WFP 2015 THAILAND Calendar FINALlo

2015Thailand

Includes: 24 Images • Detailed Photo Captions • About the Shot • Full Moon Dates

Images from a Vibrant Kingdom

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Images from a Vibrant Kingdom

warrenfieldphotography

images of travel and nature

Bio, Information and Credits

The PhotographerWarren Field is an Australian freelance photographer and graphic designer dedicated to stock travel and nature images, staff photography and events for private and professional commissions. As a recent brand ambassador for OLYMPUS Imaging Australia he spoke widely on working as an assignment photographer for Australian Geographic Magazine and subsequent workflow for print and web.

Feature workStock photography year round plus additional published work: UNESCO web content and Reports, Yearbook 2009 – Annapurna, NepalIssue 95 – Heysen Trail, South AustraliaIssue 85 – Larapinta Trail, Northern Territory

World Expedition brochuresSerendib (Sri Lankan Airlines) WILD Magazine CHILDFUND AUSTRALIA fundraising

The ChallengePursuing photographic excursions around the world; advocating conservation through teaching through inspiring images of travel and nature. Managing time for both complementary design and photography.

EquipmentOlympus Zuiko Four Thirds Super Pro/Pro lenses

CreditsTo those who provided support and advice for expanding the reach of my work – invaluable. Thank you to all who purchased a copy of this calendar.

Sources Caption for Mae Hong Son Province: February www.1stopchiangmai.com/culture/hill_tribes

Caption for Sukhtothai: March http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_art

Caption for Wat Rachanadda: Junehttp://bangkokforvisitors.com/ratanakosin/

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Calendar ProductionCalendar concept, research, text and design: Warren Field

This image: © Kanyarat Thanomsat

Printed by IQ Lab, Bangkok.

Published by Warren Field

T H A I L A N D

• Sangkhlaburi – July

• Sukhothai – March

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CALENDAR IMAGE LOCATION

• Pai Mae Hong Son Loop

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Mae Sariang

Mae Hong Son • Nan – February •

• Ayutthaya – September

Amphawa – August •

Nonthaburi – May

Mae Hong Son Province October

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Koh Chang – November

Red Temple Sunset – January Song Khran – April Wat Ratchanadda – June Radjadamnoen Road – December

Bio, Information and Credits

The PhotographerWarren Field is an Australian freelance photographer and graphic designer dedicated to stock travel and nature images, staff photography and events for private and professional commissions. As a recent brand ambassador for OLYMPUS Imaging Australia he spoke widely on working as an assignment photographer for Australian Geographic Magazine and subsequent workflow for print and web.

Feature workStock photography year round plus additional published work: UNESCO web content and Reports, Yearbook 2009 – Annapurna, NepalIssue 95 – Heysen Trail, South AustraliaIssue 85 – Larapinta Trail, Northern Territory

World Expedition brochuresSerendib (Sri Lankan Airlines) WILD Magazine CHILDFUND AUSTRALIA fundraising

The ChallengePursuing photographic excursions around the world; advocating conservation through teaching through inspiring images of travel and nature. Managing time for both complementary design and photography.

EquipmentOlympus Zuiko Four Thirds Super Pro/Pro lenses

CreditsTo those who provided support and advice for expanding the reach of my work – invaluable. Thank you to all who purchased a copy of this calendar.

Sources Caption for Mae Hong Son Province: February www.1stopchiangmai.com/culture/hill_tribes

Caption for Sukhtothai: March http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_art

Caption for Wat Rachanadda: Junehttp://bangkokforvisitors.com/ratanakosin/

loha-prasat/

Calendar ProductionCalendar concept, research, text and design: Warren Field

This image: © Kanyarat Thanomsat

Printed by IQ Lab, Bangkok.

Published by Warren Field

The multitude of gleaming, golden chedis throughout Bangkok is testament to the strength of the Buddhist way of life across Thailand. Temples built and renovated by Kings during their respective reigns are known as royal temples and are divided into three grades. This support of Buddhism inspires the populace and there are now over 35,000 temples in Thailand.

A chedi, also known as a stupa, is most commonly in the form is of a bell-shaped tower, often accessible and covered with gold leaf, containing a relic chamber.

Many royal princes studied and served their monkhood, at Wat Bowonniwet including the world’s longest-serving monarch, King Bhumibol.

This is a midday shot capturing a strong sky blue to complement the gold of the chedi (see ‘June’ for another striking dusk shot of a famous Bangkok temple – Wat Ratchanaddaram with its multi-spired Loha Prasat).

Images: © Warren Field 2015

Cover Shot: Chedi, Wat Bowonniwet Vihara, Bangkok, Thailand

January 2015A red winter sun sets behind a silhouetted chofah – the prominent, serrated, wooden prongs that represent the head of the Garuda – a large mythical bird found in Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Found on temple roofs in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar, the last sunlght catches the small, golden tiles inlaid along its length.

