Malaysia, Pahang - Tea from the Highlands
Cameron Highlands in Pahang state of Malaysia is well known for its tea plantations. It is named after British geologist William Cameron who surveyed the district in 1885. My first visit to Cameron Highlands was in July 2018. Visiting the many tea plantations in the area, I was always very amazed by the relative symmetry that resulted from the way the tea plants are organised. I am quite sure this is for reasons relating to the subsequent cultivation and harvesting of the tea leaves, although I cannot confirm that. From afar, they looked to me like stacks of greenery, harmoniously placed in random yet orderly fashion. Taking photographs of the tea plantations became an immediate personal obsession during my trip. Viewed from photographs taken at ground level, eye level and from elevated level, the same tea plantation look similar yet unique. My favourite view is that from an elevated angle as shown in this photograph. Tea plantation, Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia (