Showing posts with label [Selangor] Templer's Park Jungle Waterfall. Show all posts
Showing posts with label [Selangor] Templer's Park Jungle Waterfall. Show all posts
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Title: The Green Pipe
Location: Templer's Park Jungle Forest, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 3 August 2009, 1:46pm
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/6.3, ISO Equiv.: 100
This green pipe is an extension from a medium-sized water treatment plant. The public man-made pool is located directly beneath the treatment plant. The water over there was murky and filthy.
Title: The Fallen Trunk
Location: Templer's Park Jungle Forest, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 3 August 2009, 10:11am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/4.5, ISO Equiv.: 200
The jungle trail is well-marked. I got no leeches bite despite wearing rubber slipper with all my toes exposed.
Title: Honeycombs Zigzag Bridge
Location: Templer's Park Jungle Forest, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 3 August 2009, 9:19am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/3.8, ISO Equiv.: 200
I can walk across this river easily without using the bridge - the tide was low on that day.
Title: This Way to Waterfall
Location: Templer's Park Jungle Forest, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 3 August 2009, 10:41am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/3.5, ISO Equiv.: 280
I was having great fun trekking the jungle. But it was short-lived. I was nearly mugged by a rogue looking fatty. Read more at the bottom.
Title: Jungle Waterfall (Picture 1)
Location: Templer's Park Jungle Forest, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 3 August 2009, 10:57am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/14, ISO Equiv.: 100
An out of this world and heavenly view! Water droplets from the fall were flying to all direction.
Title: Jungle Waterfall (Picture 3)
Location: Templer's Park Jungle Forest, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 3 August 2009, 11:10am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/22, ISO Equiv.: 100
After taking this photo, I removed my slippers and climbed up those wet and slippery rocks trying to reach the peak of the waterfall. It was a stupid and dangerous decision, but the panorama view was EXCELLENT!
Title: Jungle Waterfall (Picture 2)
Location: Templer's Park Jungle Forest, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 3 August 2009, 10:58am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/16, ISO Equiv.: 100
As usual, capturing a decent picture at waterfall is no easy task. The surface was either rocky or sandy and loose. It was really frustrating. Finally, I decided to hold the tripod (with camera attached) to capture this picture.
Title: My Tired Foot
Location: Templer's Park Jungle Forest, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 3 August 2009, 11:44am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Equiv.: 125
Dipped my tired feet into the crystal clear and icy cold water.
Title: This Way Out
Location: Templer's Park Jungle Forest, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 3 August 2009, 1:48pm
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Equiv.: 180
The Sun has finally 'escaped' from the gloomy clouds and hazy sky when I trekked back to the main entrance.
On that day, I was a lone trekker in the jungle. Halfway trekking, I saw a gigantic wood fungi. So, I squad down to capture it with my Nikon D60 camera. When I stood up, I was shocked to see a fat guy standing right behind me! I was asking myself "Who's the f*ck is this guy?" He stared at my camera intensely. I stared back trying to figure out his intention. It was funny...I was shivering deep inside and he was muted for some moment. I pretend to be a macho guy to hide my fear. I was worried sick whether this guy was trying to mug my camera. Three minutes later, he asked "What are you doing?" Duh? I answered him "I'm taking photos". His left hand has some kind of gangster tattoos. Later he asked me "Did you see my friends?" I answered "NOPE" He walked away deep into the jungle waterfall trying to 'search for his friends' Later, I saw him turning back. I know he didn't make his way to the waterfall. I'm very sure his prime intention - DAYLIGHT JUNGLE ROBBERY. I was scanning the forest floor for some weapons (perhaps a big piece of rock) to whack this idiot into pulp. Sometimes, dangerous situation requires aggressive defense.
After trekking for two long hours, I finally reached the jungle waterfall. To get an UP, CLOSE & PERSONAL feel, I move as close as possible to the waterfall. The rocks on the waterfall were wet and slippery. I climbed up slowly trying to find the right position to place my camera tripod. But, it was impossible because the surface of the rocks were 'bumpy' and uneven. So, I had to hold my tripod (with camera attached) and let the auto timer freeze the flow of water. Looking back, I have to say it was a crazy thing to do. I was hanging on for dear life and also my precious camera.
Later, I took off my slipper and climbed higher. It was quite scary - the higher it gets, the steeper the fall. One wrong step, I could end up falling down and break some bones. Nonetheless, it was a risk worth taking. The view from atop was simply BREATHTAKING and SUPERB!
After spending one hour relaxing at the waterfall, I decided to return back to the main entrance. There is an alternate pathway. Unfortunately, this second trail was overgrown with shrubs...the trail is not clear. The risk not worth taking.
Overall, I was surprised to encounter loads of exotic animals and plants in the jungle. The jungle trek is well-marked and the waterfall is AWESOME! Happy to say that I was not bitten by any leeches despite wearing a pair of cheap rubber slipper with all my toes exposed. Waterfall trekking is a MUST DO EVENT in Templer's Park Jungle Waterfall.
