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This is the Khlong Sok river in the dry season. The pool below the mini waterfall is one in which I have swum when the river is higher. It's still a fine place to cool off if you are trekking through the jungle in hot weather!! Photographed near Khao Sok, Surat Thani, Thailand.
I have often photographed olive-backed sunbirds (cinnyris jugularis) feeding on nectar but I had never before seen them feeding on insects from the underside of leaves. Photographed in Khao Sok, Surat Thani, Thailand.
Great Linnaeus gathered around him a group of students many of whom later became naturalists in their own right. One of these so-called 'Apostles of Linaaues' was Olof Torén (1718-1753) who didn't live long enough to make a real career as a botanist. He'd studied theology and became a Lutheran chaplain to two missions of the Swedish East India Company. The first was a trip to Java, Indonesia in 1748-49, the second a voyage to Surat (northwest India) and Canton (China), 1750-1752. On his return home he fell ill possibly of a tropical illness. Torén corresponded extensively with Linnaeus, and his former teacher named this genus of plants for his erstwhile student.
Olymp took this photo in the now dry bed of the Kerandangan River near the Gua Walet. That's a pretty little waterfall close to my heart (www.flickr.com/photos/87453322@N00/576122391/in/photolist...).
I make a beeline for this favourite shoot destination of mine, whenever I see these small puffy Alto-Cumulus clouds forming in the noon sky. I shoot the sunset and I stay put for another fifteen minutes. The clouds go gray for a while after the sun vanishes from the horizon. Patience is crucial here as the mosquitoes start hovering over your head and collect blood samples. The Alto-Cumulus slowly start going red as the sun further dips six degrees beneath the horizon. Start clicking every few seconds as they go crimson and spill paint on the river too. The show lasts for less than six minutes but very rewarding, I guarantee.
Hang on for the afterglow on your cheeks.
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Khao Sok National Park in Southern Thailand is an amazing place. The park comprises the largest area of virgin forest in Southern Thailand and is a remnant of rainforest which is older and more diverse than the Amazon Rainforest. It is covered by the oldest evergreen rainforest in the world, huge limestone mountains shooting straight up in the air, deep valleys, breathtaking lakes, exciting caves and much more. Home to wild Elephants, Hornbills, the rare Asian Ox, various monkey and ape species, a myriad reptiles, amphibians and floral species, Khao Sok including the Cheow Larn lake is one of the most unique and important rainforest habitats in South East Asia. It is estimated to contain over 5% of the worlds species. Additionally the Park is traversed by a limestone mountain range from north to south with the highest point of 950m. This mountain range is hit by monsoon rain coming from both the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, which makes it Thailand’s wettest region with an annual rain fall of 3500mm. Heavy rainfall and falling leaves led to the erosion of the limestone rocks and created the significant karst formation of today. The park offers a multitude of well-worn dirt trails to explore. Rainy season begins in late April and lasts until December, with the heaviest rains between May and July, then October and November. But don’t let that stop you! The rain is often a welcome respite to the tropical heat. Not to mention the fact that … it is the RAINforest!,
A lot of visitors come to Khao Sok just to marvel the beauty of the nature but you can also enjoy your time taking part experiencing the tropical rainforest on foot. Different trekkings are possible. We're hiking to the Coral cave, The jungle trail ends here at the next lake called: Ha Roi Rai. From here we'll take another adventure with bamboo rafting towards the cave. The Coral cave, is one of the worlds hidden gems. Inside the cave you will be excited with stalagmite, stalactite, darkness, monster spiders, dripping water, sparky things and the noise of bats. It might be a good idea to bring your own torch as it is very dark inside.
When you leave the cave, there is a track to watch the beautiful scenery of the lake. Taking the bamboo rafting adventure during rainy season will let you see more other wildlife such as wild hog, bison, schomburgk’s deer, etc. As they will live in deep forest during dry season. Rare flora are found along nature trails particularly to the south of the park where local plants such as lianas, bamboo, ferns and giant rattan can be found. A place where the rhythm of jungle takes you higher. Gibbons sing their morning song, a glimpse of wildlife. Also the Dusky Leaf Monkeys can be found in Khao Sok National Park. The Dusky Langurs are often seen on treetops on early mornings or late afternoons feasting on fresh leaves and fruit. Best place in Khao Sok to see them is Cheow Larn Lake.
