Showing posts with label [Selangor] Selayang Wholesale Market. Show all posts
Showing posts with label [Selangor] Selayang Wholesale Market. Show all posts
Here are the remaining photos from my collection:
Title: TORCH GINGER BUD/BUNGA KANTAN
Location: Pasar Borong KL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: 24 April 2009, 10:28am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/3.5, ISO Equiv.: 200
Torch ginger bud, a pretty pink flower, which has a delicate aroma, is the bud/flower of a tall and aromatic ginger native to Southeast Asia. In Indonesia, where it is called kecombrong, it is cooked with fish to reduce the smell or sliced as part of a vegetables salad. In Thailand the flowers are served raw with nam prik. The bud is quite fibrous, however, and is often either used whole and bruised or finely sliced.
Title: Prawns
Location: Pasar Borong KL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: 24 April 2009, 11:32am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Equiv.: 1100
Tiger prawns aplenty in the meat section.
Title: Frozen
Location: Pasar Borong KL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: 24 April 2009, 11:38am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.3, ISO Equiv.: 720
A big fish basking on a bed of ice. "I FEEL GOOD"
Title: FISH GALORE
Location: Pasar Borong KL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: 24 April 2009, 11:31am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/3.8, ISO Equiv.: 200
LOOK CLOSELY....the fishes are swimming away!
Title: Eyes on ME
Location: Pasar Borong KL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: 24 April 2009, 11:35am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Equiv.: 900
I LOVE this close-up shot.
Title: BIG PUMPKINS anyone?
Location: Pasar Borong KL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: 24 April 2009, 10:33am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/4.0, ISO Equiv.: 1400
Lots of extra large pumpkins.
Title: Winter Melon
Location: Pasar Borong KL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: 24 April 2009, 10:10am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/4.2, ISO Equiv.: 200
A must-have ingredient in Chinese dessert
Title: Potatoes
Location: Pasar Borong KL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: 24 April 2009, 10:12am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/3.8, ISO Equiv.: 200
Some skinny potatoes.
Title: Red Eyes
Location: Pasar Borong KL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: 24 April 2009, 11:36am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Equiv.: 800
Looking at this picture reminds me of those fishy smell.
Title: Fresh Tiger Prawns Anyone?
Location: Pasar Borong KL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: 24 April 2009, 10:32am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Equiv.: 1400
Captured this picture at the meat section. This section is SO WET!!! Water and blood everywhere!
Title: Torch Ginger Bud/Bunga Kantan
Location: Pasar Borong KL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: 24 April 2009, 10:28am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/4.2, ISO Equiv.: 200
These spice flowers are aplenty in the market.
Title: Big Apples
Location: Pasar Borong KL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: 24 April 2009, 11:24am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.0, ISO Equiv.: 900
The smell is simply heaven! I wanna take a BIG BITE.
Title: Pumpkin Galore
Location: Pasar Borong KL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: 24 April 2009, 10:35am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/3.5, ISO Equiv.: 800
A close-up shot of some pumpkins.
Title: PUMPKIN OR ME?
Location: Pasar Borong KL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: 24 April 2009, 10:34am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/4.0, ISO Equiv.: 720
This two guys are really SPOT-ON! Love those natural smile!!! The Bangladeshis in this market are polite and friendly.
Title: BIG BOSS and his co-workers.
Location: Pasar Borong KL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: 24 April 2009, 10:18am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/4.0, ISO Equiv.: 200
The Chinese big boss and two of his Bangladeshis co-workers. He insisted me to take this photo. Well, it turned out to be a nice photo :)
Title: I really need some help here!
Location: Pasar Borong KL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: 24 April 2009, 9.55am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/6.3, ISO Equiv.: 100
He was holding some really BIG BANANAS. I think the length of those bananas were 50cm to 60cm long.
Title: Unload
Location: Pasar Borong KL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: 24 April 2009, 9.55am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/4.2, ISO Equiv.: 200
A worker unloading bananas. Few hundred bunches of bananas!
Title: Aromatic Pandan Leaves
Location: Pasar Borong KL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: 24 April 2009, 10:15am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/8.0, ISO Equiv.: 100
The pandan leaves are used fresh or wilted. They have a nutty, botanical fragrance which enhances the flavor of foods, especially desserts and cakes.
On Friday, I decided to explore Pasar Borong Kuala Lumpur (KL Wholesale Market). This is the second biggest market in Klang Valley. The building itself look like a military bunker. As usual, I can see lots of foreign workers or helpers in the market.
