Wat A Place

[Andrew Dwyer]

Wat Chama Kallit

[Andrew Dwyer]

This is a nice ornate little Wat near where I exercise.



Although on entering I found this on both gates !



??

[Assurancetourix]

50 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

Wat Chama Kallit

Hello Andrew,

It looks like the front lens of your lens is dirty or smeared with some kind of grease;
With FastStone, a free software and very easy to use, I tried to reduce a little the suspicious brightness of your photo; but cannot di better than what you can see on the photo below
Tell me what you think about it. And do not hesitate to ask me to delete it if you want.

 

 

 

https://www.faststone.org/

 

 

[Andrew Dwyer]

Hello Andrew,
It looks like the front lens of your lens is dirty or smeared with some kind of grease;
With FastStone, a free software and very easy to use, I tried to reduce a little the suspicious brightness of your photo; but cannot di better than what you can see on the photo below
Tell me what you think about it. And do not hesitate to ask me to delete it if you want.
 

 
 
https://www.faststone.org/
 
 

I suspect it may be that I put my phone in a holder ( it’s an XS max so quite large for my pocket sitting down ) and it does get some cold air from the air conn.
I haven’t really noticed it that much until recently when I stopped the car and took a photo quickly, the result can be seen here



( after a minute or two the condensation had disappeared )

I should reposition my place for my phone in the car but am limited.

[Assurancetourix]

I understand better now ;

sometimes I also have condensation on my windshield because of the air conditioning in the pickup, but never on the front lens of my Lumix G85 in its dedicated bag.
Your last picture is irratrapable.
Maybe by simply wiping the lens of your phone with a cloth for glasses?

[Andrew Dwyer]

I understand better now ;
sometimes I also have condensation on my windshield because of the air conditioning in the pickup, but never on the front lens of my Lumix G85 in its dedicated bag.
Your last picture is irratrapable.
Maybe by simply wiping the lens of your phone with a cloth for glasses?

Yes I hadn’t realised it happened until I went to take the previous photo.

Anyhoo, back on topic:

Just arrived at Tha Muang Kanchanaburi , looks like a marvellous place !!

[Assurancetourix]

The same Wat - Beautiful place ; january 2006 - Nikon E4500

 

 

 

[Assurancetourix]

From the top of the biggest tower ; november 2006 - Nikon E4500

 

 

[gomangosteen]

Wat Wiwek Karam, Tha Chalaep, Chanthaburi

 

 

 

 

 

[Andrew Dwyer]

From the top of the biggest tower ; november 2006 - Nikon E4500
 

 

Yup, some similar photos !!

[XJ650]

Wat Pa Khaem in Chiang Rai Province

 

 

[CharlieH]

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[Andrew Dwyer]

Ang Thong

[Andrew Dwyer]

Wat Niwet Thammaprawat.

 

Following Denims post #916 I decided to visit this Wat , 10 minutes from where I live.

 

 

Despite its church like exterior it is actually a Thai Wat ( unlike St Joseph’s nearby and St Mary’s (?) in CM ) and the interior is kind of a mixture of both cultures .

 

 

It almost appears like a small village:

 

 

Built in the reign of King V with obvious European architectural guidance.

 

 

With 4 free ( yes free !!, donations accepted ) cable cars over the Chao Phraya river .

 

 

( someone needs to do some weeding !! )

 

 

Although actually it is a little off shoot ( distibutary ? ) from the river:

 

 

Some nice gardens and the “ village “ where the monks live is definitely not your usual teak housing.

Worth a visit if you’re in the neighbourhood.

 

 

 

[Andrew Dwyer]

My first photo on the last post was very dark so I lightened it and replaced with the new one.
The dark one got stuck at the end of my post, tried to remove it but it doesn’t show up in the edit mode ????

[XJ650]

 

Wat Saeng Phrabat in Chiang Rai.

 

[Odysseus123]

Modest Wat in Savannakhet-strong southern Chinese influence..

 

 

[Odysseus123]

Has anyone been to this cave Wat at Khon Jiam-where the Mekong marries the Mun river?Quite beautiful..

 

 

[Andrew Dwyer]

Suphan Buri
A huge sprawling area with some great buildings , a shame the area is frequented by few visitors and the constant asking for donations is off putting.

Despite that some beautiful details on these buildings both new and ancient .

[XJ650]

 

"Suphan Buri 
A huge sprawling area with some great buildings , a shame the area is frequented by few visitors and the constant asking for donations is off putting."
 

Beautiful photos of a very interesting place!  So what is the name of this temple?

 

 

 

[Andrew Dwyer]

 
"Suphan Buri 
A huge sprawling area with some great buildings , a shame the area is frequented by few visitors and the constant asking for donations is off putting."
 
Beautiful photos of a very interesting place!  So what is the name of this temple?
 
 
 

Wat Phai Rong Wua .

[Odysseus123]

Rather primeval looking Buddha/goddess of the River Mun?

Overlooking the river at Ubon Ratchathani..

 

[ballpoint]

Wat Phanom Silaram, Surin Province

 

 

[Andrew Dwyer]

A couple more from:
Wat Phai Rong Wua, Suphan Buri

[Andrew Dwyer]

They really squeezed this fella in here !!

Wat Pa Lelai Worawihan, Suphan Buri

[Andrew Dwyer]

This one is quite beautiful inside apparently but we were too late so could only appreciate the beautiful outside !!
Some really impressive detail on this one , will probably visit again when passing.

Wat Phra Khao , Bang Ban , Ayutthaya

[Andrew Dwyer]

Wat Pradu Ta- Bong
Maha Rat, Ayutthaya

Over 400 years old !!

[XJ650]

 

Pha Tong Cave in Chiang Rai Province

[Andrew Dwyer]

Okay so not really a Wat .

 

Bang Phutsa Fort

 

Just off Highway 32 in between Singburi and Phromburi.

 

Built by Prince Naresuan to protect Ayutthaya Kingdom from the Burmese circa 1570.

 

All that is left of the “ Fort “ is an elevated mound about 3 or 4 km in length with the entrance, statues and numerous cement chickens added in respect to the prince.

Prince Naresuan was taken to Burma and held hostage to prevent any retaliation by the Thai people.

 

So the story goes:

The Prince had a wager with a Burmese Prince over a rooster fight, if the Thai Princes rooster was victorious then he could return to Ayutthaya.

Sooo, with the Thai roosters Muay Thai training ([emoji848]) he was victorious and order was restored , he later became king..

Many Wats in Ayutthaya have several hundred rooster statues, many brought by visitors to make merit.

Apparently this practice started after a Thai movie ( Legend of King Naresuan:Hostage of Hongsawadi ) became popular.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[XJ650]

Wat Dong Satak Thammaram in Chiang Rai province.  A temple out in the Middle of Nowhere.