Rafael Lam's Travel & Photography World

The Petronas Twin Towers

2012-01-29T22:33:00.007+08:00

雙峰塔（英語：Petronas Twin Towers，Kuala Lumpur City Centre，KLCC）別稱佩重納斯大廈、

國家石油大廈、國油雙塔及雙子塔等，是兩棟位於馬來西亞吉隆坡市中心的摩天大樓，

曾經是世界最高的摩天大樓，直到2003年10月17日被位於台灣台北的台北101超越，

但仍是目前世界最高的雙棟大樓，也是世界第五高的大樓，樓高452米，共地上88層，

由美國建築設計師西薩·佩里（Cesar Pelli）所設計的大樓表面大量使用了不銹鋼與玻璃等材質，

並輔以伊斯蘭藝術風格的造型，反映出馬來西亞的伊斯蘭文化傳統。

雙峰塔與鄰近的吉隆坡塔同為吉隆坡的知名地標及象徵。

根據高層建築暨都市集居委員會（CTBUH）在1997年 7月10日所宣佈的四種高樓評定標準：

「結構體或建築頂部高度」、「最高的使用樓層高度」、「屋頂高度」及「天線高度」，

一般認為最高的建築排名是指結構體或建築頂部高度而言。

馬來西亞國家石油公司(Petronas)建造了世界最高大廈。雖然其它大廈譬如西爾斯大樓有更高的
可使用樓地板，一個更高的天線，和一個更高的屋頂。但一般認為最高的摩天大樓是
擁有452米(1483 英尺)的尖頂的雙峰塔──直至被臺北101超越。

克萊斯勒大廈被認為是首度使用尖頂以增加超高層建築物高度的例子。克萊斯勒大廈

與曼哈頓銀行大廈同時興建，克萊斯勒大廈在接近完工時，升起了秘密架設的尖頂，

大幅超越曼哈頓銀行大廈的高度。

(資料來自維基百科)

he Petronas Towers (Malay: Menara Petronas, also known as the Petronas Twin Towers

or Menara Berkembar Petronas in Malay) are skyscrapers and twin towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

According to the CTBUH's official definition and ranking, they were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004

until surpassed by Taipei 101, but remain the tallest twin buildings in the world ever built, surpassing

the World Trade Center. The building is the landmark of Kuala Lumpur with nearby Kuala Lumpur Tower.

The Petronas Towers were the tallest buildings in the world for six years, until Taipei 101 was completed in 2004.

The height of the towers is measured to the top of their structural components such as spires, but do not include

antennas. Spires are considered actual integral parts of the architectural design of buildings, to which changes

would substantially change the appearance and design of the building, whereas antennas may be added or

removed without such consequences. The Petronas Towers still remain the tallest twin buildings in the world.

Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) and the World Trade Center towers were each constructed with 110

occupied floors – 22 more than the 88 floors of the Petronas Towers. Willis Tower’s tallest antenna is 75.41 m

(247.4 ft) taller than those of the Petronas Towers, however, in accordance with CTBUH regulations and

guidelines, the antennas of Willis Tower were not counted as part of its architectural features.

The spires on the Petronas Towers are included in the height since they are not antenna masts.

Therefore, the Petronas Towers exceed the official height of Willis Tower by 10 m (33 ft) even though the

roof of Petronas Towers (378.6 m) is 63.4 m (208 ft) lower than the roof of Willis Tower (442 m).

(Information from Wikipedia)

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The Petronas Twin Towers

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The interior of the Petronas Twin Towers (The Suria shopping mall)

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The interior of the Petronas Twin Towers (The Suria shopping mall)

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The lighting of the Petronas Twin Towers is amazing!

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The Petronas Twin Towers is the most beautiful modern building that I ever seen!

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The Petronas Twin Towers is the landmark of Kuala Lumpur

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Must come to see it at night when you visit KL!

Happy CNY 2012

2012-01-22T19:59:00.005+08:00

祝大家新年快樂, 身禮健康!

心想事成, 萬事如意!

I wish you all a happy Chinese New Year!

All wishes come true and good luck!

恭喜發財！Kung Hei Fat Choi!

KLCC (Kuala Lumpur City Centre)

2012-01-07T23:04:00.005+08:00

吉隆坡除了有輕鐵和單軌鐵路，你們也可以坐觀光巴士，

我有兩天都是坐這雙層觀光巴士遊覽這城市，

但到了週末就很煩忙，約需3個小時行走整條路線...

