I have wanted to visit Lata Kinjang Waterfalls for the longest time. The waterfall visible from the North- South Highway is a rare sight. Somehow, never managed to gather enough people who were interested in making the trip there…or maybe I did not ask the right people. This time round I had a purpose to go there and therefore could find people who wanted to go there for the same thing….PHOTOGRAPHY. With no long trips planned for the Raya holidays, me and a few friends set out on this photography and eating road trip.
Of course, since Lata Kinjang is situated in Tapah, Ipoh is a must stop for FOOD ! Researched on all famous must try food and shops hoping that in one day ( or more like few hours in Ipoh ) we could try it all !
We set out from Penang at 5.30am, a short breakfast stop in Ipoh and we reached Lata Kinjang about 9.30am. The sky was still cloudy so the surrounding light still permited us to try our skills in shooting waterfalls. As many photographers would know, its tough achieving a good waterfall pics in bright light as we need to bring the shutter speed down really low and that would only over expose the pictures. Takes skills with some help of filters to achieve the right exposure and effect. This is my first attempt to shoot waterfall, needless to say, didn’t get many good pictures. Polarized filter didn’t help much as many would know, what’s needed is a neutral density filter ( too expensive for my budget! ). The water spray from the falls just worsened the condition to shoot with me trying to balance myself on slippery rocks, steadying my tripod and at the same time having to make sure I don’t drop my camera into the water!
Lata Kinjang Waterfall
Attempt at getting the silky smooth waterflow
Another attempt
Mini Orchids
Rubber Tree Seed
2 bugs at IT!~
It is not difficult to get to Lata Kinjang. On the NorthSouth highway, southbound, exit at Tapah, Perak toll plaza. As you reach the first traffic lights, turn right heading towards Chenderiang. There are signs immediately as you exit the toll, so just follow the sign. I am surprised that the signs were pretty good ( considering most of the time road signs in this country can make you lose your way! ). From the main road, it is about 8km to reach the waterfall. Look out for the smallest 2 lane bridge before reaching ( width for one car, made to allow 2 lanes of opposite direction traffic, very interesting……. ).
Nice shot. Are u interested to become parttime photographer?