Templer's Park Jungle Waterfall - Getting There:
1) From Kuala Lumpur head out on Route 1 past Kepong and Selayang and towards Rawang
2) Look for the brown signs for Taman Rimba Komenwel and Hutan Lipur Sg. Kanching; strangely no Templer's Park sign
3) After passing through some road works, the road slopes downhill and past a housing area on the left
4) Look for a small blue sign with just a U-turn arrow that says 500 m
5) Take this first U-turn on the right lane just after the downhill section (If you miss this U-turn continue on for 2 km past the petrol station and turn at the traffic light)
6) Immediately get into the left lane and see a bus stop followed by a left turn into an unfinished archway
7) Follow straight for 100 meters into the parking lot
8) An old sign shows the trail map of the park and an another faded red sign points the way 500 meters to the pool
9) Walk uphill on the tarmac road with the barrier gate to the pool and trails.
More info:
a) http://www.nature-escapes-kuala-lumpur.com/Templers-Park-Jungle-Waterfall.html
Templer's Park Jungle Waterfall - Google Maps
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Title: Wilted
Location: Templer's Park Jungle Waterfall, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 3 August 2009, 12:44pm
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Equiv.: 200
The jungle was carpeted with thousands of dead leaves.
Title: Green Glow
Location: Templer's Park Jungle Waterfall, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 3 August 2009, 1:24pm
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.3, ISO Equiv.: 200
The green glow is natural. Usually, young leaves has light green pigments and soft texture. The green glow is visible when ray of light 'penetrate' the leaf.
Title: Mr. Spiky says "Welcome mylo!"
Location: Templer's Park Jungle Waterfall, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 3 August 2009, 1:08pm
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Equiv.: 200
This plant was infected with patches of white coloured fungus. Look carefully. What do you see? I saw Mr. Spiky raising his hand...perhaps waving and welcoming me to the jungle :)
Title: Spores Galore
Location: Templer's Park Jungle Waterfall, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 3 August 2009, 10:02am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Equiv.: 200
I was holding a fern leaf. The spores were located underneath the leaves for direct propagation to the fertile soil.
Title: Matured & Ready To Grow
Location: Templer's Park Jungle Waterfall, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 3 August 2009, 12:47pm
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/8.0, ISO Equiv.: 100
The brown coloured sporangium were matured. The spore casings will burst anytime dispersing hundreds of spores.
Title: Gigantic Bird's Nest Fern
Location: Templer's Park Jungle Waterfall, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 3 August 2009, 11:42am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/7.1 ISO Equiv.: 100
Bird's nest fern grow in a tight, nest-like clump with a linguate leaf rosette and are usually epiphytic, growing in trees. It may also be seen growing on rocks and grounds.
Title: Gimme LIGHT
Location: Templer's Park Jungle Waterfall, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 3 August 2009, 1:25pm
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.3, ISO Equiv.: 200
This piece of leaf was growing upwards directly to the light stimulus.
Title: Roasted?
Location: Templer's Park Jungle Waterfall, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 3 August 2009, 10:22am
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.3, ISO Equiv.: 320
The 'polished' brown surface on the leaf reminds me of roasted coffee beans.
Title: Lonely Red
Location: Templer's Park Jungle Waterfall, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 3 August 2009, 1:05pm
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/6.3, ISO Equiv.: 100
A red coloured leaf fallen on a bed of fern leaf. I like the contrast of red over green.
Jungle trekking in Templer's Park Jungle Waterfall is fun and easy. The management even built several zigzag bridges (shaped like honeycombs) to enable trekkers cross river without getting their feet wet. I was moving at a snail pace enjoying nature's lush greenery. Along the way, I saw loads of wonderful insects. I wish I had a macro lens to capture the finer details of these small animals.
I trekked for two hours before reaching the waterfall. The waterfall is simply MAJESTIC! It was HUGE! You can hear the thunderous sound of falling water 500m away!! The water was crystal clear and icy cold. Sadly, the beauty was marred by piles of uncollected rubbish. In addition, I saw patches of burnt grasses. I guess trekkers must have BBQ'ued the grass as well.
These filthy habits are common in Malaysia. I've been to several waterfalls in Selangor and witnessed the same old problem. I guess people don't give a F*CK about the environment. SAD!
Comprehensive details about Templer's Park Jungle Waterfall (including map and directions) are available in Part 3. Remember to follow Part 3 - All about the jungle trail & waterfall.
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Title: Green Blades
Location: Templer's Park Jungle Waterfall, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: 3 August 2009, 1:21pm
Camera: Nikon D60 with Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Equiv.: 160
Today, I revisited Templer's Park hoping to recollect those childhood memories. There is a HUGE public swimming pool about 500m from the entrance. Sadly, the water was green and murky. So, I skipped that pool and decided to trek 2.5km into the jungle and explore the natural waterfall.
Templer's Park has one of the best jungle trails in Klang Valley. I saw loads of animals in the jungle...cynolmogus monkeys, adult golden-coloured squirrel, gigantic centipede, baby lizards and hundreds of cute looking insects. Honestly, I didn't expect to see these animals in Templer's Park. I guess very few visitors trek into the heart of the jungle. That's the reason these animals are still thriving in the jungle - minimal human interference.
This is just the intro....More pictures and stories in my next post.
