Chiang Rai Sky

villagefarang · October 24, 2012

Sop Pao near Phaya Mengrai.

krobert6 · October 25, 2012

Just love this view

villagefarang · October 25, 2012

On the trail.

krobert6 · October 25, 2012

Home

villagefarang · October 25, 2012

In the mountains.

krobert6 · October 25, 2012

Beautiful Yonok

villagefarang · October 26, 2012

I waited until the grey wall began to lift, in an effort to show something other than a blank page, while still maintaining the mood of the morning. A couple of the hundreds of our visiting swallows dipped into the shot at the last second, and though blurry, I think they add to the overall feeling.

A huge fog this morning down here in Phayao. Later when the sun came out it was a beautiful day. My wife said it was hot but I found it very pleasant. The mountain range near us was visible but still had a little haze. No photo but will try tomorrow. I love looking at your photos so keep posting VF

Still hoping for a photo.

kevjohn · October 26, 2012

I waited until the grey wall began to lift, in an effort to show something other than a blank page, while still maintaining the mood of the morning. A couple of the hundreds of our visiting swallows dipped into the shot at the last second, and though blurry, I think they add to the overall feeling.

A huge fog this morning down here in Phayao. Later when the sun came out it was a beautiful day. My wife said it was hot but I found it very pleasant. The mountain range near us was visible but still had a little haze. No photo but will try tomorrow. I love looking at your photos so keep posting VF

Still hoping for a photo.

So am I.

ripstanley · October 26, 2012

I waited until the grey wall began to lift, in an effort to show something other than a blank page, while still maintaining the mood of the morning. A couple of the hundreds of our visiting swallows dipped into the shot at the last second, and though blurry, I think they add to the overall feeling.

A huge fog this morning down here in Phayao. Later when the sun came out it was a beautiful day. My wife said it was hot but I found it very pleasant. The mountain range near us was visible but still had a little haze. No photo but will try tomorrow. I love looking at your photos so keep posting VF

Still hoping for a photo.

Still some haze here. When i get a very clear day I will. Day trip to Chiang Rai today. Passports for the family. Will post later in that thread.

villagefarang · October 26, 2012

Two different days at the same reservoir. Just one example of how vibrant, alive, and varied nature’s pallet is. No two days are ever the same.

Sop Pao near Phaya Mengrai.

villagefarang · October 27, 2012

Something from today.

kevjohn · October 27, 2012

Something from today.

Can I ask you, VF, what that pond might be for?

villagefarang · October 27, 2012

Something from today.

Can I ask you, VF, what that might be?

Stumbled upon to this today and couldn’t resists getting off the mt. bike and snapping a quick image. There was a stream being blocked here but with this spillway in the form of a box. I have seen things like this at reservoirs too. When the water gets to a certain level it forms a waterfall and continues along its way.

Here is another image of the same thing.

kevjohn · October 27, 2012

Thanks for that,VF.

I thought that it may have been something to do with fishing.

villagefarang · October 28, 2012

Thanks for that,VF.

I thought that it may have been something to do with fishing.

Though water control and irrigation may have been the main intent, fishing is clearly a byproduct. Those two plastic bottles floating on the surface are connected to either a net or a trap of some sort.

There was a spill way on the other side with a small net visible and a couple of guys standing around in their underwear at the water’s edge, staring intently at the surface. I witnessed several scooters stop briefly to peer over the railing of the small bridge, checking on conditions before continuing on.

People around here do love to fish, though their technique is more utilitarian than artful or sporting.