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January 16th, 2014 — 2:27am
For its size, Sri Lanka is an incredibly diverse island. One of the most interesting and beautiful areas is the hill country in the heartland. Here, the verdant landscape has been shaped by tightly trimmed tea bushes. The premium grade Ceylon tea is picked by Tamil ladies brought in by the former British colonials from the
November 8th, 2013 — 4:09am
As Groucho Marx once sang, “whatever it is, I’m against it.” It would make an appropriate theme tune for the kindergarten that is Thai politics.
September 13th, 2013 — 2:37am
I’ve just received a copy of ‘Southeast Asia – A Region Revealed’. It’s basically a compendium of all the books in the Enchanting Asia series and includes work by myself, Malaysian-based David Bowden, and UK photographer, Nigel Hicks. My contributions are the entire sections on Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand. Other sections include Brunei, Malaysia,
September 5th, 2013 — 9:45am
It’s not often I give an image the black and white treatment. I prefer portraying Asia in full colour. However, every now and again a face just cries out to be converted; like this old lady in the market.
August 28th, 2013 — 7:13am
An hour further south of Hua Hin is Pranburi. If you are looking for a more secluded and relaxed escape, it’s a great destination. Although there are several resorts in the area, you can pretty much have the beach to yourself. I stayed at X2 Kui Buri, a chic beachfront resort comprised of luxurious private
August 14th, 2013 — 12:10pm
I’ve been sifting through a load of raw files that seem to have been overlooked. It’s easily done. There are periods when one trip seems to roll into another and I with memory cards full of images but with time to edit only for the most pressing projects. Here’s one that slipped through the net.
July 29th, 2013 — 3:23am
Last week I was in Ayutthaya for Khao Phansa, the start of Buddhist Lent. Often referred to as the rainy season retreat, it is a period when monks remain within the temples and devote themselves to study and meditation. This starts on the first day of the waning moon of the eighth lunar month in
July 19th, 2013 — 4:31am
In the afternoon of the second day, Jao Paw Guan is carried on a bamboo rocket in a procession that heads to Wat Phon Chai temple. The procession almost includes monks lifted head high on wooden platforms and revered images of Buddha. There’s an air of celebration to the whole affair and it gets particularly
July 18th, 2013 — 6:44am
I’ve recently returned from one of Issan’s most colourful annual events, the Phi Ta Kon ghost festival. It was my first visit for more than a decade so I was interested to see how it had changed. I was joined by Richard Barrow and we had a great snapping the event and eating good Thai food.
July 4th, 2013 — 3:01am
While working in KL, I met up with my old mate and photojournalist, Pein Lee. We spent a few night’s chomping on braised pig’s ears at local eateries, and propping up the bar at Sam’s, chatting about photography, future projects, and the Malaysia’s current political malaise, until kicking out time. Pein’s talk is as direct
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