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| Sunday, 7-Jan-2007 11:06 |
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Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman (TAR) the then Batu Road
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Standing stall n in operation despite the mushrooming TGVs n GSC
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Coliseum's corridor
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Capital Cafe
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Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman the then Batu Road, is lined on both sides by pre-war buildings whose interesting facades have been preserved and re-adapted for modern businesses, mostly retailing .The windows tell a thousand tales of a rich history. Shops selling Malay artifacts, European Chinaware, Persian rugs and Indian food are found in this area, reflecting the multi-racial nature of Malaysia. Here you can bargain for everything from colorful sarees, textiles and hand made silk fabrics, fine embroidered bed and table linen, carved rosewood furniture, gold and jewellery and many more.
Being KLite, walking along this stretch of road brings back memories. The Chotimall and Sharafali’s are both known for winter clothing and accs since many years ago. Infact, I used to get leather wallets/purses from Chotimall and even “imported shoes” to be given to hubby (then fiancee) as “hantaran” (dowry) was bought from there too. When I was about 8-9 yrs old, Globe Silk Store was a must visit store as during those days along “Batu Road”, Globe considered one and only store that provides quality ready made dresses and other merchandises. When comes to sports shoes and other sports gear, G.S.Gill is the perfect place to go to (if not mistken my hockey stick was bought fr G.S.Gill sometimes in 1973). The Central Shoes have been the place for quality leather shoes and boots. Freddex and Clarks were the first two brands that I bought from there.The capital Café which now runs by the 3rd generation was once mom n late father’s favourite place and Coliseum Café was where my elder brother used to have “kopi peng” and buttered charcoal grilled bread after escaping from school and secretly watched tamil/hindi movie in coliseum!!
carpets and rugs for sale
silk be it washable or dry clean..here are the places
Capital Cafe
people crossing the road in TAR (background building built in 1917)
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| Sunday, 31-Dec-2006 14:59 |
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Goodbye 2006 and Welcome 2007
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PNB Darby Park New Year Celebration
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1Jan 2nd FMDC's bowling tournament,seen are babadeeba n abahwafi
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1 Feb-temple's 24hrs recitation,seen zzoux in action
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Here are some of the images of the photography activities that we (children and I n even sometimes hubby too) had participated in 2006. Most of the activities were of Fotopages Malaysia Digital Photography's (FMDC's) related, directly or indirectly.  We LOVE FMDC 
Good Bye 2006 and Welcome 2007
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| Thursday, 28-Dec-2006 01:54 |
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Cuti2 Kedah (Short break in Kedah)
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Day 1 of Cuti2 Kedah
Initially we had planned to go for a short break when our maid returned from Surabaya i.e. on Christmas, but decided to go earlier than scheduled as sis aka Uteh had willingly offered to look after mom at home. We had left K.L for Alor Star Kedah, on 23 December 2006. On the same date and time, my brother Rahman aka Uncle Man’s family had left for Johore/Singapore for a short vacation too.
We passed the first toll plaza around 9.20 a.m. The weather was fine and our first stop was at the R&R in Tapah. We headed for Ipoh by the highway but the boredom of driving on highway made hubby diverted and decided to take the Butterworth way to Alor Star. It was a longer route but worthy as we not only enjoyed beautiful sceneries but passed and stopped at small towns and villages along the way. We had lunch at the Santaian Desa Restaurant located at Bukit Jelutung and had Jelutong’s durian as dissert from a shack by the road side. We reached Alor Star’s toll plaza around 6pm and checked in a hotel room around 6.30pm. Uncle Man had informed us that they had checked in a hotel in Johore half an hour earlier than us.
Right after Maghrib prayer, we had dinner at the closeby stall and after that walked along the Star Walk and window shopped at a row of shop houses. We went to bed quite early as we had planned to saunter few places right after breakfast the next morning.
Day 2 of Cuti2 Kedah
As usual, I’ll be the first to hit the shower early morning and later followed by other “entourage” members. The call for the suboh prayer from Masjid Zahir, the state mosque was clearly heard from our 810 hotel room. Alor Star was a very quiet capital on Sunday morning, imagine at 7 a.m. only few vehicles seen on the road when I peeped from the hotel window. As Masjid Zahir can be seen from the hotel window, I took the opportunity to take few shots while waiting for the rest of the “jinks-gang” takes turn to bath.
