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7 Amazing Photos Of Penang's Skies At Night. They Look Like Desktop Wallpapers!

It's absolutely stunning.

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Photographer Ivan Lee has created a series of photos that feature Penang's night sky

Gertak Sanggul

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The pictures are unlike any you've ever seen

Sungai Burong, Balik Pulau

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Gertak Sanggul

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His pictures were taken after 11pm, from 24-26 June, during Hari Raya.

Ivan mentioned that he was so in awe with the sky that he spent all night trying to get good shots!

The pictures stand out for how they capture the lights in the sky

Pulau Betong, Balik Pulau

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Sungai Burong, Balik Pulau

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Sungai Burong, Balik Pulau

Image via Ivan Lee

On the night Ivan took these pictures, Sabah had also experienced what many began to call "the mysterious light pillars in its sky". These lights are apparently not an uncommon sight to Sabahans and are believed my many to be a natural phenomenon.

This is gorgeous!

Pulau Betong, Balik Pulau

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All of his photos were edited using only Adobe Lightroom. No Photoshop at all.

Ivan Lee is a photographer who is stationed in Penang

Image via Ivan Lee

He says that Penang Island has everything; tall buildings, heritage, architecture, beautiful sunrise/sunsets and a view of the stars!

He has become pretty impressed with his hometown.

You can follow Ivan on Facebook and Instagram to see more of his work!

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