An Evening at Masjid Kristal (Crystal Mosque), Kuala Terengganu, (20th May 2008, Tuesday) ~ [11 photos]

Through a Dramatic Moment
(..the moment to place the moving boat at the right spot of composition)


Reflections

One


The Fourth


A Very Warm Welcome Soon


Stands Firm


The Empty Space


Sunset at The River


Another Reflections


Rememberance

You Knew Better

Kuching and Sibu, Sarawak (21-24th April 2008) ~ [4 Photos]

First time in Sarawak, 4 working days with 2 nights in Kuching and 1 night in Sibu. Feels nothing better except like feeling to reach one's place for the first time. Couldn't managed to meet OP Kanang because our free time won't matched each others' time.

Sibu View From The Hotel


Guard On Duty
(..without my 300mm, I swear I wouldn't know what spells on the boat except for a tiny miny vehicle moving forward in the river..)


Vessel Parking


Ships Building

Kuantan, Pahang (16-17th April 2008) ~ [2 Photos]

You can hardly watch the sunset in the east coast and as a matter of fact, actually you can’t, unless you stand in the west side of an island there, such as Pulau Tioman or Pulau Perhentian. In the east coast, the sun rises from the east and falls in the west. So, to take a good photo of ‘sunset’ (of course in this case it will be a sunrise) at the beaches there, you have to wake up early in the morning and get your right timing to what level of degree you want your sun to be floating off the beach. Here goes some trial of mine. “ )

Cloud That Wants To Spell The Almighty's Name
Thursday, ‎17 ‎April ‎2008, ‏‎7:40:30 AM, Duta Sands Beach Resort, Kuantan
(Also tag 'Kalimah Allah di Langit', 'Allah Kalimah on The Sky')



Beautiful Dawn

...how about if we go thru some 'beautiful dawn' lyrics
from James Blunt's song entitled 'High'.. " )

Beautiful dawn - lights up the shore for me.
There is nothing else in the world,
I'd rather wake up and see (with you).
Beautiful dawn - I'm just chasing time again.
Thought I would die a lonely man, in endless night.
But now I'm high; running wild among all the stars above.
Sometimes it's hard to believe you remember me.

Beautiful dawn - melt with the stars again.
Do you remember the day when my journey began?
Will you remember the end (of time)?
Beautiful dawn - You're just blowing my mind again.
Thought I was born to endless night, until you shine.
High; running wild among all the stars above.
Sometimes it's hard to believe you remember me.

Will you be my shoulder when I'm grey and older?
Promise me tomorrow starts with you,
Getting high; running wild among all the stars above.
Sometimes it's hard to believe you remember me..

..nice lyrics isn't it..? " )

Old Boys Rugby Tourney, SAS Rugby Field, Kuala Lumpur (Sunday, 24th February) ~ (1 Photo)

Glare Me Not

First time shooting sports its not as easy as shooting still life photography. My recent shoots had allowed me to approve ONLY one single above from out of 210 frames. Nimen kan wo feng le ma? No, because I'd rather delete all my frames then posting photos which are farther than my contentment. My comeback later.

Fascinating Terengganu Coastline, Terengganu (Wednesday,27th February 2008) ~ (1 Photo)

Boats Parking
(..one of the scenes, along the strecth of Terengganu coastline)

"..Terengganu. Endowed with a wealth of charming and refreshing natural landscapes. She has beaches, exotic islands, lush virgin tropical jungles, quaint fishing villages, dazzling waterfalls and many many more. Her miles throughout its 225km coastline, her islands are among the most pictureque and fascinating in the country. From its myriad of colourful pastimes which include batik printing and songket weaving to the rapturous celebration of its many generations of cultural and traditional heritage, Terengganu is indeed a very blessed state.." ~ Mapbook of Malaysia.

Pantai Cahaya Bulan (Formerly known as Beach of Passionate Love), Kota Bahru, Kelantan (Tuesday, 26th February 2008) ~ (5 Photos)

Selling Home Made Crackers



Kids Thinking of Something

So Much Deeply In Love
(..remember the former name of the beach? " )



Remembering The Good Times



Appreciating The Glory of Yours

One Day At The National Zoo, Kuala Lumpur (Saturday, 16th February 2008) ~ Part 3 [3 Photos]

Wonder-Full Years


Mummy’s Love Is Forever


On Assignment

One Day At The National Zoo, Kuala Lumpur (Saturday, 16th February 2008) ~ Part 2 [5 Photos]

Simba’s Nephew


There's Something Out There


Delightful


Gentle Partner Still


Cool Buddy

One Day At The National Zoo, Kuala Lumpur (Saturday, 16th February 2008) ~ Part 1 [4 Photos]

..as explained to Muadzam, these are some refreshments from new 'abah toy', a Canon EOS 400D DSLR, with Tamron AF 70-300MM F/4-5.6 LD Macro telephoto zoom lens.. have fun!

Ready To Ambush


Highly Alert


New Year End Yesterday

(..for those who didn't get it,

what do we call it today if yesterday was the last day of a new year?..

nahh, just talking nonsense " )


Gentle Partner

Alvin and Ruby's Wedding, Palace of The Golden Horses (Saturday, 3rd November 2007) [3 Photos]

Oh dear! It’s not that I've forgotten the event, but, my confession that I am quite an oblivious for this ‘light and easy’ updates on my blog. After I post the thread of ‘Ain’s Third Birthday’, my instinct has been so strong telling me that I should have had uploaded this meaningful event as well, especially when it involved the wedding of my close friend from my former college. Congratulation to Ruby and Alvin Parakesh Fernandez, OP, (later Mr. and Mrs. Alvin) for their grand wedding which has been held at the Palace of The Golden Horses on the night of 3rd November 2007.

As far as I could remember, Alvin’s wedding probably one of the grandest weddings I have ever attended. The guests are not just local, but when Alvin greets his relatives who came for his wedding, they are actually coming from all around the world! US, UK, New Zealand, Korea.. to name a few countries that I’ve heard, if I am not mistaken.

And, I remember during the bride's speech, Alvin does mention that Ruby is his best friend that eventually end-up being as his long awaited wife. According to Alvin, while being his best friend, he also loves his wife very much. I see.. really ka Alvin? hehehe.. [evil laugh..!]. By the time you said that, OP Jenoi (the one who's wearing the serban) already have six soldiers back in a row in his house. Hahahaha! " )

Whatever you want to say Alvin, my wife and I pray that only death could tear both of you apart.. " )

*OPs not in photos; Arian, Chot Delta, Azzudin Alpha (Sr) and Jayaganesh (Jr).

UUM (HONS) CLASS OF 1993-1997 REUNION, KLGCC (Saturday, 29th December 2007) [1 Photo]

The Signe

[..an instrumental that originally performed by Eric Clapton from his unplugged album.. the album that really influence me to perform on stage.. and here goes the moment that so called 'The Opportunity']

UUM (HONS) CLASS OF 1993-1997 REUNION, KLGCC (Saturday, 29th December 2007) [1 Photo]

The Appreciation

UUM (HONS) CLASS OF 1993-1997 REUNION, KLGCC (Saturday, 29th December 2007) [8 Photos]

The Anchorman

The Rest

UUM (HONS) CLASS OF 1993-1997 REUNION, KLGCC (Saturday, 29th December 2007) [2 Photos]

Syukur Alhamdulillah! 2007, The reunion year of mine. From my former College to my former Varsity! Convincing myself more that friendship should remain sturdy and last forever. [www.uum-with-hons.com, Our Portal, Our Port!]

[Please find my full event photos HERE!]

The Determination

The Mature Comeback

The Superhero! [1 Photo]

The Day When I Became A Superhero (04/12/2007)
Location: Pantai Batu Hitam, Kuantan, Pahang

The curtain for year end 2007 is nearly closed. The waves in East Coast of Malaysia are increasingly rough shoved by the powerful monsoon winds from South China Sea. Rainy season will be approaching very soon probably tomorrow or the next day after. It is the season that usually bring great flood throughout six countries in Malaysia. Apparently, an Ultraman has come to save the situation. He thinks there might be a monster that intent to damage and disturb the peace of human being here. The monster that will eventually be finished by him.. " )

Ain's Third Birthday [2 Photos]

Happy Birthday To Ain (04/11/2007)

It is Ain’s third birthday and she is one year older than Muadzam. Ain is the second child from three children of Taban and Zilla's family, my second cousin. This year, Ain’s birthday party is arranged along with his grandparents' Aidilfitri (Eid) open house.

