Photohunt - Sculptures

I've seen a lot of magnificent sculptures while traveling to different countries and here are some of my favourites.


Beautiful sculpture of Saint Reparata, a Christian virgin and martyr at the central portal of Florence Cathedral in Italy.



A spectacular waterfall that features human divers at Dubai Mall.



A wonderfully sculpted piece at the Hofburg Castle in Vienna. The 'Power at Sea' fountain symbolizes the power of the Habsburg Empire.


Delicately carved sculpture featuring three playful cherubs holding up a shield at the Field of Miracles in Pisa Italy.



And here's Lady Justice in Salzburg. The devil beneath her feet certainly looks like he needs a good stomping!

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PhotoHunt - Windows

Here are some of my favourite window collections found throughout Turkey.


A stained glass window as spotted at Istanbul Sirkeci Terminal


An exterior view of a lovely window from House of Virgin Mary at Ephesus.


Windows of a wonderfully designed metro train in Istanbul


A brilliantly-designed window at Hagia Sophia in Istanbul


And here is one corner of colourful collection of ceramic plates in a display window.

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PhotoHunt - Special Textures

A lovely hallway that welcome visitors at Seven Luck Casino in Millennium Seoul Hilton. All the lines, patterns and beautiful contrast of colours caught my attention. Each corner of the building has its own variety of special textures.





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PhotoHunt - Henna design on hands

Henna tattoo is one of the most popular attractions in the heart of Penang Hill.


Here's a henna tattoo being applied on a Arab woman.



Application of the henna paste using a ready made cone. I learned that they will fade in about 2-4 weeks, depending on the type of henna that has been used.



As evident from this picture, it takes a while for a newly painted Henna design to dry up.



All those beautiful swirling patterns amazed me and the best aspect of henna is that it is totally natural and safe. Someday I'd like to have my hands done like that for the fun of it.

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PhotoHunt - An Unusual Perspective, Lazy

A few shots during my brief stop at Feast Village, Starhill Gallery in Kuala Lumpur last year.  I think the lovely array of uniquely designed restaurants, pathways and ceilings create an unusual perspective of the entire place.



A great place to settle in for a lazy afternoon or even lazier evening.

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PhotoHunt - Upside down, under

I spotted this fruit bat hanging upside down under a lush forest canopy at Singapore Zoo.


 
It's truly amazing that they can eat, sleep, and rest in this position most of the time. 


Occasionally, you got to see one flying around before moving to another branch, crawling upside down, and then wrap itself up in its little cocoon. How fascinating!

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PhotoHunt - Peace and Tranquility, Quirky

The seafront Eastern and Oriental Hotel (E&O) is one of the best spots to find peace and tranquility in the heart of Penang.



I used to spend my time here watching the sun set while enjoying the beauty of nature.


At a different corner of the city, there are several quirky art pieces designed by international artist Ernest Zacharevic that have gained attention far and wide. They make me smile whenever I come across them. They brighten up old, boring walls and here are a couple  of his quirky creations that I enjoyed most.


Two children riding on a real bicycle at Armenian Street



and a boy perched on an old motorcycle at Ah Quee Street.

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PhotoHunt - Something green, wind

I love to spend my weekend mornings here in Penang Hill getting some cool fresh air and enjoying the beautiful green landscapes.


It took us approximately 15 minutes to get up to the peak of Penang Hill via the funicular train.



Once at the top of the hill, it is impossible not to feel refreshed and rejuvenated when surrounded by lush greenery.



I enjoy watching the trees swaying gently in the wind. Moments like these uplift my spirits.

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PhotoHunt - Footprints, Watching sunset

I took these sunset shots while holidaying in Port Dickson a few years ago.


It's one of the perfect spots to make a trail of footprints while spending a quiet moment watching a sunrise or sunset.


While taking a stroll on the beach, I came across a couple of beautiful seahorse sculptures with some footprints next to them.


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PhotoHunt - Sports in Monochrome

I'm not good at any sports but there are various sports that I enjoy watching. Featured below are some go-kart enthusiasts having a great moment at the race track in South Korea.

I took these photos originally in color and switched it to monochrome in Picasa.



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PhotoHunt - Action Shots

A kayaking event taking place along the scenic waterfront at Singapore Boat Quay.



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PhotoHunt - Yellow Haven

Here are some yellow foliage trees as spotted in the beautiful haven of South Korea.



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Photohunt - Add, A glimpse of me

I don't have many photos of myself so I only have one photo for you today.


Here's a glimpse of me with a beautiful bed of chrysanthemums captured at Everland Theme Park in South Korea. I think the flower beds add a nice touch of colours  to the park.

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PhotoHunt - Year End Gathering

A large gathering of people waiting outside Pavilion Kuala Lumpur for the Christmas countdown celebration.



And with the New Year approaching, let's all have a fabulous year-end and welcome 2013 with a big bang. I'm really looking forward to the festive gathering at Auto City Penang to ring in the New Year.

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PhotoHunt - Zesty Macro

A zesty feast of flavours and here are some of my best macro shots.


zesty and appetising sushi pizza



Silky and zesty mousse



love the zesty flavour of the bacon too.

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