Stillness captured at the beach. — Photos: Bernama
Shutterbugs converge in Tumpat when calm seas beckon for some stunning photographs
Among shutterbugs, Kampung Jubakar Pantai facing the South China Sea is not merely a destination; it’s a dream for those seeking the extraordinary.
At the beach in Tumpat, Kelantan, every sunrise becomes an awe-inspiring spectacle, a canvas of unparalleled beauty waiting to be captured.
Full-time photographer Raja Noor Kamal Raja Hussin, known as “Abe Ku”, described Jubakar beach as a haven for landscape aficionados.
Its pristine shores and captivating vistas are a dream come true for them.
“Jubakar beach attracts photography enthusiasts from March to August every year.
“During this period, the water is calm, allowing boats, which are usually the subjects of our shoot, to remain steady and create a mirror-like image,” he said when met by Bernama at the site.
The captivating sunrise is difficult to find at other locales.
Photographers getting to the spot early to catch the sunrise.
“When landscape shutterbugs share their images on social media, the popularity of Jubakar beach grew, not only domestically but also internationally.
“In fact, there’s a group from Singapore that comes here almost every year,” said Raja Noor Kamal who has been taking sunrise pictures at Jubakar beach since 2009.
It’s a common sight to see photographers lining Jubakar beach from as early as 6.30am, armed with digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) or digital single-lens mirrorless (DSLM) cameras and even smartphones.
One of them is Azmihan Muhammad, who does not mind travelling from Pasir Puteh to Jubakar beach to capture the magical view.
“Previously, I used a DSLR camera but now I mostly use a smartphone because of technological advancements; the images captured are still beautiful,” he said.
Restaurant and homestay owner Mohamad Salleh visits Jubakar beach whenever he has leisure time.
“If there’s an outing to Jubakar beach, friends from Kelantan Lens Community (KLiK) will inform other members and we’ll come here together.
“The sunrise at Jubakar beach is truly stunning,” he said.
