Wooden Palace, a photo from Melaka, West

Photographer's Note

Malaysia is a country that still have 9 Sultan (King) yet, The Sultan of Melaka is no longer exist since colonial period.

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This is a replica of a Melaka Sultanate Palace known as Istana. The palace was made as it is in the 15 century when the famous king Sultan Mansur Shah ruled Melaka from 1456 to 1477. This building is a Cultural Museum an currently housing about 1,350 items in the form of artifacts, prints, photographs and drawings which represent the history and cultural heritage of the Malay Sultanate of Melaka and the various communities which came to settle and trade in Melaka during 15 - 16 century.

The three-storey building made by wood divided into eight chambers and three galleries including chambers of the Royal band, weaponry, decorative arts, emissaries and gifts, a recreation hall, an audience hall and an Islamic hall. Enter the galleries and you will see painting and replica about famous fighting between the legendary Malay warriors Hang Tuah and Hang Jebat that has supernatural power. Other than that, get to know traditional costumes and the royal bedchamber. Exhibits include prints and photographs of the Melaka Sultanate, a model of the Sultan Mansur Shah Palace, Malay weapons, Malay traditional wedding dress, jewelleries and brassware.

Source : Tourism Melaka

WS 01 - Selected Part

WS 02 - The Garden

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daddo (28748) 2009-02-11 18:21

Selamat datang Ally. I remember visiting a place in Malaysia where the houses from different states of Malaysia were built side by side. It was a theme village ( Is it in Malaka?)What I do remember is the music that was piped over the loudspeakers. Salim was singing traditional songs and I ended up buying the CD in a shop. I also remember how shady, refined and inviting the interiors were. The carved latticework along the verandas were beautiful and kept the houses cool. pity all that is almost gone and concrete boxes have taken their place (except in some Malay kampongs.) So this palce must be spectacular. I must visit it next time. Regards. Klaudio.

ls7902 (7380) 2009-02-11 20:51

Hi Ally,
I think this might be the first TE photo of the palace. A little bit of halos above the tree line but nothing distracting. Nice diagonal lines and colors. Regards. Latiff.

tiagoalmeida (1475) 2009-02-12 1:23

hello,
nice house this colours are great.
congratulations
tiago

pierrefonds (114516) 2009-02-12 4:29

Hi Ally,

The diagonal line of the road is an asset to the composition. The trees and the bushes are framing well the replica of the palace. The point of view is showing to us the details and colors of the architecture of the palace. The light is enhancing the colors and is giving to them a nice contrast. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Greg1949 (9011) 2009-02-12 5:43

Ally, very nice photo, colorful and beautifully exposed. Good note to go along with it as well, I had no idea that you still had that sort of ruling system.

Greg

Silvio1953 (221695) 2009-02-12 12:03

Hi Ally, great view of fantastic wooden palace, splendid perspective, wonderful light and colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

PaulVDV (62970) 2009-02-12 12:21

Hello Ally,
Very beautiful presentation of the wonderful architecture of this sultanate palace. Good managing of the light and nice natural colours.
Best regards, Paul

angie-barcelona (2784) 2009-02-12 12:27

Hi Ally,

nice colors! Good!

Regards,

Gemma

emjleclercq (15778) 2009-02-12 13:25

I like this one much better than you prevous post: there is a very nice accumulation of roofs for this palace. And good colors this time.

All the best,

Emmanuel

paura (25802) 2009-02-12 13:40

Ally,
Really interesting the architecture here. Excellent point of view to show it to all us.

