A good sense of direction is optional.
A young couple discussing about their next destination in their journey.
TRAVEL | We are Going to That Stop
In the course of traveling to various countries, for those who loves photography, the camera is the most important item after the passport.
A good sense of direction is optional.
A young couple discussing about their next destination in their journey.
A good sense of direction is optional.
A young couple discussing about their next destination in their journey.
Rafflesia baletei, another new Rafflesia (Rafflesiaceae) from the Philippines
| Julie F. Barcelona Philippine National Herbarium (PNH), National Museum of the Philippines Tanggal: 00/05/2007 Mary Ann O.Cajano, Annalee S.Hadsall |
A new species of Rafflesia, R. baletei, from Mt Isarog in the Bicol Region . Southern Luzon, Philippines is described. Rafflesia baletei is the fith endemic species and the second of the small-sizedspecies of the genus in the Phillippines to have been described so far.It differsfrom the presumably closely related R.tengku-adlinii from Borneo in flower colour and size, perigone ornamentations, and number anthers. Furthermore,it differsfrom the similary-sized R.manillana from the Philippines in diaphragm and ramenta morphology and ornamentations, and flower habit. |
| Publisher | : | Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. |
| Source | : | Kew Bulletin. ISBN: 1-84246-154-0 |
| Series | : | Vol. 61(2), 2006 : p.231 -237 |
1.3MP CamFone | Rest Area
Just trying to get away from the bulky SLR, every now and then, I might just post photo captured from a cheapo 1.3MP Camera Phone.
Also, again, at times, some people always argue with me, they wanted a camera, point & shoot, a camera phone or whatever with a sky high mega pixel.
Yeap, they want it, not "need" it, so funny ah.
Most of the time, I'll just keep quiet and let them have it their way, no use explaining to those stubborn people believing that the higher the MP the better, even have the guts to compare their 10MP point & shoot or CamFone with a DSLR or even a film camera.
Now, what I wanna say is that, nowadays, it does not really matter how many mega pixel your camera is having, I bet the lowest MP that u can bought new is 1.3MP, especially if u only use the photo to upload to your website or just use it to camwhore or your IM photos so why bother to spend million in buying a 10MP camera?
And, and, and I also think that you have never even printed any photo from those sky high mega pixel camera or yours, you just keep it in your memory card until it is fully loaded then u delete them or buy another card!
Some even like to buy whatever new model it is coming out of the market, but why? So much money eh? If so, share-share lah some.
So, listen here, it does not really matter what type of camera you are using, what matter most is how one sees stuff thru the lens, forget about those advertising gimmicky about 100x digital zoom or 1001x digital zoom, look out for the optical zoom instead, and, oh, if it does not have any zoom, so what, just go back and forward to get the right composition meh.
Thou I must admit, a good camera gear do helps, but, still, it all depends on the person behind the camera!
So this post and the future post, like this, is dedicated to those having a cheap, humble, floor-low-lying megapixel camera.
Don't be surprised that, some of the photos that are printed in the magazine, covers, or even won a competition were taken with a camera el cheapo.
Rest Area, yeap, not a RestRoom, cool ain't it?
Note: The lens were covered with a thick clear PVC protection cover, which protects the phone.
Also, again, at times, some people always argue with me, they wanted a camera, point & shoot, a camera phone or whatever with a sky high mega pixel.
Yeap, they want it, not "need" it, so funny ah.
Most of the time, I'll just keep quiet and let them have it their way, no use explaining to those stubborn people believing that the higher the MP the better, even have the guts to compare their 10MP point & shoot or CamFone with a DSLR or even a film camera.
Now, what I wanna say is that, nowadays, it does not really matter how many mega pixel your camera is having, I bet the lowest MP that u can bought new is 1.3MP, especially if u only use the photo to upload to your website or just use it to camwhore or your IM photos so why bother to spend million in buying a 10MP camera?