這裡有一些照片，都是我在吉隆坡和KLCC拍的！

KL besides have LRT and Monorail, you can also take the Hop-on Hop-off bus,

I had a city tour on the double decker bus for two days,

but on the weekend is very busy and take around 3 hours for the all route...

Here are some pictures I took all around KL and the KLCC!

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KL Monorail

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Some food in KL

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Some food in KL

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Shopping in KL is great

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Nice restaurant in Bukit Bintang

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Shopping street in Bukit Bintang

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The restaurant in the hotel

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Coffee

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Some food in KL

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Some buildings in KL

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The Petronas twin towers in KLCC (Kuala Lumpur City Centre)

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The Petronas twin towers at night are awesome

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The Pretonas twin towers

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Some building in KLCC

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The government building in KLCC

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The Vietnamese restaurant in the Petronas twin towers

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The Vietnamese spring rolls

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The China Town in KL

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The Little India in KL

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KL Sentral

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The bird park in KL

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Another beautiful building in KL

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Very nice Syrian dessert

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The Syrian restaurant in Bukit Bintang, KL

X'mas in KL 2011

2012-01-01T01:05:00.006+08:00

大家好！我剛從吉隆坡回來，過了一個很捧的聖誕假期！

這是我第二次到吉隆坡，上一次是三年前。

我已經參觀了一些著名的景點，如吉隆坡塔，吉隆坡國家清真寺清真寺，

舊吉隆坡火車站，印度城，雲頂，時代廣場，天后宮，等等。

這是我在2008年的專輯：http://rafaellam.pixnet.net/album/set/13750774

所以此行我到所有上一次錯過了的地方，我還到了馬六甲一日遊。

馬六甲真是很漂亮，有很多不同的古建築，我肯定會再次去那裡！

我想分享一些在時代廣場，雙子塔和Palivion商場的聖誕照片，

我希望大家有一個了不起的2012年，新年快樂！

Hi all! I just came back from KL, I had a great X'mas holidays there!

This is the second time I visit to KL, last time was three years ago.

I already visit some famous attractions like KL Tower, Masjid Negara National Mosque,

Old KL Train Station, India Town, Genting, Times Square, Thean Hou Temple, etc.

This in my album in 2008: http://rafaellam.pixnet.net/album/set/13750774

So this trip I can visit all places I missed last time and I had a day trip to Melaka.

Melaka is very beautiful, have many different old buildings, I'm sure will visit there again!

I want to share some X'mas photos taken in Times Square, Petronas Towers and Pavilion on this post,

I hope you all have a marvelous 2012 and happy new year!

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X'mas tree in the hotel lobby

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Gingerbread house (bakery) in the hotel

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Very cute gingerbread man!

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Beautiful X'mas cakes

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Beautiful X'mas cakes

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X'mas trees in the Patronas towers shopping mall (Suria KLCC)

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X'mas trees in the Patronas towers shopping mall (Suria KLCC)

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Huge X'mas tree in Berjaya Times Square

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Dinner in Bukit Pintang shopping streets

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Desserts

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Pavilion the lagerst mall in Bukit Bintang

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These polar bears in the Pavilion are United Buddy Bears.

There are total more than 100 bears for promote living peacefully and harmony.

The exhibition is until 15 February 2012.

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United Buddy Bears in the Pavilion

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United Buddy Bears in the Pavilion

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Interior X'mas decoration in the Pavilion

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The Pavilion is a very big shopping mall

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Some night shots in Bukit Bintang

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The Pavilion at night

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Some night shots in Bukit Bintang

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Some night shots in Bukit Bintang

I hope you have a marvelous 2012!

Snow in Macau... Merry X'mas

2011-12-09T21:01:00.003+08:00

聖誕快樂! 哈哈, 不要看了標題和照片, 以為澳門真的落雪了...

其實只是跟大家開玩笑, 這些都是用手機的特別效果拍出來!

不過12月的澳門真的很冷, 加上漂亮的燈飾, 真的很有聖誕氣氛。

Merry Christmas! Haha, don't only read the title and see the photos,

and think Macau really have snow... In fact, I'm just joking with you,

these are the special effects shot by a mobile phone!

