WAX FIGURES INSIDE TEMPLE - CHIANG MAI

WAX FIWAX FIGURES INSIDE TEMPLE - CHIANG MAI - LARRY ELKINS - ELKINSPHOTOS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

TEMPLE BAS RELIEF - CHIANG MAI

TEMPLE BAS RELIEF - CHIANG MAI - LARRY ELKINS - ELKINSPHOTOS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

TEMPLE DRAGON - CHIANG MAI

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

BUDDHIST TEMPLE COMPLEX

BUDDHIST TEMPLE COMPLEX - On the second full day of the February 2010 trip to Chiang Mai, Chuck, Curt, Peggy and I paid a visit to a Buddhist temple complex located just south of the Old City. The next set of posts were taken during that visit.

GIRL IN DRAGON COSTUME

GIRL IN DRAGON COSTUME - LARRY ELKINS - ELKINSPHOTOS CHIANG MAI

TUK TUK - CHIANG MAI

TUK TUK - CHIANG MAI - A tuk tuk is a three wheeled taxi, sort of a motorized rickshaw. 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

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

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