Wednesday, April 9, 2008

FACES of THAILAND


Lunchtime at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

The Floating Market











At the long-neck tribe village. A long neck on a woman is considered to be beautiful in this tribe - women start applying the rings at 5 years old.





























































Our guide, Will, distributing pens to hill tribe children.

INSECTS of THAILAND

For the technically inclined these were all shot with a Sony 18-70mm lens on a Sony Alpha 100 camera, using the "Macro" setting.
I have been able to identify two of these insects - help would be appreciated if you can identify any of the others.







































"Golden Orb Spider"
























"Lantern Bug"

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

IMAGES of THAILAND

In February 2008 I spent two weeks hiking and touring in Thailand. Over the next little while. I will be posting images of that beautiful country.

Let's start with elephants!

ELEPHANT NATURE PARK (CHIANG MAI)

This park is a home for elephants that have suffered terrible injuries from accidents, abuse, and ignorance during their working lives. Here, they can live a peaceful life doing what comes naturally - eat, sleep, and play.







































































I'm a teenager - Feed me!









































































































More details at http://www.elephantnaturefoundation.org/