Step Into Another Dimension

A group of cops cautiously explore the giant pixelated space they stumbled into. Is this a scene from a new science fiction movie based on Stargate and Tron? Or were the cops on a lighted disco dance floor of the 80s?

It is actually the concourse area of the new 1 Mont Kiara Mall this afternoon. I was looking at the simple but elegant chequered floor from above when the cops walked in on routine patrol. They added a nice dash of colours and deliberate overexposure yielded the fantasy look.

Incidentally, Olympus Malaysia’s HQ, showroom and well-equipped service centre is located on the office tower above.

Step Into Another Dimension

Starry, Starry Night

This is Olympus OM-D together with the Pana-Leica DG Summilux 25mm f1.4 prime lens with no additives, colouring or sweetener. Meaning; no filters or post-adjustments. Pure O.O.C. (out-of-camera) goodness with only resizing and letter-boxing applied for Instagram display.

The junction of Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Bukit Bintang (Starry Hill Road, now informally Jalan Urut Kaki) is the closest thing Kuala Lumpur has to Piccadilly Circus (London), Times Square (New York City) or Shibuya (Tokyo Metropolis).

7:27 pm, ISO 1600, f1.4, 1/320 sec

Junction of Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Bukit Bintang

The Best Camera In The World

What is the best camera in the world? It is said that the best camera is the one that is always with you. For many, it is the humble phone camera in their pocket, ready to shoot whatever they fancy.

Saw this nice sunny sky and sign today. I had only the Samsung Galaxy S3 with me and it did its job very well. A 10,000 dollars bulky camera is practically worthless when you miss shots because you don’t want to carry it all the time. True?

The Best Camera In The World