Images Of Chiang Mai

[IanForbes]

I've just did some house keeping to clean up the pinned topics here and in the FAQ sub forum. Actually the link to this topic is already in the pinned Chiangmai Information topic but have now separated it out.

Thanks. That makes it easier to find. I stumbled through several forums and got myself lost. Kan Win had a few beautiful photos of Doi Suthep in the rain... besides others.

[cm96]

Yes Thanks! It's more pleasant now also.

[Ajarn]

My dream house near Mae Sai 1988

A chicken seller Chiang Mai 2004

Hair cutters waiting for business, Tachilek, Burma 2004

Woman praying, Wat Doi Tung, Chiang Rai 2003

Hand tooled sawmill, Chiang Mai 1987

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Me on the river to Thaton, 1988

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Banana sellers, Tak, 1987

[Ajarn]

Hail Storm, Suthep road area, 1988

Akka woman on my honda 750, Chiang Mai 1989

Canal fisherman, Chiang Mai, 1988

Old fashioned hunter, Chiang Rai, 1987

A beautiful house for sale, Kilomet #144, road to Chiang Rai, 1988

Same house, 20 years later....

[doppa]

ajarn, you on the boat, what was in the blue bag, or was it some personal infection you dont want to talk about, which is very understandable....some good old pics there.

[IanForbes]

Nice to see those old photos, Ajarn. Thanks.

Some of you might recognize this place, but it's nowhere close to Chiang Mai...

These are all taken on a one day trip from Chiang Mai...

You can still see the price tag on the old lady's reading glasses. I guess she never thought you could remove it.

[Ajarn]

ajarn, you on the boat, what was in the blue bag, or was it some personal infection you dont want to talk about, which is very understandable....some good old pics there.

We were in a canoe, not much storage space. To snap a pic of me, I had to hold my bag to give her room

[fabianfred]

why are there no pix in Ajarns posts???

[IanForbes]

why are there no pix in Ajarns posts???

It must be from you computer server. I can see his pictures clearly.

[Kan Win]

I Kan as well see all the photos.

Thank you 'Tywais' for pinning this topic in the correct place. I have tried to get this topic pinned for many a year, job done now.

As for 'IanForbes'

Some of you might recognize this place, but it's nowhere close to Chiang Mai...

Koh Samui ?

Good photos from all of our Members on here, I thank you.

Keep them coming

Yours truly,

Kan Win

Edited June 14, 2009 by Kan Win

[IanForbes]

Thailand is always noted for its festivals. I especially like Loi Katong (spelling?) festival in November. It usually comes around the time of my birthday. The gals all dress up in beautiful silk clothing and the lanterns fill the sky...

Of course, those with property nearby don't like all the dead lanterns that land on their place later... And, I'm sure there is more than one fire started by an errant lantern going astray.

Edited June 14, 2009 by IanForbes

[Ajarn]

Because I only have one hand I can use, and I can't walk, all pictures are taken from my drivers seat in my truck

This is a long fire (200 meters) set to find mushrooms, near Wiang Haeng, Chiang Mai 2004

These are kids from the Lisaw Hilltribe, near Phrao, Chiang Mai 2003

A nice and inviying road to Doi Angkhang, Chiang Mai 2005

Kids resting during Songkhran, Chiang Mai, 2005

Hillside Housing, Mae Sai, Chiang Rai, 2005

Chiang Dao, 2006

Funeral, Phrae, 2005

A nice place to relax

Honey Boys, chiang Dao, 2005

Jumper training, Huey Tung Taw Lake, 2006

Lake Fishermen, Near Doi Saket, 2004

Doi Chiang Dao, 2005

Edited June 17, 2009 by Ajarn

[IanForbes]

I love this one, Ajarn. It leaves you wondering what is around the corner. The angles are all correct and the curving road sort of tells a story. Did you scan the photos off slide film or off old negatives? There is always a difference between scanned film and digital.

[doppa]

Nice to see those old photos, Ajarn. Thanks.

Some of you might recognize this place, but it's nowhere close to Chiang Mai...

These are all taken on a one day trip from Chiang Mai...

You can still see the price tag on the old lady's reading glasses. I guess she never thought you could remove it.

second picture down reminds me of an old girlfriend, havn't a clue why.

[IanForbes]

second picture down reminds me of an old girlfriend, havn't a clue why.

Here is a better photo of her taken 12 years ago.

This is the same place in Koh Samui where the "Gramma rock" and "Grampa rock" are tourist attractions...

This is what she looks like today, with the photo taken at Koh Larn.

[Ajarn]

I love this one, Ajarn. It leaves you wondering what is around the corner. The angles are all correct and the curving road sort of tells a story. Did you scan the photos off slide film or off old negatives? There is always a difference between scanned film and digital.