But Macau is really cold in December, with beautiful lighting,

the atmosphere is really great in Christmas.

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第58屆澳門格蘭披治大賽車 The 58th Macau Grand Prix

2011-11-20T16:28:00.003+08:00

每年的11月, 澳門格蘭披治大賽這個盛事對車迷和攝影迷都是一個大日子!

我今年因為工作關系, 到了葡京灣拍攝, 這裡是東望洋賽道最高速最狹窄的灣位,

也是最多意外的灣位, 是看房車和三級方程式的最佳位置!

但要拍攝我最愛的格蘭披治電單車, 位置就不太理想, 如果明年要再來這裡,

可能要選擇拍攝其他賽事了!

雖然照片拍得不太滿意, 但能到現場感受一下熱烈的氣氛也是不錯吧!

November of each year, the Macau Grand Prix event is a big day for racing fans and photographers!

Because of work, I need to shoot in LISBOA corner, here is the most tight and narrow corner

of Guia Circuit and most accidents were here, is the best place to watch Formula 3 and cars racing!

But to take my favorite Motorcycle Grand Prix, this location isn’t excellent,

if I need to come back here next year, may choose another type of racing!

Although the photos wasn’t satisfied, but I still can feel the amazing atmosphere!

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Congratulations and best wishes

2011-11-08T23:03:00.002+08:00

恭喜! 恭喜! 我的好友豬仔和Josephine終於拉埋天窗。

這是其中一輯, 我為他們拍的婚紗照。

希望他們幸福快樂, 白頭到老!

Congratulations! My friends Chu Chai and Josephine finally married.

This is one of a series, I shoot the pre-wedding photos for them.

I wish them both live a long life and happily ever after!

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Macau Car Expo 2011

2011-10-29T19:11:00.001+08:00

2011中國（澳門）國際汽車博覽會於10月28-30日假澳門威尼斯人－度假村－酒店舉行。

展場面積超過五萬平方米，共設豪車館、進口車館、中國製造館和汽車零部件及飾品館等

四大主題展館，全面展示汽車工業前沿科技成果和中國汽車工業最新成就和未來發展路徑。

屆時將展出全球最貴、最快的超級跑車以及14輛尊貴的收藏車，包括毛澤東、

周恩來等國家前領導人的專車、外國元首禮賓車及具收藏價值的老爺車等。

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台灣高雄 Taiwan Kaohsiung Part III

2011-10-25T21:37:00.002+08:00

駁二藝術特區簡介:

位於高雄港第三船渠內，建於民國62年，原為一般的港口倉庫。

民國89年因尋找國慶煙火施放場域的一個偶然機緣，進而發現這個具有實驗性的空間。

這一個獨特與近海的藝術開放空間，在熱心的藝術家及地方文化工作者的推動下，

結合文建會閒置空間再利用的專案資源，開啟了駁二藝術特區的創作紀元，

歷經高雄駁二藝術發展協會與樹德科技大學發展地方藝術工坊的戮力經營，

駁二藝術特區成為了南方的實驗創作場所與工藝創意發展中心；這個藝術空間特質，

保有一種前衛、實驗、創新與高雄國際藝術平台的意涵，

同時亦紀錄著高雄城市生活發展史的脈絡，與創作新高雄的藝術肌理，

這是P2再造的精神所在，是高雄文化藝術的新發韌。

About Pier-2 Art Center:

Located within the third ship trench in Kaohsiung harbor and built in 1973,

it was originally a general purpose harbor warehouse. In 2000,

this space full of experimental possibilities was discovered when authority

was looking for a space to set up firecrackers for the Independence Day celebration.

It’s an unique open art space that is close to the ocean.

With the promotion of impassioned artists and local cultural workers,

it combines the professional resources of the deserted space renewal project

from the Council of Cultural Affairs to march into the creative epoch of

Pier-2 Art District. Propelled by the vigorous management efforts of Kaohsiung

Pier-2 Art Development Association and Shu-Te University’s Development Local Art Workshop,

Pier-2 Art District has become the experiment in southern Taiwan.

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台灣高雄 Taiwan Kaohsiung Part II

2011-10-16T18:02:00.001+08:00

在台灣除了美食之外, 不得不說這裡的捷運系統,

真的為遊客帶來很多方便, 特別在高雄, 早上的人流不多,

可以輕輕鬆鬆四處遊玩。

我買了一張2日卡, 下一站就是駁二藝術特區!

