Truly China, Guilin 桂林山水甲天下

I definitely will visit Guilin again but of course with proper planning. I did regret a bit by following tours because basically is just stop look go. Even worst the tour guide brought us to pearl, gem, silks, tea and knife shop! Now this gave me a bad impression on the tours in China.
Spending a few days in China you will get to talk to lots of people seeing beautiful jaw dropping sceneries. The scent in Guilin is different and this special scent was originating form 桂树 (bay tree), is more like a flower scent (I don’t know how to describe this scent but it smells good).

I left my money there, left my “gold” and left thousands of footprint in this land but I did bring back some unforgettable memories and pictures to share with you all.

Enjoy~



Tranquil 静



Dreamlike 梦幻



Village 山乡



Cascade 层叠



Endless 无尽无休




~fin~

Trip to China

June 6th 2009.
Since the outbreak of H1N1 I was told not go anywhere but staying at home. Well! Do you seriously think that a person that loves photography likes to stay at home? Haha. I was thinking should I withdraw from this trip or not but ended up boarding Air Asia AK102 and on my way to the wonderland.



Morning Flight

I always avoid seats near wings in order to get a perfect view when landing but this is exceptional for being the first shot of the day. I wish the airplane is 360 degree transparent so that I can shoot whatever angle I want.


China

Do you guys know that pumping petrol in China is RMB6.07 for ron 97 which is equivalent to RM3.145 so stop complain about the fuel hike!!!


Cultural Dance

This small kid were dancing along with the performers.


舞

I think I was lucky to get this shot being at the right time and right position. A slower shutter speed was used to achieve the moving feel.


Bamboo Raft
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A place where "liu shan jie" (刘三姐) film. We were force to sing 山歌 with the lady. According to the locals you need to pawn the ladies that you like by singing 山歌 being lyrically strong, and if you win the lady she will marry you but if you lose you have to work as a slave for 3 years. so to sing or not to sing?


Yangshou West Street 1



Yangshou West Street 2



Yangshou West Street 3

These masks convey different expressions.


Guilin

downtown a Zhongshan road, this town is not rich nor very poor.


Guilin Zhongshan road

around 10 pm, some of the merchants are leaving.


Guilin Zhongshan road 2

It was 11.30pm, these people in Guilin town still working hard to earn a living.


Guilin city

My last day in Guilin town. Lurking around the town for last moment I have here.


Detian 德天

4th largest fall in the world located in between border line of Vietnam and China. This is one hell of a trip riding bus for 10 hours due to reroute. OMG!


Fubo Hill



Inside Fubo Hill



Silver Cave

I could not get a wider angle for this to get the WOW effect. When I first stop here for a moment I though " WOW, DEEP!!" but later found out that it was a 2 inch lake. It really makes me feel like I am at the peak of some mountain. In this cave you will get to know 人之初, will not say it here but if you really eager to know more, just visit this cave.
P.S ok, I know the center line is abit off but this is all i can get. enjoy.


Yangshou West street

why is called west street in the middle of china town? According to the tour guide because lots of foreigner loves to hang around here.

Zee Avi a Malaysian Artist

This suppose to be a photograph related blog but I decided to share with you guys. The other day I came across this Malaysian singer in youtube. Her name is Zee Avi and being featured in youtube front page!! She has such a wonderful voice that touches our heart when listen. Some of her songs were a mixture of joyful and sad emotions.

A year ago she posted her original composition " No Christmas For Me (Original Song) " in youtube and got an enormous responses for over 700K of view count!! Soon after that she was signed for a record company in LA. Her debut album already released on May 19th

I think music is just like photography there is no language barrier.

MALAYSIA BOLEH!

Zee Avi - Bitter Heart


Zee Avi - No Christmas For Me


Introduction


Zee Avi - Live from and above the Solar Powered Plastic Plant

Light

Light, originally uploaded by HanJun2008.

A Step


On the other side of darkness, far away there shines a light,
A light to end all sorrow,
A light to be ever free,
A light for a new tomorrow
A light for you and me

On the other side of darkness, far away there shines a light,
A light which gives out joy,
A light which is made of love,
A light which minds employ,
That light in heaven above

On the other side of darkness, far away there shines a light
A light which bathes mans mind
in the wisdom of eternal flame
That which will redeem mankind
And make the highest truths plain

Raja Sivaji

If I could...

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Apart from the normal landscape shooting at Broga, I also tried with this silhouette at Broga.

Joshua was my model that day.