Abraço

Paulo

belido (19934) 2009-02-12 14:13

Hi Ally,

there many features in this one which pleases me very much: the perspective, the superb details, the lighting and finally the beautiful architecture as the theme. Lovely shot!
Regards,
Carlos

jlbrthnn (76043) 2009-02-12 15:33

Good evening Ally,
This architecture photographed from a low point of view is development perfectly. Framing creates a perspective, and a pleasant depth. The colors are neutral and excellent. Architecture is of any beauty. Congratulations.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

jmdias (115230) 2009-02-12 15:42

ally

beautiful architecture. The light is very interesting and this pov you got is fantastic. I liked the lines in the lower are, creating a diagonal. good job

hugs

jorge

ChrisJ (171878) 2009-02-12 15:50

Hi Ally

Good repetition of the wooden houses that are all joined together, as one. Excellent pov, perspective and sharpness. Bagus sekali!

gracious (20025) 2009-02-12 18:44

Hello Ally,
Excellent view of the Wooden Palace with the best pov!
I loved the sharpness, good natural colour and very details
the gentle and soft light makes it so charming!
very well done
Tony

aadilj (18102) 2009-02-12 22:02

Hi Ally i like this unsual but beautifully captured architecture. The colours and the tones along with the pov and the superb perspective makes it great

John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2009-02-12 23:01

A superb, good POV offering an expansive overview of this interesting palace. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

Waylim (25436) 2009-02-12 23:31

Ally,
Looks like if I were ever to be in Malaysia, I would really have to go to Malaka, the place seem rich with culture both Chinese as well as the Malay. Beautiful shot of this wooden palace, there's a charm to wooden structures. thanks
Way

riclopes (35577) 2009-02-12 23:38

Olá Ally, wonderful perspective of this marvellous architecture. I can imagine that it must be beautiful inside as well. Everything seems so nice and clean with lovely colors - I bet that real Palace wouldn't look so brand new. The repetition effect of the roofs makes this angle as the most atractive one. Thanks for the complementar WSs too.
ric

jafadabret (56501) 2009-02-13 2:13

Bonjour Ally.
J'aime beaucoup ces trois photos sur cette belle architecture et sur le jardin. Bonne composition et beau graphisme avec de belles couleurs et une belle lumière !
Excellent !
Jacques

delpeoples (60342) 2009-02-13 3:36

Hi Ally, I really like the perspective and symmetry here. The contrasting greens and blacks are stunning. Congratulations and have a good weekend, Lisa.

npecanhuk (79329) 2009-02-13 3:41

Hello Ally !
Very interesting and truly beautiful architecture in that building!
The pictures has excellent sharpness and exposure!
The point of view was very well chosen to compose this image so nicely! I also love the saturated colors!
It really pleases me! TFS - Congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

danos (110407) 2009-02-13 7:07

Hello Ally,
superb the replica wooden Palace of the Sultan of Meleka.I like the perspective and the POV as the vivid colours that exists in the scene.I think that must be an interesting place that someone can see a lot of items.Well done.

Have a nice weekend,danos

robob (3648) 2009-02-13 9:05

Hello Ally,
Très jolie prise de vue ici avec un angle bien pensé,
Très jolie architecture et j’aime beaucoup toute la verdure entourant le palais,
Bien à toi Ally et à bientôt,
Robert

sacimar (38173) 2009-02-13 13:39

Hi Ally,

good picture, nice colours and details, the perspective is also interesting, nice job,

Regards

Sergio

trekks (14348) 2009-02-13 16:15

hi Ally

This is wonderful architecture which I must have visited but the POV that you presented here is looking so different that I almost could not recognize it. Very good angle chosen and it really looks impressive with the green and blue to have your wood color striking nicely here.

Excellent work.

tfs, bill

gunbud (34066) 2009-02-13 18:10

Hi Ally,
Love the diagonal view of this beautiful Malaysian architecture that is seen in beautiful mid day light that brings out all its rich intricate design.
Fine historical note to accompany your lovely image.
Regards, Tom

jemaflor (147204) 2009-02-14 4:40

Hi Ally,
good depth for your presentation with that angle, interesting view, nice effect with these colours, tfs.

feather (51130) 2009-02-14 6:44

Excellent shot of an unusual palace. You have used the perspective well in your composition and the repetition of the roof tops helps to lead the eye through the image. You had good light with some good light/shade contrasta.
Kath

Atousa (7131) 2009-02-15 9:12

Salam Ally,

Very nice shot of this wonderful wooden palace.. excellent composition n vivid colours ..a lovely image .. very well done..tfs
Best regards, A

