when time stands still

A week ago, I had a lucky chance of going to Perhentian Island as part of my firm's department trip. The fresh air, clear skies, clear waters, abundance of fishes were refreshing sight for me. Being away from my office was a really BIG plus point! =0)

It was about a 45 minute boat ride from the jetty at Kota Bahru. Landing on the island for the first time in my meager life, I felt rejuvenated. The refreshing sight of the sea and nature was simply an awesome sight. The horizon was blue with numerous islands surrounding the sea.

The afternoons were warm but simply so nice to bathe in the sun for a while taking in the freshness of it all. Totally enjoying it might be understating how much I enjoyed it. I got a good glimpse of sunrise, afternoons and sunset.

5.30am in the morning, watching the sunrise with my camera, tripod and patience almost felt like time stood still for me. It even gave me a good camera jump shot to express how time stood still for me....

Afternoon, my senses were treated to everything clear - water, skies, wind, air, sand .... you name it!

When evening came, the view of the sun setting in the horizon made time stand still as you are paralyzed by the beauty of the clouds encapsulating the orange sun against the dark blue clouds with the reflection showing on the surface of the vast sea.

When nature kept throwing all its beauty at me to feast on, it captivated me deeply. As I took it all in with all my five senses and my camera, it really felt like one of those moment when time stands still..........

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