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Perting Dam

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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.

Perting Dam

The Milky River

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While it was blue skies in the morning, the afternoon saw torrential rain in Hulu Langat. The area known for its rivers and waterfalls is a favourite haunt for picnickers.

Rain means the Pangsun River is fast flowing but there is one way to slow it down for the camera. An ND (neutral density) filter coupled with a very long exposure. The result is a creamy and silky river.

Olympus OM-D, ISO 200, f11, 30 sec on tripod.

The Milky River

When Fireflies Sleep

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You may have taken a river ride on Sungai Selangor to see the fireflies in action at night but have you seen the place in the morning? The jetty at Taman Kelip Kelip in Kampung Kuantan, Kuala Selangor was so serene and quiet that I felt like lying on a boat to drift away.

When there is sun, the Body Cap Lens shines. Think of it as a body cap with the added bonus of being a lens. Then, you won’t be disappointed and will learn to work around the so-called limitations. After all, the optional lens hood of the kit lens cost as much.

The Firefly Colony photographed with the Olympus OM-D @ ISO 200, f8, 1/1000 sec with the Body Cap Lens. Corner vignetting applied with Snapseed.

Sungai Selangor, Kampung Kuantan, Kuala Selangor