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.
I was exploring Burmah Road in Georgetown when I noticed a quaint little mosque. Outside it and behind a table was a man collecting tithes. Started a conversation with the man and found out that the mosque is over a 100 years old. Sensing my fascination with vintage architecture, he took me for a guided tour of the premise that he is rightly proud of.
As it turns out, this kind stranger is Haji Yasin and he is the Imam of Masjid Tengah. I found out later, from others, that he is also a beloved Indian-Muslim community leader. I am humbled by such friendliness and hospitality shown by a complete stranger. He even offered to take me to a nearby mamak shop so he could buy me a drink and chat, even though he is fasting. I told him his thought is already a big treat for me.
Olympus OM-D, ISO 500, f8, 1/30 sec.
The haze shrouding Penang Bridge gave it a diffused glow at night. At 13.5 km (8.5 miles) long, it used to be the third longest bridge in the world.
Olympus OM-D, ISO 200, f5, 3 sec.
