Birthday Dinner in Oyster & Wine Bar Sheraton Hong Kong

今年我到了蠔酒吧慶祝生日(8月31日), 非常滿意這裡的晚餐!

蠔酒吧位於香港九龍的喜來登酒店內。

這裡的不單止食品十分出色, 更能俯瞰維港全景。

一邊品嚐美食一邊看幻彩詠香江, 真是雙重享受。希望大家喜歡照片吧!

I went to Oyster & Wine Bar to celebrate my birthday (31st August), like I was very satisfied with this dinner!

Oyster & Wine Bar is in Hong Kong Kowloon Sheraton Hotel.

Beside the food here are very high quality, you can also see the panoramic view of Victoria Harbour.

When you tasting your delicious food you can also watch the Symphony of Lights, that's really enjoyable.

I hope you like the photos!

 

 

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A Symphony of Lights was amazing!

Siam Ocean World, Bangkok

These are the pictures I took in the Siam Ocean World, at Siam Paragon, Bangkok.

This is one of the largest underground aquarium in Southeast Asia.

Have many beautiful fishes and ocean animals there, I hope you will like it!

Bangkok Summer Holidays

I went to Bangkok for my summer holidays!

I'm glad that I can visit Grand Palace on this trip,

that is the most important attraction that I missed in Bangkok.

I also went to the Siam Ocean World in Siam Paragon, it's amazing!

Another surprise for me is the dinner in Sirocco (The Doom) of Lebua at State Tower!

There have the most impressive city view that I ever seen!

I will share all the photos soon, first I will show you the city view of Bangkok!

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Very cute doggie sculpture in front of Bangkok Art & Culture Centre

Langkawi Cable Car & Sky Bridge

This is my second time to visit Langkawi.

This is a very beautiful place, I really like here.

Take this opportunity to make my new video with

my photos taken in Langkawi Cable Car & Sky Bridge!

這是我第二次到浮羅交怡旅遊。

這是一個非常美麗的地方，我真的很喜歡這裡。

藉此機會，用了我在浮羅交怡纜車和天空橋

拍攝的照片，製作了我的新短片！

2012 全港健美錦標賽 Hong Kong Bodybuilding Championships

6月24日在伊利莎伯體育館舉行的2012全港健美錦標賽。

這是我第一次參觀和拍攝這類型的比賽,

現場的氣氛十分熱烈, 觀眾的歡呼聲不絕於耳, 

為他們的朋友打氣。

比賽分多個組別, 由學生至專業組別, 

也有內地的健美賽冠軍作表演嘉賓。

真是個十分有趣的派對, 

希望出年也可以再到場拍攝。

On 24th of June was the 2012 Hong Kong Bodybuilding Championships in Queen Elizabeth Stadium.

This is my first visit and shooting this type of competition,

The atmosphere in the stadium was electric and everyone was yelling out words of

support for those that they knew.

The competition was divided into several groups, from students to professional groups,

also had a mainland bodybuilding champion guest performance.

That was a very interesting party,

I hope the next years can also come for taking photos.

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My facebook card

今天我收到了一個來自英國的包裹，是我的facebook卡！

你只要在facebook資科中找你的名片，你會發現一個

facebook的推廣，點擊連結到Moo.com就可以設計你的facebook卡。

第一組50張卡是免費的，我只付了2歐元運費。

我感到十分驚喜，因為這些卡的質量是非常好！

不要等了，開始做你的facebook卡吧！

I got a parcel from UK today, it's my facebook card!

You just need to go the name card section of your facebook info,

 you'll find a facebook promotion, click the link to 

Moo.com and design your facebook card.

The first pack 50 cards is free, I only paid 2 euro for shipment.

I was very surprised because the cards quality are excellent!

Don't wait and make your facebook card too!

