Chinese “Gratitude” Story Wall
The Chinese have a long wall with pictures depicting scenes of gratitude. There are 24 scenes, I couldn’t get a good shot with the light reflecting … Continue reading Chinese “Gratitude” Story Wall
Tag: photography
Road Side Flowers
Some beautiful blooms aside the road on the way home from visiting the Big Buddha… Taken at Lower Big Buddha Hill, Thailand Nov-2013 Continue reading Road Side Flowers
Tiger – In need of a coat of paint
This magnificent tiger, looks like he could do with a lick of paint, he’s starting to peel ! Taken at Lower Big Buddha Hill, Thailand Nov-2013 Continue reading Tiger – In need of a coat of paint
Chinese 3D Mural
A very colourful Chinese 3D mural, with a couple of peacock guards. Taken at Lower Big Buddha Hill, Thailand Nov-2013 Continue reading Chinese 3D Mural
Cool Green Plant (Papaya, Thai – “Ton-Malago”)
It’s a cool looking plant, amazing symmetry and very lovely colours. Late in the day I find out it’s a Papaya plant/tree … In Thai “Ton-Malago” … Continue reading Cool Green Plant (Papaya, Thai – “Ton-Malago”)
Another little cat (this time under the dragon’s belly)
This black cat with white bib likes to chill out under the belly of a dragon … This cat lives in the busiest most touristy bit … Continue reading Another little cat (this time under the dragon’s belly)
Big Crane Bird
It’s a big crane bird ! Taken at Lower Big Buddha Hill, Thailand Nov-2013 Continue reading Big Crane Bird
Beautiful Flowering “Creeper” Bush, My first HDR Panorama
Occasionally I walk past a mass of greenery and colour and think wouldn’t it be nice to take a picture of that. Well today I did, … Continue reading Beautiful Flowering “Creeper” Bush, My first HDR Panorama
Now that is a BIG BELL
It’s a big red bell, must be 8ft high and the support must be 16ft. Darn it, I didn’t try ringing it, hmm, not quite sure … Continue reading Now that is a BIG BELL
Chinese Dragon Pillar (Pillar Dragon ?)
One of the pillars of a Chinese shrine, very ornate dragon indeed ! I have more pictures of this shrine/pagoda, will post later. Taken at Lower … Continue reading Chinese Dragon Pillar (Pillar Dragon ?)
Garage Door Princess
This little princess was so colourful as I was walking past. She’s in front of a garage door ! She appears to be leaning so far … Continue reading Garage Door Princess
The Buddha Round The Back
Round the side of the top of the big Buddha hill there’s a “mezzanine” area, which most people don’t even have a look at … Well … Continue reading The Buddha Round The Back
Mum And Baby Chickens, Lower Big Buddha Hill, Thailand Nov-2013
I saw this little family of chickens (mum and babies), and thought they’d make a good photo. Again “wildlife” doesn’t like me photographing it, I’ll have … Continue reading Mum And Baby Chickens, Lower Big Buddha Hill, Thailand Nov-2013
Teddy Bear Museum
On my way back from the Big Buddha hill, I saw this sign by the side of the road … “TEDDY BEAR MUSEUM” … didn’t know … Continue reading Teddy Bear Museum
Another Little Pussy
Here’s a black cat I photographed on my Big Buddha hill trip. There where two, but one ran away as soon as I stopped. I can’t get close ups of cats, so have to crop the images later ! Continue reading Another Little Pussy
Lady of the “Lake”
Here’s the lady of the “lake” in more detail Pictures taken a bit lower down the hill from the Big Buddha. Here is a whole different … Continue reading Lady of the “Lake”
Pond Panorama 1, Lower Big Buddha Hill, Thailand Nov-2013
A bit lower down the hill from the Big Buddha, there is a whole different area that has Chinese Buddhas and two duck/koi-carp ponds. So I … Continue reading Pond Panorama 1, Lower Big Buddha Hill, Thailand Nov-2013
Beach Walk, HDR Photo Comparison Gallery, Thailand Nov-2013
Here’s a gallery of Photos WITHOUT HDR and WITH HDR, it’s a remarkable difference. (Taken with iPhone 4s) All photos are direct from camera (no Photoshop’ing … Continue reading Beach Walk, HDR Photo Comparison Gallery, Thailand Nov-2013
iPhone Panoramas, Beach, Thailand Nov-2013
I discovered my iPhone has built in Panorama function. For some reason I’ve grown to love stitching photos together and making panoramas, and usually I do … Continue reading iPhone Panoramas, Beach, Thailand Nov-2013
My First HDR Photo
I only just discovered that my iPhone 4S has a HDR setting. What is HDR I hear you ask. Well I looked it up, HDR stands … Continue reading My First HDR Photo
A Little Cat
Animals don’t like me taking photos of them. They don’t seem to mind if I walk past and don’t pay them any attention. But by the … Continue reading A Little Cat
Big Buddha Panorama 5, Thailand Nov-2013
Big Buddha from the my “Big Buddha hill trip” at the weekend. Final one of the tower panoramas of the big Buddha, hope you enjoyed:) Taken … Continue reading Big Buddha Panorama 5, Thailand Nov-2013
Big Buddha Panorama 4 (Back-lit), Thailand Nov-2013
