After viewing my "Stealthy Bird" entry, Heather (my colleague and fan) comment:
"Stunning photo!! Looks great enlarged on desktop...but... an unfortunate name for such a lofty mountain!!
I can imagine your wife with her face squashed up against the window while you are leaning over,clicking away! ha ha. Poor little bird.It would be cold and lonely up there.
This is what I read about "Mt Titless ", Mt Titlis is all about the views. The Swiss Alps are simply breathtaking and to even try to put their beauty and scenery into words does not even come close to doing them justice. Even people from spectacular alpine areas like Canada and New Zealand agree.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Stealthy Bird!
Weather have been wet and cold for nearly a week!
They say you can't beat Wellington on a good day, but on day like this; you sure wanna beat the hell out of here!
Met Service forecaster said yesterday's bleak weather was only going to get worse as southerly gusts increased today, reaching gale-force speeds of up to 140kmh in exposed places.
To make life even more exciting, there was an earthquake near Wellington! Luckily it was only measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale :)
Ever wonder then, how can birds fly in this gale force wind?
Take a look at this picture:
See that "stealthy bird" slip streaming the gusty Alpine wind?
This shot was captured at Mt Titlis, Engelberg; Switzerland... 10,000 feet off the ground.
A Canon EOS1n film camera with a 17-35L lens and Kodak Ektapress 400 film were used.
Did we design our Stealth Fighter by copying this bird? Ha ha ha...
They say you can't beat Wellington on a good day, but on day like this; you sure wanna beat the hell out of here!
Met Service forecaster said yesterday's bleak weather was only going to get worse as southerly gusts increased today, reaching gale-force speeds of up to 140kmh in exposed places.
To make life even more exciting, there was an earthquake near Wellington! Luckily it was only measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale :)
Ever wonder then, how can birds fly in this gale force wind?
Take a look at this picture:
Click on picture for a grand view!
See that "stealthy bird" slip streaming the gusty Alpine wind?
This shot was captured at Mt Titlis, Engelberg; Switzerland... 10,000 feet off the ground.
A Canon EOS1n film camera with a 17-35L lens and Kodak Ektapress 400 film were used.
Did we design our Stealth Fighter by copying this bird? Ha ha ha...
Thursday, May 14, 2009
More Rainbow but no gold!
After reading my rainbow blog, Heather replied:
"It is good to see that there are people who take an interest in the REAL WORLD..which is our surroundings..landscape,
The idea that a pot of gold can be found at the rainbow's end originated somewhere in old Europe. In Silesia, an obscure area of eastern Europe, it was said that the angels put the gold there and that only a nude man could obtain the prize. Hmm.....
"It is good to see that there are people who take an interest in the REAL WORLD..which is our surroundings..landscape,
The idea that a pot of gold can be found at the rainbow's end originated somewhere in old Europe. In Silesia, an obscure area of eastern Europe, it was said that the angels put the gold there and that only a nude man could obtain the prize. Hmm.....
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Wish Me A Rainbow....
"Wish me a rainbow... wish me a star...."
Remember that song? Hmmm.... you are too young? Sigh....
There is something special about rainbow that I love, partly because they are so difficult to capture on film; well... most of the time you do not have a camera when you see one!
Remember that song? Hmmm.... you are too young? Sigh....
There is something special about rainbow that I love, partly because they are so difficult to capture on film; well... most of the time you do not have a camera when you see one!
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Zoom Zoom zoom!
The second generation Mazda3 has been launched in New Zealand, and is set to go on sale on 1 May, said the motor news.
Strangely enough it did not excite me at all! Being a "petrol head" all my life, is this a sure sign of old age?
Five years ago when the first gen appeared, I was so excited and went and bought one of the first few available!
Strangely enough it did not excite me at all! Being a "petrol head" all my life, is this a sure sign of old age?
Five years ago when the first gen appeared, I was so excited and went and bought one of the first few available!
Friday, May 1, 2009
Afternoon Delight
Lucerne has long been one of Europe’s most heavily touristed towns, five million admirers passing through each year. Wow! Just imagine the whole population of New Zealand passing through this picturesque town!
We were there for one day and half day, too little; too short!
If you are there, The north bank of the Reuss River is a must see! Take a walk among the river bank, take in the beautiful vista.
May be take a nap beside the river!
Afternoon Delight...
Beautiful fine day, cool breeze; along the river right smack in the city of Lucerne... great spot for a nap, baby included!
This delightful snap was "napped" with a Canon EOS1n, EF17-35L zoom lens on Kodak Supra 400 film.
We were there for one day and half day, too little; too short!
If you are there, The north bank of the Reuss River is a must see! Take a walk among the river bank, take in the beautiful vista.
May be take a nap beside the river!
Afternoon Delight...
Beautiful fine day, cool breeze; along the river right smack in the city of Lucerne... great spot for a nap, baby included!
This delightful snap was "napped" with a Canon EOS1n, EF17-35L zoom lens on Kodak Supra 400 film.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Déjà vu 5 - Putra Night
On 1 February 2001, the 4,900-hectare Putra Jaya was declared the third Federal Territory of Malaysia. This new federal administrative hub was built at a cost of some RM2.2 billion and is within the Multimedia Super Corridor.
Putra Jaya is also Malaysia's new, and futuristic, administrative capital containing within it the imposing, Putra Mosque. The mosque, named after the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al Haj, is located beside Dataran Putra fronting the scenic Putra Jaya Lake.
Almost wholly surrounded by water, Putra Mosque also affords a breathtaking view of the lake as well as the Putra Bridge and the Prime Minister's Complex.
To mark the historical event a celebration was held around Putra Jaya and of course the climax of the night was a spectacular firework display!
Putra Jaya is also Malaysia's new, and futuristic, administrative capital containing within it the imposing, Putra Mosque. The mosque, named after the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al Haj, is located beside Dataran Putra fronting the scenic Putra Jaya Lake.
Almost wholly surrounded by water, Putra Mosque also affords a breathtaking view of the lake as well as the Putra Bridge and the Prime Minister's Complex.
To mark the historical event a celebration was held around Putra Jaya and of course the climax of the night was a spectacular firework display!
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