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Chiang Mai Camera Club
Sawadee Khrap
Announcing the new “Chiang Mai Camera Club†meeting every 1st and 3rd Tue of each month, 7PM at “The Pub†restaurant/bar on Huay Kaew Rd. just up from the Super Highway Intersection.
The next meeting on January 4th, 2011 will have a speaker on “All about Light in Photography†- Don’t miss it.
The club is just starting out and is in the process of determining the meeting agendas and establishing the format for meetings and workshops – everyone in invited to join and participate in discussions and topics.
Naturally, the main topic will be “Your camera and how to use it†– from point-and-shoot to studio work. In addition there will be time devoted to image editing and printing – i.e. Photoshop work.
Bring a print or image file and join in the meeting critique.
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All Animals Bite when cornered
Sawadee Khrap
Here’s a scary article from the Pattaya Daily News for Dec 19th complete with photos:
Watch out boys – It could happen to you too – Never, Never, NEVER try to force anyone to give you oral sex, nasty when it backfires.
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Digital version of Christmas
Sawadee Khrap
Thanks Kevin for this post:
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Sprite – Quite an Ad
Sawadee Khrap
Kevin just sent me a link to this Sprite advertisement that was apparently shown on Fox News – Germany, funny advertisements, 2009.
Here is the full story – first the author interview on “The Young Turks†channel And here is a link to the ad itself.
Amazing how this stuff is broadcast across the web and people believe everything they see on the web –
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Myth of Talent
Sawadee Khrap
“Often people attempt to live their lives backwards; they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they want, so they will be happier.
The way it actually works is the reverse. You must first be who you really are, then do what you need to do, in order to have what you want.†– Margaret Young
Great insight:
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Onions & Christmas Trees
Sawadee Khrap
A family is at the dinner table. The son asks his father, ‘Dad, how many kinds of boobs are there?
The father, surprised, answers,
‘Well, son, there are three kinds of Boobs:
In her 20’s, a woman’s are like melons, round and firm.
In her 30’s to 40’s, they’re like pears, still nice but hang a bit.
After 50, they are like onions’.
Onions?’ ‘Yes, you see them and they make you cry.’
This infuriated his wife and daughter so the daughter said,
‘Mum, how many kinds of ‘willies’ are there?.
The mother, surprised, smiles and answers,
‘Well dear, a man goes through three phases.
In his 20’s, his willy is like an oak tree, mighty and hard.
In his 30’s and 40’s, it is like a birch, flexible but reliable.
After his 50’s, it is like a Christmas Tree.’
‘A Christmas tree?’ ‘Yes – the root’s dead and the balls are just for decoration.’
Thanks Jim
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Photoshop retouch–save that photo
Sawadee Khrap
Here is a comparison of some Photoshop work – the shot in the left is the original one of a young monk taken by a friend of mine. The background was awful and focus and slant of the subject was way off. Also see the light dot in the middle of his robe.
Quite a difference – amazing what Photoshop can do –
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Wit–Super model
Sawadee Khrap
Here’s a couple of new ones – I am trying out new backgrounds and blending images – and using Wit again for the model. He’s great and we are going to try some outdoor shots as my flash units are in for repair. Anyway hope you like these versions using a new athletic background. Just quick test so forgive the simplicity.
In The first shot he’s in traditional Burmese male clothes from the New Year party at Wat Ku Tao –
the second, well I think that’s obvious.
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A Christmas Cabaret
Sawadee Khrap
The “Entertainers†are back again – A Christmas Cabaret at Sangdee Gallery, Monday Dec 20th at 7:30PM – Chiang Mai. Don’t miss it:
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Shan New Year – Wat Ku Tao
Sawadee Khrap
Just got back from an evening at Wat Ku Tao, a Shan (Thai Yai -Burmese) Temple located near Chang Puak Rd. I was invited to go with a friend, Wit, to see the celebration for Shan New Years. It began on Dec 6th and this was the last evening (8th). Wow
I tried to get some shots but my camera will not take good photos in low light – Damn – I am going to get a new one after the Christmas holidays – I hope the prices will drop by then. In any event here are a few of the shots I did manage to get.
First was Wit, in his traditional Shan dress (rather formal): Saifah was there in great traditional Burmese dress but I could not get any shots of his outfit – he was going on stage and I missed my chance.
Sorry for the bad quality but you can still see the outfit – the place was packed, I’s say over 3-4000 there. Great entertainment, many young men, singing, food, boys, dancing, and did I mention – boys.
I did get shots of some of the clothes for the ladies being sold there:
Again I am sorry for the terrible quality of the images – next time. I see that Peter has posted some good shots on his site. – Radchada
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SFO–remove prince albert before you fly
Sawadee Khrap
Just saw this article and had to post it – Really feel sorry for Percy – BUT it’s a good warning for others.
MAKE SURE YOU
**** REMOVE YOUR PRINCE ALBERT BEFORE YOU FLY ****
Click image for full story
If the metal detectors get you then for sure the TSA Agents will lend a hand – BE CAREFULL or just relax and enjoy. up to you
PS – And make sure you check out the following up-date article at www.snopes.com… patdown
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King’s Birthday Dec 5th
Sawadee Khrap
Tomorrow and Monday are National Holidays
Birthday of Thai King His Majesty Bhumibol Adulyadej
Long Live the King
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej or Rama IX, is the longest serving monarch in the history of Thailand. Constitutional head of the country, he ascended to throne on 9 June, 1946. Ninth King of the Chakri Dynasty, he was born on December 5, 1927, to Prince and Princess Mahidol of Songkhla.
Communications open ? –Fang Lagoon
Sawadee Khrap
Well I just received this offer – thought I’d post it for you guys too.
I like the place but it’s beginning to look like I own a part – Like too but I do not – just friends.
Here’s their email address: fanglagoon@yahoo.com
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