Photo Trip to Thailand 2005 #1

I had a short photo trip to Thailand with Chin Wee. We came back even before some people has yet to sit for their last paper. We stopped by Phuket, Bangkok, Ayutthaya then came back to Singapore. Phuket stop was rather disappointing. The weather there and then wasn't conducive for photo shooting. We ended up eating under shelter when the drizzle became unbearable.

This was taken at a stall at Patong Beach. Patong beach was damaged by the Tsunami disaster. When we were there, it seems that tourists were returning, locals are resuming business as usual. When it drizzled, we decided to enter the stall to have some snacks and beverages. 1 big coconut drink for only 30THB! This pizza cost only about 120THB if I remember correctly. Fuji 400 Superia, rated at ISO250.

Since weather wasn't really much in our favour in Phuket, we try to take pictures whenever we can - Streetshoot. Bearing in mind we were carrying our four-day-luggage, camera gears and tripod(which weighed 2-3kg! measured at airport), it was d*mn tiring. The above was taken at Phuket Town. Fuji 400 Superia, rated at ISO250.

To travel from Phuket to Bangkok, we planned to take an evening bus. Hence, we decided to have our dinner at Phuket before boarding the bus. As usual, with the lack of opportunity to shoot in Phuket, what better to shoot than the food itself! This was Phad Thai wrapped in egg. I decided to open up the egg to reveal the content inside. Fuji 400 Superia, rated at ISO250.

When we reached Bangkok, we ended up going to the Guesthouse to put down our luggage. It was enough carrying it wherever we go at Phuket. We stayed at Thong Lo, Soi 55. Travelling was relatively simple there. We just need to walk about 20min to reach Thong Lo skytrain station. This pair of statue, as well as the elephants below were kinda cute, don't you think so? Nearly symetrical, but not symetrical as yet. Fuji 400 Superia, rated at ISO250.

Fuji 400 Superia, rated at ISO250.

The fruit seller above was located just beside the staircase to the station. I like the motion of the vehicles happening behind him while he is there running his business. Fuji 400 Superia, rated at ISO250.

Finally we reached Thong Lo station. I took this shot before our train arrived. This shot was suppose to record the Exit sign in Thai. I guess you can figure out that we were quite early birds judging from the time on the clock. Kodak Tmax 400.

Judging from the experience in Phuket, the trigger-itchy finger was just calling to fire the camera. So, on the train, when there isn't much to do, I decide to shoot the feet! I think the shutter speed was around 1/10 seconds? Would you find this photograph acceptable though there is motion blur? Kodak Tmax 400.