All of the 2002+ photos are digital.

This is one of my favorite photos, too

[Ajarn]

Doi Luang, Chiang Dao, 2004

Fishermen near Phrao, Thailand 2004

Phrao Rice Lady, 2007

Samui Man, Kho Samui, 1988

Lisaw Woman, Baan Sam Li, 2006

Beautiful Spot, near Chiang Dao, 2004

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Buffaloe Fighting, Kho Samui, 1986

Clthes Dyer, a great part of Thailand disappearing from view.

These guys come around on their bikes, which have a fire and a pot of black die

They charge about 15 baht for a pair of pants

[IanForbes]

What were all those people fishing for, Ajarn? There sure are a lot of them in a small area.

Most often it's just a few anglers with a number of rods out waiting for something to bite.

I enjoy fishing, but don't have the patience to wait for hours hoping something will bite. I prefer casting to fish that I know are there.

[Ajarn]

What were all those people fishing for, Ajarn? There sure are a lot of them in a small area.

Most often it's just a few anglers with a number of rods out waiting for something to bite.

I enjoy fishing, but don't have the patience to wait for hours hoping something will bite. I prefer casting to fish that I know are there.

At some places for sure. In my shot, taken near Phrao is a small village with not too many places to fish and socialize, so it is a 'group' activity more than the standard 'alone' activity.

Edited June 19, 2009 by Ajarn

[MrJacko]

1st evening

Good Morning Chiang Mai next day 6.58 am

The rest I will leave to you experts in Chiang Mai to tell us where these photos where taken

and yes I know you have all been waiting the see this photo

The Northern Lights

well, it was raining that evening and these where what I saw…..

I kept the best for last

And the best of all

Hope you enjoyed the show

Please post your very own photos of Chiang Mai in this "Fred"

Yours truly,

The Colonel , Kan Win

P.S. Bonus photos for you all. Where is this one around Tak:-

I'm not sure if this is the right way to reply to your post, but nice pix mate. What are you using for your panoramas?

[wedders]

After a six month enforced absence, it's good to find those smiles again...

Sunday market, Tha Pae Gate - taken from the top floor of Starbucks:

A cheekier smile in a Loi Kroh massage shop:

More smiles from yet another 'Big Buddha Day' as my gf always describes them...

[Kan Win]

I'm not sure if this is the right way to reply to your post, but nice pix mate. What are you using for your panoramas?

Thank you.

Panorama Maker 3.0

All my panos are hand held btw.

Good photo from all of our members. Keep them coming please.

Yours truly,

Kan Win

[IanForbes]

Although I have dozens of photos of Chaing Mai and its temples, I don't have many that I think are all that artistic. They are just pictures of local sites with not particulary interesting lighting or dynamic composition.

However, I did like these photos of a temple in Kanchanaburi and Ratchaburi.

Temple bells always make a great photo subject if you get the correct lighting.

[Cobalt60]

I spent some time in May at Chiang Mai. It rained a bit as can be seen from my photo. I must say it was a really nice time, I liked the place a lot and it was great to see somewhere other than Bangkok or the usual resort places I seem to end up all the time, nice people too.

Makes one realise that there is more to Thailand than work in Bangkok or quick breaks to Cha am, Phuket et al.

I know its no work of art but here is a pic for the collection.

Edit....it wont upload my picture, even the computer is a critic.

Edited July 8, 2009 by Cobalt60

[ManilaLover]

Funny... I never mentioned that bend in the river ! (first pic)

[Peterbigeyes]

Its beautiful!

[Pleplejung]

great picture . i like them

[Pleplejung]

, i'm gonna visit chiang mai with my boyfriend next month, any suggestion for an interest places to go or thing to do there? Edited October 26, 2011 by Pleplejung

[blackpoolbob]

Great photos as always colonel.

Sorry to have missed you while you were here.

Here's two photo's of one of my favorite places on earth. Huay Teung Tao lake.

Taken with an al-crapo nikon coolpix..

looks fantastic - where is it?

[blackpoolbob]

, i'm gonna visit chiang mai with my boyfriend next month, any suggestion for an interest places to go or thing to do there?

There is so much there to see it's difficult to say,

1) Doi Suthep ( Important temple on the mountain)

2) Old City, within the ruined walls - no need for a guide just walk and explore it's fantastic.

3) Night Bazzar - a bit touristy but worth a look ( I have just realised I cannot spell bazzar!)

4) (no experience) Flight of the gibbon - never heard a bad report but have not done it yet.

5) Muay Thai - in Loi Kroi Road and Moon Muang road - I think the later is the real deal

6) Bars & clubs - if you are youngish Nimmahinan road - if a little bit older Loi Kroi road.

thats a starter for you.... tons more when you arrive! have fun