It was fun to go back to Kuala Lumpur after being gone for over seven years. You still can’t go wrong with a photo of the amazing Petronas Towers and the KLCC area. This one I tried shifting the temperature over into the Incandescent area. This is a good trick to try for a few of your cityscape shots. When you go into that area (called Tungsten in some white balance settings), you get this cool Blade Runner kind of feel.

Amazing Kuala Lumpur

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• Date Taken2018-03-30 02:04:27
• CameraILCE-7RM3
• Camera MakeSony
• Exposure Time4
• Aperture2.8
• ISO160
• Focal Length16.0 mm
• FlashOff, Did not fire
• Exposure ProgramManual
• Exposure Bias+2

I think the bar on the top of the Traders Hotel has the best view of the Petronas Towers. I tried a few other rooftop bars in the area, but this one is still the best. While I was there, you can see that dark, foreboding Four Seasons hotel on the right. Maybe it wasn’t open yet? I can only imagine that because not many lights are on and the sign on top is not lit up.

Kuala Lumpur from the Traders Hotel Bar

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• Date Taken2018-03-30 02:04:27
• CameraILCE-7RM3
• Camera MakeSony
• Exposure Time4
• Aperture2.8
• ISO160
• Focal Length16.0 mm
• FlashOff, Did not fire
• Exposure ProgramManual
• Exposure Bias+2

KL in Malaysia is one of those cool cities in the middle of worlds where they have most of the world’s main religions represented. It’s predominantly Muslim, so there are more mosques than anything, but you’ll also see Christian churches, Hindu temples, and Chinese temples like this one. I asked my driver if there was a temple for Atheists, and he said he could not think of one.

Chinese Lanterns in Kuala Lumpur

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• Date Taken2018-04-01 01:22:19
• CameraILCE-7RM3
• Camera MakeSony
• Exposure Time4
• Aperture6.3
• ISO100
• Focal Length16.0 mm
• FlashOff, Did not fire
• Exposure ProgramManual
• Exposure Bias

I visited the National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur between services. I would not be allowed to take photos otherwise. But, mosques are almost always open to anyone that wants to come in to pray or relax, like this gentleman is doing. Sometimes, on very hot days in these Muslim countries, I will go into mosques to relax too. They are often air-conditioned and I just sit on the floor with all my equipment and relax/meditate. Running around all day long in the heat can really get to ya.

Alone in the Mosque

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• Date Taken2018-03-31 22:46:51
• CameraILCE-7RM3
• Camera MakeSony
• Exposure Time1/250
• Aperture2.8
• ISO1600
• Focal Length16.0 mm
• FlashOff, Did not fire
• Exposure ProgramManual
• Exposure Bias

While we were in Malaysia, something possessed Tane to shave his head on the same day we went to go visit a Mosque. I think he was trying to trick his dad into thinking he was converting from Atheism to Islam. I don’t think he actually tricked anyone, but he certainly played the role well.

When Tane Had That Epiphany

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• Date Taken2018-03-31 23:04:56
• CameraILCE-7RM3
• Camera MakeSony
• Exposure Time1/4000
• Aperture3.2
• ISO1600
• Focal Length32.0 mm
• FlashOff, Did not fire
• Exposure ProgramManual
• Exposure Bias

I know I’m getting old and everything, but when I was at KL Tower seven years ago, I don’t remember an “outside” area. I remember shooting through a window and having a terrible time with the glare. Now, of course, I use a Lens Skirt, but I didn’t know about it back then. Anyway, this time I went to a new level that had an outside area where you could get unobscured shots of the city.

Kuala Lumpur from KL Tower

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• Date Taken2018-03-31 00:39:44
• CameraILCE-7RM3
• Camera MakeSony
• Exposure Time0.5
• Aperture4
• ISO200
• Focal Length28.0 mm
• FlashOff, Did not fire
• Exposure ProgramManual
• Exposure Bias

It was fun to spend some time with Liz out of New Zealand! She joined me as part of the #80Stays tour in Kuala Lumpur. Boy, was it hot while we were there! It was probably over 90 degrees when we went into this mosque where we had to put on these heavy robes. Outside, there was a little bit of a breeze, at least. It had recently rained and left a thin layer of water on the marble… so it made for a nice reflection shot. Find out more about Liz’s story from her visit on her blog.

Young Adventuress in Kuala Lumpur

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• Date Taken2018-03-31 23:16:39
• CameraILCE-7RM3
• Camera MakeSony
• Exposure Time1/250
• Aperture7.1
• ISO100
• Focal Length26.0 mm
• FlashOff, Did not fire
• Exposure ProgramManual
• Exposure Bias

Well, it’s not really a rock band, but maybe some day! I was in the Batu Caves outside of Kuala Lumpur, which is a famous Hindu temple. There is a massive cave network there, and this was inside one of the biggest chambers. As you can see, there is plenty of graffiti and all kinds of scrawlings. There’s a huge staircase to get to the top, so people often like to take a little rest. I saw these four resting and went over to take a quick photo.

A New Rock Band in Kuala Lumpur

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• Date Taken2018-03-29 20:43:43
• CameraILCE-7RM3
• Camera MakeSony
• Exposure Time1/60
• Aperture3.2
• ISO400
• Focal Length25.0 mm
• FlashOff, Did not fire
• Exposure ProgramManual
• Exposure Bias

How beautiful is this temple at night? My friend Liz there went during the day and it was pretty spectacular. It was a hot day for sure, and she was definitely complaining about the heat. Hey, I was too! But then, I figured, I’ll go at night. I swear it was just as hot at night time! It doesn’t look like it, but this is about seven stories up from the ground level. And in those humid, hot conditions, getting up here while carrying a bunch of stuff is sort of a sweaty experience!

A Chinese Temple in Kuala Lumpur

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• Date Taken2018-04-01 01:28:16
• CameraILCE-7RM3
• Camera MakeSony
• Exposure Time8
• Aperture9
• ISO100
• Focal Length16.0 mm
• FlashOff, Did not fire
• Exposure ProgramManual
• Exposure Bias

It’s been about eight years since I’ve been to this place (atop the Trader’s in Kuala Lumpur) and it was exciting to return! It’s pretty much the exact same as I remember it. My goal was to try to improve on previous photos. One of the best areas to go here, even on crowded nights, is the second floor. It’s usually empty and there are good railings to secure your camera, as tripods are not allowed.

Re-visiting the SkyBar

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• Date Taken2018-03-30 02:31:48
• CameraILCE-7RM3
• Camera MakeSony
• Exposure Time1
• Aperture3.2
• ISO160
• Focal Length16.0 mm
• FlashOff, Did not fire
• Exposure ProgramManual
• Exposure Bias