Besides of decilious food, have to talk about the metro system in Taiwan,

really bring a lot of convenience for tourists, especially in Kaohsiung,

it's quite empty in the morning, you can easily tour around.

I bought a 2 day pass, the next stop is the Pier-2 Art Center!

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Kaohsiung metro system

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Very nice metro station

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Isn't busy in the morning, quite nice

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On the way to Pier-2 Art Center

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Here is the train museum

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Some traditional old houses

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In front is Love Pier and on the right is Fisherman's wharf

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I'm going to the Pier-2 Art Center

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Very interesting house in the Pier-2 Art Center

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Graffiti in the Pier-2 Art Center

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Beautiful metro 2 day pass card

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China National Day 2011

2011-10-08T18:55:00.002+08:00

On the 1st of October 2011 - China National Day, I went to the InterConinental Hotel in Kowloon,

for celebrated my friend's birthday. I also watched the beautiful China National Day fireworks!

I was glad that I celebrated a China National Day Dinner at the InterConinental Hotel in Kowloon.

The 1st of October was also my friend's birthday, so we decided to celebrate his birthday at

the SPOON by Alain Ducasse, a Michelin star restaurant.

After dinner we watched the China National Day fireworks display,

it was the greatest fireworks I ever seen, I hope you like these photos!

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The InterConinental Hotel in Kowloon

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The great view at the InterConinental Hotel in Kowloon

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The spectacular views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island

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The SPOON by Alain Ducasse, a Michelin star restaurant in the InterContinental Hong Kong

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Mango/vanilla cup, Champagne granite

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Delicate veloute of porcini, lobster and chestnut

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Steamed duck foie gras, roasted fig, toasted brioche

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Pan-seared sea-scallops, fondant vegetables, truffle reduced jus

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Pan-fried beef tournedos, potato cnocchi and artichoke, natural juice

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Chocolate-hazelnut entremet, thin crispy tuiles

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Waiting for the China National Day fireworks display

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Thank you for watching!

台灣高雄 Taiwan Kaohsiung Part I

2011-09-24T16:59:00.001+08:00

這個暑假除了到杜拜享旅遊外, 之後還到了台灣的高雄。

可以在一次假期裡到兩個地方旅遊, 真的十分滿意!

我住的酒店可以看到高雄港, 還可以欣賞漂亮的日落景色。

在高雄當然少不了美食, 因為實在吃了太多,

只能給大家看部分美食照片, 希望大家喜歡!

This summer holidays besides the trip of Dubai, I also went to Taiwan's Kaohsiung.

I'm really satisfied can travel two places in this vacation!

The hotel I stayed in Kaohsiung, can see the Kaohsiung harbour and beautiful sunset.

In Kaohsiung, of course, tried many nice food, because I ate too much,

only can show some of the food photos, I hope you like it!

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Kaohsiung harbour

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Very nice milk pudding

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Some Donuts for dessert

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Some taiwanese food from the hotel restaurant

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澳門國際煙花比賽匯演 Macau International Fireworks Display Competition 2011

2011-09-19T00:17:00.002+08:00

每年的9月澳門都會舉行國際煙花比賽匯演, 共分四星期, 於每個星期六、

中秋節及十月一日進行, 這是世界享負盛名的國際煙花比賽, 共有十支國際隊伍競逐,

分別來自菲律賓、韓國、澳洲、泰國、葡國、台灣、英國、日本、中國、瑞士，

各隊均具特色，所以煙花種類十分之多。匯演在中秋節及國慶日舉行，

在仰望天際、欣賞燦爛奪目煙花之餘，觀賞者更可分享佳節的喜悅。

一年一度的煙花比賽匯演, 不單吸引了大批遊客觀賞, 還有一班攝影發燒友,

每年都會一早到達各個最佳的拍攝地點, 為的當然是拍得心中滿意的作品。

拍攝煙花是有一定難度的, 要拍到好的作品絕不容易, 所以要多拍幾次才會成功,

而澳門國際煙花比賽匯演正好就是拍攝煙花作品的好時機。而我的拍攝心得就是要手快,

到場後先快快拍攝幾張, 把光圈和快門調好後, 就不斷拍攝, 最後才從中選擇吧!

