Posted by viw on May 6, 2012
Wat Mahathat Sukhothai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site - Sukhothai’s Historial Park. Still so much more to see. What a beautiful park and a photographer’s dream.
A beautiful Buddha statue - one among the many found throughout Sukothai’s Historical Park.
Posted by viw on April 26, 2012
So much more to see at Wat Mahathat Sukhothai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site - Sukhothai’s Historial Park. I could have spent hours here!
Fantastic photographic opportunities at Wat Mahathat Sukhothai.
Posted by viw on April 24, 2012
Many great photographic opportunities here at Wat Mahathat, Sukhothai’s largest temple located in the Sukhothai Historial Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s believed that Wat Mahathat was founded in the mid 13th century. Lots to see with around 200 chedis in the temple compound. Here is a closer look at the main chedi area.
A peaceful place to walk about - the park is filled with many beautiful Buddha images.
Posted by viw on April 8, 2012
When growing up I would page through encyclopedias or National Geographic magazines and be completely mezmorized by the photos of rice paddy terraces and fields. Over the years of traveling overseas, I’ve always tried to capture that amazing photo of the bright green rice fields I’ve seen in pictures.
RICE FIELDS in NEPAL
RICE FIELDS in LAOS
RICE FIELDS of SAPA, Northern Vietnam
I finally got the opportunity in northern Thailand to stop by a rice field - to get a close-up look. Thailand is the world’s largest exporter of rice and the largest strain of rice grown is jasmine.
I grew up on a farm which specialized in various types of grains so having the opportunity to walk through the rice field was a treat. For years, I had only seen photos of flooded rice fields so getting a close-up look at the rice plant was a learning experience for me. 
Enjoyed our stop and getting the chance to see exactly where the rice we eat comes from.
Posted by viw on March 25, 2012
Wandered down the streets of Si Satchanalai near the Sangalok Kilns - dropped by a farmer’s place - love this little shack which they use to store their rice in.
Posted by viw on March 23, 2012
Caged Thai gamecocks - considered by some, a traditional sporting event however outlawed in many countries around the world.
Posted by viw on March 21, 2012
A stop by the Centre for Study and Preservation of Sangalok Kilns revealed two kilns that have been discovered in Si Satchanalai. Celadon wares, some broken, others whole, line the floor of the underground kiln. 
Glancing over a railing, this kiln stretches almost 8 meters in length.
The Centre also exhibits other artifacts and documents speaking to the evolution of these ancient ceramic wares.
Posted by viw on March 17, 2012
Wat Chang Lom is Wat Chedi Chet Thaeo Si Satchanalai (meaning temple with seven rows of chedis) which dates back to the 15th century and was constructed to hold the remains of the ruling families. The main chedi is topped with a lotus bud which is distinctively Sukothai in style. A smaller chedi in front has a niche with a meditating Buddha image atop a coiled naga (great snake).
The meditating Buddha sits protected by the holy naga.
Posted by viw on March 1, 2012
Really enjoyed visiting Wat Chang Lom - it’s probably one of the most amazing temples in the old town of Si Satchanalai. Surrounded by 39 elephant sculptures around its base, the well preserved bell-shaped chedi with Ceylonese influence is definitely a sight to behold.
The viharn (monastery) on the left with the chedi on the right with elephant sculptures and Buddha images - can’t wait to see them up close. Here we go.
Elephant sculptures on either side of the steps that lead to the platform base where niches with Buddha images line its base. A maintenance crew was busy cleaning up some of the greenery growning on the chedi.
So much beauty at Wat Chang Lom. Beautiful, beautiful Buddha images in the niches here at Wat Chang Lom. To me they were absolutely stunning.
Posted by viw on February 25, 2012
Built in the 14th century, Wat Phra Sri Rattan Mahathat (more commonly referred to as Wat Yai) is a Buddhist temple in Phitsanulok. This wat is most famous throughout Thailand for the golden statue of Buddha (Phra Buddha Chinnarat). Among the Thai people, Phra Buddha Chinnarat is considered to be the most beautiful Buddha in all of Thailand and many consider it to be the most beautiful image of the Buddha in the world. Copies of the Phra Buddha Chinnarat are displayed in other temples including the best known image in Wat Benchamabophit in Bangkok.
All year long, crowds of pilgrims stream to Wat Yai to pay their respects, drawn there by its overwhelming beauty and the mystical powers attributed to the Buddha.
The side wall inside Wat Phra Sri Rattan Mahathat.
A Buddha image around the corner from Wat Phra Sri Rattan Mahathat.
The Khmer style prang (36m), rising up behind Wat Yai, is said to enshrine relics of the Buddha. 
Welcome to my travel photo blog. Photography has been a part of my life for a long time – back in the day the Pentax Super Program was always near at hand. But it wasn’t until I started travelling around the world that photography became a vehicle for me to show others about the absolutely amazing and complex world we live in. My hope is to share with you glimpses of what I’ve seen. Enjoy!
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Dave – Apr. 1, 2012 at 9:39 a.m.
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