And, and, and I also think that you have never even printed any photo from those sky high mega pixel camera or yours, you just keep it in your memory card until it is fully loaded then u delete them or buy another card!
Some even like to buy whatever new model it is coming out of the market, but why? So much money eh? If so, share-share lah some.
So, listen here, it does not really matter what type of camera you are using, what matter most is how one sees stuff thru the lens, forget about those advertising gimmicky about 100x digital zoom or 1001x digital zoom, look out for the optical zoom instead, and, oh, if it does not have any zoom, so what, just go back and forward to get the right composition meh.
Thou I must admit, a good camera gear do helps, but, still, it all depends on the person behind the camera!
So this post and the future post, like this, is dedicated to those having a cheap, humble, floor-low-lying megapixel camera.
Don't be surprised that, some of the photos that are printed in the magazine, covers, or even won a competition were taken with a camera el cheapo.
Rest Area, yeap, not a RestRoom, cool ain't it?
Note: The lens were covered with a thick clear PVC protection cover, which protects the phone.
Rafflesia Arnoldi
Kompas/Achmad ZulkaniBunga Rafflesia arnoldi yang mekar di Bengkulu
http://www2.kompas.com/ver1/Iptek/0712/30/185427.htm
http://www2.kompas.com/ver1/Iptek/0712/30/185427.htm
RANDOM | Alone with the Sea
Being alone, watching the beautiful waters just ain't the same as watching it with the loved one.
There's actually a thin line defining a fisherman and a person standing doing nothing watching the ocean.
There's actually a thin line defining a fisherman and a person standing doing nothing watching the ocean.
RANDOM | Got Tracks No Train
I was a part of the statistic of those who totally cannot access the internet.
It was connectionless for the past few days, hence could not upload any photo til today.
Because of this occurrence, I don't know whether I shall be posting a new photo daily, just don't feel like it, perhaps, from today I will just upload new post whenever I feel like it, maybe still daily, but may also be once a week, or once a fortnight or perhaps just once a month, oh well, we'll just see how it goes.
Anyway, usually, when thing like this happens, no or very slow connection, the I.P. will be null i.e. 0.0.0.0, but this time around there was an I.P. available but it ain't moving anywhere, it was as if, there is a road or track but it can't be used.
What was actually the real problem? No explanation was given, they should at least let us know, be it a hanged server, loose connection, banned IP or what ever it might be, just give our a press release.
Empty tracks with no traffic.
Empty blog with no new post.
Empty heart with no love.
Empty pocket with no money.
Empty Inbox with no email.
Empty SMS with no credit.
Empty house with no dweller.
Empty plate with no food.
Empty shop with no sales.
Empty Care Eye (MTKI) .. Malas Tah Ku Ingau...
It was connectionless for the past few days, hence could not upload any photo til today.
Because of this occurrence, I don't know whether I shall be posting a new photo daily, just don't feel like it, perhaps, from today I will just upload new post whenever I feel like it, maybe still daily, but may also be once a week, or once a fortnight or perhaps just once a month, oh well, we'll just see how it goes.
Anyway, usually, when thing like this happens, no or very slow connection, the I.P. will be null i.e. 0.0.0.0, but this time around there was an I.P. available but it ain't moving anywhere, it was as if, there is a road or track but it can't be used.
What was actually the real problem? No explanation was given, they should at least let us know, be it a hanged server, loose connection, banned IP or what ever it might be, just give our a press release.
Empty tracks with no traffic.
Empty blog with no new post.
Empty heart with no love.
Empty pocket with no money.
Empty Inbox with no email.
Empty SMS with no credit.
Empty house with no dweller.
Empty plate with no food.
Empty shop with no sales.
Empty Care Eye (MTKI) .. Malas Tah Ku Ingau...
