Perting Dam

Posted on January 7, 2014 by TV Smith

Bentong policeman Rashpal Singh (of previous pic) suggested visiting a scenic but remote spot since I was in a 4-wd vehicle. It is accessible via a long and winding dirt road. Surrounded by rolling hills and lush green meadows, this hidden reservoir and dam is indeed picturesque.

There are not many places in this country where one can get so close to a dam. According to the Department of Irrigation & Drainage, the reservoir is 1.05 square kilometres and the catchment area is about 125 square kilometres.

Olympus OM-D, ISO 400, f11, 1/2000 sec.

Garden Party

Posted on September 13, 2013 by TV Smith

It is not the Gardens of Versailles nor is that the Eiffel Tower in the distance. It is Putrajaya as viewed from the Shangri-La Hotel. The new Olympus OM-D EM-5 showing off its party trick; the Dramatic Tone Art Filter.

Olympus OM-D, ISO 200, f11, 1/640 sec.

Merdeka!

Posted on August 31, 2013 by TV Smith

Radiant and glorious. A little tattered around the edges but otherwise good. Happy 56th Independence Day, Malaysia.

Standing at about 95 meters (311 feet) tall, the giant flag is a little tricky to photograph from the ground. To appreciate its sheer size, look at the birdcage at the tip of the mast. It can hold several maintenance workers. It takes quite a bit of wind to lift it and when it does, it flutters with a graceful slow-motion effect. A beautiful sight in the morning sun.

Olympus OM-D, ISO 200, f8, 1/1600 sec.

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Perting Dam

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