這些是我在中秋節(九月十二日)拍攝的煙花照片, 希望大家喜歡!

Every September Macau International Fireworks Display Competition will be divided

into four weeks, and during each Saturday, the Mid-Autumn Festival and 1st of October.

This is the world's most prestigious international fireworks competition.

A total of ten international teams, from the Philippines, South Korea, Australia, Thailand,

Portugal, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Japan, China, Switzerland will compete.

Each possessing their own unique characteristics, so many different types of fireworks will be shown.

The show held during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, are dazzling fireworks displays.

The viewers can also share in the joy of the festive season. The annual Fireworks Display Competition

always attracts a large number of tourists. Many appreciate the shows and there is a group

of photographers who come every year to get the best location for shooting photos.

Of course, everyone wants to take their best photography shots but taking fireworks pictures

are difficult, so you need to take many pictures to get the best shots.

This is a good opportunity for me to take fireworks pictures.

My experience is to shoot fast, get the scene quickly and shoot more shots,

first eetting and tuning for the best aperture and shutter, next you keep shooting, and finally choose it!

These are my Mid-Autumn Festival (12th of September) fireworks photos, I hope you like them!

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Birthday dinner in Angelini

2011-09-06T00:10:00.002+08:00

今年我到了Angelini慶祝生日, 非常滿意這裡的晚餐!

Angelini意大利餐廳在香港九龍的香格里拉大酒店內。

這裡的食品十分出色, 值得推介。希望大家喜歡照片吧!

I went to Angelini to celebrate my birthday, I was very satisfied with this dinner!

Angelini's Italian Restaurant is in Hong Kong Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel.

The food here are very high quality, it's highly recommend. I hope you like the photos!

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Angelini in the Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel

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To celebrate my birthday!

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The compliment dish

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Crayfish, cucumber infusion and black truffle

地中海小龍蝦伴青瓜及黑松露

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Mezzi paccheri pasta stuffed with rabbit ragout, black truffle and crayfish

小龍蝦, 兔肉及黑松露釀短通粉

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It was absolutely delicious!

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Skate wing and black truffle with shellfish butter, it was also very tasty!

　非常美味的小龍蝦牛油煮鰩魚

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Very juicy!

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Rhubarb creme brulee with almond sauce

焦糖燉蛋

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Very nice yogurt ice cream!

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Delicious!

Sky100 Hong Kong

2011-08-29T23:24:00.003+08:00

8月20日, 天氣晴朗! 不單只看到藍天白雲,

而且能見度十分之高, 是上高樓拍照的最好時機!

我就在這天到了全港最高的室內觀景台 - 天際 100!

觀景台在環球貿易廣場的第100層, 這裡360度的風景真是極之漂亮,

在這裡俯瞰維多利亞港和九龍半島真是十分壯觀!

20th of August, the weather was so clear! Besides can see the blue sky,

also had a very high visibility, is the best time to take pictures in a high building!

I went to the highest indoor observation deck in Hong Kong - Sky100!

The observation deck is in the International Commerce Centre 100th floor,

where you can get the 360 degrees Hong Kong city panoramic beautiful scenery.

Overlooking here to the Victoria Harbour and Kowloon Peninsula is really quite spectacular!

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The International Commerce Centre is the 4th tallest commercial building of the world.

環球貿易廣場是世界第四高之商業大廈.

Dubai Summer Vacation (Part III)

2011-08-19T22:41:00.002+08:00

這次杜拜之旅, 遊覽了幾個世界最大的大型購物商場,

當中不少都很美很有特色, 當然還品嘗了票少中東美食!

我在迪拜分別吃了黎巴嫩，印度和伊朗的菜色！

我最喜歡的是黎巴嫩菜色，它的確是十分美味！

During this Dubai trip, I visited some of the world's largest shopping malls,

many of them are quite distinctive, and of course taste many Middle Eastern food!

I had Lebanese, Indian and Iranian food in Dubai!

I like the Lebanese most, it's abosolutely delicous!

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Dubai Summer Vacation (Part II)

2011-08-09T21:21:00.003+08:00

杜拜的大型購物商場真的令我十分享受購物的樂趣,

這些大型購物商場不單只款式多, 價錢便宜,

而且集合了世界各地最知名的品牌!

在Dubai Mall下層更可以通往全世界最高之高塔 - Burj Khalifa,

除了可以在商場享受完美食和購物後, 更可以和天空接觸!