Khao Sok เขาสก is een groot nationaal park, gelegen in Thailand in de provincie Surat Thani. Het heeft een oppervlakte van 739 km². In het park bevindt zich naast oerbos, wat een overblijfsel is van een regenwoud dat ouder en diverser is dan het Amazoneregenwoud. Het is één van de mooiste nationale parken van Thailand. met een eeuwenoud regenwoud met watervallen, kalksteenformaties die meer dan 900 meter de lucht in schieten, een groot meer met honderden kleine eilandjes, grotten, prachtige tropische planten en een grote variëteit aan wildlife waaronder de Aziatische olifant, luipaarden, sambars, bantengs, tapirs, dwergherten, cobra's, pythons en verscheidene soorten reptielen, apen en 311 soorten vogels. Met een beetje geluk vind je hier ook nog de wilde lotus Rafflesia kerri Meyer of in het Thais bua phút, de grootste bloem ter wereld. Volledig volgroeide bloemen halen de 90 centimeter en leven in de wortels van lianen. Khao Sok is een perfecte plek voor jungle tochten. Er zijn verschillende paden om te verkennen. Wij maken een tocht naar de Koraal grot. Een zware klim eerst naar boven en dan weer naar beneden. Een mooie gelegenheid om de ecologie van het regenwoud te leren kennen. Tot mijn verrassing zie ik Brillangoer apen vanuit de bamboe toppen. De Brillangoer eten voornamelijk bladeren, maar ook veel onrijpe vruchten en bloemen. De kans om een neushoornvogel te zien, een gibbon te horen roepen of een makaak-aap zien slingeren is niet altijd even groot. Met name Gibbons maken een prachtig geluid. Khao Sok is Thailand's natste regio met een jaarlijkse regenval van 3500mm. Wat te verwachten van het regenseizoen in Thailand - juni tot oktober: af en toe een flinke tropische regenbuien van 30 minuten tot 2 uur.
Surat city is such a smelly industrial armpit & yet if we travel just a few kilometers away & we still have some remnants of how Surat was, say fifty years back. Landscape photography like all things beautiful is not just about traveling to exotic faraway destinations; it is also about finding that tranquil hidden gem in our own backyard.
It requires some simple things as scouting such locations & then wait for the right conditions. I depend a lot on various weather & cloud cover apps, sun, moon & other celestial bodies rise & set charting apps & that trusty early morning alarm. Aaargh those blasted early morning alarms!
Good morning & keep on sharpening your axe, fellas!
Classic Thai teak yacht with junk sail - The Red Dragon - off the eastern coast of Ko Pha-Ngan, Changwat Surat Thani, Gulf of Thailand. expl#19
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Surat Bay, the Catlins, South Otago.
f8; 1/320; ISO 80.
Some selections and work with curves.
A little dodge&burn in the sky.
People here move from house to house using their boats.
Saw many fishermen and monkeys in this flooded area.
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Khao Sok National Park in Southern Thailand is an amazing place. The park comprises the largest area of virgin forest in Southern Thailand and is a remnant of rainforest which is older and more diverse than the Amazon Rainforest. It is covered by the oldest evergreen rainforest in the world, huge limestone mountains shooting straight up in the air, deep valleys, breathtaking lakes, exciting caves and much more. Home to wild Elephants, Hornbills, the rare Asian Ox, various monkey and ape species, a myriad reptiles, amphibians and floral species, Khao Sok including the Cheow Larn lake is one of the most unique and important rainforest habitats in South East Asia. It is estimated to contain over 5% of the worlds species. Additionally the Park is traversed by a limestone mountain range from north to south with the highest point of 950m. This mountain range is hit by monsoon rain coming from both the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, which makes it Thailand’s wettest region with an annual rain fall of 3500mm. Heavy rainfall and falling leaves led to the erosion of the limestone rocks and created the significant karst formation of today. The park offers a multitude of well-worn dirt trails to explore. Rainy season begins in late April and lasts until December, with the heaviest rains between May and July, then October and November. But don’t let that stop you! The rain is often a welcome respite to the tropical heat. Not to mention the fact that … it is the RAINforest!,
A lot of visitors come to Khao Sok just to marvel the beauty of the nature but you can also enjoy your time taking part experiencing the tropical rainforest on foot. Different trekkings are possible. We're hiking to the Coral cave, The jungle trail ends here at the next lake called: Ha Roi Rai. From here we'll take another adventure with bamboo rafting towards the Coral cave. The spectacular 10,000 year-old Cave is one of the worlds hidden gems. Inside the cave you will be excited with stalagmite, stalactite, darkness, monster spiders, dripping water, sparky things and the noise of bats. It might be a good idea to bring your own torch as it is very dark inside. When you leave the cave, there is a track to watch the beautiful scenery of the lake. Taking the bamboo rafting adventure during rainy season will let you see more other wildlife such as wild hog, bison, schomburgk’s deer, etc. As they will live in deep forest during dry season. Rare flora are found along nature trails particularly to the south of the park where local plants such as lianas, bamboo, ferns and giant rattan can be found. A place where the rhythm of jungle takes you higher. Gibbons sing their morning song, a glimpse of wildlife. Also the Dusky Leaf Monkeys can be found in Khao Sok National Park. The Dusky Langurs are often seen on treetops on early mornings or late afternoons feasting on fresh leaves and fruit. Best place in Khao Sok to see them is Cheow Larn Lake.
