Kampar Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

This photo was shoot at the Kampar Station for taking express buses.

The name Kampar was derived from the Cantonese words kam pou (金宝), which means 'precious gold'. This refers to the town's previously large tin reserves.

Kampar is a town in the state of Perak, Malaysia. Founded in 1887, the town lies within the Kinta Valley, an area rich with tin reserves. It was a tin mining town which boomed during the height of the tin mining industry. There were many tin mines on the outskirts of Kampar during the height of the mining boom. Most of them were established in the late 19th century, flourished in the 1900s, only to stagnate and decline after World War I, with the exception of an exhilarating boom in the 1920s. Most have closed down following the collapse of the industry.

Kampar had its share of war during the Japanese Occupation between 1941 and 1945. From December 30 1941 to 2 January 1942 the Battle of Kampar occurred. An estimated 3000 British soldiers defended the Kampar area against over 6000 Japanese soldiers. The British Army inflicted serious casualties on the Japanese and only retreated when their flank and rear was threatened by Japanese seaborne landings on the coast south of their position. / Source : Wikipedia

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foozi (4669) 2009-10-28 20:05

Hi Ally,
the view of Kampar is so exciting perspective.
I have been to this place and you have shown it pretty well.
The old building is very exciting there.
I hope the old building will stay.

regards,
Foozi

s_lush (1994) 2009-10-28 23:13

Hello Ally,
As your note says, this town has rich history and is a tourist attraction. You have presented it very well, with the nice street perspective, which goes up to the beautiful green mountain. Foggy background is a plus of the composition. Excellently done!
Best regards,
Sergiy

Urs (2646) 2009-10-28 23:51

Hi Ally

Not sure, but I think I never stopped in Kampar, but tin mining means that it must be in Perak. You certainly were lucky when you did not get wet, becauee it looks like that it would start raining soon. Good color saturation and high sharpness is there despite the bad weather - well done

Best regards
Urs

Waylim (10717) 2009-10-29 0:06

Hi Ally,
It seem like a typical rainy season day with heavy cloud threaten with rain. A nice town so close to the lush green mountain. Very nice colors consider the low light. This POV put us right on the middle of the street. Watch out there a car coming. Thanks Ally.
Way

pajaran (2768) 2009-10-29 0:53

Pozdrav.
Istorija za postovanje, dobar tekst. Arhitektura interesantna, dobre boje i perspektiva. Dobar rad.
Paja.

belido (16169) 2009-10-29 3:15

Hi Ally,

very nice perspective of the street that leads us to the green hill. Although it was a cloudy day, you captured a good light and the colors ar quite natural. Great shot!
Regards,
Carlos

rodgerg (23539) 2009-10-29 4:51

Hello ally,

The POV well selcetd give a great prospect to this image. This propsect learn the glance to the green hill in the BG. An iamge rich in colors and especially in details very well colected.
Best regards,
Roger

jusninasirun (10134) 2009-10-29 5:59

Hi Ally: The moody sky and well exposed street makes this image beautiful. Sharp details with the mixed architecture balances well with the distant hill in Kampar. Great shot and thanks for sharing. Jusni

sacimar (7287) 2009-10-29 7:30

Hi Ally,

interesting place, I like the green mountain behind the town in this rainy day, good perspective and good note, TFS,

Best regards

Sergio

darek1978 (11153) 2009-10-29 11:05

Hi Ally,
The view in the background is stunning- fascinating misty composition with fantastic atmosphere. Very good presentation. Well done!
Thanks for sharing,
Darek

danos (32056) 2009-10-30 1:26

Hi Ally,
a nice perspective and depth of this road with the Kampar Station, that lead the eye to the far end with the hill to be full of trees till the top of it.I like this moody atmosphere as the informative note.

Regards,Dnaos

papagolf21 (56096) 2009-10-30 2:03

Bonjour, chère Ally,
Très intéressante image. Merci, Ally, de nous faire découvrir des lieux qui nous permettent de mieux comprendre ce grand pays.
L'effet de perspective est très réussi.
Excellente journée.
Amitiés.
Philippe

pierrefonds (26009) 2009-10-30 5:43

Hi Ally,

The street leads my eys toward the mountains which is giving depth to the composition. The presence of the cars, trucks and bus is showing the daily activities in Kampar. The point of view is also allowing me to see the details and colors of the buildings. The dark gray sky is giving a good contrast to the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Dyerco (8968) 2009-10-30 7:09

Hi Ally
A good slice of life shot of this street and its buildings. The mountain makes for a nice backdrop.

Phil

Silvio1953 (41244) 2009-10-30 7:10

Ciao Ally, beautiful perspective on lovely place, good light and colors, splendid Grey sky, very well done, ciao Silvio

jafadabret (39207) 2009-10-30 11:29

Bonjour Ally.
Seule la montagne nous dit quelque chose sur l'originalité des lieux. La rue et ses maisons donnent une idée de la vie réelle des habitants, c'est un effet de la mondialisation.
Bonne photo reportage !
Amicalement
Jacques

Kielia (8323) 2009-10-30 12:01

Hi Ally,
fascinating view from a very well chosen POV on this street that is so nicely lined by very interesting architecture. Very good light on this rainy day and a very nice atmosphere, the viewer gets the impression of waiting for the bus too! TFS!
Warm regards
Harriet

gunbud (27707) 2009-10-30 18:47

Hi Ally,
The dense tropical forest makes an excellent backdrop for this lively urban scene.
Love the variety of colors to the architecture.
Regards, Tom

mauro61 (15026) 2009-11-01 4:45

ciao Ally,
vita quotidiana ripresa con uno scatto dalla prospettiva centrale e sotto un cielo minaccioso.
Bella l'iimagine della verde montagna al centro.
buona domenica
maurizio

jlbrthnn (37390) 2009-11-01 14:03

Good evening Ally,
I once again appreciate this testimony of the daily life in a city of Malaysia. The sober and natural colors are put forward by the gray of the sky. The framing is well seen, which shows the proximity of the mountainous areas and the vegetation. Good clearness and realization.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

sothy81 (8506) 2009-11-03 19:20

It looks like a very nice place to visit. Its also very old town. And looks clean too on the street. Well seen. Sothy

paura (38078) 2009-11-04 14:44

Ally,
The view looks like a very interesting place do spend a time shoting a camera. The bus is a nice inclusion to show dinamins on it. well done.

regards

Paulo

fanni (8729) 2009-11-04 14:48

Hello Ally,
as I always say, I like such landscape photos which you take in the streets - with a panoramic view which presents us a moment of the local life in the best way!
In my opinion, the composition is excellent. And the quiet colours are impressive: they create a special mood - especially I like the background with the mountain and the low grey clouds hovering over it!
Best regards
and warm greetings from cold Moscow!
Elena

skippy007 (6933) 2009-11-05 20:57

Hello Ally, nice view of Kampar, it looks like you have taken this from the middle of the road, not much traffic at that moment, I hope. The architecture is interesting & colourful, nice hill in GB with the mist creating atmosphere, I like this interesting shot, it has also good colour, depth & clarity.
Thanks
Regards
Santo

Bluejeans (31887) 2009-11-07 1:46

Ola Ally,
Interessante estes lugar as vezes tem muito para conhecer com os locais, o céu e que estava a ficar bem cinza , bonita a montanha coberta de vegetação, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Bom fim de semana

jemaflor (39099) 2009-11-17 12:16

Hi Ally,
Good pov with depth in this perspective, good light on the street and bg with this green hill.