50% Bangladeshis
20% Indonesians
20% Malaysians (Chinese, Malays and Indians)
10% Others
The wet market is divided into three big sections selling fruits, veggies and meat. I captured lots of photos in the market. The Bangladeshi workers even invited me to take their portrait photos. I don't really like to take portrait photo unless I'm being allowed to do so. Normally, Malaysians are a bunch of shy people - they either curse you or hide their faces. So, the moment they asked me to snap them in action, I was more than happy to do so.
As usual, street photography is not an easy task. I was asked the following questions: "What is the purpose of your photography?" "Are you going to publish these photos in the papers?" I replied "I'm taking photos on Malaysian fruits, veggies and meat" No more questions after that :)
Overall, Pasar Borong KL is a great place for street photography. If you wanna have a pleasant experience, remember to be humble, understanding and friendly. Avoid being snobbish. Casual conversation and chats will be rewarding as traders will be more open to you and you'll get special coverage.
Remember to follow Part 2 for more photos.
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Title: RadishesLocation: Pasar Borong Selayang (Wholesale Market), Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 10 January 2009, 10:55am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.1, ISO Equiv.: 560
Radish aplenty.
Title: Tomato Madness!Location: Pasar Borong Selayang (Wholesale Market), Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 10 January 2009, 10:03am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/4.5, ISO Equiv.: 1600
Abundant baby tomatoes.
Title: Bitter gourdLocation: Pasar Borong Selayang (Wholesale Market), Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 10 January 2009, 10:15am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/4.5, ISO Equiv.: 720
Bumpy bitter gourd.
Title: Onion leavesLocation: Pasar Borong Selayang (Wholesale Market), Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 10 January 2009, 10:02am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.0, ISO Equiv.: 1400
These onion leaves are BLISS! My mom still plant some onions just to harvest her very own onion leaves.
Title: Green and whiteLocation: Pasar Borong Selayang (Wholesale Market), Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 10 January 2009, 10:55am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Equiv.: 560
Strange looking tuber at the market.
Title: RadishesLocation: Pasar Borong Selayang (Wholesale Market), Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 10 January 2009, 10:25am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.3, ISO Equiv.: 1600
Funny looking radishes.
Title: Baby Choy SumLocation: Pasar Borong Selayang (Wholesale Market), Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 10 January 2009, 10:54am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/4.5, ISO Equiv.: 500
Cute looking choy sum. A wonderful meal if cooked with oyster sauce :)
It's been two weeks since I started my new job. I am not really sure if this is what I want for the next few years. Pay is good, a systematic company.....but...sigh....I am sick and tired with my 'robotic life'. Love it for a day or two and then feeling L.O.S.T for the next few days. Strange feelings.
Nah, I'm not going to think too much about that. I have to agree with the Aussie gal in my company - "Work to Live, Not Live to Work". I want to explore places, discover culture and meet people!!!
Good news!!! I'll be traveling again this coming Chinese New Year. Gonna visit Ipoh, Perak.
It's been two weeks since I started my new job. I am not really sure if this is what I want for the next few years. Pay is good, a systematic company.....but...sigh....I am sick and tired with my 'robotic life'. Love it for a day or two and then feeling L.O.S.T for the next few days. Strange feelings.
Nah, I'm not going to think too much about that. I have to agree with the Aussie gal in my company - "Work to Live, Not Live to Work". I want to explore places, discover culture and meet people!!!
Good news!!! I'll be traveling again this coming Chinese New Year. Gonna visit Ipoh, Perak.
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Title: Lime or Lemon?Location: Pasar Borong Selayang (Wholesale Market), Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 10 January 2009, 10:14am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/4.5, ISO Equiv.: 1600
Not sure about these fruits - limes or lemons?
Title: White radish
Location: Pasar Borong Selayang (Wholesale Market), Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 10 January 2009, 10:37am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/3.8, ISO Equiv.: 450
Title: White radishLocation: Pasar Borong Selayang (Wholesale Market), Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 10 January 2009, 10:37am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/3.8, ISO Equiv.: 450
So many white radish in the market. I am no lover of this veggie.
Title: Juicy tomatoes
Location: Pasar Borong Selayang (Wholesale Market), Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 10 January 2009, 9:56am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/4.0, ISO Equiv.: 1600
Title: Juicy tomatoesLocation: Pasar Borong Selayang (Wholesale Market), Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 10 January 2009, 9:56am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/4.0, ISO Equiv.: 1600
A basket full of juicy tomatoes.
