Happy Tummies - Just Another Shot !

Happy Tummies - Just Another Shot ! 

 Nikon D90 + Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 @ 36 mm — ¹/80 sec, f/6.3, ISO 400

The fish were apparently tasty enough for Naomi, so I have to take her word on it.

 Nikon D90 + Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 @ 36 mm — ¹/80 sec, f/6.3, ISO 400

Tasted and smelled as good dinner should: Magnificent !

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These are special variety of food and I now feel that I have allowed too many of these to slip by uncaptured before and I pay the price for my arrogance.  All these pix was shot at Kawaramachi & Uji, Kyoto ! 

 Nikon D3000 + Nikkor 17-55mm f/5.6 @ 35 mm / telephoto +4 — ¹/200 sec, ISO 200

 Japanese Sushi.

 Nikon D3000 + Nikkor 17-55mm f/5.6 @ 35 mm / telephoto +4 — ¹/200 sec, ISO 200

Another Japanese Sushi

 Nikon D3000 + Nikkor 17-55mm f/5.6 @ 35 mm / telephoto +4 — ¹/200 sec, ISO 200

Sashimi

 Nikon D3000 + Nikkor 17-55mm f/5.6 @ 35 mm / telephoto +4 — ¹/200 sec, ISO 200

Tandori Chicken at Osaka.

 Nikon D3000 + Nikkor 17-55mm f/5.6 @ 35 mm / telephoto +4 — ¹/200 sec, ISO 200

Italian Pizza at Kawaramachi,Kyoto.

 Nikon D3000 + Nikkor 17-55mm f/5.6 @ 35 mm / telephoto +4 — ¹/200 sec, ISO 200

Sukiyaki at home in Uji Shi,Kyoto.

Nikon D3000 + Nikkor 17-55mm f/5.6 @ 35 mm / telephoto +4 — ¹/200 sec, ISO 200

Another Sukiyaki at home.

Sukiyaki involves cooking fresh veggies and meat right at the table with a bit of sauce and water. Yummy!

 

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Late Evening Train To Kyoto.

The day was hazy with the yellow sun burning in the sky. I got onto the train hoping that just maybe I would be able to shed light to at least one person on the train to take photograph. I met a beautiful 5 year old girl-Miku Chan while on my way to Kyoto from Osaka. She was a soft spoken & clever girl. She was reading a Japanese poem and talk about it with her friends. It was a great poem and it made me think alot about her to these days. I love this moments.Each time this happens to me, I silently promise that I will try to enjoy more of these moments for a very selfish reason. And believe me, feeling younger is something I have a growing appreciation for these days..........

Nikon D3000 + Nikkor 35-80mm f/5.6 @ 35 mm — ¹/250 sec, ISO 200

Seems Fun Enough

Nikon D3000 + Nikkor 35-80mm f/5.6 @ 35 mm — ¹/250 sec, ISO 200

Just a bit Impatient

....and now I understand why Mahatma Gandhi keep saying " The law of love could be rest understood and learnd through little children ! "

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Crikey, mate ! - Langkawi Crocs Farm.

Well, I just came back from Datai for a short trip to the Crocodile farm and I realized that crocodiles are trully the "demon" of all reptiles. They are prolific attacker, formidable reptiles and a sharp jabber.It is beyond our wildest imagination when and how it is going to drag you to the water beneath as nothing can escapes from the strongest jaws in the animal kingdom. By the way, I posted herewith all the crocs images from our trip today. Enjoy !

You may perhaps have heard legend of the fierce creatures that infested in the rivers in Borneo in Malaysia or Burundi in Africa. The story of a monster crocodile that was shot here in Sarawak,Malaysia "Bujang Senang and Gustave, one of Africa's most elusive killers - the 20-foot long crocodile in Burundi who was reportedly claimed over 300 humans' lives and still at large. This two legendary tales make the people believe that this crocs is actually a demon and not just an ordinary one. However, according to Unexplained Mysteries.Com - " Gustave terrorizes the millions of humans in his lands, not because he is a demon as they believe, but because he is one of the few surviving crocs of the old days ..."

There are even some giant crocs that are more than 23 feet long among them especially in Nile and corner of Australia where a croc was spotted was about 6 to 7 meter long.Others information from Nat Geo Animal Planet revealed that Crocs are:

A Vicious Maneater: The saltwater crocodile is the largest reptile in the world, and perhaps the most dangerous. Along with alligators, saltwater crocodiles are responsible for more human fatalities per year than any other predator on earth.

Made for Water: They are powerful swimmers, expertly adapted to life in the water, where they do almost all of their hunting. Their eyes and nostrils are located on top of their head, which allows them to see and hear prey while partially submerged.

