Recollection

Random photos taken during my family trip to Kudat.


Boulders


Hope


Rough


Of Paddy Field and Hills


Hardships


Fruits of the Earth (that's my grandma)


The Pride of Sabah

Encore - Day 2

During our second visit to the Tip of Borneo. Thankfully, it was a sunny morning and I managed to capture better photos than the previous day. Enjoy.
(Some of the pictures have been edited. Most of them are still original though.)


Misty


Stranded


Any Catch?


Rocks


Walking Fishermen


Fury Part II


Standing on the Edge


The Tip of Borneo


The Return

Tip of Borneo - Day 1

The following photos are taken from Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, a popular spot among local as well as foreign tourists. It is known as the Tip of Borneo because it is located at the most northern point of the state, where the Sulu and South China Sea meet with each other. It wasn't really a good day for photography, as there was a heavy downpour earlier. The photos below are original.


Grey


Rage


Fury


Gloomy


The Tip of Borneo


The Wrath of the Sea

Bavanggazo Rungus Longhouse

Next, we headed off to the Bavanggazo Rungus Longhouse. The native Rungus can mostly be found at the northern part of the state. They live with other families under one roof inside a traditional longhouse. Till this day, some of them are still practising this culture. Here are the photos:
(Some of the photos are slightly edited in brightness and contrast)


Welcome


Rooftop


Into the Longhouse


Handicraft #1


Handicraft #2


Of Table and Tissue Roll


Have a Seat


The Bed


Handicraft #3 (8-bit grayscale)


An Old Lamp (8-bit grayscale)

Where the Gongs are Made

Last Wednesday, we had a family trip to Kudat. Our main destination was Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, which is more commonly known as the "Tip of Borneo". Before reaching the town, we visited a small village called as Kg. Sumangkap, where the traditional KadazanDusun gongs are made.

Depicting cultures in photos proves to be a huge challenge for me. It requires great timing to capture a spontaneous photo that really potrays the culture in a certain place. I only managed to take a few photos. Here they are:
(Some of the photos are slighly edited in brightness and contrast)


Rungus Longhouse


A Brief History


Harmony


The Forger


A Beloved Heritage


Sad

A Breathtaking Sunset

Last Sunday, I went to Tanjung Aru Beach with my sisters and Rannique to witness the beautiful, golden sunset. And there was indeed a friendly rivalry between me and my eldest sister to capture the best photos. So, it was definetely an enjoyable trip. At the end of the day, both of us managed to get breathtaking photos of the sunset and the beach. Here are the pictures:

On the Way to the Beach

Heaven Sent

Of Paddy Field and Clouds

A Clearer Sky

From Inside the Car

At Tanjung Aru Beach

The Golden Sun

A Small Kid at the Beach

Partially Hidden

Reflection (thanks to Cece Lora for the pose)

Simply Breathtaking

Waiting for That Moment...

... As the Curtain Falls for the Day

Playful

Orange

Beautiful Horizon

Potraits at the Beach

The Three Siblings (taken by Rannique)

By far, the Best Potrait Photo I have taken; of Cece Lora and Rannique. Nice yet Original

Me and Cece Carolle (taken by Rannique)

But I have to say, my eldest sister won the game. With her granted permission, here are some of the similar pictures, taken with her camera, added with her own personal touch (hey, not fair... her camera got Sunset Scene, wahahaha)

A Second Reflection

A Golden Sunset

Still Playful

Shadows

And My Personal Favourite (taken by Rannique)