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About Mike

A recently retired "Baby Boomer" , looking forward to having more time for my photography and travel.

Planet Lipe

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Mike

Did you know around three quarters of the Earth’s surface is covered by water ? Just like “Planet Lipe” : Which is of course just a panoramic photo and a bit of help from Photoshop …. (Click for the larger … Continue reading →

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Something Fishy ……

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Mike

We are just back from yet another trip way down south to Koh Lipe, a great time was had …..lots of fresh seafood, sundowners on the beach, and lots of snorkelling ! I usually did 3 or 4 hours of … Continue reading →

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A photowalk to Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen.

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Mike

Earlier this month I went on a photowalk with the “Bangkok Photographers” Facebook group heading from Talat Phlu BTS station in the (very general and roundabout) direction of Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen via the back streets of Bangkok Yai, on … Continue reading →

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A million flowers for their King

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Mike

…the “Talat Pak Khlong” flower market, where a large stretch of road has been turned into a floral display of remembrance in honour of His Late Majesty King Bhumibol …. Continue reading →

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How time flies ….

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Mike

Four years ago yesterday I was just about to step onto this plane at Sydney Airport to make the big move here to Bangkok, with my worldly possessions reduced to the contents of 1 backpack and 2 suitcases. And I’m still here … Continue reading →

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A Bangkok Photowalk -Klong Bang Luang Market.

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Mike

As I mentioned in my last post, I recently went on a photowalk with the “Bangkok Photographers” Facebook group, starting from the Bang Wa BTS station in the bottom left of the Google earth pic above, and finishing at the … Continue reading →

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