Stalk and Ambush: Saltwater crocodiles prefer to take prey from the water's edge. These patient predators will float for hours on end, eyes focused on the bank, waiting for a thirsty animal to approach for a drink. When a victim is spotted, the crocodile drops below the surface, inches forward to within striking range, then launches out of the water with a violent, bone-crushing attack. Hapless animals that don't get out of the way are dragged beneath the water's surface and drowned.

Underwater Storage: After twisting off a few mouthfuls of flesh, the crocodile will secure the carcass underwater beneath a log or riverbank, allowing it to rot over the course of several days, during which the reptile feeds on its prize at leisure.

A Living Fossil: A throwback to the time of dinosaurs, the alligator and its relative the crocodile have changed little in the last 65 million years. The Chinese alligator of Eastern Asia and the American alligator of the southeastern United States are the only two species to have survived evolution

Death from Below: Both species prefer freshwater lakes, marshes and swamps, where they are commonly seen floating in a partially submerged, death-like stasis at the water's surface in anticipation of a fresh meal. They eat a variety of small prey, such as fish, turtles, snakes and small rodents, which they snap up and devour whole. Larger prey, like fully grown wild boars or even antelope, are dragged below the water's surface and held in a viselike grip until they drown, then are devoured piece by piece.

Mating and Rearing: Mating takes place underwater and males attract females by a roaring call. Twenty-five to 60 eggs can be laid by one female each season, which are placed in an enormous nest constructed of vegetation and mud. The mother will stay with the young for as long as three years.

There are even some giant crocs that are more than 10 feet long among them at Langkawi Crocs Farm.

  Here is another shots from our Crocodile Farm trip today. All these images recounts me the tale of a mousedeer who tricked a group of crocodiles into forming a bridge so he could cross the river.

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"O bees, sweet bees !"

I love bugs ! They are small and interesting living creatures that are part of the eco-system. I’ve never learned about entomology but have knowledge about insects.I watched a bee dancing on top of a golden and purple flowers near my window yesterday and they are really beautiful !  I haven't looked too much at my photos from the day yet, but here are a few...

Nikon D3000 + Nikkor 17-55mm @ 24 mm + telephoto — ¹/60 sec, f/4, ISO 200

Underexposed For Detail. Close-ups such as this photo of a bee on a purple wild flower are even easier with a high end lense. I'm just using the old fashion way to get this image - the telephoto and reverse lense.

  Nikon D3000 + Nikkor 17-55mm @ 35 mm + telephoto — ¹/60 sec, f/4, ISO 200

Exploring the macro bokeh, anyone? Although the "bokeh" is poor, I still love the pix ! ( Bokeh in Japanese mean dizziness.In photography is the blur, or the aesthetic quality of the blur in out-of-focus areas of an image.

Nikon D3000 + Nikkor 17-55mm @ 45 mm + telephoto — ¹/60 sec, f/4, ISO 200

This was the first time I'd seen actual bee working in pinkish purple flowers.

Nikon D3000 + Nikkor 17-55mm @ 55 mm + telephoto — ¹/60 sec, f/4, ISO 200

 A  bee feasts on nectar from a yellow flower

Nikon D3000 + Nikkor 17-55mm @ 35 mm + telephoto — ¹/60 sec, f/4, ISO 200

One of the famous quote say - The bee is more honored than other animals , not because she labors,but because she labors for others.

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Langkawi Charity Dinner : Japan ! We Care !

The Japanese people living in Langkawi has helped raise more than thousands ringgit for the Japan earthquake and tsunami appeal by organising a special dinner event in Chenang Boat Quay , Langkawi last night. I’m very impressed that so many people turned up and a lot of people want to support Japan. Posted herewith several pix from the event.

I hope it will be successful and we can get as much money as we can

Event Itinerary

Most of the Japanese friends sprinkle flower petals into the sea in remembrance of the tsunami victims.

Naomi sharing a light moment with several friends.

Naomi with Safura-owner of Gaya Minami Handicraft at Pantai Tengah in Langkawi.

And they won the dinner at Sheraton for 2 pax ..

Aloe was too busy with her cactus. She managed to sell a few cactus during the auction.

The main attraction -Naoko a.k.a The girl in Yukata !

Need a reggae band for your next party? These group is awesome.

A man on fire - The fire show last night.

Another group performance for the fire show. 3 fire breathers perform simultaneously.

Fire breathing - Dragon's breath where the fire breather continues to feed a full-sized flame

Another great performance by the kids around Langkawi.

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