Month: June 2013

“Boy” At the Beach

Sawadee Khrap

I really love the new camera G15, carry it with me all the time now for those quick, off the shoulder, shots of what’s happening.  I was relaxing at “Ritz”  #15  Jomtien beach umbrella area when “Boy” came by in a very good mood and did a couple of poses. – IMG_0164-EditIMG_0158-EditIMG_0163-Edit           Just Another relaxing day at retirement.   Not 7D shots and the flash is a bit strong – but for a quick image – not bad.

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Another Eros dancer

Sawadee Khrap

Here’s another Eros Bar dancer – “Nut”.

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_MG_5688-Edit-2When you visit Sunee Plaza and in particular the “Eros Bar”– ask to see Nut and tell him you saw his photos here. I’m sure he will like that

_MG_5616-Edit_MG_5744-EditIn any event don’t miss the action – plenty of great dancers at the EROS BAR to entertain you – I hope to be photographing more in the coming future.

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More of Por

Sawadee Khrap

Here are a few more of Por – he is a little shy and I am sure that with your comments and requests he will pose again – this time for a little more erotic images.

_MG_5921-Edit_MG_5829-Edit_MG_5957-EditHandsome, don’t you think – Come visit Pattaya, you may see him on the beach.  I love the twinkle from the diamond in his tooth.

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Have your Photos Developed–Pattaya

Sawadee Khrap

Need to have your photos printed – go see Kuhn Put (pronounced Phat) at Focus – IMG_0156Kodak on Pattaya Tai  just across from Friendship Market.  Excellent service from a English speaking Thai who know his software too.  The shop has a Kodak tested Fuji Frontier 350 commercial printer and Kuhn Put  will work with you on every photo (if necessary) to get the color and exposure right. Great service. Pricing great too.

If you are color specific you can get the Fiji Frontier 350 ICC profile and install it for Photoshop to make sure what you see is what they print  – I am going to do a color match to his machine and will post the results later.

Focus - KodakHere’s his card.

But if you simply want to quickly process your photos – let Put handle the color specifics and you will not be disappointed.

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Alzheimer’s test

Sawadee Khrap

Thanks Jerry for this test:    Getting up in age we all need to check.

Can you read this:

7H15   M3554G3     53RV35 7O    PR0V3
H0W    0UR   M1ND5   C4N    D0    4M4Z1NG  7H1NG5 !
1MPR3551V3   7H1NG5!
1N    7H3   B3G1NN1NG   17    WA5   H4RD   BU7   N0W,
0N   7H15   LIN3   Y0UR    M1ND 1S
R34D1NG   17    4U70M471C4LLY
W17H 0U7   3V3N    7H1NK1NG 4B0U7   17.
B3    PROUD!   0NLY    C3R741N   P30PL3    C4N   R3AD 7H15.

or this:     Only 55 out of 100 people can.

      I cdnuolt  blveiee  that I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd what I  was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of   the hmuan  mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it  dseno’t  mtaetr in what oerdr the ltteres in a word are, the olny iproamtnt  tihng is that the frsit and last ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset  can  be a taotl mses and you can still raed it  whotuit a pboerlm. This is  bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey  lteter by istlef, but the word as  a wlohe.  Azanmig huh?  Yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt!

I’ve  seen these with the letters out of order, but this is the first time I’ve seen it with numbers. Good  example of a Brain Study: If you can read these OUT LOUD,   you have a strong mind. And better than that:  Alzheimer’s is a long long, way down the road before it ever gets anywhere near you.

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Plastic Surgeon – Pattaya

Sawadee Khrap

My friend John arrived yesterday and first on his addenda was a visit to a surgeon to have a couple of large cysts removed on the side of his nose.  The Pattaya City Expats recommended Dr. Anna Jaruwarn at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya.  DrAnnaJaruwarn-PattayaWe went there and in one hour the procedure was completed, John says she is terrific – educated in the US and speaks excellent English, very professional staff, perfect job and at a very reasonable price.   Complete operation was 10,400 Baht (US $325 ).  Try that in the States.  And that includes the follow up next week.

Thailand is great as a medical vacation – have your surgery done and enjoy a great vacation on the beach for less than a visit to your local hospital in the States.   Planning or need some surgery, plan on a medial vacation in Thailand – I recommend Pattaya.  Your insurance policy may also pay for it – they love the savings too. Ask them !

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Trivia – However no need to memorize

Sawadee Khrap

Thanks to Paul’s Sunday Funnies for this non-essential data:

When you rearrange the letters:

PRESBYTERIAN:        =   BEST IN PRAYER
ASTRONOMER:          =   MOON STARER
DESPERATION:          =   A ROPE ENDS IT
THE EYES:                =   THEY SEE
GEORGE BUSH:         =   HE BUGS GORE
THE MORSE CODE:    =   HERE COME DOTS
DORMITORY:             =   DIRTY ROOM
SLOT MACHINES:       =   CASH LOST IN ME
ANIMOSITY:               =   IS NO AMITY
ELECTION RESULTS:   =   LIES – LET’S RECOUNT
SNOOZE ALARMS:      =   ALAS! NO MORE Z ‘S
A DECIMAL POINT:      =   I’M A DOT IN PLACE
THE EARTHQUAKES:   =   THAT QUEER SHAKE
ELEVEN PLUS TWO:    =   TWELVE PLUS ONE

AND FOR THE GRAND FINALE:

MOTHER-IN-LAW:   =   WOMAN HITLER

Eerie, spooky

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Beautiful Day in Paradise

Sawadee Khrap

Well we are in the rainy season now – what a beautiful day today – _MG_5003-Editcool, clear and bright.  Here is a panorama from my balcony looking towards Pattaya.  The 3 month rainy season, till Oct, will bring in cooler days and especially nights, frequent rains to clear the air and green’ify  (is that a word) the landscape.  About to receive my new camera, a Canon G15, which will make it easier to capture spontaneous images of the area.  Not as intrusive as my big 7D ( that will be used of special occasions and studio work).  I’m really looking forward to shooting on the beach and in town – easy to carry and not as obvious so I can capture more natural images.  Just had the car tuned up so I am ready to go exploring again.

As for the above image – it you look closely in the middle right of the _MG_5000image you can see the “Ripley’s Believe it or Not” balloon ride cabled above the show room on Pattaya 2nd Rd.  I haven’t been up there yet, don’t really have a desire to float above the city.

So for the next 6 months, beautiful weather.  If your planning a visit to Thailand – now is the time – less tourists, cooler nights , low season pricing, great cloud formations (and lightning shows if your into that) – excellent for photography  —  and then the 3 month busy tourist season starts.  

The boys are all here, just check out “GayRomeo” for a date – most are now using the web from their iPad or smartphone, although the bars and clubs are still in full swing too.  Come and enjoy.

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There is A Plan in my madness

Sawadee Khrap

In the last two images, “Lets Play” and “Red Fantasy”, I am trying out different concepts to control the viewers eye.  Focusing the viewer on a specific point in the image using contrast and brightness.  From there the viewers eye can wander through the image slowly and reveal the full story behind.  I want the viewers imagination to take hold and make the image personal.

I hope it’s working  – I am working on using different techniques to accomplish the same goal and will post them soon.

Comments are appreciated and suggestions of images or methods would be nice too.   Enjoy

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