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.

No . Thank you VF.

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

VillageFarang should reveal the secret what camera he is using. please?

No secret, I recently upgraded to a Sony NEX-6.

VillageFarang should reveal the secret what camera he is using. please?

Hey , Blisters ...

Put down the camera and get back to work !

Too hot to be doing guard duty.

Seems I am cursed .......

Not another one

Seems I am cursed .......

Not another one

Maybe just a coincidence

A farm needs water , we were a little lucky and hit a water table .

maybe grow some fish ?

Heading home after a hard day in the fields.

(Have already posted this one in another thread,but I think it also is right for here)

Wow , never saw that one shaggy , very relaxed driving style to say the least.

very candid indeed , I like that photo , Gaatin tree looks very healthy !

Shot where ? I can ask .

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.

Wow , never saw that one shaggy , very relaxed driving style to say the least.

very candid indeed , I like that photo , Gaatin tree looks very healthy !

Shot where ? I can ask .

Heart of Isaan Goompa (Ban Nong Shaeng,Kalasin)

..............everything is sabai sabai

VF the camera does not take the shot , you do

The camera does not ride 43.6 km , you do

The camera does not decide what frame , what scene , what context , what time of day nor what selection , you do

If I had your camera . your pre-selections , never ! can I make the same photo.

The gift is in the hand VF , and thank you for showing this to us .

Too hot to be doing guard duty.

Nice looking dogs chickens could do with a bit more food though , just eating rocks from what I see !

Just call me "Blisters"

I always show up at the end of a hard days work .

Now they are just being rude..."Blisters"... seriously ! I believe you know the translation right ?

"Ai Sapp~" ...It's like pebble in my shoe~ (The feet are lowest)

But then again........... As bosses, It comes with the tag.

Nice looking dogs chickens could do with a bit more food though , just eating rocks from what I see !

Isaan chickens mate....lean mean fighting machines,they are as tough as old boots !!!

Just wish their meat wasn't the same as old boots (but don't tell the Missus I said that )

Missus said "It's a healthier choice dear~"

I said " Then why you're so into Hainaness Chicken Rice back in Singapore !?!!"

"Not the same ma~~~ Aiyo~"

This ones got me baffled.

A couple of friends out shopping at natures grocery store.

Is that termites mound ? Looks like one to me.

Is that termites mound ? Looks like one to me.

Don't get beavers in Thailand do we ,,... oops ,

Yeah , sorry we do , my mistake.

Is that termites mound ? Looks like one to me.

You could be right RBH,thanks for clearing that one up for me

I must need my eyes testing because I thought that there was two trees growing out of the mound.

I have just been looking at some more photos taken in the same area and it clearly show they are not

Something else I have just seen that should of made me realize......there is only one tree reflected in the paddy water

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For flock's sake, this new iOS7 I've just downloaded onto my iPad won't let me see any pix in this post <deleted>? Talk about visceral deprivation! VF, your pix delight me, so I'll quaff this beer and go home to the PC - what an excuse to tell the mrs about coming early.

Spoke too soon - now the pix are loading. Carlos needs a right-handed adjustable spanner to fix that

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<deleted> ??? Can't quite make them out from that shot Carlos,but it's nice to know you are proud of them

Seems I am cursed .......

Not another one

Maybe just a coincidence

Defenitly not, Shaggy, No coin cidence..

This shot was inspired by Villagefarang. I'm a big fan myself. This is 630am, on my wy to the tobacco fields.

Thnks for sharing your inspirational story, VF.