At 8.30 a.m. we’re already in the Padi Emas coffee House of Grand Continental for breakfast. After spending almost an hour in the coffee house, we left for “road’s eye” view of Alor star town, a town that we last visited 2 yrs ago. We made few rounds in Alor Star town, before we left for Kuala Nerang.
On the way to Kuala Nerang I had requested hubby to pull over on seeing rubber plantation. While trying to capture the rubber trees, I saw a man tapping and braved myself to find out more information from him. I was stunned when told that his name is “Zubir”, a name that is similar to my late father’s. Later the whole of jinks-gang joined me on realizing that I was talking to a stranger. I introduced “Pakcik Zubir” to my hubby and children. Pakcik Zubir was no longer a stranger to us in just few minutes. We talked from one subject to another, we gained knowledge on rubber tapping and such from him. We were told that he started tapping rubber from 5.30 a.m. and expected to complete/finish by noon…we were shown on the “imported” mosquito repellent and been informed that he has been tapping in Felda Bukit Tambaga in the District of Pokok Sena, for the passed 20 yrs. To Pakcik Zubir, “terima kasih” for bearing with us especially me …
We continued our journey to Pokok Sena and had stopped for a drink in front of a pawnshop located just across the road . I realized that pawnshops are everywhere in small towns. After a brisk break, hubby stopped at “a must visit” shop. What else if not the so called “kedai pancing”.(Tackle shop/TS) The people were extra friendly especially on seeing me with the “big” camera.” Orang TV3 ke?””.They asked...I smiled and explained.
Once arrived in Kuala Nerang (15-20 minutes drive from Pokok Sena) hubby once again entered a “kedai pancing” ( tackle shop/ts). The children and I window shopped while waiting for hubby.Nothing much to explore in Kuala Nerang though Pedu Lake was just around the corner. We decided to head for Pendang instead. On the way we had stopped to capture the Paddy field and a mosque in Pokok Sena.
Pendang town has new section whereby most of the shops are into “back to school” promotion. We did not see any new places to explore for food. We had stopped for lunch at Animan, on seeing the “ayam kampong” signage. Well, the laksa was good as for other dishes to be taken with plain rice were so so. Earlier hubby had stopped at the “Cosway” shop to get his favourite hand and body lotion as according to him the lotion by Cosway is very effective for dry skin.(I’m not promoting since I use different brand for my personal usage..)
The tackle wholeseller ‘s shop located in Jln Sultanah (if not mistaken) was the place where children and I had to put on long face as we had stayed in the car for almost an hour waiting for hubby. We were too tired to get out of the car and remained inside with engine running for almost an hour !!Just before we left for Pekan Rabu, and minutes before hubby got out from the tackle shop with fishing rod in hand, Adeeba and I got out of the car to a shop closeby and less that 15 minutes we had spent almost one hundred for two tot bags claimed to be imported from Taiwan.
Pekan Rabu is just a walking distance from the hotel where we stayed. We didn’t really looking forward to visit the place as we knew nothing much to be explored there, except for souvenirs for the family back home. The maid loves to scrub collection of non-stick pans or pots at home hence I’ve bought a set of pots (specially for her to srub!!)to be used by her in the kitchen hoping that no more pots and pans at home will be spoilt by her in future.
We had dinner at the “Bamboo” in Pekan Rabu before heading to hotel room for a short break. Just after maghrib prayer, on seeing “the driver” was too tired we sought permission to go shopping at “Mydin” (of all the place). Children and I spent an hour in Mydin buying the unnecessaries and went back to hotel to temporary closed our eyes for the day.
Day 3 of Cuti2 Kedah
Time to pack and say good bye to Alok Setaq. We had breakfast at a stall closeby since the day before children complained “breakfast tak sedap”. Well , when comes to breakfast children and hubby are quite fussy, they expect the usual “teh tarik” and “roti canai” from mamak stall/restaurant. As for me, I detest traveling as I will normally try all sort of edible food until I have bowel problem (excuse me, but it’s the truth)..well, to eat or not to eat I always have “toilet” difficulty during short vacation…so might as well “try and taste all” .
