HellonEarth - Photoblog

Sunrise over the Mangrove

2012-02-07T10:23:00.000+07:00

This is Phang Nga Bay at sunrise. There are many places where there are mangrove trees and they make an interesting focal point for any photograph. Phang Nga Bay is flanked by Phuket to the west, Krabi to the East and Phang Nga Province to the north.

Phang Nga Bay, Thailand

2012-02-06T07:58:00.000+07:00

Phang Nga Bay is a World Heritage site. The scenery consisting mainly of limestone scarps is both beautiful and spectacular. especially on a sunny day. It is a very popular tourist event to hire a long tail boat or join one of the many cruises for a day trip to see the area and canoe through the many caves that can be found in the islands.

Sunset, Nai Yang Beach, Phuket

2012-02-05T10:08:00.000+07:00

Another sunset - this time taken at Nai Yang Beach in Phuket. A long tailed boat came along just at the right time to make an interesting photo. Nai Yang is near the airport on the West coast of Phuket and features some spectacular sunsets.

Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey

2012-02-04T08:39:00.000+07:00

This is Llanddwyn Island in Anglesey. Although it is called an island it id possible to walk across the sandy spit to it at most times. Only during very high tides does it actually become an island. It is a beautiful place to visit on a nice day.

Stepping Out - Surin Beach Sunset, Thailand

2012-01-29T08:48:00.000+07:00

Sunsets make great photographs and this sunset was no exception. Taken at Surin Beach, Phuket, Thailand

Wat Chong Klang, Mae Hong Son, Thailand

2012-01-27T09:20:00.000+07:00

Wat Chong Klang is located in the centro of Mae Hong Son by Lake Chong Kam. It was built in the 1860's and enshrines a bBurmese buddha image.

Llanbadrig Church, Anglesey

2012-01-09T07:44:00.000+07:00

"Llanbadrig" means St Patrick. The church dates back to 440 A.D. and is such is the oldest Christian site in Wales. It is also the only church in Wales to be dedicated to St Patrick. The church can be found on a remote headland near Cemaes in Snglesey.

Sunset in Phi Phi Island

2011-12-25T18:36:00.000+07:00

Most people that visit Thailand also visit Phi Phi Island mainly on a day trip so not too many people get to see the sunset, except for those staying on the island of course. Phi Phi is much quieter late afternoon once all the trip boats of gone. The lucky few get to stay on a boat and really see the beauty of Phi Phi late afternoon and early morning.

Bangkok Street Seafood

2011-12-23T10:27:00.000+07:00

Bangkok is famous for its street food which comes in many, many varieties. This is Chinatown, Bangkok and fresh seafood is available on this street market stall.

Sunrise on the Mekhong River

2011-12-21T11:51:00.000+07:00

This is sunrise on the mighty Mekhong River. It is taken at Chiang Saen, Thailand which is known as the Golden Triangle. The opposite bank is Laos and just to the left, but out of the picture, is Myanmar (Burma).

Fairytale Palace

2011-12-18T07:48:00.000+07:00

It looks like a fairytale Palace but it is Wat Rong Khun which is also known as the White Wat. Located just outside Chiang Rai City, construction began in 1998 and is the realisation of a dream by Chalermchai Kositpipat who is one of Thailand's most famous artists.

The Sultan Ahmed (Blue Mosque) Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey

2011-12-12T05:53:00.000+07:00

Built between 1609 and 1616, the Sutan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey is better known as the Blue Mosque on account of all the blue tiles that adorn the interior. It is still used as a mosque but is one of the iconic buildings of Istanbul and is visited by millions of tourists eac year.

Llynnon Mill, Llanddeusant, Anglesey

2011-11-25T08:52:00.000+07:00

Llynnon Mill in Llanddeusant is the last working windmill on Anglesey. On this particular day there was no wind, which is unusual for Anglesey, so the sails were not turning.

Sailing in Phan Nga Bay, Thailand

2011-11-12T08:25:00.000+07:00

Phang Nga Bay is sandwiched between Phuket to the West and Krabi to the east and is one of the world's most beautiful cruising areas. It is famous for the limestone karsts that abound in the area, the most famous of which is now known as James Bond Island after after in one of the films.

Remembrance Day

2011-11-11T07:02:00.000+07:00

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we shall remember them.

Temple of Apollo, Side, Turkey

2011-11-07T09:01:00.000+07:00

Another shot of th Temple of Apollo, Side, Turkey, this time taken at sunset. The area is crowded at this time with people trying to capture that special photograph of the sun setting behing the temple.

Kyrenia Harbour, Northern Cyprus

2011-10-31T07:27:00.000+07:00

Kyrenia, known as Girne in Turkish is located on the northern side of Cyprus that is controlled by Turkey. It is an old city with a castle and an old harbour. Ferries from the new port run to and from Turkey on a regular basis.

Manavgat Waterfall

2011-10-29T09:06:00.000+07:00

The Manavgat waterfall lies on the river of the same name in Antalya Province, Turkey. They are a popular tourist attraction.

The Nostalgic Tram, Istanbul

2011-10-25T09:20:00.000+07:00

This tram runs along Istiklal Caddesi in the Beyoglu area of Istanbul between Taksim and Tunel. Istiklal Caddesi is a an otherwise pedestrianised shopping street. The trams are always full and run very slowly (due to the pedestrians). Children are often seen hanging off the back of the trams.

Alanya Harbour, Turkey

2011-09-21T21:16:00.000+07:00

Alanya possesses a deep water harbour allowing visiting cruise ships to dock alongside. It is also home to a number of dat trip boats many of which are decked out as pirate ships. This is one such ship returning with a boat load of tourists.

Temple of Apollo, Side, Turkey

2011-09-15T16:19:00.001+07:00

Turkey is amazing for its ruins. There seems to be vestiges of the Roman Empire everywhere and many of the sites have not been investigated due to lack of resources. This is the Temple of Apollo in Side, an old Roman settlement lying between the cities of Alanya and Antalya on Turkey's Mediterranean coast.

Tower Bridge, London

2011-09-13T18:39:00.001+07:00

This famous landmark was opened on 30th June 1894 by the then Prince of wales who later became King Edward VII. The bridge connects Southwark to Tower Hamlets.

The Big Wheel

2011-09-13T18:15:00.001+07:00

This ferris wheel was located in Windsor near the river and I am sure provided a tremendous view over the River Thames and Windsor Castle.

Cloudburst

2011-09-08T16:48:00.001+07:00

Spectacular cloud formations were around on this mainly sunny day in Anglesey. This is Llanddywn Island near Newborough.

Red & Green - Adenium Flower

2011-07-31T09:27:00.000+07:00

Adeniums are very popular flowering plants in Thailand. They are very easy to grow and come in different colours, mainly pinks, reds, whites and combinations of these colours. They are often trimmed frequently and their stems become thick and bulbous resembling a Bonsai tree.