The National Monument in Kuala Lumpur was designed by Austrian sculptor Felix de Weldon and unveiled in 1966 to honour fallen soldiers. Reportedly, the world’s tallest bronze free-standing sculpture grouping, it is part of a warrior memorial park that includes a cenotaph. In this less photographed view reflected off the surrounding moat, five of the heroes can be seen.
Olympus OM-D, ISO 200, f11, 1/200 sec.
The full moon rising behind the Skybridge of the Petronas Twin Towers this evening.
The world’s highest double-decked observatory and emergency evacuation bridge is at levels 41 and 42 of the 452m (1483 ft) skyscrapers. Each of the cylindrical pair of legs measures 51m (167 ft) in length.
Olympus OM-D, ISO 200, f8, 1/3 sec.
When I saw this guy near a Ramadan market, I asked him if he is from Central Asia. With a broad smile, the young man said he is from the Middle of Asia. Turns out, he is from Afghanistan and is studying Geology at a university here in Kuala Lumpur.
We discovered we have a mutual interest in Comparative Religion. Under the rain, we discussed the similarities and differences between Islam and Christianity. How did this fascinating but complex topic even get started in a chance encounter between two perfect strangers? Furthermore, the rain was getting heavier.
Behind him is the very old Chow Kit Sikh Temple or Gurdwara Tatt Khalsa Diwan. It is the largest Sikh temple in Southeast Asia. Sikhism is another monotheistic religion but it is not Abrahamic. It was founded during the 15th century by Guru Nanak in India. At one point in history, the Sikh army conquered parts of Afghanistan as it expanded the borders of the vast Sikh Empire.
Olympus OM-D, ISO 200, f4.5, 1/50 sec.