Dubai's shopping malls really make me enjoy shopping.

You can find clothes with many styles and sale at these huge shopping malls,

of course the latest collection of all brands around the world!

At the ground floor of Dubai Mall you can

access to the world's highest tower - Burj Khalifa,

Besides to enjoy dining and shopping in the mall, you can also touch the sky!

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Dubai Summer Vacation (Part I)

2011-08-03T23:44:00.005+08:00

今年7月份我到了杜拜過我的暑假, 雖然7月的杜拜非常炎熱,

但是我還是過了一過非常滿足的假期!

因為我十分享受這裡的酒店設施, 大型購物商場和中東美食!

先給大家看看一些有名的景點照片,

當然少不了Burj Al Arab Hotel, 這真是個非常美麗的建築!

In July this year, I went to Dubai during my summer vacation.

Dubai is very hot though July but I still had a very satisfied holiday!

Because I enjoyed the hotel facilities, shopping malls, and Middle Eastern food!

Give you a look at some famous attractions pictures.

Of course, Burj Al Arab Hotel, which is really a very beautiful building!

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The Chen Clan Academy Guangzhou 廣州陳家祠

2011-07-06T21:51:00.002+08:00

陳家祠，又叫陳氏書院，係中國廣州嘅重要文物，喺中山七路。

喺清朝光緒十六年至二十年之間（1890年-1894年）起，

係嗰陣廣東省七十二縣陳氏宗親夾錢起嘅合族宗祠。

陳家祠係集咗嶺南咁多代建築藝術精華嘅典型代表，

包括咗前院、西院、東院同後院，佔地一萬五千幾平方米。

陳家祠嘅建築由深三進，廣五間，大細十九座建築物組成，

建築中心係高廿幾米嘅中進主殿「聚賢堂」。

陳家祠喺2002年列入咗羊城八景，叫做「古祠留芳」。

(資料來自維基百科)

The Chen Clan Academy is an academic temple in Guangzhou (Canton),

China built by the 72 Chen (It is usually romanised as Chan in Cantonese)

clans for their juniors' accommodation and preparation for the imperial

examinations in 1894 in Qing Dynasty.

Later it was changed to be the Chen Clan’s Industry College,

and then middle schools afterward. Now it houses the Guangdong Folk Art Museum .

Located at Zhongshan 7th Road, the Chen Clan Academy is a symmetric complex

consist of 19 buildings with nine halls and six courtyards.

Facing south, the complex forms around a north-south axis.

A large collection of southern China art pieces, for example,

wood carvings and pottery, can be found in the structure.

The Chen Clan Academy complex exemplifies traditional Chinese architecture and

decoration style, and has influenced cultural and architectural developments worldwide.

It was added in the list of "Cultural Relics of National Importance

under the Protection of the State" in 1988.

(Information from Wikipedia)

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Guangzhou Shamian Island 廣州沙面島

2011-06-23T21:55:00.002+08:00

在廣州有一個很特別的地方，名叫沙面島。

在黃沙地鐵站，行過行人天橋就到了!

這裡曾是英、法兩國的租界，

所以保留了很多19世纪末西式古建築。

有點像到了一些電影場景, 十分有趣!

In Guangzhou, there is a very special place named Shamian island.

From Huangsha metro station walk through the pedestrian bridge to arrive here!

Here was the British and French Concession,

so there still have a lots of the late 19th century Western-style ancient buildings.

A bit like the scene of some movies, very interesting!

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The 11th Macau Lotus Flower Festival 第11屆澳門荷花節

2011-06-11T22:10:00.002+08:00

日期：6月11日至19日

地點：龍環葡韻、盧廉若公園、本澳多個公園廣場

六月初夏，是荷花盛開的季節。一年一度的澳門荷花節又來了，

各位愛花人士和攝影發燒友，記得把握花期去賞花，拍下荷花之美態。

荷花又稱為蓮花，不僅有“君子之花”的高潔稱譽，且花大葉麗，清香遠溢，

出污泥而不染，自古以來，荷花已是宮廷華殿內廣植的花卉珍品，

至今更愈發受到人們的青睞。

Date: 11th to 19th of June

Location: Taipa Houses-Museum, Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, Gardens and Squares in Macau

The lotus, known in Chinese as “he hua” or “lian hua” with an ancient name “fu rong”,

is one of China’s top ten flower species.