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About the shotIn the cool season from November to February I’m on watch for the large, setting red sun. The oblique angle of the sun at dusk means light must travel through more atmosphere to reach us. Only the lower frequency wave-lengths of red or orange light make it through (blue light is scattered away from our sight). A large, telephoto lens shot kept the detail tightly cropped. I waited until the base of the sun made contact with the chofah.

Left: Purple Water Lily


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February 2015

A local woman in Mae Hong Son Province – northern Thailand, home to seven broad hill tribe groupings: Karen, Lahu, Hmong, Lisu, Akha, Mien, and Padaung each with their own sub-groups and clans, and within those, each has its own customs, language, dress and spiritual beliefs. For example, the Green Hmong and White Hmong speak in different and distinct dialects and dress differently. Around 125,000 Hmong live in the kingdom, making it the second largest minority after the Karen.

About the shotIt’s rare to see locals dressed in traditional designs in the metropolitan areas of Bangkok, perhaps only during festivals. Hill tribe members come to Bangkok to pay respects to His Majesty King Bhumibol on the occasion of his birthday in December. I came across this scene while parked in the car and framed the elements quickly, having had a telephoto lens ready to fire in the passenger seat.

Left: Sulphur Cosmos



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This striking Buddha statue (11 m wide and 15 m high) at Wat Si Chum in Sukhothai Historical Park, central Thailand, is a beautiful example of Thai art from the 14th Century. Notice the elegance of the figure, with a sinuous body and slender, oval face. The style emphasizes the spiritual aspect of the Buddha by omitting many small anatomical details. Guiding the creation of the Buddha, ancient Pali texts were followed that described featuers such as: skin so smooth that dust cannot stick to it: legs like a deer; thighs like a banyan tree; shoulders as massive as an elephant’s head; arms round like an elephant’s trunk and long enough to touch the knees; hands like lotuses about to bloom and fingertips turned back like petals and earlobes lengthened by the earrings of royalty...


About the shotThe seated Buddha of Wat Si Chum fills the entire chamber, allowing only limited access from above and sides. Time to use the wide-angle lens. The image is carefully composed with the golden fingernail on the left as the centre of focus and a small aperture used to ensure fine detail from front to back. The statue is an imposing sight and apparently sent an invading Burmese army fleeing.

Left: Frangipani (Plumeria)


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Caption adapted from Wikipaedia under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike license (CC-BY-SA)Caption adapted from Wikipaedia under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike license (CC-BY-SA)

April 2015


About the shotIt’s a determined photographer who exposes themselves and their expensive camera gear to the riotous water-throwers during Song Khran in the name of art. With my telephoto lens wrapped in good quality polythene I managed this action shot whilst waving a warning to the girl not to soak me, or more specifically, my camera. She obliged amidst the laughter.

Left: White Lotus


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Prepare to get soaked during the annual Song Khran Festival, a day of water-throwing and face-pasting (wiping a sticky watered talc on passers-by). New Year in Thailand, traditionally from 13 to 15 April, is a time of renewal and of showing respect for elders. The water theme of Song Khran originated from the cleansing of Buddha statues with water at the end of the ‘old’ year ready for the new. The water was then collected and used to douse worshippers. In the provinces the celebrations can last up to a week.

May 2015

White elephants are accorded high status in Thailand having been kept by monarchs in the southeast Asian region as a sign of a just reign with peace and prosperity. The reverence derives from the tradition from tales that associate a white elephant with the birth of the Buddha, whose mother was reputed to have dreamed of a white elephant presenting her with a lotus flower, a common symbol of wisdom and purity, on the eve of giving birth. The ceremony here in Nonthaburi near Bangkok, honours a high-ranking monk as the participants dressed in full regalia including the mahout (elephant keeper) march through the town.


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About the shotA spectacular sight like this is a rarity for many visitors to Thailand as Nonthaburi is only reached via a Chao Phraya River ferry off the main tourist trail. Standing on benches and tables for a clear view the telephoto lens enabled me to shoot from a safe distance while still close to the action.

Left: Ceylon Blue Glassy Tiger Butterfly on a Mexican Sunflower


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About the shotLiving opposite the Loha Prasat, I’ve witnessed the temple in all seasons. Shooting at dawn and dusk the light is at its most dramatic and here the wide angle lens exaggerates the streaks of clouds in the sky and places the temple within its grounds. The picture benefits from details lifted from the shadows in post-processing.

Left: Paper flower, Golden Mount temple, Bangkok


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The thirty-seven spires of the Loha Prasat (literally ‘Metal Castle’) at Wat Ratchanadda is a copy of an old style of Buddhist structure found in Sri Lanka, but now almost unknown. It was begun in the early nineteenth century by Rama III, but only recently completed. It is located in the historical area of Bangkok known as Ratannakosin, site of the founding of the city on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River together with Thoburi to the west. The black spires you see here will eventually all be painted gold.

