Terengganu Rainforest- The heritage

The lost world of Terengganu

Nepenthes Ampullaria

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Terengganu Hornbill... very exciting

Oriental Pied Hornbill

Hornbill
Bird
The hornbills are a family of bird found in tropical and subtropical Africa, Asia and Melanesia. They are characterized by a long, down-curved bill which is frequently brightly colored and sometimes has a casque on the upper mandible. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Bucerotidae
Higher classification: Bucerotiformes
Rank: Family

Location: Kuala Terengganu , Terengganu,  MALAYSIA

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The Birds of Terengganu

Sitar Bird

Ciak Bird

Merbuk @ Yellow Vented Bulbul

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Go Off Trail to Make Unique Pictures

PHOTOGRAPH BY SUSAN SEUBERT

Susan Seubert rode the Rocky Mountaineer train, coursing through Canada and exploring the sights along the way forTraveler magazine. Follow along as she shares glimpses into making incredible images in the Canadian landscape.

Peyto Lake is a huge tourist attraction just off the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park. Most people leave their car, camper, or bus and walk to the platform to snap a photo before taking off. Although the views from the park’s platforms are magnificent, I wanted to have a look around.

As my assistant and I climbed the hill behind the viewing platform and got away from the crowds of people, I noticed a family take off on a side trail. They looked like they knew where they were headed, so I asked if we could join them. Sure thing, they said, and off we went. I was expecting a long trek to some distant viewpoint, but this wasn’t the case at all. About a 15-minute walk from the crowds was another, even more stunning view. There was a small handful of people, including a young couple who agreed to let me take their picture. What’s so great about this shot is the woman standing on a rocky outcropping, looking like a postcard.

Photo Tip: Never assume that the best view is the most popular. It pays to go off the beaten track and spend some time walking around your subject, even if it means doing extra hiking with heavy gear. Not only is it a great workout, but the rewards are also worth it!

Photographed with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III and a Canon EF24-105mm, f/4L USM lens.

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Icelandic Ice Cave in Iceland- amazing

Magical moonscape? Try earthbound Iceland.

“This shows a cave formed in an outlet glacier by the huge Vatnajökull ice cap,” says French photographer Romain Loubeyre, who lives in Dubai. “Exploring it felt like exploring another planet. The colors, the light, and the shapes are found nowhere else.”

Glacier caves are a challenge to photograph. “Water drips from the ceiling, winds rush through the passage, and the cold freezes the camera,” says Loubeyre. “I played hide-and-seek with the water to keep the lens dry.”

What has stayed with him: “These caves melt more each year, a sign that some of nature’s most spectacular artworks are in danger of disappearing,” he says.

What we liked: “Shooting photos in a glacier cave,” says Nat Geo Adventure editorial director Mary Anne Potts, “requires an adventurous spirit. The ribbon of ice draws the eye to the focal point—the hiker’s red jacket—setting off the remarkable blue and black tones of the ice.”

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Moon Over Madagascar

The neon lights that illuminate this motel in Ranohira, Madagascar, recall the colors of the Madagascan flag. (Photograph by Michele Martinelli

Colourful Hotel in Madagascar that's amazing

With a wink to Malagasy loyalists and geography buffs alike, Italian photographer and Your Shot community member Michele Martinelli notes that the porch lights of this motel in Ranohira, Madagascar, mimic the red, green, and white of the island nation’s flag.

Getting the shot: Martinelli and his wife (pictured) stayed in Ranohira before exploring the sculpted rock formations of nearby Isalo National Park.

At first Martinelli found the motel’s lights garish, but seeing the colors at sunset struck a chord.

“Our second evening there, I noticed the moon up and the reflection of the rooms in the pool,” he says. “Combining all these details at night made for a beautiful scene.”

What we liked: “The symmetrical composition and colored lights are what really catch my eye,” says Traveler’s director of photography, Dan Westergren.

“The weighting of the image leaves a little breathing room for the moon—a good choice by the photographer, since the roofs are so evenly spaced.”

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