Prayers, candles and incense for Susan Fernandez

+July 2, 2009

สวัสดี Thailand in B&W

June 5-8, 2009
Fed-2
Jupiter-3 w/ Yellow filter
Fuji Neopan 400
paRodinal
50+1 @ 11mins.

Phra Chedi Chaimongkol temple. Ayutthaya (full name Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya), city is the capital of Ayutthaya province in Thailand. The city was founded in 1350 by King U-Thong, who came here to escape a smallpox outbreak in Lop Buri, and proclaimed it the capital of his kingdom, often referred to as the Ayutthaya kingdom or Siam. Ayutthaya was named after the city of Ayodhya in India, the birthplace of Rama in the Ramayana (Thai, Ramakien). In 1767 the city was destroyed by the Burmese army, and the ruins of the old city now form the Ayutthaya historical park, which is recognized internationally as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city was refounded a few kilometers to the east. It is estimated that Ayutthaya around 1600 had a population of about 300,000, and even 1,000,000 around 1700, making it one of the world's largest cities.


Wat Pho, also known as Wat Phra Chetuphon or The Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is a Buddhist temple in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand, located in the Rattanakosin district directly adjacent to the Grand Palace. Its official full name is Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharn. The temple is also known as the birthplace of traditional Thai massage.

Chatuchak (or Jatujak; Thai: จตุจักร) weekend market in Bangkok is the largest market in Thailand, and largest of the world^{[citation needed]}. Frequently called J.J., it covers over 35 acres (1.13 km²) and contains upwards of 5,000 stalls. It is estimated that the market receives between 200,000 and 300,000 visitors each day^{[citation needed]}. Most stalls only open on Saturdays and Sundays.

The market offers a wide variety of products including household items, clothing, Thai handicrafts, religious artifacts, collectibles, foods, and live animals.

Wat Pathum Wanaram

Student Monks

Phra Chedi Chaimongkol-Ayutthaya

Phra Chedi Chaimongkol-Ayutthaya

Phra Chedi Chaimongkol-Ayutthaya

Phra Chedi Chaimongkol-Ayutthaya

Phra Chedi Chaimongkol-Ayutthaya

Phra Chedi Chaimongkol-Ayutthaya

Sawasdee Ronald McDonald

Wat Arun
via Chao Phrya River




Wat Pho

Wat Pho-Reclining Buddha


Wat Pho- Reclining Buddha

Wat Pho-Reclining Buddha
Foot Prints

Ivy at Train Station

Ivy inside Train

Dreadlock Butcher

Chatuchak Market-Foot Spa

Chatuchak Market

Chatuchak Market
Street Musicians

Chatuchak Market
Street Musician

สวัสดี Thailand in Color

June 5-8, 2009
Canon Giii QL17
Fuji Superia 400
Luckycolor 200


Amarin shrine in Amarin Plaza, housing Amarin, the Sun God in the Hindu mythology. Thais offer Brahma colorful flowers, incense and candles in hopes of attaining better fortune, while traditional Thai dances are performed daily.Wat Pathum Wanaram is a Buddhist temple located in the district Pathum Wan, between the two shopping malls Siam Paragon and CentralWorld, and across the street of Siam Square. The temple was founded in 1857 by King Mongkut (Rama IV) as a place of worship near his Sa Pathum Palace. At the time of its founding the area was still only rice fields, only accessible via the Khlong Saen Saeb. The temple is a third class royal temple of the Thammayut Nikaya order. The full name of the temple is Wat Pathum Wanaram Ratcha Wora Viharn (วัดปทุมวนารามราชวรวิหาร). At the temple is the Phra Meru Mas, a reconstruction of the crematorium late Princess Mother of Thailand. Following her cremation at Sanam Luang in March 1996, her remains were transferred to these grounds in an elaborate procession. The crematorium is a rare example of ancient craftsmanship featuring ornate stencils and lacquered sculptures. It represents Mount Meru, the heavenly abode of the gods.


Phra Chedi Chaimongkol temple. Ayutthaya (full name Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya), city is the capital of Ayutthaya province in Thailand. The city was founded in 1350 by King U-Thong, who came here to escape a smallpox outbreak in Lop Buri, and proclaimed it the capital of his kingdom, often referred to as the Ayutthaya kingdom or Siam. Ayutthaya was named after the city of Ayodhya in India, the birthplace of Rama in the Ramayana (Thai, Ramakien). In 1767 the city was destroyed by the Burmese army, and the ruins of the old city now form the Ayutthaya historical park, which is recognized internationally as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city was refounded a few kilometers to the east. It is estimated that Ayutthaya around 1600 had a population of about 300,000, and even 1,000,000 around 1700, making it one of the world's largest cities.


