Pangkor Island, Perak, Malaysia

Pangkor Island (Pulau Pangkor), located off the coast of Perak, Malaysia, reachable from the jetty in Lumut town. Has a large production of dried seafood products. With only a population of around 25,000, you can expect a calm and lay back holiday destination.

Once you have reached Pangkor jetty aprox 45 minutes from the Lumut jetty. You will find the Taxi square where all the taxis are parked. Choose one and ask them to take you to your hotel. Till now, year 2014, its still cost MYR10.00 or USD$3.00 per ride. Once reached, you can request for car, bicycle, or motorbike rental. Its best to rent a bike to tour around the island. A car is not recommended because some parts of the road is narrow and somewhat dangerous.

For accommodation, me and my wife personally preferred Sea View Resort located at Pasir Bogak. Its chalet is one of the nearest to the beach chalet we can find with an affordable price. But it has only eight of those.

Sea View Resort chalet near to the beach

Sea View Resort chalet near to the beach

Here in Pasir Bogak beach, you are directly facing Pangkor Laut island.

Pasir Bogak beach facing Pangkor Laut island

Food here in Sea View Resort is not world class. Its just enough to cure your hunger. We particularly like the "Yong Chow" fried rice. Its tasty and nice. Price is alright I guess consider you are having you meal facing the sea. A plate of "Yong Chow" fried rice will cost around MYR10.00 (USD$3.00).

Sea View Resort Restaurant

Sea View Resort Restaurant view

Night scene at Pasir Bogak beach

Night scene at Pasir Bogak beach at Pangkor Island

Pasir Bogak beach at Pangkor Island, Perak, Malaysia

Pasir Bogak beach at Pangkor Island, Perak, Malaysia

Pasir Bogak beach at Pangkor Island, Perak, Malaysia

Pasir Bogak beach at Pangkor Island, Perak, Malaysia

We also went to the Teluk Nipah beach. Which is clean and quiet.

Nipah Bay (Teluk Nipah) beach at Pangkor Island, Perak

Nipah Bay (Teluk Nipah) beach at Pangkor Island, Perak

 Nipah Bay (Teluk Nipah) beach at Pangkor Island, Perak

We went to the Fu Ling Kong temple to drink some fresh coconut

Fresh coconut at Fu Ling Kong temple

Fu Ling Kong temple Pangkor Island, Perak, Malaysia

Fu Ling Kong temple Pangkor Island, Perak, Malaysia

Fu Ling Kong temple Pangkor Island, Perak, Malaysia

Fu Ling Kong temple Pangkor Island, Perak, Malaysia

Some random beach at a tample with a mini Great Wall Of China

Beach at a tample with a mini Great Wall Of China

Cheers and take a break........

Another Random Cat Shot With The Pentax K-3

Here is another random Cat shot with the new Pentax K-3. Still with Firmware v1.00

 Below is an approx 100% crop.

Pentax K-3 with DA50 f1.8

Aperture f2.8

Shutter speed 1/250 sec

ISO 160

In camera JPEG setting at Natural

Extra Sharpness at 0 value

NR Off

SR on

Here is one with the Pentax K-5 with Tamron 28-75 f2.8

At approx 100% crop

Pentax K-5 with Tamron 28-75 f2.8

At 63mm

Aperture f2.8

Shutter speed 1/160 sec

ISO 100

In camera JPEG setting at Natural

Fine Sharpness at 0 value

NR Off

SR on

One doesn't have to dispose their K-5 classic in persuasion of image sharpness. If you are a K-5 classic owner, who just wants to get great sharp pictures. Consider investing in a better lens. Hence the Tamron 28-75 is not the sharpest lens from Tamron to begin with. Try getting a Pentax Limited Primes and be prepare to fall in love with your classic K-5 again.

Now, it doesn't mean that the K-3 is not a better camera than the K-5 classic. In fact, it is significantly better than the K-5 classic in other aspects. Even so, the K-5 classic still holds its ranking for one of the best APS-C camera for its price. Sensor and price wise, it still beats the crap out of most of the camera out there that cost much more. Thanks to the depreciation of Pentax camera, a person can find a good K-5 classic for around USD500 or RM1,500 here in Malaysia.

