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Super GT Round 4 Malaysia 2009

Last year I'm able to visit the Sepang F1 Circuit pit lane. It was an awesome experience to me as I can get very close to the machines and of course, race queens... Read More...

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D.I.Y. Fisheye Lens

Since I bought my E-500, I had been dreaming of a fisheye lens. But until now, I still cannot afford one. What I like about the fisheye lens are the effect of the round distortion and it can cover super ultra wide angle of sight... Read More...

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Lomo Smena 8m

The word "Smena" (Cmeha) is roughly translated into "Young Generation" in English. True to its name, the Smena line of cameras were designed to provide inexpensive, accessible, and excellent photography tools to the hard-working young Soviets of the time... Read More...

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Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park

Not long after i bought the Olympus Macro Flash System, I went to Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park to test out the system for outdoor macro photography... Read More...

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2010-04-26

2nd Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

I woke up very early in a morning to attend the annual hot air balloon event which was held in Putrajaya for few days. The said event was the 2nd Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta held from 18th March to 21st March 2010. This is an annual event with participation of local and international Hot Air Balloon pilots from Japan, Switzerland, USA, Belgium, New Zealand, France, the Netherlands etc. Experience and photographs taken during the fiesta are proudly posted in their respective websites and blogs that would indirectly promote Malaysia...

2nd Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta...

2010-01-16

Powered Paragliding (Paramotoring)

Beside hot air balloon activity during 1st Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2009, there was also a side event, powered paragliding (or paramotoring). I managed to catch some photos of this sport. And it seems to be very nice and exciting.

Powered paragliding, also known as paramotoring, is a form of ultralight aviation where the pilot wears a motor on their back (a paramotor) which provides enough thrust to take off using a paraglider wing. It can be launched in still air, and on level ground, by the pilot alone — no assistance is required. In many countries, including the United States, powered paragliding is minimally regulated and requires no license. The ability to fly both low and slow safely, the 'open' feel, the low equipment and maintenance costs, and the portability are claimed to be this type of flying's greatest merits. Powered paragliders usually fly between 15 and 45 mph (25 and 70 km/h) at altitudes from 'foot-dragging in the grass' up to 18,000 ft (5400 m) although most flying is done under 500 ft (150 m) AGL (above ground level). Because of the low forward speed possible and sensitivity to crosswinds, paramotoring is impractical for most of the year over much of the globe, and is generally a summer sport. (Source: Wikipedia.com)

2010-01-14

1st Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2009

1st Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2009 had been held in Putrajaya, Malaysia from 19-22 March 2009. Me and few friends went on the first day of the event, but unfortunately, we were late. Most of the balloons had flew to somewhere. Only left 3-4 balloons yet to fly at the time we reach there. Thus, I had only few balloons to show here. I hope you will like it... :D