Black and White 8

Hello Bangkok Call 17***

Panorama of the Sky Train at one of the stations. The title is taken from the billboard in the image left.

Black and White part 6

 

Tuk Tuk



 

 

We used the TukTuk not that often while in Bangkok. My girglfriend told me that mostly tourists take a TukTuk. Thai themselves drive with a scooter or motorcycle. In fact it's true, if you pay attention you'll notice that there are many tourists in these vehicles. Thais prefer the more cheaper means of transport.

Taken in Bangkok in November 2013.

 

White Stairs

 

It's funny to title this image "White" stairs. But in the original color version the stairs and walls are of a bright white, indeed. Only the black and white version turned the contrasts upside down and the walls turned dark. Though, this darker variant has its own appeal and looks as good as the white image.

Taken in Greece in 2005.

Black and White part 4

Continuing the black and white series:

 

The Weird Skyscraper

  

 

 

Only in black and white this reflection looks good. The wobbling patterns makes a great contrast to the straight lines of the glass facade.

Taken in Bangkok, November 2013.

 

Up!

 



 

 

These stairs on a large tank gives a nice impression of "upwards". Reducing it with black and white to simply lines and spaces, it looks almost abstract.

Taken in Linz, October 2014.

 

Pomegranate etc.

Visiting a market in Thailand is a great experience. All kinds of odors, colors galore and food everywhere. Go there hungry and try out various things. You gonna alike it :-)

 

 

 

 

Thai Art

While my trip to Thailand in November 2013 I saw a lot of temples. All have been highly decorated and are quite beautiful. Here are some details of the colorful decorations.

 

 

 

 

 

Mortars

This is one of the most essential tools in a Thai kitchen. Used to pound chilli, garlic and other spices for most of  the Thai recipes, you will learn very fast that a mortar is great. And the bigger the better. I once bought a mortar here in Europe which was way too small. Now I know of large, wooden mortars (like in the picture) and the ones made of stone (granite). Really heavy to lift but for pounding very stable. If you are about to cook a Thai or other asian dish, be sure to get your hands on a large, heavy mortar!

 

 

 

Image taken on a market in Thailand.

 

Decoration

This was a lovely detail I've seen on my trip through Thailand. The monks love to decorate their temples and Buddha statues. Often it is a Lotus or other beautiful and colored flower.

This was taken in Ayutthaya where you can find many famous ancient temples.

Green Art

This Image has been taken on my trip through Thailand in Novmeber 2013. I have seen lots of such decorations all across the country. Of course mainly Elephants, just because its such an important animal in Thailand.