Cheers and take a break

Some Random Cat Picture With Pentax K-3

Pentax K-3 With Pentax DA 50 1.8

Full Size

At approx 100% crop

Shot at:

Pentax K-3 Firmware 1.0
Pentax DA 50 1.8
f2.0, 1/800 sec
ISO 160
No Flash

Is it sharp? You be the judge.

Cheers and take a break.......

Christmas Turkey Dinner 2013

A Merry Christmas celebration. 

Auntie Julie's Turkey.

Auntie Julie's Turkey.

Wishing you all a joyful and blessed Christmas 2013.

God bless.

Cheers and take a break.

Some Random Shots At Pangkor Island, Perak, Malaysia

Random bird shots at Pangkor Island, Perak, Malaysia

Pentax K-5 with Tamron 70-300 4-5.6

Pentax K-5 with Tamron 70-300 4-5.6

Sea Urchin also known as "Sea Rambutan" found in the water of Pangkor Island.

Sea Urchin at Pangkor Island

Cheers and take a break.............

I Need A Nap

Nikky the Beagle's nap time

Pentax K-5 w/ DA 50 1.8

Cheers and take a break

by, Brandon Chong

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2013 (KLPF 2013) At Mid Valley

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2013 (KLPF 2013)

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2013 (KLPF 2013)

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2013 (KLPF 2013)

12th of October, 2013. The first day of the KLPF event. This is the day where photography enthusiast gather their 70-200, 160-400 and cleaning it the day before. The bigger the lens, the better. Getting ready for the event that will be held every year in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2013 (KLPF 2013)

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2013 (KLPF 2013)

Every individuals were excited with something. New cameras, new lenses, new gears.

For, me. I am there for the new Pentax K-3.

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2013 (KLPF 2013) Pentax K-3

And also the cute little Q7. It really caught my wife's attention. She was totally blown by the cute little bugger. But unfortunately, it carries quite a heavy price tag. RM1,6XX for a small little digital camera.

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2013 (KLPF 2013) Pentax Q7

See how small and cute it is. Exactly like a "Toy Poodle"

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2013 (KLPF 2013) Pentax Q7

After a few hours of walking and stalking, I finally came to a conclusion that the Pentax booth is the best. When I say best, I mean is the way they know their brand. They really explain in details and really tells you the good and the bad of their Pentax line.

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2013 (KLPF 2013) Pentax Booth

I was surprise to see the type of offers and great deals the fair offers. A Nikon D600 body only for RM5,095.00

In Petax Ricoh booth, some items are way below dealer price. The K-5 IIs really caught my attention. RM3,195.00 only!! For one of the best APS-C camera in the world? Serious? Luckily my bank has insufficient funds. Or else, I will be busy comparing it with my classic K-5 at home now.

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2013 (KLPF 2013) Pentax Booth

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2013 (KLPF 2013)

I brought along my K-5. Not knowing that I had actually brought a butter knife to a what suppose to be a chemical nuclear warfare. I saw 5DIII everywhere. With lenses that can actually be used as a weapon.

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2013 (KLPF 2013)

DG Color was there too. Saw some discounts for studio strobe lights.

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2013 (KLPF 2013) DG Color

Some random picture just for sharing.

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2013 (KLPF 2013)

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2013 (KLPF 2013)

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2013 (KLPF 2013)

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2013 (KLPF 2013)

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2013 (KLPF 2013)

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2013 (KLPF 2013)

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2013 (KLPF 2013)

And for dinner. We went to the food court here in Mid Valley for "pan mee".

Pan Mee @ Mid Valley

We ordered the Soup "pan mee"......

Pan Mee @ Mid Valley

Pan Mee Mid Valley

and also the dry "pan mee"

Pan Mee Mid Valley

 Pan Mee Mid Valley

both are not bad if I may say so. But definitely not the best.

And that's about it. Thanks a lot for your time.

Cheers and take a break.