BAS RELIEF OF ELEPHANTS

BAS RELIEF OF ELEPHANTS - LARRY ELKINS - ELKINSPHOTOS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

YOUNG WOMAN READING BY THE CHIANG MAI MOAT

YOUNG WOMAN READING BY THE CHIANG MAI MOAT - LARRY ELKINS - ELKINSPHOTOS

THA PHAE GATE - CHIANG MAI

THA PHAE GATE - CHIANG MAI - One of four ancient gates, each situated at a compass point. These gates once provided the sole means of entering and exiting the walled, moated city. LARRY ELKINS - ELKINSPHOTOS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

CHIANG MAI

CHIANG MAI - Just outside the Old City - LARRY ELKINS - ELKINSPHOTOS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

FEET OF GOLD

FEET OF GOLD - The lower portion of a larger than life temple statue - LARRY ELKINS - ELKINSOHOTOS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

TEMPLE OFFERING - CHIANG MAI

TEMPLE OFFERING - CHIANG MAI - This offering of incense sat in front of one of the temples situated on the northern edge of the Old City. LARRY ELKINS - ELKINSPHOTOS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

TEMPLE STATUE - CHIANG MAI

TEMPLE STATUE - CHIANG MAI - LARRY ELKINS - ELKINSPHOTOS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

BUDDHIST TEMPLE - CHIANG MAI THAILAND

BUDDHIST TEMPLE - CHIANG MAI THAILAND - This temple is situated at the northern edge of the Old City. On the morning of the first full day of our stay in Chiang Mai last year, we all set out separately to explore the Old City. We knew we couldn't get too lost as we were surrounded by a moat. The photos appearing in my next several posts reflect what I encountered on this, my first exploration of the Old City. LARRY ELKINS - ELKINSPHOTOS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

HIGHWAY IN CHIANG MAI

HIGHWAY IN CHIANG MAI - This highway runs along the north border of the Old City. LARRY ELKINS - ELKINSPHOTOS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

CHUCK FEIL'S TAO OF PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

CHUCK FEIL'S TAO OF PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP - This is Chuck Feil, operator of the Tao of photography workshops. Chuck led our little expedition to S.E. Asia. TRAVELING WITH AN EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTOR WHO ALREADY WAS FAMILIAR WITH THE LAY OF THE LAND MADE EVERYTHING SO MUCH EASIER. LARRY ELKINS - ELKINSPHOTOS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

CHIANG MAI SUNDAY BAZAAR

CHIANG MAI WEEKEND BAZAAR - On the February 2010 trip, we arrived in Chiang Mai somewhat after mid day. That evening, we took in the Sunday Bazaar or as it is also called, the Sunday Walking Market which is held each Sunday from 3 pm - 10 pm on Rajdumnen road between the Thapae Gate and the Three Kings Monument. Art, handcrafted items, entertainment and exotic foods abounded. Needles to say, our first evening in Chiang Mai was delightful. And Tao of Photography Workshop leader Chuck Feil unexpectedly footed the bill for dinner which was not included in the workshop description. Of course, meals from there on out were our individual responsibility. And since dining out is incredibly cheap in Thailand, we wined (or rather drank CHANG beer) and dined with total abandon during our subsequent stay. LARRY ELKINS - ELKINSPHOTOS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

KHUMSIPAYA GRAND HOTEL - CHIANG MAI THAILAND

KHUMSIPHAYA GRAND HOTEL - CHIANG MAI THAILAND - The illustration above is a photograph I made during the February 2010 trip to Chiang Mai. We had a wonderful stay at the Khumsiphaya and my plans are to, at least initially, rent lodging there on a monthly basis upon my arrival in Chiang Mai. This hotel is located just within the original walled and moated portion of the city a short distance southeast of the north gate. Quite reasonable monthly rates and twice weekly maid service make this a lodging arrangement you can't beat with a bamboo stick. LARRY ELKINS - ELKINSPHOTOS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

ELKINSPHOTOS CHIANG MAI INTRO

ELKINSPHOTOS CHIANG MAI INTRO - IN FEBRUARY 2010, I PARTICIPATED IN A PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP THAT INCLUDED A TEN DAY EXCURSION TO THE CITY OF CHIANG MAI IN NORTHERN THAILAND. IT WAS A FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE, AND I IMMEDIATELY FELL IN LOVE WITH THE CITY. IN FACT, I WAS SO TAKEN BY CHIANG MAI THAT I HAVE DECIDED TO RELOCATE THERE ON A RETIREMENT VISA SOMETIME THIS COMING SUMMER. USING CHIANG MAI AS A BASE OF OPERATIONS, I PLAN TO SPEND THE UPCOMING YEARS PHOTO DOCUMENTING THE NATIONS OF S. E. ASIA. FOR NOW, THIS BLOG WILL ALLOW ME TO SHARE MY PHOTOS AND EXPERIENCES FROM THE 2010 TRIP AND TO POST UPDATES ON MY PLANS TO RELOCATE TO CHIANG MAI. ONCE I'M IN CHIANG MAI IT WILL SERVE AS A JOURNAL AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION THROUGH WHICH I CAN STAY IN CONSTANT CONTACT WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. AS THE CHINESE PHILOSOPHER LAO-TZU ONCE SAID, "A JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP." LARRY ELKINS - ELKINSPHOTOS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

WELCOME TO ELKINSPHOTOS CHIANG MAI

WELCOME TO ELKINSPHOTOS CHIANG MAI - HI. I'M LARRY ELKINS AND THIS IS MY BLOG.