Taman Rekreasi Hutan Luagan Lalak Panorama

So this morning, right after breakfast, I had the urge to just go somewhere for a shoot outdoors. I quickly packed my 5D Mark II, EF 100-400mm, EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro including the PowerShot G11. I almost don’t leave home without the G11 nowadays. I say almost because there are days when I left it home by accident, you know, that thing to do with age and memory. Although the EF 100-400mm telephoto lens came in handy for the woodpecker photo I posted a moment earlier, this panoramic view of the Luagan Lalak clearing was captured with the G11 with two separate shots stitched to get this beautiful scenery. I say beautiful because all the right elements are there: nice blue sky, green vegetation, puffy yet dramatic cloud presence none over-exposed, water, reflection all combined to give a scene of tranquility. Hope you enjoy this piece!

click on photo to unfold panoramic view of Taman Rekreasi Hutan Luagan Lalak

Added photo below from our family outing this morning – Sunday 17th June 2012

Fishing at Luagan Lalak a favourite past time with the locals. PHOTO: PowerShot G11

Panorama: Recreational Park at the Kuala Belait Waterfront

Adding to my growing list of panoramic photographs of places of interest in and around Brunei Darussalam is rather new recreational park by the Belait River waterfront a popular spot for joggers and an evening stroll since it opened. The park benches and amenities are appear to be sponsored by familiar names of long established companies in the Brunei energy business — the park should be so affectionately called Contractor’s Park! PHOTO: Canon PowerShot G11

Click on image to see panoramic view of the recreational park

Other panoramas include: Bandar Seri Begawan | The Empire Hotel & Country Club

The 11 deg Sports Cafe — a true waterfront dining experience — located downstream of the park.

The 11 Deg Sports Cafe in Kuala Belait epitomizes dining by the waterfront.

THE PRINCE SUITE

Sometimes, what’s outside the window matters as much as the creature comforts behind the window. During my stay at The Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur courtesy of the Tourism Malaysia Mega Fam trip in July 2010, I had a great room that looks out to a breathtaking view of the Petronas Twin Towers. Majestic during the day, brilliant at night and a beaming icon all year round. In most hotels I stay, time and weather permitting, I would head up all the way up to the highest floor that offers a smoker’s balcony to check out the night scene such as this view of Makati City from The Renaissance Hotel during the ASEAN Basketball League official launching event. Shirley Hoo, Director of Marketing Communication of Prince Hotel gave me and my colleagues on this trip an exclusive tour of the Prince Suite and an opportunity to see a lot more of the Twin Towers than possible from my room. With 240 square metres of luxury, chandeliers, opulent furnishing the living room features a panoramic view of Kuala Lumpur city. Here are some pictures from our visit.

| Check out Prince Hotel’s signature dishes at Tai Zi Heen award-winning restaurant |

A panoramic view of the Petronas Twin Towers overlooking KL city fills the ambiance of the living room.

Any guest who can afford the Prince Suite is rewarded with this panoramic view of the Twin Towers overlooking Kuala Lumpur city day and night. I'm honoured to have this privilege of visiting the suite not once but twice to have seen both day and night!

The view of the Twin Towers and KL city isn't limited to the living room. Enjoy the breathtaking view in a choice of thick terry robe or over-sized bath towel. How incredibly cool is this?

For more information about events or places of interest in Malaysia,
contact Tourism Malaysia Brunei office

MALAYSIA TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD
Unit 1.14 – 1.15, First Floor, The Rizqun International Hotel
Gadong BE3519,  Negara Brunei Darussalam
Tel: 673-2381575 / 673-2381576 | Fax: 673-2381584
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