Big Buddha from the my “Big Buddha hill trip” at the weekend. Due to the sun glaring into the camera lens, the photos were all very … Continue reading Big Buddha Panorama 4 (Back-lit), Thailand Nov-2013
Big Buddha Panorama 3, Thailand Nov-2013
Big Buddha from the my “Big Buddha hill trip” at the weekend. Taken on iPhone 4S, stitched together with PTGui Pro and final touches in Photoshop … Continue reading Big Buddha Panorama 3, Thailand Nov-2013
Big Buddha Panorama 2, Thailand Nov-2013
Big Buddha from the my “Big Buddha hill trip” at the weekend. Taken on iPhone 4S, stitched together with PTGui Pro and final touches in Photoshop … Continue reading Big Buddha Panorama 2, Thailand Nov-2013
Big Buddha Panorama 1, Thailand Nov-2013
Big Buddha from the my “Big Buddha hill trip” at the weekend. Taken on iPhone 4S, stitched together with PTGui Pro and final touches in Photoshop … Continue reading Big Buddha Panorama 1, Thailand Nov-2013
Minor Buddha 14, Bonus (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
I learn’t a new photography technique on this one. If there is a tourist and her photographer girl-friend obscuring both the Buddha you want to photograph … Continue reading Minor Buddha 14, Bonus (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
Minor Buddha 13 (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
The Big Buddha has minor Buddhas, one for each day of the week. For YOU, your minor Buddha would be the same as the day of … Continue reading Minor Buddha 13 (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
Minor Buddha 12 (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
The Big Buddha has minor Buddhas, one for each day of the week. For YOU, your minor Buddha would be the same as the day of … Continue reading Minor Buddha 12 (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
Minor Buddha 11 (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
The Big Buddha has minor Buddhas, one for each day of the week. For YOU, your minor Buddha would be the same as the day of … Continue reading Minor Buddha 11 (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
Minor Buddha 10 (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
The Big Buddha has minor Buddhas, one for each day of the week. For YOU, your minor Buddha would be the same as the day of … Continue reading Minor Buddha 10 (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
Minor Buddha 9, Friday (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
The Big Buddha has minor Buddhas, one for each day of the week. For YOU, your minor Buddha would be the same as the day of … Continue reading Minor Buddha 9, Friday (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
Minor Buddha 8, Wednesday (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
The Big Buddha has minor Buddhas, one for each day of the week. For YOU, your minor Buddha would be the same as the day of … Continue reading Minor Buddha 8, Wednesday (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
Minor Buddha 7 (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
The Big Buddha has minor Buddhas, one for each day of the week. For YOU, your minor Buddha would be the same as the day of … Continue reading Minor Buddha 7 (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
Minor Buddha 6, “The Skinny Buddha” (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
The Big Buddha has minor Buddhas, one for each day of the week. For YOU, your minor Buddha would be the same as the day of … Continue reading Minor Buddha 6, “The Skinny Buddha” (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
Minor Buddha 5, Tuesday (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
The Big Buddha has minor Buddhas, one for each day of the week. For YOU, your minor Buddha would be the same as the day of … Continue reading Minor Buddha 5, Tuesday (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
Minor Buddha 4, Monday (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
The Big Buddha has minor Buddhas, one for each day of the week. For YOU, your minor Buddha would be the same as the day of … Continue reading Minor Buddha 4, Monday (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
Minor Buddha 3, Sunday (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
The Big Buddha has minor Buddhas, one for each day of the week. For YOU, your minor Buddha would be the same as the day of … Continue reading Minor Buddha 3, Sunday (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
Minor Buddha 2 (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
The Big Buddha has minor Buddhas, one for each day of the week. For YOU, your minor Buddha would be the same as the day of … Continue reading Minor Buddha 2 (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
Minor Buddha 1, Saturday (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
The Big Buddha has minor Buddhas, one for each day of the week. For YOU, your minor Buddha would be the same as the day of … Continue reading Minor Buddha 1, Saturday (Pra Bah-jam-wan-gert)
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