Kuantan Skies #8

This is part 8 in a series of 26 photographs of the Kuantan Skies taken this year. All but 3 were taken from my window or balcony.

Kuantan Skies #8 - A view of the evening sky through the branches of a tree

Observing the moon

I love the moon. It looks great in the evening and night sky. I know that I need a professional camera to get the necessary zoom ability to capture great photos of it.

Here are some photos of the moon in Kuantan which I captured with my Sony Cybershot point-and-shoot. I think they look pretty. What do you think?

The bright white moon hovers over Bukit Sekilau

What is our fascination with the moon? Did man really land on the moon? The moon shows us something we don't fully understand about space, and what could lie further beyond our moon

The moon is framed by a selection of trees in a small field in Bukit Sekilau, Kuantan

The fading light of day only enhances the sunlight hitting the moon as it shines brightly over houses in Bukit Sekilau, Kuantan

The moon is not subject to the laws of gravity, as are objects here on earth. In this photo the moon hangs nicely between the frame of two tree branches at a field in Bukit Sekilau, Kuantan

I hope you enjoyed those photos. What fascinates you about the moon?

Trees In Kuantan Part 5 - Solitary Trees

Solitary Trees is the topic for Part 5 of Trees In Kuantan. As I walked around Kuantan it was easy to notice the solitary trees. They stand out so clearly and are full of life and character. These are pictures of trees standing alone. Enjoy.

A tree-house

I love these crooked branches

This single tree stands beside the Petronas petrol station near Taman Galing/Bukit Sekilau

This tree can be found in Taman Gelora, Kuantan

A single pine tree stands tall as the sun rises in the morning over Bukit Sekilau, Kuantan

This 'fan' tree is prevalent in Malaysia

Trees In Kuantan Part 4 - Flowers

Welcome to Part 4 of my first 'Trees In Kuantan' series. Today we'll be taking a look at flowers, buds, fruit or other growths which are adorned on certain trees. Flowers add colour to a tree, and there's certainly no shortage of that in Kuantan. Scroll down and have a look at my selection . . .

These decorative appendages to this palm tree lay scattered on the floor

And here they are, still attached, to another tree

Another tree shows them hanging like hair braids

This small tree experiences seasonal bursts of pink flowers

The camera looks through a maze of branches and flowers

This small tree by the roadside holds fantastic orange and yellow flowers

Tiny flowers hang off a branch from this tree

Close-up view

A tremendous laburnum tree stands in Bukit Sekilau, Kuantan

The yellow flowers contrast perfectly with the deep blue sky

Clusters of yellow flowers hang gracefully from the laburnum tree

This tree, boasting orange and red flowers, can be found in Taman Pertanian, Kuantan

Trees In Kuantan Part 3 - Leaves

Trees In Kuantan - Part 3 deals with leaves. Leaves are the component of a tree which absorb sunlight to aid in the trees growth and maintain its vitality. They also act as decorative pieces, beautifying the tree they adorn. We used to collect autumnal leaves when I was a child, in all sorts of colours like red, orange, yellow and brown, in various shapes and sizes. However, leaves look best where they belong - on a tree.

A giant layer of skin from a palm tree lies on the floor after being shed by its tree. Though not a leaf in itself, it holds the branches and adjoined leaves in place until their time expires

The green leaves of this palm tree sway gently in the breeze as outdated brown leaves lay idle on the ground

The leaves and branches grow in arcing shapes along the road

The attractive leaves of these palm trees dominate this section of Bukit Ubi in Kuantan

These miniature trees support long, pointed leaves

Like a hand and fingers, these interesting leaves decorate this small plant

Look at these tiny leaves all lined up neatly on the thin branches

Here are some more at a closer range

These trees kind of remind me of the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. The leaves are neatly ordered in order to gain maximum exposure to sunlight