We checked out around 10 a.m. and hubby once again told us that he will take the byways. It’s a long journey home. We thought hubby was joking when told that we’re going up Gunung Jerai the second time. Yes..we did. The CRV was less powerfull when compared to the hilux when comes to climbing up hill. We enjoyed the journey up though. Just like before, bet our car was the only vehicle kept honking throughout the 14 km climb!! Once again, we witnessed the “rice bowl” of Malaysia from the height of 1,200 metersl. I had really no mood in capturing the sceneries in Gunung Jerai, probably because of that “bowel problem” ...well just an excuse for the overexposed images up there..ha..ha..
We spent exactly two hours up in Gunung Jerai. We climbed half way the kenari steps (just like two years ago..where we managed to cover just half way to the water fall..) but managed to record our existence there on the same spot as two yrs ago..We drove down around 1.30pm and stopped at small town of Gurun.While hubby went to visit his TS, and the children remained seated inside the car, once again I braved myself to approach a mentally unsound man.”Muhd Alif” was his short reply when asked on his name. I was actually well prepared to run for a cover “just in case” he goes on berserk. He was really happy when asked permission to take his picture but when asked to look at the camera he did it quickly and continued tattooing his arm. FYI, when talking to him, I assumed that he’s just an ordinary person and talked to him with the same manner as any other ordinary stranger. To Muhd Alif, we sympathise with whatever problem that you’re into and don’t worry as stated in our holy Quran, “people like you” will be the servant of the heaven. (stand corrected)
We passed by Sungai Petani town and stopped at Kepala Batas for lunch at the Akid Corner. A recommended place to eat , the food was toothsome and everyone satisfied. The first ever place that we really enjoyed eating. After lunch, we headed Ipoh via Manong. We stopped by the roadside to buy Manong’s durian and dropped by a friend’s house for few minutes before we proceeded to KL via Batu Gajah, Kampar , Simpang Pulai (we had dinner at Taman Kebun restaurant) Gua Tempurung and Gopeng. From Gopeng we took the highway to KL and reached home sweet home safely at 12.33 a.m.
Pakcik Zubir at work
Rm2.40 per kg
Pekan Rabu
"Rice bowl" as seen from the height of 1,200 meters
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| Saturday, 16-Dec-2006 02:54 |
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Macro Shoot with Dr Malek at Orchird Garden KL
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Situated within the Lake Garden of KL and just opposite the Bird Park, Orchid Garden is the perfect place to practice macro photography with Dr Malek also known amongst FMDC’s members the “Macro King”. Being an “unplanned” activity we’d expected only few number of participants. We, Wan (buntal), Aszemi (Askme), Zul (Badangperkasa),Zarifa (zul’s daughter), Adeeba and I arrived at the location around 2.45 pm. Later, Ijan dropped by while on the way to fetch his beloved wife. While waiting for DrMalek http://malekmd.fotopages.com/ we had used available lenses to capture the orchids and any other plants within the garden. Earlier, hours before the event started, I had sought my adopted son’s advice online on how to capture orchid with available lenses. Zul aka zzoux had taught in details on how to reverse the 50mm lens to shoot macro and also had asked me to try the wide angle lens with the fill in flash technique. It’s difficult when you’re taught online and expected to practice it by your own self. Anyhow, I did tried and I was quite unsure of the result.
Dr. Malek’s arrival was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances and he had persistently sought for an apology from us. Our interests in gaining knowledge in macro photography from him were not deterred though delayed... First, we’re impressed by his collection of lenses .Later we’re impressed by the techniques and tips that he had shared.Amongts others, Dr Malek had quite in details touched on the magnification rate subject and had also stressed the importance of compositioning and applying RO3 in macro photography.. He had given coin as an example when explaining the 1:1 magnification rate. Now, I can boast on this subject…
We decided to end the day on a high note chatting at the Dataran Merdeka’s Food stall. There,once again we had the opportunity to admire Dr Maleks’collection of photos from the film to the digital era.
To DrMalek, we owe you a big heartfelt appreciation for sharing your world and your passion in macro photography with us.
sample of macro image
The Macro King and his accs..../
The "student" during hands on session
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| Wednesday, 13-Dec-2006 17:49 |
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KL-Lurah Bilut-Raub-Quarter way to Kuala Lipis-KL
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The moment we unpacked hubby’s 48th chocolate indulgence birthday cake on 30 November 2006, our little BeeWee jumped into the red secret recipe’s paper bag!! See how naughthy this little creature is..Well, we didn’t really have any plan on that day. After the usual doa and cake cutting ceremony,Hadee, our son suggested to visit Felda Lurah Bilut Museum in Bentong, Pahang. Around 3 pm after ensuring hubby's pickup in good condition,. we left KL for Lurah Bilut. We’re fortunate as we’re allowed to enter the museum minutes before it closed.
