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The Big Kampung

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In the old days, our newspapers would routinely feature a picture of a deserted Batu Road in front of Globe Silk Store. It was to show how deserted the city was during a major holiday and exodus.

Kuala Lumpur is no longer the ghost town it used to be during the Chinese New Year. Jalan Bukit Bintang (a.k.a. Jalan Urut Kaki), Jalan Alor and the Chinatown area were jam-packed with people and vehicles on the first night of Chinese New Year, last night. Millions were born here, grew up and have since made the city the only home they know.

Olympus OM-D, ISO 1000, f4.3, 1/40 sec.

Jalan Urut Kaki

10 Seconds, 1 Shot

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While waiting at the lights earlier, I couldn’t resist rolling down the window for a quick shot of the Petronas Twin Towers. Although there was rain, there was still lingering blue at 7:41 pm.

The Panasonic Lumix LX-5 pocket cam is no slouch in low light, of course. It has a f2 lens and can start up to shoot almost immediately. To stabilise the camera, I nudged it against the upper window sill.

Panasonic LX-5, ISO 400, f2, 1/10 sec.

Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur