Bentong Town Photo

Photographer’s Note

Bentong is a small town. The district covers an area of 1,831 km², with population 104,000 (estimated on the year 2006).

There have few ranks of old shop lots at Bentong main roads. Impressive that majority shop lots are painted in blue or yellow, only some shop lots are painted in different color. This photo show some shop lots at the end of daily market, at Bentong town center.

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According to an old story, Bentong was previously known as Kapong. It was changed from Kapong to Bentong before First World War. In earlier times, the center of Bentong was around the market area, at the meeting point of the rivers Repas and Perting. The most important transportation way at that time was the rivers by using ‘perahu’ (small boats).

Bentong became a focal point when tin ore was discovered in the 2 main rivers, Repas and Perting. Tin developers constructed ‘ban’ to extract more ore, hence more profits. The practice became a talking matter to the people outside Bentong, who referred to it as the story of ‘ban untung’ (the Profitable Ban). ‘Ban Untung’ became more well-known than Kapong that later people began to call it Ban Untung. From the name ‘Ban Untung’ was what the name for the district of Bentong derived from.

From other story, according to Pak Zek (Budayawan Dato’ Haji Zakaria bin Hitam), the name Bentong originated from ‘Bapong’ (meaning float). Bentong was once used as a fort by Dato’ Bahaman. The British army sent over the Gurkhas mercenary to defeat Dato’ Bahaman to take over the area. However, a number of the Gurkhas were killed after they were ambushed by Dato’ Bahaman’s men. Their bodies were thrown into the river and floated in the water. Following the incident, the site was known as Bapong, and later known as Bentong. The exact date of the name change was on 31st August 1957 (Malaysia Independence Day).

Source : Wikipedia

alftrek, pierrefonds, ChrisJ, fanni, Bluejeans, gunbud, mamcg, rodgerg, Silvio1953, jlbrthnn, paura, mvdisco, Kielia, fulvio52, brano14, Atousa, stego has marked this note useful

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trekks (14260) 2009-04-19 19:53

hi Ally

I like to see such old buildings in smaller towns because it is not likely I will visit remote places, but I have been to Bentong once or twice and found the place very nice.

Good composition of the town view.

tfs, bill

jurek1951 (25730) 2009-04-19 22:18

Hi Aly,
Very interesting architecture. Original POV and composition. Very good shot. Well done
Georg

alftrek (2703) 2009-04-19 22:34

Hello Ally,
An unpretentious shot of the streetscape, with the overhead cables and lamp post. The colours appears very natural under the harsh light, the exposure and sharpness are both superb. A good piece of work. I like this kind of everyday architectural shots.

regards
Alfred

John_F_Kennedy (30689) 2009-04-19 23:11

Hello Ally,
Well chosen POV, excellent sharpness and stunning colours. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

jmdias (18781) 2009-04-20 2:59

ally

interesting urban view, we can see the local architecture in a nice way. I liked the colors and the special light. Sad this lamp posts and wires, but there is nothing to do here about that.

hugs

jorge

pierrefonds (25949) 2009-04-20 4:56

Hi Ally,

The 3/4 view is allowing us to see two sides of the buildings. It is also allowing us to see the details of the colorful buildings. The presence of the car, the motorcycle and the people has an effect of scale. The picture is clear and sharp. The good luminosity is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

ChrisJ (69588) 2009-04-20 7:59

Hi Ally

A good daily life scene from Pahang. Excellent warm cold color contrasts, with superb sharpness, light contrasts, & perspective. Bagus sekali, dans terima kasih!

fanni (8713) 2009-04-20 13:58

Hi Ally,
first of all, I think that you chose the best POV: you couldn't avoid including the street lamp in the photo, so it's best when it becomes as if part of the corner of the building, if you see what I'm trying to say :)
Very good perspective! and an amazing (but always "winning") combination of two colours: blue/bluish and yellow ;)
Have a nice day!
best wishes,
Elena

Bluejeans (31613) 2009-04-20 14:02

Ola Ally,
Bonita esta esquina de rua com esta casa amarela faz um belo contraste com as outras , parece uma cidade bem calma passear e agradável de conhecer, boa luz e cores, gostei de ver diferentes tipos de arquitectura , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

pally3100 (3073) 2009-04-20 18:30

hi Ally
a very colorfull pic , very sharp and contrasted , with also the traditional electrical pylon with his wires net in the foreground of the image yes don t affraid we know that Malaisians have electrical net (i joke of course) a pleasant image indead friendly Henri

roges (1204) 2009-04-21 2:00

Hi Ally !

An image presented excellent and played excellent.
I like very much those beautiful colors.
Have a nice day,
Adrian

mafegan (3949) 2009-04-21 5:39

Hello Ally
Such colourful buildings and in this case I don't think the powerlines are out of place. In fact they seem to complete the scene in a bizarre manner. Tfs, Marlene

gunbud (27547) 2009-04-21 19:05

Hi Ally,
Love the small town architecture that is seen in clear colors and excellently sharp detail.
The yellow and blue colors blend wonderfully in this pleasing urban image.
Regards, Tom

mamcg (4509) 2009-04-21 21:35

Hi Ally,
Well informative NOTE as this reminds me of my visit to Singapore, though I been to Johot baru in 1981 but not the cities hence to sight seeing we been.
A beautiful shot of daily life as I can feel the hot numid climate of population localted on equator.
TFS.

rodgerg (23125) 2009-04-22 1:11

Hello Ally,

A POV very well selected and superb coloured house well collected. Image rich in details well collected and good use od electric cables for give a graphic effect.
Best regards,
Roger

gildasjan (23363) 2009-04-22 1:17

Bonjour Ally
Très bon choix de pov pour avoir cette architecture en angle.La partie jaune équilibre bien la composition au niveau des couleurs.
Bonne journée
Amicalement
gildas

Silvio1953 (40849) 2009-04-22 5:25

Ciao Ally, great view of beautiful building, splendid light and excellent perspective, wonderful colors, very well done my friend, ciao Silvio

jlbrthnn (36972) 2009-04-22 8:07

Hello Ally,
Your images may find it beneficial great to show the things and people such as they are. This street and its environment are well framed, also benefitting from a good light. The natural colors and clearness are perfect. Cheer.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

paura (37848) 2009-04-22 16:09

Ally,
Very interesting architecture here in your beautiful photo. Thanks for sharing it with all us.

Regards

Paulo

mvdisco (11352) 2009-04-23 18:00

Hi Ally,
Beautiful presentation and composition of the town of Bentown, nice colored avenue and excellent point of view.. good light and contrast..
well done.
Michel

Kielia (8191) 2009-04-26 9:25

Hi Ally,
very good POV on these shops, giving me an excellent idea of the architecture of the houses. Wonderful light and really very pleasant colors. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet

fulvio52 (8314) 2009-04-26 12:41

Hi, Ally.
Down to earth yet pretty powerful composition. The mix of brilliant colors, loose wires, vehicles, etc. provides an excellent picture, in terms of architecture as well as atmosphere, of what looks like an interesting little town. TFS! Have a good day, I'll be seeing you.
Fulvio.

brano14 (1848) 2009-04-27 9:57

Hello Ally,
Very good POV, nice colorful building. Very good colors and very appropriate frame.
I see you have same problems with lines like we here in States.
Thanks!
Brano

Atousa (3434) 2009-04-27 21:03

Salam Ally,

An interesting shot n architecture!..I like the colorful buildings n the way you framed it..good clarity n interesting details..thank you.
Best regards, Atousa

stego (22336) 2009-05-28 12:22

Hi Ally,
The architecture has its own charms, but what makes the photo more outstanding is the colours. The yellow makes a very nice contrast with the blue of the other houses and the sky.
Regards,
José

Urs (2487) 2009-06-12 4:42

Dear Ally,

Your picture shows again the beauty of Malaysia, the colonial style row of houses. The golden-yellow corner house dominates the picture, giving DOF and boosting the vivid colors greatly. It's color aa it has to be.

Best regards and have a great weekend
Urs