My first travel and photography book

我的第一本旅遊攝影書。全書供100頁, 這是頭30頁的展示, 也有電子書版本!

http://www.lulu.com/shop/rafael-lam/barcelona/ebook/product-20145289.html

http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/RafaelMacau

This is my first travel and photography book. 
This is the preview of the first 30 pages, also have eBook version!

http://www.lulu.com/shop/rafael-lam/barcelona/ebook/product-20145289.html

http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/RafaelMacau

BARCELONA by Rafael Lam by Rafael Lam | Make Your Own Book

Penang Peranakan Mansion

已經很久沒有製作影片了,

在檳城峇峇娘惹（或稱土生華人/僑生）大宅拍攝了不少照片。

就把握這次機會, 做了一條短片!

It's been a long time that I didn't make a video,

I took a lot of photos in Penang Parankan Mansion.

Take this opportunity to make a short video!

位於檳城峇峇娘惹大宅，這莊嚴的大宅建於19世紀末。

Pinang Peranakan Mansion, stately mansion built at the end of the 19th century.

Kapitan Keling Mosque - George Town, Penang

Kapitan Keling Mosque is a mosque built in the 19th century by Indian Muslim traders in George Town,

 Penang, Malaysia. It is situated on the corner of Lebuh Buckingham (Buckingham Street) 

and Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling (Pitt Street).

"Keling" is a Malay term for people of Indian origin, nowadays considered offensive but not so considered

 at the time when the mosque was built. The "Kapitan Keling" was a representative of the Indian community,

 like the "Kapitan Cina" for the Chinese community.

(Information form Wikipedia) 

Hong Kong SoHo

您可搭乘獲《金氏世界記錄》列為全球最長的戶外有蓋自動扶梯，

到達士丹頓街後，由此步往SoHo荷南美食區。 

這個美食區由些利街、伊利近街、卑利街、士丹頓街及奧卑利街一帶小街道組成，

別具異國風情，特色餐館和咖啡館雲集，時尚酒吧匯聚，環球美饌紛陳，

由新奧爾良、尼泊爾、墨西哥及馬來西亞風味料理，

到普羅旺斯和葡萄牙菜式，任君品嘗。

Stroll along nearby Hollywood Road and you'll soon discover Hong Kong's "SoHo", 

the area "South of Hollywood Road". It offers a wide range of upmarket international restaurants

 and bars along Staunton Street, Elgin Street and Shelley Street. 

Jump on what Guinness World Records calls the world's longest covered escalator

 and experience the cosmopolitan atmosphere of this popular food district. 

Here you'll enjoy international fare from New Orleans to Nepal, Mexico to Malaysia, Provence to Portugal.

(Information from www.discoverhongkong.com/)

Penag - George Town Heritage Part II

邱公司龍山堂（Khoo Kongsi）是邱氏宗祠，建於十九世紀末，

位於打石街（LebuhAceh）附近，建築物至今仍然保持良好。

建築物為古老中國式，仿清朝宮殿而立，祠堂分正中的「正順宮」

和兩側的「福德宮」及「浴谷宮」。

邱氏宗祠又稱「龍山堂」，共分叄部分：中為大廳，供奉大佛爺，

右為邱氏歷代靈牌，左為複印堂，供奉大伯公。

它的底層為專供族人租用與婚宴慶典之用，

宗祠對面有一個舞台，供酬神演大戲之用。

(資料來自維基百科)

The famous Khoo Kongsi is the grandest clan temple in the country. 

It is also one of the city's major historic attraction. 

The clan temple has retained its authentic historic setting, 

which includes an association building, a traditional theatre and

the late 19th century rowhouses for clan members, all clustered around a granite-paved square.

It is located in Cannon Square in the heart of the oldest part of the city of George Town,

in the midst of narrow, winding lanes and quaint-looking

pre-War houses exuding a palpable old world charm.

(Information from Wikipedia)

Penag - George Town Heritage Part I

這次是我第二次到檳城旅遊,

再次來到喬治城, 感覺煥然一新!

因為很多建築都經過修復, 美麗多了!

這裡有很多令人難忘的文化遺產,

大家一起欣賞吧!

This is my second time to visit to Penang,

Came to George Town once again, feel brand new!

Because a lot of buildings have been restored, so beautiful!

