I went to Penang, Malaysia last year sometime in November. I had to get a new visa for my new workplace. I have been to Penang numerous times but I have never been to their tourist destinations. Luckily this time I have a former student from Davao City who now works in Penang. A lot of my former students keep in touch in Facebook. So when Angelie (my former student) got wind of me going to Penang she immediately offered to give me a tour around the Island.
I brought all of my photography gear as if I was going to war. (Well at least all gears needed for a walk around shoot.) The biggest mistake I made was leaving my tripod behind. It was sort of a hassle lugging around my heavy tripod. I was thinking of the inconvenience it would cause in a mini van with a capacity of 12 stuffed with 15 people. Sitting shoulder to shoulder for 6 hours from Hatyai Thailand to Penang Malaysia with a big photography bag is torture enough and having a heavy tripod would be a killer. But now looking back, I would say that it would have been worth the hassle having it. But i did my best making use of whatever was there i could put my camera on… plus i was lucky enough that my guide/friend/savior Angelie knows how to shoot a camera. ^_^
Kek Lok Si temple/monastery: Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.
Kek Lok Si temple/monastery: Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.
Kek Lok Si temple/monastery: Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.
Kek Lok Si temple/monastery: Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.
Kek Lok Si temple/monastery: Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.
Kek Lok Si temple/monastery: Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.
Restored buildings
Restored buildings
All these places were visited in a day. And one day is not enough. The budget constraint was really limiting. ^_^ . Equipment wise I also realized that an 18mm wide on a crop-frame body is not enough for these kinds of shoot. The structures were so big and the shooting room was so small. A 10mm lens would have been best. For a full frame body a 17mm or 16mm would be perfect.
Wow. I didn’t know Penang Malaysia looks awesome. Gotta see it with my own eyes.
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Amazing photos, did you edit any of these? Anyways, they look so colorful I’ve never seen these temples as pretty like your photos.
Yes. They were all enhanced via Lightroom 3 and some with photomatics. But these places were colorful as it is to begin with. Cheers! ^_^
Those are really pretty photos! I’ve never been to Malaysia so I’m grateful for travel/photo blogs like yours that give me a glimpse into what I’m missing. Hope I get to go there someday and see the sights for myself. 🙂
Thanks for the kind words Patty! ^_^ Give Malaysia a visit! ^_^
WOW! Your photos are amazing!!!
Thanks Peachy ^_^
Ohmigooosh! Nice photos. I’m getting my hands at photography and trying to learn the basics. Oh, I do hope I could capture beautiful photos too, though I’m more portrait than landscape. I’m eyeing a better lens than the kit lens that comes with my DSLR so that I can shoot better in low light situations.. but man, these things cost a fortune!!
Thanks Camille. You might want to read my user’s review for the kit lens. and some alternative lenses that are with in the budget. ^_^ this is the Pauper’s Lens after all ^_^ cheers!
http://www.pauperslens.com/the-most-under-rated-canon-lens-canon-18-55mm-is-kit-lens/
http://www.pauperslens.com/the-nifty-fifty-canon-50mm-1-8-lens-review/
Such nice photos! 🙂 You make me want to go to Malaysia. I’ve never been there yet.
Thanks Janice. Penang Malaysia is a nice place to go to… ^_^
These Penang structures are a feast to the eyes. I would like to visit Malaysia soon to see these for myself.
Thanks for dropping by Emiliana. And yes you should give Malaysia a visit ^_^
In actual figure, how much did you spend with this Malaysia escapade of yours? I think I want to go there someday for a vacation.
Hi Shirgie, I am currently residing in Songkhla Thailand, so the fare going to Penang Malaysia is not that expensive. A round-trip via mini van is around 1500Php. I chose the cheapest motel in town which cost around 700-800Php per night(it’s the cheapest guest house with dignity). For going around the Island of Penang I chose the public transports and walking(Taxi fares are a killer). For the days bus fare i think it would be fair to say i spent around 200-300Php. For the entrance fees it is between 300-500 per person(it depends on the place). some are free. Cheers!
Love the photos! My dad used to work in Malaysia before and I always wanted to visit there someday 🙂
Thanks Genzel ^_^
I used to travel often, but with two toddlers now, it’s hard to go around with them, my camera AND camera equipment. I do hope to go back into traveling with the husband soon. We’ll surely have Penang in our list.
I am seeing a lot of people who have gone to Malaysia recently and I must say I am always so mesmerize by its beauty. I so like their surrounding and structure, too.
Beautiful pictures. I like the first one, it’s like something that I see on Asian series. Very tradional
really love your photos! it’s amazing at how they restored their old buildings without degrading its natural look..
Thanks Justin ^_^
I wanna go here as well!! Very nice share!!
Thanks Pao
This is incredible. It is like seeing Penang up close and personal.
Thanks Teresa ^_^
i really like Malaysia as they know how to take care of their resources
What a coincidence, I have also been to Penang recently, around October last year. it is a great place to visit and the place also has a lot of delicious food.
One of the places in Malaysia that I haven’t gone to yet but would want to go to. It looks wonderful and colorful 😀
You should go to Penang. It’s a lovely place.
Great post! We are planning to go to Malaysia this year. I am sure to bookmark this post. Thanks!
Thanks Kathy.
Wow I wanna go there as well. 🙁 I so love the place, looks so magical! Lovely photos!
Thanks Rubbie
You were able to capture Penang well in your photos. Penang seems like a nice place to explore.
Thanks Frank.
All these restored buildings are a sight to see in Penang. I would love to come here soon.