My Thai Photo Blog

Paper Umbrella Art

Mike — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:09:58 +0000

Paper umbrellas are made in Thailand, particularly in the area around Chiang Mai. Traditionally Sa paper, made from tree bark is used in the production although other fabrics like cotton and rayon are sometimes added to the process. The colourful … Continue reading → Related posts:

Red Junglefowl Thailand

Mike — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 03:32:25 +0000

The Red Junglefowl(Gallus gallus) is a common bird of Thailand. Found on the edge of forests in open woodland, grass and scrub, the bird is nonetheless attractive and very colourful. This photograph of a Red Junglefowl was taken in Kaeng … Continue reading → Related posts:

Ornate Horned Frog

Mike — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:22:18 +0000

I found this example of an Ornate Horned Frog when I visited Chiang Mai Zoo in Thailand. The creature is actually from South America where it is also known as: Argentine Wide Mouthed Frog Argentine Horned Frog South American Ornate … Continue reading → Related posts:

Green Frog in my Pond Thailand

Stripe-throated Bulbul

Mike — Mon, 30 May 2011 09:47:21 +0000

The Stripe-throated Bulbul(Pycnonotus finlaysoni) is a fairly common bird of Thailand. I took this photograph at a bird feeding station in the grounds of Baan Maka, a resort I was staying at whilst visiting Kaeng Krachan National Park Thailand. The … Continue reading → Related posts:

Commensalism between Cattle Egret and Livestock

Mike — Sat, 21 May 2011 04:48:58 +0000

This photograph shows a good example of Commensalism between a Cattle Egret(Bubulcus ibis) and Livestock that I often see in the field behind my home in Thailand. What is Commensalism? Commonsalism in its simplest form is where there is a … Continue reading → Related posts:

Mountain Imperial Pigeon

Mike — Thu, 19 May 2011 03:30:56 +0000

The Mountain Imperial Pigeon(Ducula badia) is the largest Pigeon in SE Asia. As the name suggests the bird is found mostly in mountains up to 2500 metres. This particular example of the Mountain Imperial Pigeon was photographed sitting in a … Continue reading → Related posts:

SLR Camera Simulator

Mike — Tue, 17 May 2011 05:43:48 +0000

Today instead of a photograph I thought you might like to take a look at SLR Camera Simulator. A free on-line flash tool that allows you to tinker with SLR or DSLR camera settings from the comfort of your computer … Continue reading → No related posts.

Blue-Crested Lizard

Mike — Sat, 14 May 2011 04:10:30 +0000

I found this Blue Crested Lizard which is sometimes called the Indo-Chinese Forest Lizard on a tree near the visitor centre at Kaeng Krachan National Park in Thailand. The Blue Crested Lizard( Calotes mystaceus) is an Agamid that is from … Continue reading → Related posts:

Sun Conure

Mike — Wed, 11 May 2011 08:56:22 +0000

The Sun Conure or Sun Parakeet is a native of Brazil but I found this example a long way from home in a cage at the Baan Maka Chalet near Kaeng Krachan national Park in Thailand. I was staying at … Continue reading → Related posts:

Crab Eating Macaques Playing in Water

Mike — Mon, 09 May 2011 03:54:20 +0000

I have often photographed Crab Eating Macaques here in Thailand and I am well aware that they are excellent swimmers but I had never actually seen them in the water. However that has now changed because on my recent trip … Continue reading → Related posts: