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Tigers in the past

Rob — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:55:26 +0000

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Here’s a memory from one of our many trips to the Tiger sanctuaries (prisons) in Thailand.
Oh but to see one of these babies in the wild, it’d be the goods!!
This was taken a fair few years ago (man they go fast) but I remember this day as it was really hot and the Tigers were prowling for some reason.

There’s nothing like it when he/she walks straight at you and gives you the “eye”

Tiger Prowl - giving me the "Eye"

making Merit

Rob — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:06:16 +0000

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Making merit on the gold leaf covered efigy of the Erawan shrine, in the shadow of the Erawan Shrine

Putting Gold leaf on the Statue next to the real thing

Inside the belly of the Erawan Shrine

Rob — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:19:57 +0000

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Above the Ceiling I showed the other day, in the belly of the beast, the three headed elephant lies….

I am standing way back against the back of the room, hand held at a slow speed.
You’ve seen this before, but I quite liked this view.
THe Bhudda’s in the cases are not to be photographed directly, they are all centuries old
Worshippers pay respects (I waited for ages but I never got a clearer view

In The Belly of the Beast

Wat Phrathat Chaiya

Rob — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:41:44 +0000

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Wat Phrathat chaiya
It’s the 31st of December and we head out to check out a local well known Wat (Temple)
It’s quite small really, and the weather sucks, so up comes a set of a few pictures taken there.
Happy 2012 folks!!

Wat Phrathat Chaiya

Erawan – a wonder in our midst

Rob — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:15:17 +0000

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Thailand, a place that never ceases to surprise. Passionate “high-s0″ (High Society) Thais can endear themselves on history by creating some of the most amazing its of art / Majesty / wonder and awe. The original builder of this place, “The Erawan Museum” has also built amazing edifices in Pattaya (The Sanctuary of Truth) and down the road in a little gem called “Ancient Siam”.

The view here is from the top of the stairs (there are two main staircases that wrap around, left to right up to the main mezzanine that then leads up into the main structure of the three headed elephant.), looking out across the ceiling. The four main pillars, all etched with amazing tapestries fail to dominate the ceiling, the stairs and the myriad of colours and shapes that attack one’s senses.

Looking up - The Erawan Shrine Ceiling

Erawan Shrine – Bangkok 2011

Rob — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:21:25 +0000

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No Guessing we’re in Bangkok eh?

The Three headed Erawan

Bangkok Standard Fare

Rob — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 07:22:22 +0000

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As we sit here in Bangkok, at home, we are constantly reminded of the interesting and varied foods available on the side of any soi (street) almost anywhere in Thailand……

These bottles of drink are served up in Plastic bags with ice, or you can have the bottle……

The Monk – Surat Thani

Rob — Mon, 16 May 2011 16:01:42 +0000

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This a picture of a Monk staring out at the weird “farang” who was wandering about photographing everything.

I think this one’s come out OK using some selected saturation.

Sao – Sirrocco Bangkok 2005

Rob — Thu, 12 May 2011 17:00:17 +0000

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60 Floors up, we celebrate life.
Smile Sao!!

Lightning over Bangkok

Rob — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:07:23 +0000

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I miss the days when I had an apartment where I could sit outside in a raging thunderstorm and take pictures like this!!!

My Tigers My Tigers

Rob — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 13:22:40 +0000

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Want to eat us . . :-)

Surreal take on a classic spot

Rob — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:42:55 +0000

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Here’s a HDR rendition of a view outside the Sanctuary of Truth.

2009 – Our Wedding Anniversary View

Rob — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 06:49:24 +0000

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Bangkok, from the “Dome”

No tripods allowed, so I was pleased with this 10 (ten) shot panorama of the landscape……

It’s cool up there!!!!

Last Tiger before Xmas

Rob — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:11:51 +0000

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Running Tigers… so unique……
We will try and find new places to take these in years to come.

Demure …… into the lens

Rob — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 03:07:26 +0000

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Through the Looking glass

Rob — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 06:09:14 +0000

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Here’s an image with a few techniques.
Using masks and layers I have combined two image, one is the top right where it looks like a TV screen on the wall and she’s looking at herself.
I then went for a B&W background on the main picture… because I could….

Rob

Tie a yellow ribbon around . . . . . .

Rob — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:18:06 +0000

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Bangkok Motor Show strikes again.

The “Pretties” are such a large part of the affair, in many circumstances they overshadow the metal…. (Come to think of it….)

Pretties feature, Bangkok Motor Show

Rob — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 07:07:33 +0000

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Another Beauty for the books…..

and I think there were some cars.

Bangkok “Pretties” Show (aka Motor Show)

Rob — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 07:31:58 +0000

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I’ll be sticking a few of these images up, until we hit a new spot . . .

Bangkok Motor Show 2010

Rob — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:41:37 +0000

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Here’s the first of a few images I took on the 12/12/2010

Enjoy

4th Place in a Beauty Pageant

Rob — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:59:54 +0000

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Bangkok Motor Show . . . . . . . .
4th . . . . .

Beautiful Butterfly . . . .

Rob — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:40:02 +0000

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In it’s landing pattern? No, these hover and feed on the fly, so to speak.

This is from the now defunct “Sai Thip” butterfly park on the road to Pattaya, Thailand

Save our Tigers ………….

Rob — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:00:58 +0000

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It’s hard to believe that 150 of these beasties are murdered in China every year. That’s 3% of the estimated Tiger Population.

A Damn disgrace.

Tigers – a depleting resource

Rob — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:18:15 +0000

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Here’s a picture I’ve never shared before. This particular spot is now not available for Tiger shoots. They decided to not have water in the exhibit and to cover it in so we cannot shoot.

So sad, this was a favourite spot for us. But that’s Thailand, it often happens….. But something else will pop up one day..

I like to use “selective saturation” techniques to accentuate the Tiger in focus, and to give the action some spice. These young males really liked to run and fight and run again….. We really miss this place!!

Rob

What does Flower better . . . .

Rob — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 09:56:19 +0000

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Than a Medium Format Camera and Lens ???

2006 – MIlitary Coup Thailand – outside our house

Rob — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 09:42:53 +0000

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It’s 2006 and Thailand is in a grip of one of its famous Military Coups!
Our House in Bangkok is right next to a Military base.
We felt so Protected.
This was one of many such vehicles outside showing it’s muscles.

Further down the highway were some serious looking tanks parked smack in the middle of the road.

Thailand… oh Thailand.

It’s a Lonely Planet sometimes

Rob — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:14:01 +0000

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Here’s an image from the 1D4, with a 180/3.5 Macro, looking deep into the foliage looking for stuff….

A Butterfly

Rob — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:17:32 +0000

Many Km’s south of Bangkok, as we headed south to the province of Surat Thani, there’s a stop where we can refule the car, our minds and bodies and take a few pictures.

There were many “wtf” looks as I sauntered around with a camera and lens and photographed items and creatures.

16 August 2010 – Rest in Peace Marge Martin

Rob — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 03:29:34 +0000

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Mum passed away this morning peacefully in her sleep.
She dreaded going any other way.

I was at this temple a few days ago, while we are in Thailand waiting for Sao’s NZL VISA to be approved and issued.

In Thailand Buddhism, when they go to the temple they like to remember those that are here and now, and to remember those who have passed.

If found it quite soothing here, walking around, thinking of Mum and Dad. Dad would have loved it here, Mum would have hated it.

Yin and Yang.

Rest in Peace Mum
Love always
Robin & Sao

2010 – Nakorn Si Thammarat

Rob — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:27:58 +0000

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Some ants

Kanchanadit – a Temple

Rob — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:59:58 +0000

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Here’s the Temple where Sao & her family transferred the ashes of their dead relatives from further south to here.
A Ceremony ensued.

Behind this complex are a group of small Chedi’s that house said remains.

2010 – An Orange Leaf

Rob — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:12:38 +0000

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This is a little exercise in DOF
Taken at dusk in Surat Thani, Thailand.