Seeing in Rafflesia Arnoldi
by adriansyah - last update: Aug 30, 2007
The World's Largest Flower - Rafflesia Arnoldi
Rafflesia Arnoldi grows in Taba Penanjung BengkuluRainforests of Bengkulu province are home to both the world's largest flower Rafflesia Arnoldi and the world's tallest flower, known locally as Kibut or bunga Bangkai (Amorphophalus Titanum). There are 16 species of Rafflesia, Rafflesia Arnoldi is the largest. It is a member of the genus Rafflesia. Its flower attains a diameter of nearly a meter (3 ft) can weight up to 7 kg (15.5 pounds).
My son & I are in front of the Rafflesia
Rafflesia Arnoldi
The Rafflesia Arnoldi which is known locally as bunga Rafflesia (Rafflesia flower) is one of the plants which are protected by law in Indonesia. It is a really rare and a unique plant. It is usually reddish-brown and lives as a parasite on the Tetra stigma vine, as its host. Its petals grow to 50 cm (1.6 feet) long and 2.5 cm (1 inch) thick. The unique of the Rafflesia is it has no observable root or stem, and no leaves. It is a parasitic plant since it has no chlorophyll and haustorium. Nutrients and water are obtained from host cell. This bizarre flower is pollinated by flies attracted by its scent. The buds take many months to develop. It stays in bloom up to 14 days and can be seen during wet season between August - November. This sensitive parasitic plant grows only once a year in primary undisturbed rainforest.
Two American tourists and a local guide's baby
Historical Background of the Rafflesia
The Rafflesia Arnoldi was discovered by British Lieutenant which was appointed as Governor of Bencoolen (as British people called Bengkulu in the old time) Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles and British government botanist Dr. Arnold in the year of their arrival (May 1818), in Lubuk Tapi – South Bengkulu, hence the plant’s botanical name. It is now known as the official symbol of Bengkulu province.
The Rafflesia bud which takes many months to build
Where the Rafflesia can be found in Bengkulu?
The Rafflesia, the world's largest flower is found in many areas in the forests of Bengkulu province, normally in Taba Penanjung (45 km or 28 miles from Bengkulu town center) on the slopes of the Bukit Barisan Mountains, the most accessible being close to the main road halfway between Bengkulu and Curup. The Rafflesia also might be found in several locations in Bengkulu province:
1.Pagar Gunung in Sub-District Kepahiyang.
2.Talang Ulu, Curup, Rejang Lebong.
3.Suban hot spring, Curup, Rejang Lebong.
4.Taba Rena, Curup, Rejang Lebong.
5.Lubuk Tapi, South bengkulu.
6.Talang Tais, Padang Guci, South Bengkulu.
Jungle track to see in the Rafflesia
Get info about the Rafflesia in Bengkulu
Hope that all info as write above helps you to see in the Rafflesia. Write me at kurt_reyhans@yahoo.com if you want me to inform you when the Rafflesia is blooming, so you can arrange your trip to Bengkulu and don't miss it guys. I'd be glad to write back and inform you. Peace,Adrian
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RANDOM | Photographer | Bollywood Mari
I guess, to end the photographer series, I would like to share this, also seems to be a popular photographer as well, coming all the way from Bollywood, India.
Mr. Mydin Khan ( not his real name), not related in anyway to Amithab Bachan nor Kajul.
Hei DC, U got a follower now, your apprentice or competitor? :)
Oh, by the way, did you know that India produces much more film than Hollywood?!!
Mr. Mydin Khan ( not his real name), not related in anyway to Amithab Bachan nor Kajul.
Hei DC, U got a follower now, your apprentice or competitor? :)
Oh, by the way, did you know that India produces much more film than Hollywood?!!
RANDOM | Photographer | Still to Live
Another well-known photographer, but now turned videographer, for the time being.
"Eh, how to work this knob, very different from DSLR..."
Waaah, your camera so big now ah, need big tripod some more.... :)
A change from still photo to live video.
"Eh, how to work this knob, very different from DSLR..."
Waaah, your camera so big now ah, need big tripod some more.... :)
A change from still photo to live video.