Phra Maha Chedi Sri Rajakarn-A group of four huge pagodas surrounded by white wall with Thai-Chinese style sheltered gates decorated with colored-glazed tiles and Chinese rockeries guardians. Each pagoda is 42 meters high, twelve or added notched-rim structures ending in a tall spire and elaborated with colorful mosaics. The one with green tile mosaic named Phra Maha Chedi Sri Sanpetdayarn


Wat Pho, also known as Wat Phra Chetuphon or The Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is a Buddhist temple in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand, located in the Rattanakosin district directly adjacent to the Grand Palace. Its official full name is Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharn. The temple is also known as the birthplace of traditional Thai massage.

Altar at Anantara Hotel

Amarin shrine

Amarin shrine

Amarin shrine

Folk Dancers-Amarin shrine

Folk Dancers-Amarin shrine

Wat Pathum Wanaram

Wat Pathum Wanaram

Wat Pathum Wanaram

Wat Pathum Wanaram

Wat Pathum Wanaram



Phra Chedi Chaimongkol-Ayutthaya



Phra Chedi Chaimongkol-Ayutthaya

Phra Chedi Chaimongkol-Ayutthaya

Phra Chedi Chaimongkol-Ayutthaya



Phra Chedi Chaimongkol-Ayutthaya

Phra Chedi Chaimongkol-Ayutthaya

Phra Chedi Chaimongkol-Ayutthaya

Phra Chedi Chaimongkol-Ayutthaya



Phra Maha Chedi Sri Rajakarn

Phra Maha Chedi Sri Rajakarn

Phra Maha Chedi Sri Rajakarn


Wat Pho
Ivy

Wat Pho-Reclining Buddha



Wat Pho-Reclining Buddha

Wat Pho-Reclining Buddha

Wat Pho-Belly of Reclining Buddha

Wat Pho-Feet of Reclining Buddha

Wat Pho-Feet of Reclining Buddha
with Mother of Pearl inlay



Wat Pho- Reclining Buddha

Wat Pho

Wat Pho

Altar at Anantara Hotel

Legs

Fed 2
Jupiter 3 with yellow filter
Fuji Neopan 400
paRodinal 1+50, 11mins. @ 20*

Mamiya 6 MF
Ilford HP5+

Thanks Jay Javier for developing and scanning.

The Magical Mystery Tour that is Angkor-B&W

Siem Reap, Cambodia
Feb.27-Mar.1, 2009

Fed-2
Jupiter-3 w/ yellow filter
Fuji Neopan 400
pa-Rodinal
JJ's Fixer Concoction
1+50, 11mins. @ 20*C

Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat 2



Naga
mythological, multi-headed snake/serpent often used in balustrades

Altar Inside Angkor Wat



Statue in Angkor



Cambodian Boy



Cambodian Children and Prasat (tower)



Cambodian Children inside Temple


Incense



Banana Vendors and Elephant Ride



Bayon Temple



Ivy at Ta Promh



Bayon Temple - Prasat (tower)



Bayon Temple - Prasat (tower) 2


Apsara
mythological celestial nymphs



Apsara 2
another mythological celestial nymph



Bayon Temple Guide

Bayon Temple Helper

Bayon Temple Helper 2



Bayon Temple Guide and Helper

Cambodian Monk Students

Ta Promh Temple 1

Ta Promh Temple 2



Ta Promh Temple 3

Ta Promh Temple 3

Ta Promh Temple 3

The Magical Mystery Tour that is Angkor

Siem Reap, Cambodia
Feb.27-Mar.1, 2009

Canon GIII QL 17
Fuji Xtra Superia 400

Angkor Wat

Sunrise at Angkor 1

Sunrise at Angkor 2




Road by The City Temple




Incense Vendor



Altar 1



Altar 2

Altar 3



Pretty in Pink

Bayon Temple
taken on the back of a 38-year old elephant named Olan

Bayon Temple
still at the back of Olan



Gold Mine



Bayon Ruins

Altar 1
inside Bayon

Altar 2
inside Bayon




Ta Promh

The Goddess and the Princess

Spread your wings and fly...be free. Peace.