There are many memorable cultural heritage,

Let's enjoy it!

Penang – Bukit Bendera

在復活節假期, 我到了檳城和浮羅交怡旅遊。

這次也拍了不少照片, Bukit Bendera檳城山

是我喜歡的其中一個地方, 現在分享一些照片吧!

During the Easter holidays, I went to Penang and Langkawi.

I also took a lot of photos in this trip, the Bukit Bendera Penang Hill

is one of the places that I like, here are some pictures I want to share!

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The cable car (train) in Bukit Bendera, Penang Hill

Enjoy Melaka

在吉隆坡的旅程當中, 還到了一個很特別的地方, 就是馬六甲!

馬六甲先後受到葡萄牙、荷蘭及英國的殖民統治。

馬六甲的歷史遺跡，分別坐落在城市廣場及靠近河邊的噴水池一帶。

城市廣場在往前一點，即是聖保羅山，這裏是葡萄牙的 A'FAMOSA 聖地牙哥城

堡及聖保羅教堂的所在地。在舊城區也可以發現一些寺廟及清真寺。

馬六甲真是一個很有特色的地方!

When I went to KL, I also visited a very special place - Melaka (Malacca)!

Melaka was a colony of the Portuguese, Dutch and British.

Melaka's historical heritage is located in the Town Plaza,

near the fountain along the river.

In front of the Town Plaza,  is St. Pauls Hill. This is where the Portuguese

A'FAMOSA San Diego Fort and St. Paul's Church is.

You can also find a number of temples and mosques in the Old Town.

Melaka is really a very unique place!

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HK Flower Show 2012

又是一年一度的香港花卉展,

除了花多, 相機多, 更是人山人海!

我也到場享受這個花兒盛放的季節!

Is the annual Hong Kong Flower Show.


Besides have many flowers, cameras, also a huge crowds!


I went there to enjoy this season of flowers!

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Tears in 311

Tsunami comes like an evil…

My portrait 2012

已經很久沒有為自己拍一些裝作有型的自拍照了。

其實, 也需要設計一些構圖和畫面的,

和拍攝其他人不同, 就是怎樣拍也不太滿意的...

Have a long time didn't take some pretend type self-portrait.

In fact, need to design the composition and the image,

 it's different than shooting other people,  it's so hard to take one satisfactory ...

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Banner size, it's suitable for my facebook 

The Petronas Twin Towers

雙峰塔（英語：Petronas Twin Towers，Kuala Lumpur City Centre，KLCC）別稱佩重納斯大廈、

國家石油大廈、國油雙塔及雙子塔等，是兩棟位於馬來西亞吉隆坡市中心的摩天大樓，

曾經是世界最高的摩天大樓，直到2003年10月17日被位於台灣台北的台北101超越，

但仍是目前世界最高的雙棟大樓，也是世界第五高的大樓，樓高452米，共地上88層，

由美國建築設計師西薩·佩里（Cesar Pelli）所設計的大樓表面大量使用了不銹鋼與玻璃等材質，

並輔以伊斯蘭藝術風格的造型，反映出馬來西亞的伊斯蘭文化傳統。

雙峰塔與鄰近的吉隆坡塔同為吉隆坡的知名地標及象徵。

根據高層建築暨都市集居委員會（CTBUH）在1997年7月10日所宣佈的四種高樓評定標準：

「結構體或建築頂部高度」、「最高的使用樓層高度」、「屋頂高度」及「天線高度」，

一般認為最高的建築排名是指結構體或建築頂部高度而言。

馬來西亞國家石油公司(Petronas)建造了世界最高大廈。雖然其它大廈譬如西爾斯大樓有更高的
可使用樓地板，一個更高的天線，和一個更高的屋頂。但一般認為最高的摩天大樓是
擁有452米(1483 英尺)的尖頂的雙峰塔──直至被臺北101超越。

克萊斯勒大廈被認為是首度使用尖頂以增加超高層建築物高度的例子。克萊斯勒大廈

與曼哈頓銀行大廈同時興建，克萊斯勒大廈在接近完工時，升起了秘密架設的尖頂，

大幅超越曼哈頓銀行大廈的高度。

(資料來自維基百科)

he Petronas Towers (Malay: Menara Petronas, also known as the Petronas Twin Towers 

or Menara Berkembar Petronas in Malay) are skyscrapers and twin towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

According to the CTBUH's official definition and ranking, they were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004

 until surpassed by Taipei 101, but remain the tallest twin buildings in the world ever built, surpassing 

the World Trade Center. The building is the landmark of Kuala Lumpur with nearby Kuala Lumpur Tower.

