Since last year, I’ve been thinking about going up Mount Kinabalu in 2010 to celebrate my 30th birthday. But I got so immersed in work that April came and left without a trip booked. So when one of my good friends Chai Yen called me up and asked whether or not I was keen on taking up a last minute opening for Mount Kinabalu, without thinking, I just said yes.
Even though I only had three weeks notice, even though my fitness level was at its lowest point as I hadn’t been working out regularly, even though I was bogged down with a backlog of work, I said yes.
And when I said ok, I realised that it was all in place.
This was gonna be my third time up Mount Kinabalu, on the month of my third anniversary as a full-time photographer, on the year I turned thirty – it was a multitude of threes ;) Coincidentally, after I was done with preparing the layout for the below pictures, I realised that most of the below formation was in three’s. Funny how the subconscious mind works!
How was the hike third time round? Honestly? I was bloody knackered BUT I absolutely loved every bit of it! As we hiked up the mountain, it was a great time for reflection – on my family, friends, career and just how lucky and humbled I am to be able to make this journey again up the mountain, to revel in the beauty of the surroundings, to realise that at that point in time, I felt like the most blessed person on the face of this planet. Yes, I think the high altitude got to my head.
Before I end up emo-ing even further about how I felt throughout the entire trip, I best shut up and let the pictures do the talking. Without further ado, here are some of my favourite images from the trip :)
Mesilau trail is so much more scenic compared to Timpohon *heart*
Hi there, lil buddy!
Some parts of the trail was like a scene out of Lord of the Rings. I was expecting a hobbit to hop out at any point in time :p
We were blessed with absolutely gorgeous weather!
Hello love :) We meet again!
You wouldn’t even be able to tell whether or not I had snot up my nose in this get up :p
Fantastic shots! I just got my knee fixed so i think can make it up there…..well….after i quit certain things la and work on losing 20 kilos! ahahha
(September 13th, 2010, 12:31 pm)It looks like a big different world for me =D Like it!
(September 13th, 2010, 11:39 pm)And Happy Anniversary for you too~
Awesome Kinabalu shots! question – how do u carry your camera along with u while climbing? Isn’t that tedious? unless u’re such a pro at climbing. :) oh, happy big three-oh Anna! :D
(September 16th, 2010, 7:27 pm)Congrats!! ^_^
Nice pictures.. *Like*
(September 17th, 2010, 10:22 pm)Seeing this pictures make me wanna go up there …
(September 19th, 2010, 9:08 am)Anna Rina, these are heavenly shots of Mount Kinabalu! Last I climbed this epic mountain was a decade ago, and it’s heartwarming to see these photos. God bless you Anna Rina. Love you & you know that! – H
(September 21st, 2010, 4:59 am)hi Anna… what camera and lens you brought up to the mountain? nice shots… cant wait for my 3rd climb next year
(September 23rd, 2010, 11:13 am)Hey Anna, your pics make me so want to fast-forward the calendar to next year Apr, cos I’ll be going there too! WooHoo! Is that true Mesilau trail is much nicer than Timpohon trail? Good. I will try this route this time. Really looking forward. Thanks for sharing.
(September 23rd, 2010, 1:13 pm)inspirational……….the photography i meant!
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(September 29th, 2010, 5:21 am)Hi Anna!
Wow! Looking at your pictures in this entry…i was like “where the hell is this place? so beautiful.” And then i saw the peak. “Hey, i’ve seen this peak before. It’s Mount Kinabalu.” And then I scroll up again to read the entry. (My fault…scroll down to the pictures 1st before reading it.) Then i know. Wah, you make wanna go there. I like the scenery before reaching the peak. (I think because i’ve seen the peak a lot in others people’s pictures). Thank you for sharing this. I love it. Hey…take care always k. Be happy as usual. Ur rock the world. :)
(September 30th, 2010, 6:25 pm)Hi Anna, great shots! But one question, do you usually do post-processing, especially on the sharpness?
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