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Archive 2009 · Erawan Shrine in Bangkok

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garyroach wrote:
Great work. Nice to see shots from a part of the world that most of us would love to visit, but might never have the opportunity. What lens was used on most of the photos? Thanks.

Thanks garyroach, I used the 1Ds3 + 70-200/4 IS

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Nov 06, 2009 at 06:52 PM

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p.3 #2 · Erawan Shrine in Bangkok

Great work with these girls

Nov 07, 2009 at 05:22 PM

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p.3 #3 · Erawan Shrine in Bangkok

Lasse Eriksson wrote:
Great work with these girls

Thank you Lasse

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Nov 07, 2009 at 05:58 PM

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p.3 #4 · Erawan Shrine in Bangkok

As usual, its great Lars.
Thanks for sharing.

Nov 17, 2009 at 02:07 PM

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p.3 #5 · Erawan Shrine in Bangkok

Always top notch stuff...great even light and color...which can be tricky in shade, nicely done!

Nov 17, 2009 at 02:54 PM

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p.3 #6 · Erawan Shrine in Bangkok

Your usual immaculate work.

Nov 17, 2009 at 04:38 PM

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beautiful photos, and beautiful girls. I do not understand the whole show thing. This is a shrine in front of the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel (hotel built around it) to ward off the evil spirits of the Erawan Hotel when it was there. people come and pay the dancers to do a thank you dance for the good luck they have, is this correct? I am just trying to understand alittle of the culture of these beautiful photos.

Nov 17, 2009 at 04:56 PM

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p.3 #8 · Erawan Shrine in Bangkok

Simply stunning, Lars! Congatulations.

Nov 17, 2009 at 05:01 PM

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p.3 #9 · Erawan Shrine in Bangkok

Very inspiring work! I've been admiring your work quite a while.. Love the colors.

Paul

Nov 17, 2009 at 05:11 PM

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p.3 #10 · Erawan Shrine in Bangkok

freespirit wrote:
As usual, its great Lars.
Thanks for sharing.

Thanks freespirit, I belive this thread was dead.

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Nov 18, 2009 at 05:35 AM

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MSC wrote:
Always top notch stuff...great even light and color...which can be tricky in shade, nicely done!

Shane, thanks a lot

Lars

Nov 18, 2009 at 05:36 AM

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p.3 #12 · Erawan Shrine in Bangkok

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Your usual immaculate work.

Thank you Paul

Lars

Nov 18, 2009 at 05:41 AM

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p.3 #13 · Erawan Shrine in Bangkok

Great photos Lars. I've been a lurker here for awhile and I love all your shots from Thailand. Have you ever traveled across the border to shoot any of the Khmer Classical Dancers/Dances?

Don't want to hijack your thread but my girlfriend is a Classical Cambodian Dancer in Long Beach and so I've done some similar shooting along with a lot of behind the scenes stuff. I'm not sure how the Thai Dancers dress but the Classical Cambodian Dancers have to actually be sown into their costumes before their performances. I'm not sure if you had access to that but I'm guessing it's similar? For the Cambodian Dancers it usually takes about 45-60 minutes minus the head dress for them to dress. If you're interested I've got some shots here: http://gallery.sojournfoto.com/kaacslb

Nov 18, 2009 at 06:17 AM

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cmillc22 wrote:
beautiful photos, and beautiful girls. I do not understand the whole show thing. This is a shrine in front of the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel (hotel built around it) to ward off the evil spirits of the Erawan Hotel when it was there. people come and pay the dancers to do a thank you dance for the good luck they have, is this correct? I am just trying to understand alittle of the culture of these beautiful photos.

Thank you cmillc22. It's not a show

Yes people come to thank for the good luck they had. Or to get good luck. Most people only pray and put some offering, flowers and incense at the shrine. A few pay for the dancers to make a dance. Different amount depending on how many dancers you like to perform in the dance. It's expensive so most people can't afford any dancers.

Lars

Nov 18, 2009 at 09:04 PM

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philber wrote:
Simply stunning, Lars! Congatulations.

philber, thank you very much

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Nov 18, 2009 at 09:06 PM

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pcschwenke wrote:
Very inspiring work! I've been admiring your work quite a while.. Love the colors.

Paul

Thanks a lot Paul

Lars

Nov 18, 2009 at 09:07 PM

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p.3 #17 · Erawan Shrine in Bangkok

OK, these are nice, but I was also very impressed by the photo Lars posted of his box full of CF cards.

Nov 18, 2009 at 09:07 PM

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doubleo6point9 wrote:
Great photos Lars. I've been a lurker here for awhile and I love all your shots from Thailand. Have you ever traveled across the border to shoot any of the Khmer Classical Dancers/Dances?

Don't want to hijack your thread but my girlfriend is a Classical Cambodian Dancer in Long Beach and so I've done some similar shooting along with a lot of behind the scenes stuff. I'm not sure how the Thai Dancers dress but the Classical Cambodian Dancers have to actually be sown into their costumes before their performances. I'm not sure if you had access to that but I'm guessing it's similar? For the Cambodian Dancers it usually takes about 45-60 minutes minus the head dress for them to dress. If you're interested I've got some shots here: http://gallery.sojournfoto.com/kaacslb

Thank you doubleo6point9. I belive the Classical Cambodian and Classical Thai are similar dancing. I also belive the Thai derive its origin from the Cambodian "Angkor Wat or Angkor era"
You have a lot of pics so I will take a look later.

Lars

Nov 18, 2009 at 09:14 PM

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p.3 #19 · Erawan Shrine in Bangkok

Lars Johnsson wrote:
doubleo6point9 wrote:
Great photos Lars. I've been a lurker here for awhile and I love all your shots from Thailand. Have you ever traveled across the border to shoot any of the Khmer Classical Dancers/Dances?

Don't want to hijack your thread but my girlfriend is a Classical Cambodian Dancer in Long Beach and so I've done some similar shooting along with a lot of behind the scenes stuff. I'm not sure how the Thai Dancers dress but the Classical Cambodian Dancers have to actually be sown into their costumes before their performances. I'm not sure if you had access to that but I'm guessing it's similar? For the Cambodian Dancers it usually takes about 45-60 minutes minus the head dress for them to dress. If you're interested I've got some shots here: http://gallery.sojournfoto.com/kaacslb

Thank you doubleo6point9. I belive the Classical Cambodian and Classical Thai are similar dancing. I also belive the Thai derive its origin from the Cambodian "Angkor Wat or Angkor era"
You have a lot of pics so I will take a look later.

Lars

Yes, both Classical Cambodian and Classical Thai are similar and Classical Thai is derived from Classical Cambodian Dance of the Angkor era. According to my girlfriend, the posture and movements of Classical Cambodian Dance today is considered to be a more refined version of what it was in the 60's. While Classical Thai dance of today is similar to what Classical Cambodian Dance was back in the 60's. The other big difference is speed, whereas Cambodian Dance keeps a constantly speed throughout the dance regardless of the beat of the music while Thai tends to vary a lot. And of course the costumes are different as well.

Anyways, if you ever get the chance to cross the border to Cambodia I hope you do as I would love to see those photos.

Nov 19, 2009 at 07:23 AM

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Pleasure to see your work as always!

Nov 19, 2009 at 11:15 AM

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