Felda Lurah Bilut is located in Bentong district, about 20 kilometres from the Bentong town .The Felda Museum was originally an administrative office of Felda Lurah Bilut which was built in July 1958. The museum reflects on the struggles and sacrifices of settler’s predecessors who initiated the land development project, which had its beginnings at Lurah Bilut in 1958. The museum which is based on a concept of a Malay traditional house also displays various historical collections of Felda settlers and Felda's management since 1958. After a short visit in the museum, we headed to Raub town.
In Raub, hubby as usual looked up for his “fishing” gadgets while the children and I sautered along the heritage rows of Raub looking for “anything worthy” to be purchased as souvenirs…(it’s not our first visit anyway) We spent quite sometimes in and out the shops in Raub town, until hubby had to called us up to find out our whereabout…padan muka!!
It’s almost six pm, hubby had asked on whether to continue the unplanned journey to Kuala Lipis. I agreed to his suggestion since he said that Kuala Lipis was about 20km away from Raub town.!!On the way to Kuala Lipis, we passed few districts and only after travelling for almost 22km, we realised Kuala Lipis was 44km more to go. We made a-uturn in Gersing?heading KL on realizing that it was too far. We had toothsome dinner at Mualaf Restaurant in Raub and arrived home almost 10 pm….
one of the artifact on display...yamaha bike,probably used by one of the settlers years ago..
Heritage row of Raub and the "discovery"
 
this kind of mini bus still exist in Raub??....hard to believe...  coz Raub is about one and half hour drive fr the so-called twin tower at the city centre!!
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| Wednesday, 6-Dec-2006 03:56 |
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Thieves broke into our house
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picture captured before the IOs arrived
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see..they jacked the iron bar!!
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entrance to wet kitchen fr outside
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Thieves broke into our house - Saturday Night, 2 December 2006.
SUNGAI PENCHALA: Thieves broke into our house and took away amongst others cash and kinds.The incident came to light on Sunday morning when BeeWee our little kitten, was about to be fed.
On the crime scene, revealed that the intruders had gained entry into the house, by jacking the the louvre’s iron bar in the wet kitchen.They then ransacked all rooms on the ground floor and left upper floor untouched.
The incident could have happened between 2 a.m to 4 a.m while we were all fast asleep.The intruders targeted only “not too heavy things to carry” like cash, gadgets like handphones, small camera, mp3 and 4 players and card reader. We were fortunate as we were left unharmed in deep sleep. We have pet geese, which normally make noise if any strangers attempted to enter the house. But the nite of the incident, we did not hear the geese making noise. According to the Investigation Officers they suspect that we have been “charmed to sleep all nite long” based on the two coins left at the crime scene. The Royal Malaysia Police (RMP/PDRM) Brickfield branch have registered a case and are investigating.
We take this opportuniy to extend our gratitude to both En.Ridzuan and En Said of RMP who responded promptly to register the case and also to both CSI officers who came minutes after both IOs left to investigate the case.
Our new hp numbers:
Zainon Zubir : 016-6932414
Abdulhadee Fauzallah Hussin: 016- 6932413
Adeeba Fauzallah Hussin:016-6932450
| Quote: | | Malaysia is a safe place to live in and do business. And without doubt, the overall success of the police force in keeping crime under control is due not only to the diligent work by members of the force, but also the role played by the community. Without the information and cooperation accorded by the Malaysian public, our rate of success would have been much smaller. |
Excerpt from..” Key note address by the Honourable Inspector-General of Police, YDH Tan Sri Mohd. Bakri Bin Hj. Omar in conjunction with the official opening of the Seminar on “Industrial Security Issues: A Business Solutions Approach” on 26th July 2004, Gurney Hotel, Penang
intruders job!!
CSI Officer Said at work.
Our house been ransacked at the same time we gained knowledge from CSI officer Said..thank you officer Said, we're proud of RMP especially you..thank you...
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| Saturday, 2-Dec-2006 14:19 |
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Breakfast n Lunch at Lake Garden n visit to the Butterfly Park
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wei bimmer nak kena jpt2lak...karate kang ...