The Petronas Towers were the tallest buildings in the world for six years, until Taipei 101 was completed in 2004.

The height of the towers is measured to the top of their structural components such as spires, but do not include

antennas. Spires are considered actual integral parts of the architectural design of buildings, to which changes

would substantially change the appearance and design of the building, whereas antennas may be added or

removed without such consequences. The Petronas Towers still remain the tallest twin buildings in the world.

Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) and the World Trade Center towers were each constructed with 110 

occupied floors – 22 more than the 88 floors of the Petronas Towers. Willis Tower’s tallest antenna is 75.41 m

(247.4 ft) taller than those of the Petronas Towers, however, in accordance with CTBUH regulations and

guidelines, the antennas of Willis Tower were not counted as part of its architectural features.

The spires on the Petronas Towers are included in the height since they are not antenna masts. 

Therefore, the Petronas Towers exceed the official height of Willis Tower by 10 m (33 ft) even though the

roof of Petronas Towers (378.6 m) is 63.4 m (208 ft) lower than the roof of Willis Tower (442 m).

(Information from Wikipedia)

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The Petronas Twin Towers

Happy CNY 2012

祝大家新年快樂, 身禮健康!

心想事成, 萬事如意!

I wish you all a happy Chinese New Year!

All wishes come true and good luck!

恭喜發財！Kung Hei Fat Choi!

KLCC (Kuala Lumpur City Centre)

吉隆坡除了有輕鐵和單軌鐵路，你們也可以坐觀光巴士，

我有兩天都是坐這雙層觀光巴士遊覽這城市，

但到了週末就很煩忙，約需3個小時行走整條路線...

這裡有一些照片，都是我在吉隆坡和KLCC拍的！

KL besides have LRT and Monorail, you can also take the Hop-on Hop-off bus,

I had a city tour on the double decker bus for two days,

but on the weekend is very busy and take around 3 hours for the all route...

Here are some pictures I took all around KL and the KLCC!

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KL Monorail

X'mas in KL 2011

大家好！我剛從吉隆坡回來，過了一個很捧的聖誕假期！

這是我第二次到吉隆坡，上一次是三年前。

我已經參觀了一些著名的景點，如吉隆坡塔，吉隆坡國家清真寺清真寺，

舊吉隆坡火車站，印度城，雲頂，時代廣場，天后宮，等等。

這是我在2008年的專輯：http://rafaellam.pixnet.net/album/set/13750774

所以此行我到所有上一次錯過了的地方，我還到了馬六甲一日遊。

馬六甲真是很漂亮，有很多不同的古建築，我肯定會再次去那裡！

我想分享一些在時代廣場，雙子塔和Palivion商場的聖誕照片，

我希望大家有一個了不起的2012年，新年快樂！

Hi all! I just came back from KL, I had a great X'mas holidays there!

This is the second time I visit to KL, last time was three years ago.

I already visit some famous attractions like KL Tower, Masjid Negara National Mosque,

Old KL Train Station, India Town, Genting, Times Square, Thean Hou Temple, etc.

This in my album in 2008: http://rafaellam.pixnet.net/album/set/13750774

So this trip I can visit all places I missed last time and I had a day trip to Melaka.

Melaka is very beautiful, have many different old buildings, I'm sure will visit there again!

I want to share some X'mas photos taken in Times Square, Petronas Towers and Pavilion on this post,

I hope you all have a marvelous 2012 and happy new year!

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X'mas tree in the hotel lobby