Reflection, Sekinchan

It's been quite some time since I noticed a few nice scenes on my way back to Sekinchan on Friday, after work. However, I never stopped to snap any photo.

Sometimes I did not bring my camera along.

Sometimes it was already too late (nearly 8pm).

Sometimes I was too tired or hungry, hence wishing to get home ASAP.

Sometimes I just tended to procrastinate without reason.

Most of the time, we prone to do things LATER, coz they are so near to us, easily accessible at anytime. Then after years are gone, only we realized that we have neglected them for so long. I try to not to make such a MISTAKE, but to cherish everything, everyone that's around me.

Finally, I made a move last weekend. In the morning, I did some election shots. In the evening, I proceeded to the paddy field.

It's been quite watery lately due to the rainy days. This is indeed a headache to the farmers. Some of them have just transplanted the young seedlings into the paddy field, and the excessive water endangers these small lives.

When the water is still, we see lotsa beautiful reflections in symmetry. This inspired me to shoot this series of photos.

When we were kids, we used to draw something like this for the topic "My House". Agree?


Typically, there would be a river, tree, flowers or probably a small animal nearby the house. Nonetheless, this house seems to be in a sea.


The ground is a large mirror!


That day, I actually explored into the Parit 4, somewhere I've not been to. There are quite some Indians building their houses there.


At the Chinese side, you don't see a coconut tree.


That's why I used to think "tree within paddy field" is only available in Kedah, not Sekinchan. Now I know I was wrong.


Chinese do not build houses for own stay in the middle of paddy field. They build houses for swallows. The bird nests earn them moolah. This is another one under construction.


This is obviously less attractive compared to the rest, I know.


This is the mentioned "house for swallows". My good friend, heman always says he wishes he could bomb off these buildings, which spoil the beautifulness of the paddy field.


This is somewhere near my house... just within walking distance. Mum and I strolled around here after dinner. A vertical and photoshoped photo is available here, taken a week earlier.


This is Cainesin's favourite when I shared the batch of images on Facebook. Do you share the same thought?


We had brief chat with this uncle while strolling at the paddy field. In fact, we did not know each other.


As of 10 March 2008, there were more greenery paddy fields near Site B (as shown). There were more water being seen at the paddy fields near Site C.

I actually feel I'm not good in photography. I often feel sorry to my 2 DSLRs bought last year (the 1st one was stolen) coz I don't seem to have maximized their utilization.

I admit I'm not good in technical aspects, such as the adjustments of speed and aperture, and have not put much effort to master them. I only have quite an okay sense in photo composition. That's why I always feel a simple compact camera is actually more than enough for my use.

For the same photos in Black & White mode, click here. Do you like the monochrome ones, or those with colours?

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Someone I actually don't know, Elbert, left me messages at the chatterbox since late last night, asking me Sekinchan-related info. I think I might do a write-up on the FAQs. Anyway, I need some time.

This morning, I managed to get some URLs which might be helpful. Take a look at the following first, before the post comes up.

1. About eating shark - article from China Press; another article from New Straits Time


2. My friend's friend visit to Sekinchan - a post from the blog "Mirage"


3. The place to stay in Sekinchan, located in the town center - Harbour View Hotel (I never stay)


4. Some beautiful photos of Sekinchan taken by: Shaolin Tiger, Sean, Terence, and so much more from Flickr (after seeing these, you might curse me for have shown you my low-grade photos)

To answer some questions from Elbert -

My friend's cousin has a longan orchard and is open for visit. Pay RM10 and you can just pluck and eat the longans. The best season (more longans) is during the middle of year. If you wish to check out more details, I can help to get the contacts. There are dragon fruits orchards too. I also don't have the contacts at this moment.

The shop selling my favourite steamed fish is located at the main road from Site B to town centre, then to Site C. It's near the field of Yoke Kuan secondary school. Just ask anyone by mentioning the name of the restaurant, you should be able to get it.

Sorry for not able to recommend you more food, as I've stopped eating seafood for quite long. You can go to Guan Seng Long restaurant at the Bagan (turn into the direction of Police Station, at the traffic light which is nearby Harbour View Hotel), go straight till the end, then turn right, twice. There are also a few nice ones near the market (pasar).

I hope I've been helpful. Just ask if you have other questions :)