Kuala Lumpur from the Islamic Centre Photo

Photographer’s Note

I arrived in KL (Kuala Lumpur), on 1st August 1990, the same day that Sadam Hussein of Iraq, invaded Kuwait. I like the view of the city from the steps of the Islamic Centre, which is open to the general public. The minaret in the background is part of the National Mosque of Malaysia.

PixelTerror, papagolf21, Fixfocus, pitai, Emile, pablominto, carper, Xalkida, singuanti, jhm, Ramy, jusninasirun has marked this note useful

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RGatward (19749) 2005-12-06 4:02

Interesting to see this 15 year old view. The buildings in the background look quite famaliar, its jsut that now there are more of them. Good PoV, and inclusion of the family group. Also good idea to remember current events, I must add a line to my posting today.

Paolo (40755) 2005-12-06 4:08

Hi Chris, KL view before the skyscraper-fever!
few towers (the one in the middle, the Kompleks Dayabumi, is one of my favorite skyscraper of the whole world) on the horizon!
good light and excellent POV.
in that same day, the first of Agusut 1990 i was at 150 km from the Iraq border in the Eastern Anatolyia.
we were "invited" from the Turkish Army to went away on the coast!

thanks, ciao

PixelTerror (86853) 2005-12-06 4:32

Selamat Petang Chris,
Despite the cloudy weather an attractive view that shows well the modern islamic architecture to be found in Malaysia, a country that combines very well high tech and religious believing as we can also well see from the people included in the frame.
Have a nice day,
Jean-Yves

papagolf21 (56749) 2005-12-06 4:40

Bonjour Chris,
Quand je lis Kuala Lumpur, ce mot résonne à mon oreille comme un lieu lointain et en fait inconnu. Je m'aperçois qu'il s'agit d'une ville moderne (du moins, ce que je peux en voir).
Une image intéressante qui apprend beaucoup sur les pays du monde.
Très belle prise de vue.
Amitiés.
Philippe

greg64g (11193) 2005-12-06 5:16

Hi Chris

Superb picture the pov on bacgkround and foregorund are very interesting. Great mood with the nice colors.
cheers
greg

Fixfocus (9377) 2005-12-06 5:58

Hi Chris,
A well composed architecture shot.Nice and inviting perspective,the people add life and context.I also like how the sky is repeating the colors of the architecture.
Greetings,
Hermann

pitai (3925) 2005-12-06 7:37

Some how looks like a theme park. Interesting umbrellas on the sides. I like the soft colors and a excellent definition. The perspective is very nice, because it has deep. And show us an open space with nice garden and the city skyline on the back. Very well done, even time has past by. Cheers, Gabriel.

Emile (20127) 2005-12-06 8:27

Hola Chris.
A picture taken before many skyscraper were built, nicely captured, good colours and sharpness. Your scanner is very good, good work.
Well done.

pablominto (41372) 2005-12-06 9:03

Hi Chris,
Interesting architecture depicted here! Good colours and a very pleasant composition, the green adds flavour... Also an interesting group of people you include
Regards,
Pablo -

Cormac (26455) 2005-12-06 11:14

Nice timing for your visit! This must have inspired your trip to the national mosque. I like this shot, which gives a feel of the large and modern aspect of the newer parts of the city. It's good that you included the people, who give this a sense of scale. Well done!

cessy (13647) 2005-12-06 11:25

beautiful and clean picture
excellent angle, I like the mix of different architectures here
very nice, Chris

carper (65696) 2005-12-06 13:20

a very nice one Chris,
there is a lot light in the composition, but it is nice taken with good lines in it, well done,
gr. jaap

nwoehnl (120) 2005-12-06 14:57

Interesting framing for this diverse ensemble of architectural elements, Chris. Good point of view resulting in a comprehensive view, and the group of visitors is a very nice inclusion. It seems that the blue channel is a bit dominant but I may be wrong. Nice photo.

Xalkida (11740) 2005-12-06 17:34

Hi Chris

Great shot! I like the depth. Excellent angle. The addition of the people was a very smart idea. Well done!

PJE (19527) 2005-12-06 19:28

Well Chris this scene really shows the elegant lifestyle of these people. Great POV and lampstands to sit under. Cheers `Paul~

singuanti (15240) 2005-12-06 21:50

Hi Chris. I guess that sort of event can help you remember the date better than you normally would. What I like here are the people and all of the white architecture which is normally somewhat rare, at least in my part of the world. Nice one Chris.

eco (84) 2005-12-07 6:32

Hi Chris

I like this shot, good quality and your colour :)
nice scene, very intresting islamic architecture, good sky
best regards, rafal

jhm (83352) 2005-12-07 7:08

Hi Chris,
Again a very old picture but very reality, maybe today just the same! Very nice composition with the people in foreground.
Excellent soft colours too!
Best regards,
John.

michalu (792) 2005-12-07 14:00

Hi Chris! Interesting Architectur. KL must be a gerat city. very nice view with the skyscraper in the back of your ohoto.
Well done
Regards
Michael

jmdaoudal (82) 2005-12-08 3:09

This is vry interesting when traditional lines of these architectures live well with modern one.
The decoration is very attractive and the shot is too.
I like it
Jean Michel

Ramy (771) 2006-05-17 16:20

Hi Chris,
I can tell that you miss this place, and so do I. The last time I visited this part of KL was around 8years ago. And you are right, thats the date when Saddam lost his stupid mind once again and put my country into another war. Very well taken from this POV! Well done!
Regards, Ramy.

jusninasirun (10213) 2007-12-23 4:01

Hello Chris,
Beautiful shot of the center in this perspective. You have trained eyes for subjects to be captured.
Best regards,
Jusni