Bluejeans (64251) 2009-02-16 17:00

Ola Ally ,
Lindo este palácio de madeira é um belo trabalho de arte de construir casas , lindo a vegetação em volta dele faz de um lugar lindo para passear , bom contraste entre o verde e o azul , gostei dos Ws , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

robertosalguero (292) 2009-02-16 20:24

Hi Ally,

Beautiful and impressive architecture! The palace seem very well kept and you angle captures an excellent perspective of the structure. Good light and nice colours to complement the composition. I imagine its interior is also a work of art! Thanks Ally :-)

Roberto

Graal (103040) 2009-02-16 23:19

Hi Ally,
an interesting wooden architecture of palace. Good complementary photos in WS and informations in note. Well photojob.
Gr., Aleksander

asajernigan (21427) 2009-02-17 2:38

Ally,
This is a nice shot of this interesting architecture. The angle of the shot works well giving the scene a good sense of depth and direction. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail.
TFS,
Asa

alftrek (3270) 2009-02-17 17:32

Hello Ally
A beautiful piece of traditional Malaysian architecture, well framed in your photo with excellent light, colours and details. I have never visited Malacca, should make a visit one day.

Regards
Alfred

foozi (7101) 2009-02-18 6:12

Hi Ally,
excellent shot with great perspective. i like it very much, though never been there yet.
Nice composition.

Regards,
Foozi

sagar (2410) 2009-02-18 7:57

Hi Ally,
Beautiful composition...lovely view of the wooden castle amidst the greens.
Regards from India,
Sagarneel.

jurek1951 (42198) 2009-02-18 9:18

Hi Ally,
Very interesting architecture. Original POV and composition. Very good shot. Well done
Georg

stego (24132) 2009-02-18 12:23

Hi Ally,
It's an amazing building, much evocative of legendary times. You make a very nice and interesting presentation with the 3 photos. Although this one is more effective as documentary because it shows more of the palace, I prefer the WS1 as a "photo".
Regards, José.

jusninasirun (17529) 2009-02-18 23:37

Hi Ally,

This is very good angle captured in nice perspective of the replica. The depth and details looks good against the beautiful sky.

TFS and best regards,
Jusni

serp2000 (47063) 2009-02-21 8:49

Hello, Ally,
An interesting note and fine shot! I like your work, excellent palace, good colours and nice details! TFS!
Serghei

Charo (51290) 2009-02-22 15:41

Hello Ally,
Wonderful perspective on the diagonal of these beautiful homes with great architecture in wood. Excellent depth and detail.
Greetings,
Charo

mvdisco (17798) 2009-02-26 20:09

Hi Ally,
Beautiful architecture and details ,
good colors and sharpness,
Excellent POV. and perpective,
Beautiful house and composition.
very well done.
My compliments
Michel

pablominto (53746) 2009-03-03 0:54

Hello Ally,

I agree with the other trekkers, this is one of your best lately!
Mostly due to the good choice of point of view, adding a dynamic touch to the composition...
Fine colours and effective diagonals!

Greetings,
Pablo -

Docarmo (9767) 2009-03-03 17:59

Hi Ally,
Beautiful, beautiful image! The building is full of triangles in its architecture and the visual field is also separated in two triangles. Excellent perspective and fantastic luminosity.
Bravo!
MCV

sacavem (18620) 2009-04-13 7:29

Olá Ally,

Wooden Palace? Amazing.Good low-angle shot gives to the place an interesting. The details and exposure is very well controlled.

TFS and have a nice day,
Filipe

adores (46979) 2009-04-15 16:26

Hi Ally!
I really like this architecture! This must be a big and beautiful replica of the palace. I like the pov you have chosen. The Ws are good also, but this one gives a good idea of the place.

neetslip (194) 2009-07-15 6:52

i like the repetition and the way the eye is drawn towards the vanishing point.

adramad (73006) 2010-02-04 8:14

Hello Ally.
A really interesting architecture that of this reply of the palace, good composition, splendid perspective, wonderful light and colors, very well done.
Best regards.
Luis.