Smile Me Not (04/11/2007)

There are lots of balloon in the house and Muadzam has also attracted to play with those balloons. Ain are not so happy with that, because she thinks that all the balloons belongs to her. When I shoot this photo, Ain gives her shallow smile while Muadzam not. Perhaps Muadzam is in control of his emotion while learning his lessons of how to be such a perfect gentlekid.

The Mindful Putrajaya [1 Panorama Photo]

The Mindful Putrajaya

[A Reminiscene of An Extraordinary Wonderful Night]

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Kalimah 'Allah' In The Sky of Putrajaya [3 Photos]

Assalamualaikum..

Hari tu, malam 18hb Ogos 2007, sempena Pertandingan Bunga Api Antarabangsa Putrajaya, aku ada shoots dalam 26 frame gambar.

Masa shoots yang ke 13, aku perasan akan pembentukan awan2 kumulus nipis sedang berarak di langit.. kemungkinan dihembus oleh angin sepoi2 bahasa di atas langit tu. Tapi, bila aku perhatikan betul2 ke dalam skrin LCD digital kamera aku, aku terperasan bahawa, awan2 yang berarak tersebut seolah-olah sedang membentuk satu corak yang sangat 'familiar'.. bila aku amat-amati, aku suspek.. awan2 tersebut sedang membentuk sebuah kalimah..

Tanpa berlengah, aku terus membetulkan keadaan kamera dan tripod aku. Seterusnya, aku ambik satu lagi shoot (frame ke 14). Kemudian setelah aku check balik gambar tu, aku decide utk ambik satu lagi shoot iaitu shoot yang ketiga (frame ke 15).. dan kali ni, bila aku tengok ke skrin LCD digital kamera aku.. gambar tu memang yang terbaik dari segi komposisinya... sequal bagi ketiga2 frame tersebut ialah selang seminit, maksudnya gambar2 di ambil pada pukul 8.57 pm, 8.58 pm dan 8.59 pm...

Aku dah cuba utk share perkara ni dengan Utusan dan Berita Harian, masa on the way ke lecture aku semalam.. tapi hari nie (20hb August 2007) nampaknya tak keluar pun.. tak kisahlah tu.. cuma aku rasa elok juga kalau aku boleh share gambar2 ni dengan korang... kerana pada pendapat aku, awan yang berarak itu telah membentuk kalimah 'Allah' dalam tulisan Arab..

Sesuai dgn pertunjukan bunga api tersebut, mungkin Allah hendakkan kita semua bersyukur ke atas nikmat-nikmat-Nya..

Kepada sesiapa yang tak nampak tu, anggaplah perkara ni sebagai satu kebetulan sahaja..

Perhatikanlah gambar2 yang aku attachkan ni.. " )

13th-Frame. 8.57 pm.

I noticed a familiar shape of an Arabic wording, the word 'Allah' came across my mind. I was already prepared for the fireworks show. My compact digital camera was attached to a tripod and the camera mode was set into 'fireworks' mode. So, it was not difficult to instantly shoot this extraordinary clouds form.

14th-Frame. 8.58 pm.

After looking into the photo result, I was dissatisfied with the composition. I thought it could be better if I adjust a bit of my camera position. As you could see above, the composition still need minor adjustment. So again, I made another minor move to get the 'very' best of composition result.

15th-Frame. 8.59pm.

Here it goes. This was the best composition that I had captured. The forming of this Kalimah happened within less than five minutes. It was then dissappeared as the clouds had freely, slowly move on and shifted by the blowing winds in the sky.

Details of Photo;

Shoots during the night of Putrajaya International Fireworks Competition 2007.

Time: 8.59 pm. Date: 18th August 2007. Location: Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur.

Camera: Olympus FE-190. Shooting Mode: Fireworks with tripod.

Photographed by: Saharudin Bin Mohd Dan (din9911@yahoo.com)

[PS: Well, somehow I think I am a bit lucky and I feel even more close to Allah SWT know. I am thinking that, all these happened probably due to, first, maybe because of my hobbies to shoot photos and like it shared with my friends " ).. Second, maybe because of the Asma-Alhusna, the song of 99 Beautiful Names of Allah, that I've fully memorized and frequently sing it inside my heart and my head.