The Dog

Rob — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 02:56:18 +0000

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If you know Thailand, you know why this just works…

The Bicentennial Tree

Rob — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:16:46 +0000

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We climbed this baby!!!!

The Bicentennial Tree

here:

Southern Beaches – WA (Near Bunbury)

Rob — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:14:44 +0000

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One of the Gems Sao took while we were in soft soft sand long the beach North of Bunbury

2010 – Black Shouldered Kite

Rob — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:53:45 +0000

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This weekend we drove from Sydney to Perth. It was a three day trip and we took almost no photos. Here’s one from the shoot. It reflects the weather at this time of year, gloomy, dark, and intense.

2001 – Sao’s Niece – NST

Rob — Thu, 27 May 2010 13:45:24 +0000

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She’s taller than Sao and a fully fledged Teen…..
This is taken in August 2001, the first time I met Sao’s family…..
And there were a lot of them

Mr Macaw

Rob — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 10:20:49 +0000

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It’s overcast and horribvle in Perth. The Photography mood remains low.

We will address this over Easter. Then Kea is coming to visit for ten days. I wonder if Perth is more interesting than Kaeo..

Tiger tales

Rob — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:11:58 +0000

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Here’s a little Tiger Photo I’ve added a vignette to and the reflection is a photoshopped one.

Whaddaya reckon?

Butterflies …… the feeling

Rob — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:45:40 +0000

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Today a massive set of storms came through Perth.

I was on my bike about to head home when they hit and about an inch of hail landed at my feet. Luckily I was under cover, but for five minutes of timing. I am glad I had a little extra to do before leaving.
The storm abated a little and I headed home. Upon arrival the real storms came and gave us a good lashing…..
The Thunder caused butterflies in more than one stomach (not mine, I quite like it and look for photo opportunities)

I guess that’s summer over….

Fireworks – Thailand

Rob — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:55:44 +0000

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I had forgotten how much I enjoyed this night with Sao and Colin down at Muang Thong Thani III.

Lots to see in this picture, so much was going on.

Hugging …. a Tiger and Pig

Rob — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:44:52 +0000

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In Eclectis Extremis.

Here’s a view of some ridiculousness from Thailand……

What’s on your lunch?

Rob — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:14:03 +0000

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Today, messing with Macro…

It’s not brilliant or perfect, but a good start back into it….

Buddha Efigy – Golden Glow

Rob — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:24:04 +0000

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The Buddhist Idols were covered in “Gold Leaf” from the worhsippers that flowed through this “outdoor hall” in droves.

Special Holy Water, Books and Bells added to the mayhem and wonderful confusion….

Thailand…

Rob

Thailand Buddhist Festival …..

Rob — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:51:47 +0000

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This is the Thailand Buddhist National Centre at

Suan Phuttamonton (Phuttamonton Park) is a very large park just outside Bangkok in Nakorn Pathom province, a few kilometres west of Bangkok’s southern bus terminal.

Much of the park consists of open woodland with mown grass underneath the canopy, with pools, flower beds and gardens, although there are a few areas where the ground layer is uncut and insect diversity is fairly high, attracting a number of birds. Apart from birdwatching, this is a good place to have a picnic in a quiet corner of the park and it would be most enjoyable to cycle around. (Thanks http://www.thaibirding.com for the reference)

Today there was a festival there. I will come back with more details, as it’s all a bit confusing.. (for me)

Welcome back to Thailand!

Rob

Reflections – Wat 100kms South of Bangkok

Rob — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:51:39 +0000

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This is a Wat in Samut Songkram.

It’s a gathering place for 000′s of Monks during certain ceremonies. (I am unsure of the meaning of this one)

They graciously allowed me to skulk around taking pictures.

Was a great experience.

Sao taking a Photo – Sanctuary of Truth Pattaya, Thailand

Rob — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:48:25 +0000

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Here’s another oldie but a goodie, Sao is pictured taking a photo of the Sanctuary of Truth, which Ray has featured now and then.

Check out the size….

This is with a MF 35mm lens and I had to stand well back…..

Bangkok 2005

Rob — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:03:14 +0000

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I’ve lost some file, so while I am restoring, I am looking through old pictures….

Here’s a night I remember well…….

A Little Bangkok Lightning

Rob — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:23:59 +0000

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Taken with my old Canon D60, many moons ago . . . .

Kestrel – Northern Western Australia

Rob — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:15:41 +0000

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Today is day two of our trip as far north as we can go.

We ended up today at a Roadhouse 140kms North of Port Headland (Google it)

I’ll be posting an image a day, and some commentary if I remember to charge the macbook air…..

Bridge over the Chao Praya River – Rama VIII

Rob — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:13:33 +0000

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A boat ride with good friends…

could it get better??

Wat Arun – Bangkoks Chao Praya River

Rob — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:57:11 +0000

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On our last trip home to Thailand for 2009, we had a nice river cruise with Tony and Johanna from Hong Kong.

I unusually took a camera ( ) and took this snap as we passed this Bangkok Icon!
Sao and I head north in a day or so, so expect some cool northern Pictures and commentary coming up!

Rob

Koh Samui Ferry – Sao

Rob — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:24:05 +0000

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It was a windy day on the ferry

Koh Samui – Thailand

Rob — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:59:34 +0000

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ON the rocks on Koh Samui……..

Thai Style Fishing

Rob — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:16:33 +0000

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Out on the Klongs of Thailand, these distinctive boats are used for fishing in all manners of ways, from Prawns, Oysters and larger fish.
I did this in a sepia tone to give it more of that “Old School” feel.

Thai Wedding – Surat Thani

Rob — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:32:27 +0000

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Sao poses with her sister Oil (Pronounced Oy), at her wedding this weekend past.
I’ll get a gallery up later.

Katoeys of Thailand

Rob — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:39:58 +0000

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We’ve seen a few of these on the website over the years.

Most people are fascinated by these “Cross overs” from mainstream life. Although, what is mainstream life in Thailand?

Here is the fuller gallery

Sanctuary of Truth – in Colour

Rob — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:24:14 +0000

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This amazing edifice, south of Bangkok near Pattaya, never ceases to Amaze. As usual in Thailand the experience is likely to change a lot depending on who’s running it at any particular point in time. We’ve done this a few times, by ourselves, and with guests that frequently come in on Business or for vacation time. This site forms part of a longer “Pattaya Run” which would include the defunct “Sai Thip” Butterfly Park, Khao Keow Open Zoo (a contradiction in terms really), Sri Racha Tiger Zoo (The site of most of our better Tiger shots) and perhaps a round of Golf at Leam Cheabang or a night in Pattaya Proper for some kick boxing and a few ales on the famous “Walking Street”

The Sanctuary of Truth

Rob — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:35:25 +0000

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Another Version.

HDR and then into B&W

Kruger Trip Begins

Rob — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:10:39 +0000

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Here’s a Photo from the Airport this afternoon.

Yesterday we were punted off our Kenya Airways Flight after some thugs were removed for bad behaviour and the planes computer was on the blink.

Today they told us it wasn’t fixed. They wanted us to go back to the Airport Hotel until they “Sorted it out”. We refused and requested politely that they endorse us on another airline to get us there on time.

We’re now in the Emirates Lounge awaiting the new flight – 24 Hours later!!!!

I am going to be posting a picture a day here on 1ds.com via satellite. Please unsubscribe if this spams you too much.

Cheers

Rob & Sao (On the way to Africa)

Caterpillar

Rob — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:10:56 +0000

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Eating merrily outside on our plants!!

Cormorant #3

Rob — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:12:47 +0000

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Here’s #3 in a series of Cormorant Pictures

Cormorant #5

Rob — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:45:35 +0000

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Here’s #5 in a series of Cormorant Pictures

Cormorant #4

Rob — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:45:21 +0000

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Here’s #4 in a series of Cormorant Pictures

Cormorant #1

Rob — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:44:49 +0000

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Here’s #1 in a series of Cormorant Pictures

Cormorant #2

Rob — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:43:06 +0000

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Here’s #2 in a series of Cormorant Pictures

Wedding Anniversary

Rob — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:37:02 +0000

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Here’s the view from our first one…
of many!!

Bee Eater – Laem Pak Bia

Rob — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:19:16 +0000

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We were out today Photographing Birds….
Surprised????
More to come

Sai Thip Butterflies – Thailand

Rob — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:04:48 +0000

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Sai Thip, now a distant memory!!!

Fisherman – Nok Naam Thailand

Rob — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:05:35 +0000

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Here’s a working fisherman from the lake.
Intense, friendly.

Beautiful Swallow – DOF example

Rob — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:16:02 +0000

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This was from today!!

We went back again for more…..

Like the DOF ?

Little Red Breast

Rob — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:50:52 +0000

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Not sure what bird this is!!

Tiger – out the starting gate

Rob — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 02:01:38 +0000

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This guy was revving up and raring to go …….

Sunrise Bung Boraphet – Thailand

Rob — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:21:07 +0000

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Using a 600 MM lens pointed at the morning sun!!

Ayutthaya Panorama

Rob — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:42:34 +0000

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Another Pano from the Ayutthaya Trip!!

Grand Palace – Bangkok

Rob — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:02:34 +0000

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A Pano of part of the Grand Palace in Bangkok

Reclining Buddha – Wat Po

Rob — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:32:28 +0000

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Wat Po, Bangkok, Thailand . . . .

Pattaya Ladyboys

Rob — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:02:04 +0000

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On the weekend, we had to take our friend to a Photo Friendly show….!!!

The rest of the images are here

Tiger Temple – I am soooo sleepy

Rob — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:17:31 +0000

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We headed out today to Kanchanaburi.

Tiger temple and thena trip down the river!!!

Ayutthaya – Ceramics

Rob — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:51:45 +0000

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We spend the better part of today in Ayutthaya ……
Whoa, she got hot later in the day!!!

Bangkok Nights

Rob — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 10:29:29 +0000

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Here’s one from 31 July 2004
Wanpaka House, 7th Floor
Thunder and Lightning abounding
Two Cameras pointed out the window
Counting to 7 on one camera, release, then the next, tag teaming.
Hard to point the camera in the right spot…
But then this happened.

Kingfisher

Rob — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:14:21 +0000

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Sao and I went out today Stalking these babies!!!

Kingfisher

Rob — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:50:16 +0000

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Another Beauty we captured on a day out!!

Erawan Shrine – Bangkok

Rob — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:53:18 +0000

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This place has to be soaked in…….

Happy New Year

Rob — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:50:58 +0000

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Childrens Day – Buddhist Ceremony

Rob — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 01:31:22 +0000

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It was Childrens day yesterday in Bangkok.
The Village around the corner brought some Monks in to have a ceremony, to receive merit etc.

Sao’s sister “Em” gets Married

Rob — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:11:21 +0000

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Sao’s sister “Em gets married to “Egg”
This is one of the first pictures I took of Em as she prepared for the days activities. She’d been up since the early hours. This is around 7am from memory.

The FULL STORY is in the link

On a Tiger shoot

Rob — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 02:22:24 +0000

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There is many a person who struggles to understand how photos of “Tigers running” is done. It certainly looks like we are in there with them, but this, like most things photographically, is an illusion.

We are based in Thailand, so we have access to many areas that have wild and captive Tigers. Wild Tigers are virtually impossible to Photograph in Thailand and we have not been overly interested in trying to state them out in the jungle. Sao is probably a tasty snack, where I am probably a full roast dinner. There are no “safari” type organisations here for that sort of thing, and I would think that the wild Tigers are few and far between in reality.

The FULL STORY continues in the link

Our Thai Wedding

Rob — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:37:08 +0000

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On the first of March, 2008, Sao and I got married in Thailand in a traditional Thai ceremony in Bangkok.