Khao Sok เขาสก is een groot nationaal park, gelegen in Thailand in de provincie Surat Thani. Het heeft een oppervlakte van 739 km². In het park bevindt zich naast oerbos, wat een overblijfsel is van een regenwoud dat ouder en diverser is dan het Amazoneregenwoud. Het is één van de mooiste nationale parken van Thailand. met een eeuwenoud regenwoud met watervallen, kalksteenformaties die meer dan 900 meter de lucht in schieten, een groot meer met honderden kleine eilandjes, grotten, prachtige tropische planten en een grote variëteit aan wildlife waaronder de Aziatische olifant, luipaarden, sambars, bantengs, tapirs, dwergherten, cobra's, pythons en verscheidene soorten reptielen, apen en 311 soorten vogels. Met een beetje geluk vind je hier ook nog de wilde lotus Rafflesia kerri Meyer of in het Thais bua phút, de grootste bloem ter wereld. Volledig volgroeide bloemen halen de 90 centimeter en leven in de wortels van lianen. Khao Sok is een perfecte plek voor jungle tochten. Er zijn verschillende paden om te verkennen.Een zware klim eerst naar boven en dan weer naar beneden. Aangekomen bij het ingesloten Ha Roi Hai meer maken wij een tocht per bamboevlot naar de Koraal grot. Deze grot is één van de wereld verborgen juweeltjes. In de grot vinden we stalagmieten, stalactieten, duisternis, spinnen, druppelend water, glinsteringen dingen en het geluid van vleermuizen. Een mooie gelegenheid om de ecologie van het regenwoud te leren kennen. Even buiten de groot zie ik tot mijn verrassing Brillangoer apen vanuit de bamboe toppen. De Brillangoer eten voornamelijk bladeren, maar ook veel onrijpe vruchten en bloemen. De kans om een neushoornvogel te zien, een gibbon te horen roepen of een makaak-aap zien slingeren is niet altijd even groot. Met name Gibbons maken een prachtig geluid. Khao Sok is Thailand's natste regio met een jaarlijkse regenval van 3500mm. Wat te verwachten van het regenseizoen in Thailand - juni tot oktober: af en toe een flinke tropische regenbuien van 30 minuten tot 2 uur.
Surat Thani, 11 mars 2017.
Cette photo-là, c’est le cadrage. Ça fait pas tout, mais quand il est là, c’est mieux. Je sais pas d’où ça nous vient cette passion pour la géométrie. Ça à l’air d’être un vieux truc un peu strict, le genre de truc carré ou si tu respectes pas les règles, tu te prends une droite dans le segment.
Il y a pleins de livres chiant sur la géométrie dans l’art. Faudrait que j’en lise. Mais est ce que ça rendrait mon travail plus intéressant ou plus chiant qu’il ne l’est déjà ?
Je ne crois pas à l’accumulation de savoir, je crois que cela désert la créativité. Il faut avoir le compas dans l’oeil et si on ne l’a pas il faut travailler pour, mais le temps que l’on passe à apprendre par coeur le chiffre Pi nous rapproche plus de l’aveuglement que de la découverte du monde.
Après avoir appris quelque basiques à l’école publique, il faut se mettre à apprendre inconsciemment. Il n’y a pas un bon livre technique qui vous expliquera comment faire de belles photos. Il n’y a que des bons livres de photographes. Regardez en le plus possible, apprenez inconsciemment, et vous finirez par tracer votre propre géométrie. Pour moi, elle est plus ou moins parallèles aux choses que j’aime. Mais il n’y a pas de règles… Parait-il !
This was shot in Surat Thani. We had to wait about 14 hours for our train to Georgetown and spend our time walking around. Then we met this guy and his friends. A bunch of old men watching thaiboxing and placing bets in someones garage.
This Super Moon Shot is dedicated to Manoj Singapuri & his team. He has worked a lot to kick start our city's once defunct airport, to a real buzzing one. His efforts have gone unsung most of the times & we would like to thank him by presenting this Cake with a cherry on top.
MS yeh cake chalega?
Knowing Manoj well from our kindergarten days, I know he'd laugh out heartily & repeat the sentence: "Hahaha, Yeh Cake Chalega!"