Any recommendations on tours or guides for photography around Mae Hong Son?

No but if you don't find one, the temple on the hill top overlooking the airport has some great vistas and the temple next to the lake in town is very photogenic as well.

I've made the 650 km circle trip several times on motorscooter and I thoroughly enjoyed it. But, November and early December are the best times for the sunflowers. It can start getting smoky when the burning season starts.

I've made the 650 km circle trip several times on motorscooter and I thoroughly enjoyed it. But, November and early December are the best times for the sunflowers. It can start getting smoky when the burning season starts.

Was it not a little chilly that time of the year on a scooter?

I've made the 650 km circle trip several times on motorscooter and I thoroughly enjoyed it. But, November and early December are the best times for the sunflowers. It can start getting smoky when the burning season starts.

Was it not a little chilly that time of the year on a scooter?

It didn't get cold until the middle of December, but there was more rain in November. Riding a bike in the rain is not one of my favourite pastimes. The flowers were beautiful, though. I'll go back now that I have a D-Tracker, but I'll leave later in the day when it's warmer.

Thanks you the comments. Take care.

The road up to Baan Rak Thai (Mae Aw) makes for a great one day tour, or overnight, from MHS with many scenic options along the way.