• Family,  Life

    Kenangan Manis Zaman Kanak-Kanak | Majlis Berkhatan Di Masjid Negara

    Tarikh 21 November 2015 mungkin merupakan tarikh yang akan kami kenang seumur hidup di mana pada hari itu anak-anak saya iaitu Raphael dan haiQal di sunatkan atau dikhitankan. tarikh itu juga sebenarnya merupakan tarikh pembukaan rasmi Persidangan ASEAN Kali Ke-27 di KLCC. Saya memohin kebenaran dari Boos saya untuk escape sekejap bagi menemani anak-anak saya di majlis ini, hampir dua bulan saya dah masukkan nama anak-anak saya untuk majlis ini dan merupakan antara yang paling awal mendaftar. Seawal jam 7 AM pagi kami dah keluar rumah, untuk mengelakkan jalan jem akibat ditutup sempena Persidangan ASEAN tersebut, Syukur Alhamdulillah setengah jam kemudian kami tiba di Masjid Negara, ibu bapa sudah mula…

  • Adventure,  Art,  Travel

    Travel and Photography | Istanbul | Yeni Camii | The New Mosque

    © 2012 Wazari Wazir | Yeni Camii | The New Mosque | Istanbul The Yeni Camii, The New Mosque or Mosque of the Valide Sultan (Turkish: ‘Yeni Cami, Yeni Valide Camii’) is an Ottoman imperial mosque located in the Eminönü district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is situated on the Golden Horn at the southern end of the Galata Bridge. It is one of the best-known sights of Istanbul. The construction of the mosque first began in 1597. It was ordered by Safiye Sultan, who was the wife of Sultan Murad III. The original architect was Davut Ağa, an apprentice to the great Mimar Sinan. However, Davut Aga died in 1599…

  • Adventure,  Art,  Travel

    Travel Photography Tips | Have Some Patience

    © 2012 Wazari Wazir | Blue Mosque at Istanbul Turkey “The two hardest tests on the spiritual road are the patience to wait for the right moment and the courage not to be disappointed with what we encounter.”  – Paulo Coelho – Personally  I think Patience is what separates a travel photographer from a tourist. Most tourist will be satisfied if they have taken a picture of themselves standing against a beautiful landmark of any places, they just don’t really bother about the background, along as they can get themselves and the landmark, mosque, building, temple in the frame, I think most of them will be satisfied. I’ve seen this a…

  • Adventure,  Photojournalism,  Travel

    Travel Photography | Eyup | Istanbul Turkey

    © 2012 Wazari Wazir | Ferry Terminal Eyup | Istanbul Turkey © 2012 Wazari Wazir | People Line Up To Get Into Ferry From Eyup Ferry Terminal | Eyup Istanbul Turkey © 2012 Wazari Wazir | Eyup Sultan Camii | Eyup Mosque | Eyup | Istanbul Turkey Eyüp  is a municipality (belediye) and district of the city of Istanbul, Turkey. The district extends from the Golden Horn all the way to the shore of the Black Sea. Eyüp is also the name of a prominent neighborhood and former village in the district, located at the confluence of the Kağıthane and Alibey streams at the head of the Golden Horn. The…

  • Adventure,  Assignment,  Photojournalism

    Photojournalism | The Assignment | Cotabato | Mindanao Philippines

    © 2011 Wazari Wazir | The Assignment | Cotabato | Mindanao Philippines This is quite rare and special assignment that was given to me by my department, actually it was last minute assignment. We get an invitation from Ministry of Defense MINDEF for two day coverage for working visit Deputy Minister of Defence Malaysia YB Datuk Dr. Abdul Latiff Ahmad to Mindanao Philippines from 9th to 10th April 2011. This is my first experience visiting Philippines and also my first experience flying with The Lockheed C-130 Hercules or better known as Charlie 130. It is not as comfortable as flying with commercial aircraft but it is an experience that I will never forget. The flight…