Malaysia - First Sunset of 2009 over Kuala Lumpur with The Petronas Twin Towers in the background
Kuala Lumpur (often abbreviated as K.L.), is the largest city of Malaysia. The city proper, making up an area of 244 km2 (94 sq mi), has an estimated population of 1.6 million in 2006. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million. It is the fastest growing metropolitan region in the country, in terms of population as well as economy.
The Petronas Twin Towers (also known as the Petronas Towers or Twin Towers), in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia were the world's tallest buildings, before being surpassed by the Taipei 101. However, the towers are still the tallest twin buildings and office building in the world. Tower 1 was built by Hazama Corporation and Tower 2 by Samsung Engineering & Construction and Kukdong Engineering & Construction (both of South Korea). They were the world's tallest buildings from 1998 to 2004 if measured from the level of the main entrance to the structural top.
I admit that this is not the most original view of Kuala Lumpur, however I believe that it certainly should be part of every photographer's Malaysia portfolio. Luckily the sky over Kuala Lumpur is changing so much that no shot can be same as other. Thank you Vedd for taking me there !
PENTAX K20D, f/16, 30 sec (30), ISO 100, 16 mm
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bob:davis (41 months ago | reply)
wonderful city scape, great color tones
greenka2000 (41 months ago | reply)
wonderful shot!
BillGraf (41 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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debashis_pradhan (41 months ago | reply)
beautiful shot. love how the road leads your eyes to the twin towers and while doing so takes you through a sightseeing trip through the city. well done.
|sumsion| (41 months ago | reply)
Great contrast here Lucie. Some day I hope to have it in my portfolio. : )
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Milan SNIPER Jakál (41 months ago | reply)
pecková fotka :) klobúk dole..
vedd (41 months ago | reply)
Ahhh I was certainly waiting for this one to come out from your hard drive :-) To me it is still an original view of KL - the way you exposed and framed it made this an original one my friend!
It is certainly a pleasure to take you there Lucie! Too bad you had to leave early, otherwise there will be a lot of other places to take you to!
pdel64@photography (41 months ago | reply)
Fantatic shot Lucie !
Happy new Year 2009
Charley Yelen (41 months ago | reply)
Parádní fotka...gratuluji:)
michael-wuensche.de (41 months ago | reply)
sensationell and perfect capture
Shotter '81 (41 months ago | reply)
Another great shot..!!!
Denis Collette...!!! (41 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Vision Group / Invite only, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
... wonderful... good morning...!!! :)))
albireo2006 (41 months ago | reply)
lovely photo
George.. [deleted] (41 months ago | reply)
Great Shot my friend...
Wish You A Wonderful Weekend...
© Coole Photography (41 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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OrcaGT (41 months ago | reply)
Absolutely gorgeous =)
ppf_4 (41 months ago | reply)
Thank you for this so nice picture...
And happy new year ! : -)
gianfranco.meano (41 months ago | reply)
Great image!
Gert van Duinen (41 months ago | reply)
Quote: "I admit that this is not the most original view of Kuala Lumpur, however I believe that it certainly should be part of every photographer's Malaysia portfolio. "
Do I notice some kind of discouragement of originality here :)
Sphexes (41 months ago | reply)
Very good! I like it.
andrew c ko (41 months ago | reply)
wonderful color and tone of the city scape.
D-A-O (41 months ago | reply)
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grantthai (41 months ago | reply)
Might not be the most original Lucie but it ranks as one of the best. Lovely shot.
Sombrero_Nuevo (41 months ago | reply)
that's amazing!
euskadi 69 (41 months ago | reply)
As usual, it's an outstanding capture !
I love your work !
A.Alwosaibie (41 months ago | reply)
Great Great shot!!
johan.pipet (41 months ago | reply)
Fantastic! Admirable!
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neil .d123 [deleted] (41 months ago | reply)
Striking picture. Very nice.
Chee Seong (41 months ago | reply)
Familiar vantage point. Great shot.
raul_pc (41 months ago | reply)
Wonderful... great composition... well done!!! :)
Studio Narvaez (41 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Skylines of the World, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Outstanding Work!
PAUL1852X (41 months ago | reply)
Awesome capture !!
AcombDave (41 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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windywolf (41 months ago | reply)
A wonderful night shot. Stunning light and colours.
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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Digit@l Exposure II (41 months ago | reply)
I think I've seen this shot before (taken by other Flickr members), but it still is impressive! Great work.
Shuggie!! (41 months ago | reply)
Exceptional detail and colouring, Lucie .. lovely shot.
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Juan PS (41 months ago | reply)
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rinogas (41 months ago | reply)
fantastica
Olivier Maurin | CoolGraph (41 months ago | reply)
Very nice composition !
Edzone (41 months ago | reply)
the glowing highway leading one's sight to the faraway towers- reminded me of a scene from the Wizard of Oz! spectacular capture!
david.richter (41 months ago | reply)
Outstanding shot... once again! Though I've seen quite a few pictures from this location, it's like you said, ever changing skies and colors make it a special place for classic, yet unique shots! Very well done!
Polimo (41 months ago | reply)
Fantastic shot, Lucie!
mike matthews (41 months ago | reply)
Expert night omage, great cityscape!
nekiy (41 months ago | reply)
Great shot!!!
david.bank (www.david-bank.com) (41 months ago | reply)
This is beautiful. Happy New Year to you from London.
David
markeloper photography (41 months ago | reply)
Great shot. When I saw this shot it reminded me of a shot a saw just few days back (link below). It is not of the exact spot but it is from another fantastic photographer like yourself.
www.flickr.com/photos/rags1969/3143517241/
Erix Images (41 months ago | reply)
Very very cool stuff
-Faizal- (41 months ago | reply)
Fantastic image! That sky is really amazing - great catch!
Jeff Eickhoff (41 months ago | reply)
Beautiful image, Lucie. Composition, as always, is flawless and fabulous.