The Thailand Photo Thread

[Homer]

I went to Chiang Mai early last month. These were taken at Wat Phra Singh.

Door & Wrapped Chedi


Chang & Wrapped Chedi


Jade Buddha


Serene colors

[Homer]

A lotus flower / koi pond here in town.

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[Randy Cornhole]

I hope the last photo was Photoshopped? If not its radio active...

[buksida]

There's always one prick that wants to be different ...

[Homer]

I hope the last photo was Photoshopped? If not its radio active...

It never fails to captivate me to see how bright the center of a lotus flower is in strong morning sun. Post processing was minimal. Made the shadows a bit darker, raised the highlights a bit, passed it through an unsharp mask. I don't like manipulation that produces colors or shadows not seen in nature. I just compared the posted photo to the original and they're pretty close.

[buksida]

Some beach and tropical shots to remind ourselves why we're all here ...

[hhfarang]

Buksida,

That is some clear water and looks shallow and calm enough to teach the missus snorkeling safely. Where were those last shots taken?

[buksida]

Koh Talu.

[buksida]

Here are a few from an ordination ...

[Siani]

Koh Talu.

It looks beautiful, I would love to go there. I just read this....
"Because the Bay was deserted, we went to Koh Talu. Normally, this beautiful island is a classic "Tourism Gone Wrong" zoo with noisy crowds throwing rubbish everywhere. Each trip is different and Koh Talu without the crowds was just stunning."
Did you find it like this?

http://www.johngray-seacanoe.com/picvie ... egory7.php

[buksida]

That's a different island Siani, they're talking about Koh Tapu in Phanga, the shots above were taken at Koh Talu in Bangsaphan.

[Siani]

That's a different island Siani, they're talking about Koh Tapu in Phanga, the shots above were taken at Koh Talu in Bangsaphan.

I am a little confused (as always!) The link says ...Location: Koh Talu, Phang Nga Bay, Thailand
Not Koh Tapu??

He wrote:
Day Two has four basic routes - - Northern Route to Bor Tor area (Hong Yai) - Eastern Route to Laem Taeng - Circumnavigate the Bay inc Koh Bele' - Self Paddle in Phang Nga Bay These Tsunami survivors did the Phang Nga Self-Paddle. Because the Bay was deserted, we went to Koh Talu. Normally, this beautiful island is a classic "Tourism Gone Wrong" zoo with noisy crowds throwing rubbish everywhere. Each trip is different and Koh Talu without the crowds was just stunning.

[buksida]

Well, um maybe he's wrong? There maybe another Koh Talu, but the main island that attracts the tourists in Phanga Bay is Koh Tapu aka James Bond Island (Tapu meaning nail in Thai, as the rock formation resembles one). The photos I took above are definitely not of this place.

[pharvey]

Koh Talu.

Looks superb Buks - best way to get there from HH, accommodation etc?

As an aside... what lens were you using when taking DSC_4854.jpg above? Settings?..... Sorry, complete bloody novice and want to learn

[buksida]

Looks superb Buks - best way to get there from HH, accommodation etc?

All the info can be found here: www.bangsaphanguide.com

As an aside... what lens were you using when taking DSC_4854.jpg above? Settings?..... Sorry, complete bloody novice and want to learn

Nikon 18-70DX lens, F9, ISO 200.