Nevertheless, it could also be meant the other way around.. Wallahualam.]

[Ya Allah Ya Tuhanku, Ampunkanlah kami..]

"..Untuk tambahan, malam tu aku ada sekali kat sana dgn Atok… tetiba dapat call (hp Atok) dari Tobak, tapi aku yang jawab. So bila Tobak mentioned pasal shoot yg dia dapat, aku terus dongak ke langit. Memang aku nampak awan tersebut. Tapi yg aku nampak hanya awan yang bercorak garis-garis. Bermakna aku terlambat beberapa ketika sahaja. In juga bermakna, rezeki untuk Allah tunjukkan kebesaranNya hanya diberikan kepada Tobak pada malam itu. Bila Tobak tunjuk gambar tu, memang sahih apa yg dia shoot disebabkan aku pun masih dapat lihat bayangan garisan Cuma aku tak dapat lihat kalimah itu sendiri. Allahuakbar… sesungguhnya Allah yang Maha Mengetahui setiap sesuatu yang Dia mahu tunjukkan.

Cuma, apa yang aku boleh katakana, kejadian ini berlaku beberapa minit selepas azan Isyak…. Aku pada masa tu, aku berada di perkarangan Masjid Putrajaya. Tapi bila azan, aku tidak pun menyahut seruannya. Takut tertinggal bunga api.... tapi itulah yang Allah tunjukkan esp untuk org yang macam aku. Suka lengahkan seruannya…. Maka perkara seperti inilah yang harus kita nilai semula… Kekuasaan Allah… rezeki Allah… rahmat Allah… segalanya… yg diberikan kepada kita. Cuma kita sendiri yang dapat menilai samada kita ingat atau lupa. Maha Suci Allah... Allah Yang Maha Besar... terima kasih untuk Tobak yang sudi berkongsi keajaiban & kekuasaan Allah ini…

p/s: Andaikata kita dipanggil pulang sekarang ini, adakah kita telah bersedia… " ~ Achmat.

Malam Graduasi Matrik UUM Sessi 1991/1992

Holla Gudfellas..!

Click HERE to see some actions from the dinner of Malam Graduasi Matrik UUM Sessi 1991/1992!

[URL is published by courtesy, from Hj. Soboque’s flickr]

UFLC 2007 (UUM_WITH_HONS @yahoogroups.com Futsal League Championship 2007)

Alhamdulillah, [Please find the full event photos HERE!]

Finally, once again, the UFLC (futsal league) ex-uum 1993-1997 was lucratively done! It was our 4th-time this year, which means our 4th subsequent years of annual gathering. Tremendously, there were more than 70 highly regarded ex-UUM were showing up their faces and managed to make it ‘happening’ at the scenery. For records, let us hear some remarks from EX-UUM 1993-1997 about the UFLC this year, 2007!

[I don’t mind accepting all the credits and compliments because I am fully understand that that is not my real purposes... and I must admit that without everybodies' support, the event could be nothing done..! So, why don't we just appreciate about what they have to say, ...like some of the excerpts below...layan!!]

"Ya betul. Kudos to organizer especially Sdr Tobak sebab berjaya

menganjurkan event tahunan ini dengan jayanya. Am sure banyak rintangan yg ko perlu hadapi. Harapnya tak serik.:), TQ gak coz event camni turut menyediakan ruang utk anak2 kita bergaul sesama sendiri. Anak2 aku memang enjoy habis. Yg 4 tahun tu siap ajak aku main futsal selalu. hehehe... Aku juga pohonkan dihalalkan makanan yg disediakan semalam. Memang sedap le mee hon goreng tu. "

~ Atok Azhar

"..yaaa..tahniah kepada semua...especially tuan hj tobak yg bersusyah payah tahun ni...keep it up! anggota real sarec juga akan mula turun latihan
sebulan sekali...yaaa. .tunggu kap kun kap..hahaha..."

