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Waking up in Bangkok this morning was surreal. I think I woke up with a smile on my face. Feeling the "push" of a Monday in this beautiful city was enlightening. The faces, the smiles, the smells, the sweat, the sound of scooters racing around you, the stray cat that follows me home, the birds, the decadent architecture, the seeming poverty but the richness of spirit.... and the Thai food... oh the amazing Thai food! This city has an indescribable energy to it. I feel so humbled to be here. To be able to share in this experience with Chris.
We woke up this morning at 4am (yes, we are still adjusting to this whole 15 hours ahead thing). And in case you were wondering, yes, it is the end of the day Monday for me in the 'future' and the beginning of the day Monday for you. I think we must have walked about 20 miles today, and my heart was overflowing. I loved taking it all in. People watching. Trying to capture everything I was seeing, smelling and hearing with my lens. This is the kind of thing that makes me come to life. There was one point today when Chris looked at me, smiled, and said, "Sarah, you are a true photographer, you really have found your calling in life..." Coming from him, it meant the world. This IS what I feel like I was born to do. To capture people. To create. To inspire others through the people that I photograph. To be a vessel.
Statues bore me really, Chris made me put a few temples in this post because the architecture in Thailand really is breathtaking. And it would be a shame not to put just a few of those frames in. As much as I appreciate the temples and like to look at them, I have discovered I do not like to photograph them. I like people. I connect with people. So that is what I spent most of my time today doing :) Capturing the people of Bangkok. These are only a few snippits of the shots we have captured from Bangkok.... There will be many more to come. Off to Chiang Mai tomorrow morning. Gotta get some shut eye.
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These make me want to go on holidays. NOW!
Would love to visit Asia specifically Thailand!! Just looks so beautiful and such a different culture. What and adventure you are having!
Awesome shots guys! Enjoy your time there and don't forget to take more pictures!
Sarah,
I have been so excited to see your point of view of Thailand. You did not disappoint! I am so happy you love it. Wish I could be there too.
xoxo
I really like the yellow stripe shot. All of them are great! Enjoy your trip
WONDERFUL! I miss Thailand so much! Can't wait to head back in summer!
I do miss 50cent meals..
hey, since you're in Thailand, why don't you come to Malaysia.. You should try Langkawi Island, considering it is up north of the peninsular, it is quite near to Thailand. Enjoy you vacation.
looks like such an awesome trip. can't wait to see more.
Wow, awesome photos. Great to see that you guys are rockin it out in Thailand!!!! wooowee. It must be amazing over there. Im really liking the photo of the painter.....he's got some skill in keeping that yellow line perfectly straight. Miss you guys, hope your Thanksgiving was good too! lets get together when you get back, would love to hear about your travels ;)
~Casey W.
Ooooooooooooh you make me miss that precious country.
I love hearing how *alive* you are. Travel always seems to peel back all of the excess and bring us to our very senses. ♥ The color in your images is just divine. Somehow faded and yet still so rich and vibrant. Amazing. Lovelovelove.
what stunning photos. i hope you and chris are enjoying this wonderful time in your lives, i can't wait to see what you share with us!
As soon as I read that you were heading to Bangkok I couldn't wait to see how you would capture this amazing place. You haven't disapointed in any way. Looks a lot cleaner and more modern than when I was there 19 years ago, but the people, food, smells and landscape are just something that I hope never change. Wait until you head out to Chang Mai - it will blow your socks off. Enjoy every minute as much as I did; as much as I enjoy every image you post. Thank you, Abi x
wow, great photos! i love people photography, too... though i'm always a little nervous to just jump in and take a picture. great work!
wow....love everything about this post!
I am SOOO excited you're in Thailand. I spend 2.5 months there in 2008 and I love that I get to see another photographer's perspective through their experiences and art. Have an AMAZING time! :)
I always enjoy your blog, but I'm SUPER excited for these next few weeks of Thai goodness!
what a beautiful adventure! So excited for you two to be there! I can totally relate to you about architecture photographs..never interested me. I seek out the emotion in people as well. Beautiful images! Can't wait to see more! Have fun you two!
Looks like you are having a good time, I feel jealous. I know that feeling you describe.
I'm impressed, not only by your photographs. But also by the person painting the yellow line, I wish I could paint a yellow line straight like that without making a huge mess. No tape or anything, looks perfect to me.
Thanks for sharing.
dare i ask what those turtles are for??? afternoon snack?
lovely photos! The elderly woman in the second photo makes my heart smile. :)
Beautiful work. I can't wait to see more. Have an amazing time!
dare i ask what those turtles are for??? afternoon snack?
lovely photos! The elderly woman in the second photo makes my heart smile. :)
LOVE the yellow paint shot, and the umbrella in the intersection! Wow, didn't realize how badly I want to return to Thailand until I saw these photos. I would love to share this magical place with my husband!! You've captured it so well, the energy, the colors, the life.... I can practically smell the smells and hear the sounds! Can't wait to see what else you share with us!!!
Really good photos, do you always ask permission? For instance the guy sleeping on the bench - I would be worried that someone might take offense!
Also the guy reading by the road side, great shot, but if I asked him to take his photo he then might pose and the photo wouldn't have the same mood, and if I didn't ask, again people might take offense!
Love to take photos like this but I am a bit of a wuss when it comes to photographing on the street!
Hope you're having a great time guys. Make sure you have dinner at Cabbages & Condoms in Bangkok :)
Wow. Thailand is on my list. I'm even more sure that I must go. Have fun.