Category Archives: Thailand

Occupy Bangkok

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Mike

As you may be aware, there have been anti-government/anti-corruption protests here in Bangkok for some time now and over the last few days they have intensified, to the point where the protesters have taken over several government offices and ministries, … Continue reading →

Posted in politics, Random musings, Thailand | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

More Cosplay photos

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Mike

Just a slideshow of some more photos from the cosplay last weekend :

Posted in Events, Photography, Portrait, Thailand | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

What big blue eyes you have ….

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Mike

Nikon D800 + 85mm f1.8 = this : Actually, they would n’t really be blue as I’m sure she is wearing coloured contacts because this is a 1:1 crop of a photo taken at a cosplay event in Bangkok, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Gear, Photography, Portrait, Thailand | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Loy Krathong

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Mike

Last night was Loy Krathong, a festival to mark the full moon of the 11th lunar month, celebrated by floating “krathongs’ which are traditionally made out of banana tree trunk and leaves, decorated with flowers, incense and candles. Because of … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Thailand | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

The Golden Mount

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Mike

Yesterday I had to go over the other side of town, and thought I might try and get some photos of the Loy Kratong temple fair at Wat Saket while over that way. The fair was a waste of time … Continue reading →

Posted in Explorations, Landscape, Photography, Thailand, Travel | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

More colours of protest

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Mike

While on my way to the Golden Mount I had to pass through Ratchadamnoen Avenue which has been taken over by the anti government protesters. With shelter from sun and rain, free food, and entertainment between speeches they are well … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, politics, Random musings, Thailand | Tagged , | Leave a comment