The actual day is a very full one, with the preparations starting at 2am for the people preparing the food and at 3:45am for the girls who start the hair and makeup process. Because I am working overseas in China 99.99% of the work for preparation falls with Sao and her very helpful family. We skipped a few traditions before the actual day, but this was due to my unavailability rather than a desire to actually not do them.

The FULL STORY continues in the link

Bangkok Motor Show . . .

Rob — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 17:43:05 +0000

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Cars???

Birding on the Jetty at Bang Poo

Rob — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 06:44:28 +0000

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I was back in Thailand for a few days and had a morning free to take some photos. Colin and I discussed what we might like to do and decided to head down to the Gulls and Terns of the Bang Poo Jetty in Bang Poo.

To get to the jetty one must drive down Sukhumvitt Road all the way until it ends well past the Erawan Shrine (there’s a place that will feature in photos soon) and down past Muang Boran (Which is a mini version of all the architectural wonders of Thailand) which coincidentally is owned and operated by the same family as the Erawan Shrine and the Santuary of Truth in Pattaya.

The FULL STORY continues in the link

Fireworks – Muang Thong Thani

Rob — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 01:16:03 +0000

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While Waiting for the plane home, there was spare time. We headed down to a fireworks celebration of HRH The Kings 80th Birthday. We were horribly stuck in traffic.

View the entire experience here on my Pbase site

The Abbott

Rob — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 01:13:08 +0000

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On a Yearly pilgrimage, the family heads down to Southern Thailand (Surat Thani) to remember those who have departed before us. It is a time of contemplation, meditation, food and drink. It’s a family and friends time. Plus we got to play cards…..

Here’s the Abbott, you can see Sao’s Father in the foreground. The String joins everyone together in the prayer process. Women are not allowed to touch Monks, so the string gives the people the ability to “join”.

The Entire Series is here in a pbase directory.

Leopard – Through the Glass

Rob — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 12:29:05 +0000

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The eyes have it !
This is through glass, believe it or not.
It is Chinese National Week so I have had some free time…….

Tiger – Smiling

Rob — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 06:58:11 +0000

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This smiling Tiger really didn’t like us in his face.

Ordaining a Monk

Rob — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:18:10 +0000

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Sao’s nephew goes through the Ceremony.

He’s a nice chap……

The Tiger Lust

Rob — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:24:35 +0000

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Rummaging through my Tiger Pictures I found this one I really liked.

Fetish… TIGERS!!!

Rob — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 04:16:52 +0000

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I really enjoy taking shots of tigers. I’ve never seen other examples of tigers and this behaviour!!!

Loping Tiger

Rob — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:56:52 +0000

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Tiger in the water – the Ongoing Series

Tiger – Tails or tales?

Rob — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:56:19 +0000

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Tigers frolicking – the series

Tigers – The Series

Rob — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 22:40:27 +0000

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Tiger Run – The Series

Tiger – up the creek

Rob — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:16:03 +0000

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Here’s a Tiger messing around while being fed…..

The Gear Needed for tiger Shooting

Rob — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:41:56 +0000

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Photographically Speaking of Course

A lot of people ask me what Camera to buy. Some point out shots of running and cavorting tigers. I usually caution them on the side of conservatism as these shots are not easily taken without the correct equipment, alongside some extreme patience, getting hot wet and on more than a few occasions, quite frustrated.

My Weapons of choice are:
Canon 1D Mark IV (updated), Canon 300/2.8 IS and on occasion a tripod, but usually not.

Here’s another example.

Tigers in Thailand

Rob — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:21:16 +0000

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Expect to see a lot more of our tiger pictures as the blog develops over the next few years. We have a mean archive that can keep you enthralled and amazed. How do we take these pictures? Certainly we’re not National Geographic-ites, just humble amateurs messing about in the right place at the right time.

Let me know if you want more……

Sao – Multi Colours

Rob — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 02:30:05 +0000

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It’s been a quiet weekend. Sao is heading back to Bangkok for a while, her contract here is done. I’ve been machinating some Colour shots with selective saturation and we collaborated and came up with a few shots, here is the next one, with a nice wrap around and the shawl worn differently