Images Of Chiang Rai

[sceadugenga]

Le Meridien Gardens

[villagefarang]

A view of the mountains.

[villagefarang]

Sunset today.

[onthedarkside]

That is spectacular. Breath taking.

[sceadugenga]

We get two types of sunsets up here, that type with the air crystal clear after rain and the red sun type caused by the smoke pollution early in the year.

Probably the only good thing about the smoke...

I took this a couple of days back.

[villagefarang]

After the floods everyone is out fishing. This guy didn't catch anything with his net but he was all smiles and very friendly. Just out having a good time.

[villagefarang]

So there I am riding through the normal crops one finds in the hills around here, rice, corn, cassava, rubber and fruit trees, when in the middle of all this there stands a single hill covered in tea. I never see anyone there but from the manicured look of the plants they are harvesting daily, it would seem. I like riding in the afternoon so I guess I don’t have much chance of talking with the owners about their crop.

Yesterday I tried to find a different angle to shoot this hill.

This is a much more common site on my rides.

[villagefarang]

One more sunset over the fields.

[kevjohn]

One more sunset over the fields.

Even though I have no photographic knowledge, that new camera sure does bring out the detail in your photos....

[Garry]

One more sunset over the fields.

Even though I have no photographic knowledge, that new camera sure does bring out the detail in your photos....

VF also has a software ally

[villagefarang]

One more sunset over the fields.

Even though I have no photographic knowledge, that new camera sure does bring out the detail in your photos....

VF also has a software ally

Very true, but the more data your camera can capture, the more you have to work with when you load it into your computer.

[villagefarang]

I wrote the following in response to questions about how I combine the mountain bike with photography. Since questions do come up from time to time, I thought I would share the following exchange here on what I consider my home forum.

I am always happy for an excuse to stop, drink some water and take a few pictures. I did 43.6 km yesterday, but averaging only 18 kmh, I was in the saddle nearly 2.24 hours. Add to that photo/drink stops and I can be out there 3 or 4 hours, especially on a hot day like yesterday.

Some days the light is terrible and not much grabs my attention. Light and composition are everything, so I ride in the afternoon and have the sun at my back or over my shoulder on the way home, even though it is the hottest time of day.

The mountain bike gets me to places where one is not affected by power lines and the clutter one finds next to a highway. I am lucky to have the Ing River, Tat Khwan Waterfall and several reservoirs all within riding distance from home, as well as a wonderful mix of terrain.

By only riding once or twice each week and changing up the routes, I stay hungry and the view always looks fresh. I see something different each time I hit a particular trail.

So you can see there are a number of contributing factors. In addition to everything else, I really enjoy my rides and gain motivation from the feedback I get from the people I share my photos with. Thanks to everyone for your likes and comments.

villagefarang

Without trying to sound too corny,you really are an inspiration to myself (and others I am sure).

Not only are your photos a pleasure to look at but they are also good examples of what scenic shots should look like.

I have learned many things just by looking at your work and hopefully can help improve my own photography skills.

Many thanks and keep them coming

Thank you for the very kind words.

I am not sure I am a good role model for a photographer, as I am not very interested in the technical stuff and rely more on “feel”. I choose my settings before I set off on a ride and let the camera do all the work.

All I have to do is look for views I like, frame them the best I can and push the button. The camera has a great sensor and presets, so can do a much better job than I can with the technical stuff.

I am also not a great fan of the very popular limited depth of field and prefer sharpness throughout the image. I just like what I like and thankfully others sometimes agree.

[Garry]

 

 

One more sunset over the fields.

 

Even though I have no photographic knowledge, that new camera sure does bring out the detail in your photos....

 

 

 

VF also has a software ally

 

Very true, but the more data your camera can capture, the more you have to work with when you load it into your computer.

Of course, totally agree on that. I'm still learning with my new Cybershot and still surprised at how good the photos can be.

Sent from my SM-T211 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

[villagefarang]

I got a ride in today, fearing more rain in a couple of days. Much cooler, even starting a 2pm but the light was not good for landscape shots.

The Ing River was over its banks at both bridges and there were people fishing everywhere so here are a couple of fishing shots from today. First you catch them, then you put them in a bucket and later you walk to the roadside and sell them.

[metisdead]

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[villagefarang]

Thanks for keeping this site commercial free. I suppose there is a time and a place for advertising but personally I don't think it should be mixed in with normal posts.

[villagefarang]

A new arrival in the garden this morning.

[villagefarang]

Looking at the bushes through rose colored glasses.

[villagefarang]

I reshot the net fishermen today. The light was better and the water lower so I could move to the other side and try to get the light coming through the nets. They weren’t catching as many fish but there were a lot of people.

[Joel Barlow]

Calling all Koalas, Pandas and Grizzlies

[harrry]

Calling all Koalas, Pandas and Grizzlies

Well there are lots of bare bars in thailand I hear so this one seems a nice cuddly place.

[sceadugenga]

Real beer drinkers don't mind it being spelled wrong...

[harrry]

19.90804 99.83009
Near Chiangsaen on StreetView.
Near WatPong Sanuk.

A nice new car taken for a family spin.

StreetView is a great way to travel on a rainy day

[sceadugenga]

Wet season greens.

[Fiddlesticks]

Sunrise in CR. Love the crisp mornings now!

[sceadugenga]

The ford on the Doi Chaang Road

[harrry]

The ford on the Doi Chaang Road

Ford? Definitely Toyota Country.

Nice photo and place but I would have thought the water coming over the weir would have dug out the road where it hits.

[sceadugenga]

It's concreted Harry.

[villagefarang]

I haven't posted any images for a while and being in a reflective mood I thought this photo from a recent ride might be appropriate.

[villagefarang]

Don't know why but I found this interesting and had to take a photo of it.