaysia/seri_wawasan_bridge.htm)

The 6000 Tones Steel Mosque

The Sultan Al-Mizan Mosque Putrajaya is a 6000 tones steel mosque. The cost to build the mosque is said be approximately RM200 million (USD 60 million). It's located in Putrajaya, Malaysia.

In Within

This is Palace of Justice in Putrajaya, Malaysia. It houses the judicial department and courts. The complex comprises five-storey building for the judiciary and a two-storey building to house the courts and the offices for lawyers, prosecutors, Chief Registrar of Federal Court, Registrar of Federal Court, Registrar of High Court, Registrar, Court Records, Courtrooms, Appeals Court, Judges' Chambers, Auditorium, Courtrooms, Ante Room, and Banquet Hall.

Sisters

Here is a photo showing two sisters outside the Goddess of Mercy Temple in Penang, Malaysia waiting for free food and also money. I heard that they were once popular singers back in the very early days. Fame turned around and here they are. Also, check out another photo titled Hard Day Thanks for reading.

The Pull of Faith

Hard Day

This old lady was sitting in the sun begging for money. The heat was absolutely scorching. It was so bright that I couldn't open my eyes widely. Coupled with smoke, it wasn't a pleasant day at all. However, a day's "work" for this old lady is never completed without some income. This photo was taken outside the Goddess of Mercy Temple in Penang, Malaysia.

Dancing With God

God Loves Me

His eyes are saying something. What was in his mind when he looked up into the sky? Was he looking for God? Was he seeking faith and strength to carry on?

This photo was taken during Thaipusam (2009) in Penang, Malaysia. On the day of Thaipusam, devotees engage in various acts of devotion. One of the acts is to use a skewer and poke through the mouth. The devotees will undertake a pilgrimage along a set route to the temple up in the hill.

A lot of people who don't understand the culture/festival call the acts as inflicting pain upon oneself. The devotees are not doing this at all. If you have faith in God, He loves you

Overhaul Not Welcome

This is an old structure which doesn't need any overhaul at all. The design gives so much character. You can imagine how much work and thinking have been put into this architecture. Such great place.

Jesus' Cries

Follow The Spell

The Fab Four @ Hard Rock Hotel

The fab four made an appearance at the launching of the Hard Rock Hotel in Penang, Malaysia on 19 September 2009. These are actually statues of the group The Beatles. If you're coming from the beach or sea front, you will see them greeting you!

Prism

This is old Mayang Mall at Bayan Baru, Penang, Malaysia. What you see here is actually the roof. There are so many tones and shades of colours when the sun shines through the glass roof. It's like a prism, hence the name.

Fancy Business

I named this image "Fancy Business" because the shop sells fans. The things that you see stacked up on the left are the propellers in many sizes. I hope you like the black and white conversion.

An Easy Day With Mommy

As usual, I was doing my street photography. I saw this lady carrying her baby walking pass "Balai Beca". "Beca" means trishaw. I converted it to black and white for the nostalgic feeling.

Hang On To Mommy

I like this photo very much. I was doing street photography and saw this lady and her child on a bicycle. It was a beautiful day.

Robust and Vibrant

I named it "Robust" because the petals look so strong. The colours are absolutely vibrant too. I like it a lot.

180 Degree

If you rotate the photo 180 Degree, you will see the actual image. I was just playing with rotation. This image was taken at the E&O Hotel in Penang, Malaysia. I like the idea of the lamps standing upward.

Creative Green

What can you do with two empty fuel tins? You can cut out the side and turn them into containers! This is what I call "Creative Green" - Reuse, Recycle and Reduce! Save Mother Earth!

Now, the story of this image. I was walking along the busy Perak Road. I saw a motorbike shop. It looks very dirty, as expected. Black oil was everywhere. Lots of used tyres. Some motorbikes for repair. Then, these two containers caught my eyes. I love the rust, and the dried thick black oil inside the containers. I just love everything about it.

Question Mark

This Indian boy saw something. He wondered. He pondered. He got curious. He questioned in his mind. The question mark came out loud his eyes and his eyebrows. I hope you like this image.

Her Twist

Song Bird

This photo was taken during the Hungry Ghost Festival.

My Clouds

The Wesley Methodist Church in Penang is the oldest Methodist Church in Malaysia, traces its history to June 1891.