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"Six Monks" :- This was photographed at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a
Theravada Buddhist temple that's high up a mountain that over looks the City
of Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. The monks were standing by the balcony and
all looking over the city that was way down below them. It's a very peaceful
and tranquil temple and is said to have been founded in 1383. |
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" Bicycle Girls" :- This shot was take during the Annual Chiang Mai Flower
Festival that's held at the beginning of each February in Thailand. The parade
lasts for several hours and involves thousands of people and thousands of
flowers. Your senses are bombarded with sights, sounds, smells, colour and
smiles. It's an incredble event to see. |
"Blinding Light" :- Wat Suan Dok (translates as Flower Garden Temple) is a
Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. It was founded in 1370 CE
and is polder than Chiang Mai itself. This is a shot of the sun behind the
large 48 meter high bell shaped chedi that's built in a Sri Lankan style. |
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"Chedi and Trees" :- An ancient, large, stone chedi stands surrounded by
trees in the grounds of Wat Chet Yot on the outskirts of Chiang Mai in
Northern Thailand. It is a center of pilgrimage for all those born in the year
of the snake. The temple and its grounds date from 1455 CE. The Maha Chedi
(also within the temple grounds) clearly shows Indian influences. |
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"Fields of Omkoi" :- T his was my village and home when I was in the Kingdom
of Thailand. High up in the mountains we were several hours drive south from
the city of Chiang Mai. It is an idyllic and rural working Thai village full
of paddy fields, chili fields and tomato fields. Livestock out grazing in the
afternoon sun. Bugs and insects filling the air and reptiles slithering or
dashing about. This is real Thailand and not the version presented to the
tourists. |
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"Hor Kham Royal Pavillion" :- The Hor Kham Royal Pavillion was in the
grounds of the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek Expo that was situated 10 km from
the city of Chiang Mai. The exhibition is no longer there but this image is a
good example of Thai architecture and landscaping. The temples, teak buildings
are public parks are all lovingly looked after and prided over. |
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"Lantern Ladies" :- Photographed at Three Kings Monument on Prapokkloa Road
within the city of Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. The Thai ladies in
traditional dress were part of the Loi Krathong Festival that happens each
November throughout the Kingdom of Thailand. Lanterns, lit paper balloons,
fireworks and floating flower baskets are all part of the festival that goes
on for several nights. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full
moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. |
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"Large Tree Lizard" :- Shot in the village of Ban Dong in Omkoi, Chiang Mai
Province, Thailand. The image is a great example of the wildlife that's
natural to the Kingdom. if you are patient and can sit still for long enough
you will see all sorts of bugs, insects, reptiles and creatures. I was lucky
that i spotted this parge lizard and that he wated for me to take a photo
before he vanished in a flash! |