A distinctive and dramatic aspect of the landscape (waterscape?) at Tasik Kenyir is the sight of dead trees half-submerged in the water. This happened when the surrounding jungles were flooded over in the construction of the hydro-electric dam. Some of these trees which are of various sizes can be found in scattered clumps while some stand alone in stark contrast in the surrounding waters. They are a defiant sight in the midst of men’s brutal domination and exploitation of our environment.
Not your usual Sunday morning sights. Lake Kenyir 18th May 2008
And this huge majestic towering tree that we came across on our second day of paddling at Tasik Kenyir is one of the most impressive; and makes for a hauntingly beautiful scene and which I promptly captured on a serene Sunday morning. Is it any wonder why I live to kayak; to feel alive, to contemplate and to capture these magical sights and moments. Where words fail me, I trust the images captured and the feelings conveyed, don’t.
Trusting that your weekend is also as beautiful.
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I saw quite a lot if these too at Tasik Temmengor in Perak during my last trip to Banding Island. I think it is common for man-made lakes. Maybe that’s why you don’t see it so much in Sarawak. Unfortunately they had no kayaking.
When I visited the Rainforest Resort in Kota Tinggi they had a small lake with kayaks. But they told us that you have to book the kayaking beforehand becos they had to get the instructor from - guess where - Singapore!
that is sooooooo freaky!!!!!!!