A Glimpse of Beyond

Storm clouds hovered threateningly above Kundasang valley as evening waned into night. Rain drops had begun shooting down like pellets from the sky. As the wind picked up speed, I decided to pack my camera equipment and head back to the car.

It was at that moment that suddenly, part of the heavy clouds lifted; revealing a scene of glorious sunset and rolling white clouds beyond the mountain range in the west. This temporary break in the sky was indeed a gift, and I quickly recomposed the frame and took the final shot of the day.

In this photograph, the dilapidated shed in the foreground serves as a counterpoint for the heavenly revelation in the sky above. If you keep your ears peeled and listen carefully, you might even hear the conversation between the two elements of earth and heaven in this picture.

The mood is of hope.

HOPE in the midst of DESPAIR.

Kundasang

Golden Valley

The farming town of Kundasang is the highest settlement in Malaysia at 1900 metres above sea level. It is also the nearest town to Mount Kinabalu. On a clear day, one will be able to view the mountain, enthroned as a majestic backdrop to this golden valley. The vastness of this undulating valley stretches beyond the limit of the visual field, and as my gaze swoop from one corner to the other, I can't help but imagine being an eagle soaring high above this breathtaking terrain.

Kundasang Valley

The clouds that float by cast a perpetual light and shadow play amongst the plots of land below. There, various shades of green encrusted in fertile earth and interrupted by corrugated zinc roofs of farm houses, create a pastoral scene, worthy of Beethoven's Symphony No. 6.