Reservoirs, dams & waterfalls

This small journal features the delightful Guillemard Reservoir located on a hill behind Tanjung Bungah, & the Teluk Bahang Dam/Reservoir & the Titi Kerawang Waterfall, both south of Teluk Bahang which is on the northwest corner of the island. My local photographer pal Jon & I, who try to get together for a photo ‘adventure’ each winter, chose these sites plus some traditional fishing villages on the west side of the island as our adventure this time. The fishing villages will be featured in the next ... (more)

"Guillemard Reservoir" approach
The Guillemard Reservoir is an eye-catching architectural marvel that...

Bridge & command post
In the early days, the site was open to the public & families came on...

The command post
is the same design as the two pumping stations. This reservoir is the 3rd one...

Herself, taken by Jon...

The 2 pumping stations
in striking pristine white. Other reservoirs & dams have been...

The plaque

Partial view of Tanjung Bungah.
On the other side of that hill is Batu Ferringhi.

I wonder if these were change rooms
or bathrooms in the old days when the reservoir was a public recreation spot?

"Teluk Bahang Dam/Reservoir"
which was completed in 1999, is located less than half a kilometer south of...

Another view
The annual International Dragon Boat festival & race has been held here...

"Titi Kerawang Waterfall" area
south of Teluk Bahang, not far from the Teluk Bahang Dam. Watch for the sign...

Another view of the bridge

The falls are no longer as spectacular
At one time, this was a wonderful picnic site with plunging falls. But...

at Titi Kerawang waterfall
taken by Jon

Shady walks

article published 06/13/2008

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The reservoirs and the nature look peaceful and beautiful...
— Ben Hsu, June 29, 2008

Interesting text,
and top-notch photography, as is your norm. I'll bet there's hardly a person in Penang who knows and appreciates the area as well as you.
— Fred Perry, June 14, 2008

oh wow.. ur photos turned out really well... the reflection from the reservoir was remarkable.. reliving our adventures again through your article..
— Jon J. Tan, June 14, 2008

There is nothing wrong with cropping Rainy. It's shows you care about the finished article and this one is no exception. Full marks and thanks. Tony from England.
— Tony Ethridge, June 13, 2008

Thanks
for the kudos Harry, but I have to fess up that I'm an expert cropper which makes the shots look well framed (blush)
— Lorraine Brecht, June 13, 2008

no doubt
there isno doubt that lorraine is a natural and great photographer,,,,notice how she sets up each shot so that the subject sits well in the frame ,,it always looks easy to achieve until you try to do it yourself,,,excellent display of a variety of locations ,,,,i think its very very good if not great ,,,,,thats all,,,i need to say ,,, harry oriander
— harry oriander, June 13, 2008

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