Title: Baby Bitter Gourd
Location: Pasar Borong Selayang (Wholesale Market), Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 10 January 2009, 10:14am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/4.5, ISO Equiv.: 900
Title: Baby Bitter GourdLocation: Pasar Borong Selayang (Wholesale Market), Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 10 January 2009, 10:14am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/4.5, ISO Equiv.: 900
Also not a lover of bitter gourd...but it taste good when it is prepared as Yong Tau Fu.
Title: Red Hot Chilies
Location: Pasar Borong Selayang (Wholesale Market), Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 10 January 2009, 9:41am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/4.2, ISO Equiv.: 1600
Aah, I LOVE chillies!
Title: Red Hot Chili Pepper
Location: Pasar Borong Selayang (Wholesale Market), Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 10 Januari 2009, 10.09am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Equiv.: 1600
Chilies Galore
It's been awhile since I last updated my photo blog. I just started my new job recently and also spent some time giving tuition. A real tiring week for me :( This morning I opened up my bulky Klang Valley map and searched for Pasar Borong Selayang or Selayang Wholesale Market.
I stayed in Kepong Baru and I LOVE the wet market there - lots of varieties including mouth watering food, fresh veggies, fruits and clothes. I always wanted to capture some nice pictures of the market. Sadly, I do not have the courage and guts to carry my NIKON D60 DSLR camera to the market. I have this stupid feeling trying to tell me that these Chinese traders and food sellers are going to be a bunch of unreasonable idiots when I try to snap them in action. I had a bad experience late last year at Petaling Street or Kuala Lumpur Chinatown. Those traders in Chinatown are a bunch of parochial pricks - a forgettable trip.
I drove my car to Pasar Borong Kuala Selayang via Jalan Ipoh. There were lots of lorries and forklift trucks in the vicinity. Some of them were transporting boxes of Mandarin oranges to the market.
Title: Red Hot ChiliesLocation: Pasar Borong Selayang (Wholesale Market), Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 10 January 2009, 9:41am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/4.2, ISO Equiv.: 1600
Aah, I LOVE chillies!
Title: Red Hot Chili PepperLocation: Pasar Borong Selayang (Wholesale Market), Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 10 Januari 2009, 10.09am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Equiv.: 1600
Chilies Galore
It's been awhile since I last updated my photo blog. I just started my new job recently and also spent some time giving tuition. A real tiring week for me :( This morning I opened up my bulky Klang Valley map and searched for Pasar Borong Selayang or Selayang Wholesale Market.
I stayed in Kepong Baru and I LOVE the wet market there - lots of varieties including mouth watering food, fresh veggies, fruits and clothes. I always wanted to capture some nice pictures of the market. Sadly, I do not have the courage and guts to carry my NIKON D60 DSLR camera to the market. I have this stupid feeling trying to tell me that these Chinese traders and food sellers are going to be a bunch of unreasonable idiots when I try to snap them in action. I had a bad experience late last year at Petaling Street or Kuala Lumpur Chinatown. Those traders in Chinatown are a bunch of parochial pricks - a forgettable trip.
I drove my car to Pasar Borong Kuala Selayang via Jalan Ipoh. There were lots of lorries and forklift trucks in the vicinity. Some of them were transporting boxes of Mandarin oranges to the market.
Pasar Borong Selayang is actually a wholesale market under one roof. The market is a bit dark and it was quite tough to get decent photos. I moved from one stall to another to capture pictures of veggies and fruits. Most of the traders comprised of Myanmans, Bangladeshis and a small number of Chinese and Malays. During the trip, I was surrounded with at least 3 to 4 curious traders trying to see my the pictures on my LCD panel. Well, I showed them those photos and some of them even arrange the veggies nicely for me to capture them.
Overall, it was a short and simple trip. The market is smaller than expected. The traders are friendly and approachable. One of them is Mr. Soto from Indonesia. He was the first trader that approached me and asked about my camera. Later, he invited me to his stall to show me his collection of photos - including some really neat shots taken during Siti Nurhaliza's wedding! I even let him snap a picture with my camera - a nice fella, felt good talking to him :) I learnt one important thing about street photography - you need to interact with the locals to better understand the daily routines and getting special coverage as well. It's not an easy thing to do because normally I don't really talk a lot - especially to strangers. But then again, I love to listen to their stories and share mine as well.