The houses on Khao Laem Reservoir in Sangkhlaburi Province float on a huge lake formed when the Vachiralongkorn Dam (known locally as Khao Laem Dam) was constructed across Mae Nam Khwae Noi in 1983. An entire village at the confluence of the Khwae Noi, Ranti and Sangkhalia Rivers was submerged as a result. In the dry season Wat Sam Prasop is clearly visible. These lake-houses shelter families who are work in the local fishing industry. Sangkhlaburi is home to many Mon people from neighbouring Myanmar.

About the shotAn aerial perspective is desirable in photography, especially on a professional assignment where an opening shot for a feature article magazine spread likes to give an overview of a scene. This image did not require a plane or helicopter – a 900-metre -long, hand-made, Mon (Myanmar) wooden bridge provided the vantage point showing typical lake houses.

Left: Spotted Orchid


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Waterways play a large part in community life in many parts of Thailand, Indonesia and Viet Nam. The longtail taxi boats of Bangkok offer an alternative commute from the clogged roads of the city. Amphawa floating market, 63km from Bangkok, is one of the best examples of the tradition of selling fruit and vegetables from narrow boats, the sellers passing produce and cash via cups attached to the end of long poles to the buyer. Sellers gather early in the morning – the best time to visit the market.

About the shotTo add drama to this scene the shot was composed with a diagonal emphasis close to the subject – the strong complementary colours adding the remaining dynamic.

Left: Cosmos sp.


September 2015

This chedi with its well-worn staircase in Ayutthaya Historical Park is one of many that is used to hold religious relics. Once Thailand’s second capital (after Sukhothai) from 1350 until it was sacked by the Burmese in 1757, Ayutthaya remains a place of pilgrimage, honouring those who fell defending the city. Its ruins hold mystery and inspire awe. Temples erected by the dynasties that ruled the kingdom cover an area of 2,556 square kilometres. Situated on a bend in the Chao Phraya River, it’s borders held firm for centuries. That same river now also serves the third capital of modern Bangkok.


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About the shotThis is another opportunity to use the wide-angle lens, allowing alot of information to be captured within a small space. The old bricks of the temple walls channel the viewer to the temple opposite with an exaggerated perpective. These type of lenses are used with care as the risk of distortion is great. Notice the figure central to the composition where this distortion is minimal.

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About the shotRoad trips are a luxury for a photographer. Cars provide comfortable shooting over large distances and the freedom to revisit a scene in perfect light – as in this shot of mountains in mist. Carrying 20 kgs of gear on foot requires a ruthless cull of equipment. This image compresses distance with a telephoto lens and brings out maximum contrast of light and dark in the ridgelines.

Left: Carpenter Bee


The mountains of Mae Hong Son Province in Thailand’s northernmost Province are also the highest – Doi Inthanon National Park rises to 2,565 metres, an extension of the Himalaya range farther west. This view is taken from one of the thousands of bends on the winding ‘Mae Hong Son Loop’ – a challenging 600 km road trip from Chiang Mai. The mountainous scenery is sublime at dusk and the route passes many quaint villages offering a base for trekking.

November 2015

Thailand’s third largest island, Koh Chang is now a major tourist destination in the east. Traditional fishing villages such as Bang Bao are found throughout the island, located in a protected bay offering diving and snorkelling trips. Bang Bao Pier and lighthouse are new developments and home to the many colourful fishing vessels that work in the dive industry.

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About the shotThe white lighthouse set against a filtered moody sky was shot with a digital zoom lens (12-60mm or 24-120mm film equivalent). This is a practical focal length to keep on the camera body when moving around the island offering a useful wide-angle and short zoom for almost any scenario.

Left: White Lotus, Golden Mount temple, Bangkok



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About the shotThis shot puts the viewer in a direct line to oncoming traffic, heightening tension amidst the beauty of the lightshow – a feeling familiar to pedestrians attempting to cross this extremely busy road. The use of a telephoto lens and small aperture captures the sparkle of glittering street and car lights, compressing perspective for added effect.

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Radjadamnoen Klang Road links Bangkok’s Grand Palace to the Royal Palaces in Dusit Garden. Every year, on the anniversary of the birthday of King Bhumibol on December 5th, thousands of yellow-clad admirers line the road hoping for a glimpse of the King as his motorcade passes by. During daylight hours, the streets are festooned in a blaze of yellow marigold flowers – the colour of the Monarchy – at nightime, the street glitters with a thousand lights.

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WelcomeThailand’s wealth of religious architecture, colourful festivals and alluring ocean environments offer much to admirers of cultural heritage – as does the entire southeast Asian region on its doorstep. Renowned for their friendliness and respectful traditions, this calendar offers a year-long journey through Thailand.

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