There has always been a strong kinship between Macau and the ubiquitous lotus.

To complement the Lotus Festival, a series of activities themed on lotus,

will be held exhibition of lotus species, Exhibition of Lotus Photography,

Lotus Horticultural Exhibition, Lecture and Demonstration on “Homemade Lotus Flower Artworks”,

longevity vegetarian lotus lunch and Ecological walk for lotus flower appreciation etc.

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Guangzhou Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street 廣州上下九步行街

2011-06-06T22:00:00.005+08:00

6月份端午節假期, 去了廣州三天,

在深圳或珠海坐火車到廣洲真是十分之方便,

只需一個小時便可到達!

但廣州真的非常炎熱, 而且地下鐵道真是人山人海,

所以建議大家到了秋涼天才去比較合適.

首先給大家看看在上下九步行街拍的照片吧!

I went to Guangzhou for three days during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday of June.

In Shenzhen or Zhuhai to Guangzhou by train is really the easy and convenient,

just an hour to arrive there!

But Guangzhou is really very hot and really crowded in there metro,

I suggest to go there in the cool autumn days will be appropriate.

First I want to show the pictures of Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street!

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This street remind me of central San Ma Lo of Macau

光影大三巴 Encounters: Audiovisual Mapping of St. Paul’s Ruins

2011-05-19T20:33:00.002+08:00

西班牙Telenoika.Net錄像藝術團在影像藝術領域中另闢蹊徑，以影音作畫筆，

建築物為畫紙，突破藝術界限，帶來嶄新視野，贏得國際口碑。

演出用原創音樂配以先進影像投映技術，利用精密技術在大三巴牌坊外牆，

播放視頻圖像，把電影藝術應用於世遺建築，在聲影中訴說故事，發放文化魅力。

《光影大三巴》，一個結合歷史意味、文化創意的最新藝術項目，

喚醒世遺建築物的新生命，喚醒你我對“大三巴”漸被忽略的建築之美。

Telenoika.Net錄像藝術團：Omar Alvarez, Miquel Arregui, Sergi Casero,

Miguel Gozalbo, Eloi Maduell, Santi Vilanova

Audiovisual Mapping by Telenoika Audiovisual Open Creative Community

(http://www.telenoika.net/) is video projection with originally composed music,

using sophisticated creative technology to design and display video

images on the contours of a building’s facade.

These projections, using cinematography and storytelling techniques,

create stories that imaginatively explore the historic depth and the

cultural heritage of a building’s specific locale.

Encounters retells stories of times past while simultaneously drawing

attention to the current remnants of an iconic facade.

Telenoika.Net: Omar Alvarez, Miquel Arregui, Sergi Casero,

Miguel Gozalbo, Eloi Maduell and Santi Vilanova

Sanya - Wonderful Night

2011-05-16T00:04:00.001+08:00

在三亞的夜晚有各式豐富美食。在酒店吃喝玩樂真的很寫意。

還有入夜後建築物的燈光非常漂亮, 我也拍了很多照片!

中餐廳, 西餐廳, 亞洲風味餐廳和沙灘酒吧, 入夜後都變格外吸引!

Night in Sanya has all kinds of tasty food. Eat and drink in the hotel was really comfortable.

There are beautiful lights at night from the buildings, I also took many pictures!

The Chinese, Western, Asia cuisine restaurants and beach bar are even more attractive at night!

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Very comfortable to walking in the resort at night

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Have many aquarium inside the Chinese restaurant

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This is the Club InterContinental Restaurant, where we had breakfast and afternoon tea

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The club restaurant was very beautiful at night

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Sanya - The Intercontinental Sanya Resort

2011-05-04T21:53:00.004+08:00

這次到三亞住的酒店是三亞半山島洲際度假酒店。

酒店內除了各種娛樂設施和大大小小的泳池外,

還有多家餐館, 包括中餐廳, 西餐廳, 亞洲風味餐廳。

當然還有酒吧, 在沙灘前的酒吧就是我最喜歡的!

The hotel I was stayed in Sanya was the Intercontinental Sanya Resort.

Besides a variety of facilities in the hotel and different size of swimming pools,

there are several restaurants, including Chinese, Western and Asia cuisine restaurants.

Of course there are bars, the bar in front of the beach is my favorite!

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