RANDOM | Photographer | The Guy
Quick post regarding the guy photographer.
One of the well-known photographer in the local scene, where usually a single SLR is not enough, where at least 2 SLRs can be seen lugging along at one time.
One of the well-known photographer in the local scene, where usually a single SLR is not enough, where at least 2 SLRs can be seen lugging along at one time.
RANDOM | Photographer | The Lady Photog.
Just a quick post.
The SLR bug has now affected load of people, not only for the men, but also for the ladies.
Now, the small compact point and shoot, no longer can give satisfaction for them, they now need those bulky camera with long huge lens.
The SLR bug has now affected load of people, not only for the men, but also for the ladies.
Now, the small compact point and shoot, no longer can give satisfaction for them, they now need those bulky camera with long huge lens.
Rafflesias from www.flickr.com
A huge Rafflesia flower, the largest flower in the world, about 1 metre across
The world's largest flower, called Rafflesia, can have a diameter up to one metre and can weigh up to 10 kilograms. It also smells like rotting flesh. We saw and photographed this specimen in a private garden in Sabah, Borneo, the householder charging people to view it. Rafflesia is a parasitic plant that lacks roots, stems, and leaves.
Our guide to see rafflesia flower :-)
with the giant flower Rafflesia keithii
World largest flower found in gading hill forest. It took 9 months to bloom and only lasts 7 days only. Very rare and i am lucky to see this wonders.
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Rafflesia flower, Pulau Tioman
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Rafflesia flower, Pulau TiomanRafflesia flower, Borneo
the biggest bloom in the world. this one was 75 cm - they can grow to 1 metre. it did have a faint odour of rot, though this is not the corpse plant (that's also from here, much taller, not so wide, only blooms once every three years or so). (from sumatra)
largest flower in the world (Thailand) bua phut
Rafflesia Pricei Flower
The Rafflesia , the largest flower in the world can be found in East Malaysia. Stumbled
The hike along the steep slope was totally worthwhile. It takes 9 months for the little buds to mature into a flower.
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Rafflesia keithii, peeking inside the giant flower
This one is one day old... they usually die in a couple of days (Sabah)
The largest flowers can be up to 1 meter in diameter and weigh up to 10kg!
largest flower in the world (Thailand) bua phut
Taken in a place with no name (See more photos here)This one is one day old... they usually die in a couple of days
Rafflesia flower
The Rafflesia. This very large flower measures approximately 800 mm across.
The largest flower in the world. It blooms for only seven days before it withers and dies.
hmm... biggest flower in M'sia
largest flowering plant in the world kk kokob borneo march 07
Rafflesia cantleyi
My latest trek to see the Rafflesia cantleyi in Ulu Geroh gave me an opportunity to photograph the various stages of this beautiful and fascinating flower - from bud to decline. My finger/hand had been placed near to the flower for size comparison. And in case there are some over enthusiastic people out there who may be getting ready to bombard me with their "holier-than-thou" attitudes, at no time did my finger or hand touch the flower.
This is the bud-stage. It takes 9 months to journey from bud to bloom.
A bigger bud.
Almost ready to bloom.
The beautiful flower.
Size comparison.
The beautiful Rafflesia cantleyi.
This is what the inside of the Rafflesia looks like.
The Rafflesia, as seen from the trek.
The bloom starts to wither after 3 - 4 days. This is the sad decline.
http://hawkspy.blogspot.com/2008/01/rafflesia-cantleyi.html
This is the bud-stage. It takes 9 months to journey from bud to bloom.
A bigger bud.
Almost ready to bloom.
The beautiful flower.
Size comparison.
The beautiful Rafflesia cantleyi.
This is what the inside of the Rafflesia looks like.
The Rafflesia, as seen from the trek.
The bloom starts to wither after 3 - 4 days. This is the sad decline.
http://hawkspy.blogspot.com/2008/01/rafflesia-cantleyi.html
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