~ Hj. Soboque

"..congrat tobak, achmat & to all sponsors & gang..

tobak full credit kasik kat hang.. bukan senang tu nak organize event cam gini lagi pulak kat taiko2 ex-uum.. tapi mmg really gud joblah my fren.. gua tak sabar nak tgk aksi2 gambar2 lucah porno yg lu amik ari tu.. semoga tiap2 tahun lu dpt bikin ini gathering w'pon gua tau bukan keje senang..."

~ Eddy, JB

"..Syabas buat penganjur, dan semua yg terlibat,..congrats to the champs KAP KUUUUUNNNNNNNN! !!!,...and all others...agak kuciwa terpaksa pulang awal hari tuu....well done SIVAJI the boss !!!,.....tak sia2 kita giat berlatih saban hari selama 3 bulan kat atas gunung...... eh btw tobby...anugerah keeper paling handal tahun ni takde ke?"

~ GQ

"..Black cat, Aku rasa team kita Ipoh Rangers kena tukor nama la..

Jadi Black Rangers ke, Space Cop Gaban Rangers ke or Sawai Rangers pun tak apa.. sebab pakai Ipoh Rangers ni dah 4 tahun tak leh makan lagi kap kun kap. Anyway.. at least we gave them a run for their money before losing. Tahniah kap kun kap.. hangpa memang terer dan berbahaya (mohon penggunaan perkataan 'bahaya' dari Din Bahaya Kata).. hehehe. Mungkin benar jugak macam saranan Bijan.. Sebab asyik Champion jer.. Kap Kun Kap tahun depan mungkin datang atas tiket jemputan ajer la.. buat perlawanan pertunjukan macam mana Bijan.. macam Harlem Globetrotters. . haha.. Sebab dah terbukti team lain memang agak susah nak makan diorang. Tapi takper En Jakpor.. tahun depan saya akan suruh Black Cat belajar ilmu terbang supaya dapat tahan bola shooting jauh awak tuh.. Black.. Keluarrrr Barissss!!! Congrats to all.. especially Organizer En Shah aka Toby kerana merealisasikan perjumpaan kawan2 lama setahun sekali ni. Dan juga penaja2 yang murah hati sponsor hadiah dan lain2. Dan tak lupa En Stone yang tak jemu2 ngambik video sampai si GQ terlalai nak jaga gol orang shoot dari tengah. Ada ke main 'tuit' ulang balik sepak..hehehe.. Moga ukhwah kita semua berkekalan sepanjang nyawa dikandung badan. Sekian. Saya"

~En. A'nas a.k.a Pendek

"..tahniah and terima kasih kepada tobak dan lain2 yg aku rasa bersusah payah arrangekan game ni utk kita. walaupun aku dapat singgah kejap je, memang seronok dapat jumpa member2 yang dah lama x jumpa, dapat tengok perubahan & perKEMBANGAN masing2... tapi tobak, aku rasa kalau boleh, next year, malam sebelum game tu, best kalau kita dapat berkumpul buat barbeque ke, ape ke, yang wife and anak2 kita boleh datang jugak. just an idea... ape2 pun, tahniah buat semua, aku rasa bertuah berada dalam batch kita yang sememangnya ade usaha nak berkumpul semula."

~ Nooran

"Tahniah buat pihak penganjur tahun ni semua team hebat2, dan banyak improvement dah..sebab tak macam tahun dulu2...ada yg kena belasah sampai lupa nak kira. bagi pihak triple K.. team baru aku.. tima kasih kat semua..."

~ Mock San

[Please find the full event photos HERE!]

Real Sarec FC VS Nilai Plus FC

(Back row, L to R: Taran, Rafidi, Bad Lalih, Che Mat,
Bijan, Tobak, Panjang, Yasiaq, Polan, Obe & Soboque.
Front row, L to R: Ujang, Achmat, Balun, Bros,
Black Dwi, Long & Rozalhaslee)
[...minutes before they dropped into their tears in heaven.. hahaha..
pergh nak kena tunggu next year ler pulak kalu nak revenge!
go Panjang go!]

[For records, Real Sarec is capable of entering
the Semi-Final, should they won the game with Nilai Plus FC.
Real Sarec already lead the scores within the league schedule..
Congrats to Real Sarec!]

Insya-Allah! See ya again next year gudfellas!

Regards,

Tobak a.k.a Uncle Tobby!