Sunday, September 9, 2012

Mesmerized by the Hunchback Rock.

A beautiful silhouette of the Hunchback Rock at sunset
is enough to leave me mesmerized for the rest of the day.
This is my choice for the best sunset view on Labuan Island.












According to local folk story,
The Hunchback Rock or 'Batu SiBongkok' in malay
is a rock said to resemble a hunchback man sitting in yoga position
who turned into stone after being touched by his wife during meditation,
apparently it's a taboo for him to be called or touched when he is doing his meditation.
It's situated about a km from Kampung Rancha-Rancha Laut
and can be reach during low tide.
Folk story on Batu SiBongkok in malay





It seems to be holding a plate with his hand.







The small stream which flows out from Kampung Ranggu.



A sea snake in the stream,if bitten an additional
rock will be in the making.









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22 comments:

  1. NickSeptember 9, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    very nice photos!

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  2. Nava KSeptember 9, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    Gosh, love the orangy color as the background of the sunset.

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  3. UnknownSeptember 10, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    These pictures are nice Thomas. I ove the first two pictures.

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  4. caliph shurikenSeptember 10, 2012 at 12:02 AM

    wahh, nice sharing, bro.. i like da color of the sunset ^^

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  5. puteri kasihSeptember 10, 2012 at 2:17 AM

    lovely pictures bro..the sunset is beautiful :)

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  6. CheqnaSeptember 11, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    Beautiful sunset photos, love seeing others as I dont normally have the chance to be out during sunset or sunrise..so thank you for sharing.

    The sea snake "lore" proven?..hehehe..

    :-)

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  7. SandyCarlsonSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    What a beautiful place!

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  8. syielaSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    suka sangat gambar sunset tu.. so beautiful ^_^

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  9. Faaein Talip RoySeptember 12, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    As usual.. ur pictures always make me jeles la mr. Thomas..

    nice pic's!.. love sunset.. =)

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  10. CheqnoSeptember 13, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Scenery (photo 1-5 tu) yg slalu buat 'hati sayu'. Subhanaallah indah ciptaan Allah. nak bacalah folk story tu.. tapi...lain kali lah bah.. TQ 4sharing

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  11. Yee LingSeptember 14, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Feeling the tranquility but now when i saw the snake..hahhahahha

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    Great sunset shots & mesmerising golden tones on the background. Good to know there's story behind the rock.

    You in Labuan for another turbine assignment, Thomas? SESB?

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  13. awangshamsulSeptember 15, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Nice pics bro... cantik gambar sunset tu. Tak try to monetize your pics?

    btw, thanks for leaving comment at my website :)

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    1. Thomas LeeSeptember 15, 2012 at 12:13 PM

      awang,
      Monetize di mana? Shutterstock?

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    2. awangshamsulSeptember 15, 2012 at 5:33 PM

      try http://www.bigstockphoto.com or www.istockphoto.com

      i think your photos have the quality for it.

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    3. Thomas LeeSeptember 15, 2012 at 7:55 PM

      awangshamsul,
      Thanks,actually i already register at Shutterstock but too busy to post,
      anyway i will check the other two.

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  14. Faaein Talip RoySeptember 15, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    tak jemu masuk blog ni.. sbab ada gambar pemandangan yang best2.. =)

    eh.. saya baru perasan ada gambar ular.. ular tu tak mengganas ke mr.thomas?

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    1. Thomas LeeSeptember 15, 2012 at 7:57 PM

      Faaein,
      Taklah mengganas tapi kalau terkejut pasti ia mematuk.

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    2. Faaein Talip RoySeptember 16, 2012 at 9:25 PM

      owh.. i see.. bahaya kalau ia mematuk.. berani juga mr.thomas ambil gambar dekat2.. huhu..

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  15. LuPorTiSeptember 15, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Wow. Nice sunset.

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  16. IcahbanjarmasinSeptember 16, 2012 at 1:12 AM

    Nice article I like it,salam ukhuwah dari INDONESIA.

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