The site where the city of Malacca stands today was the center of Malaccan history. It was the capital of the Malaccan Sultanate and was the centre of the Malay world in the 15th and the 16th century after the Malays moved over from Sumatra and it was the most developed part of the Malay Peninsula before it fell to the Portuguese in 1511. Centuries of colonization by the Portuguese, Dutch and the British as well as development of Straits Chinese (Peranakan) culture have influenced the architecture of the town.
After World War II, anti-colonial sentiment developed amongst Malay nationalists, led to negotiations with the British and eventually the announcement of Independence by Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia's first Prime Minister, at the Padang Pahlawan (Warrior's Field) at Bandar Hilir, in Melaka on 20 February 1956.
Wikipedia: " Since the founding of Singapore in 1819, Malacca has been in decline as its port was silting up and Singapore and Kuala Lumpur have grown. Over the years, many Malaccans have moved to Kuala Lumpur the Malaysian capital and to Singapore. Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca* UNESCO World Heritage Site State Party Flag of Malaysia Malaysia Type Cultural Criteria ii, iii, iv Reference 1223 Region** Asia-Pacific Inscription history Inscription 2008 (32nd Session) * Name as inscribed on World Heritage List. ** Region as classified by UNESCO.
[edit] Tourism
Most of the tourist attractions are concentrated in its small city centre, and one can walk down Jonker's Walk which is a row of shophouses of Peranakan architecture. One can also visit Pulau Melaka, an island formed through land reclamation mainly for housing purposes just by crossing a causeway that leads to the island. Other islands include Pulau Upeh and Pulau Besar.
To reach Malacca city through the North-South Expressway, one has to take a detour from the town of Ayer Keroh and travel south through the Lebuh Ayer Keroh, while to reach Muar, which is 40 km from the Malacca Town itself, one has to travel by Jalan Ujong Pasir. "
If it would be static and controlled more nearby on 35 mmm would be better. But usually 70 mm is more practical bcse people dont see you and act naturallly.
I find the coloring and the kind of "everyday atmosphere" very appealing here, Harry. Ok, perhaps a better focus/sharpness and some little more contrast on some areas, but still the street look and feel was captured well enough. If I may ask, was that somewhere about the 50mm of your lens range?
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