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"tu ..tu..burung, kata DrJamal kpd Kamal
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Dr,Jamal,Sam,Bimmer,Along,Bubba n kingmarul
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A group of FMDC's members comprises of Zul aka Badangperkasa, Nasir aka Alongart,Sam aka dinictics, kingmarul, Dr.Jamal aka Tembeling, Nazley aka Bubba, Krie, Wan aka Frycrax, Izam aka Bimmerman, my son Hadee and I had breakfast at the famous "Tanglin Nasi Lemak" this morning. The place is located close to the Butterfly Park. The guest of honour was Mr. Kamal, the Star photographer. Initially we had planned to take the commuter to either Rawang or Seremban after the breakfast but changed the plan to just visit the Butterfly Park which is just a stone's throw from where we had our breakfast. It was Bimmer's idea to visit the place but unfortunately the person who mooted the idea didn't join the six of us. (Zul, Bubba,DrJamal,Sam,my son and I)
"The colourful and beautifully landscaped park is home for over 6,000 butterflies from 120 species. It is only a stone throw away from the Bird Park."
The six of us spent almost two hours in the Butterfly Park before headed to the same place where we had breakfast, for a sumptious "ikan bakar" for lunch. We left the place a quarter to two pm....
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My son and I wish to take this opportunity to extend our gratitude to all who were with us for breakfast and visited the Butterfly Park..all of you are great companion... Oue special thank you to Dr.Jamal of Kuantan, who took the initiative to join all of us for a half day "get-together" sort of...
*to frycrax and krie...jgn kecil hati gamba berdua ntah mana perginya puas cari tak jumpa, munkin kucing bawa lari kot...
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| Sunday, 26-Nov-2006 00:30 |
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MAHA HALL E, BOOTH M16: SELANGOR FOOD INDUTRIES SDN BHD
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Selangor Food Industries Sdn Bhd (SFI) has been in business for many years. The factory with modern machines from Germany is located at Ulu Yam, Rawang. Pls. visit this link for some "news" that was once had affected the family runs business, but was more or less a blessing in disguise http://shw.fotopages.com/4884379/SFI-tiada-keluarkan-produk-sosej.html
Norazlina Azmy aka Nora, Univ. Malaya's Accountancy graduant is the MD of SFI. SFI is actually family runs business that produce not only halal frozen food which covers not only the Shariah requirement, but also the hygiene, sanitation and safety aspects. Some of the products are:
 
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| Thursday, 23-Nov-2006 11:36 |
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Malaysia Agriculture,Horticulture & Agrotourism Show 2006(MAHA)
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Trengganu food stall
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..this gentleman was in mAHA since noon
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the "Sentulian" girls ..LOL
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The ongoing MAHA (21-26 November 2006) is in Serdang, Selangor. Hubby and I had the opportunity to visit the show yesterday evening. We didn't managed to visit the whole areas, just a quick "preview" sort of and we're planning to go there again withthe children over the weekend. There are 5 exhibition areas namely Hall A (Opening and Closing Ceremony/Products demonstration, Hall B- Government Agencies and department Exhibition, Hall D -International Exhibition and Guest Nation and Hall G - Agricultural Produce Exhibition. We managed to "pass through" all of the above Halls  Actually I'm more interested in the Livestock Exhibition and looking forward to see the so-called "kambin kuning" as mentioned by one of the FMDC's forumers Whatever, if you're planning to visit MAHA, ensure you're wearing a proper gear, high heels and tight long gown is a no no and tag along your "nite-market" trolley if you're planning to buy new breed orchirds or agricultural products like the infamous "power root drinks/juices"
We took this shuttle service to the exhibition halls
We got back to the parking area on this..
it's afamily affair "thing" when comes to MAHA show
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| Friday, 17-Nov-2006 09:44 |
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Adeeba's photomontage et el
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Adeeba, my daughter loves editing images and can spend hours infront of PC at home doing nothing better than editing images. Without her knowledge I managed to steal few of her works and though she needs to further improve on the technique and creativity, I'd say for a girl of her age, going to be fifteen next year...."kira okaylah"..meaning not bad at all. Well, say what you like, I am in the opinion if she really loves photography and such, I'd not stop her ..BUT...yes there is a but....whatever field she's into, she has to ensure that she will be amongts the best ...not half way through or given up at all.
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wah....cantik nye rerama, ikan n katak tuh....terel la aunty..leh ajau yeh...toce2...
