LAOS, My motherland.

2010-11-30T20:53:00.028+08:00

Sunset on Mekong River, Luangprabang, Laos.

Khonpaphong waterfall, the most biggest fall in Southeast Asia. Located in Champasak Province, Laos

Landscape scenery, i took this pix when i was on the road riding motorbike from Xiengkhoang district to Phoukoun Dist.

Dok Champa Lao, the symbol flower of Laos.

In Laos, many people still travel by boat even monks., Mekong River Luangprabang, Laos

Most of Lao are Buddhist, there are many beautiful Buddhist sculptures in the temple. Buddha's hand Vat Phabattai Luangprabang, Laos

Every time when the wind blows, make me feel more peaceful and calm down because of the sound this ring bell.

A huge Buddha statue was remained from Indochina war, this temple ( PhiaVat ) is located Khoun Dist, Xiengkhoung Province, Laos.

A diligent and patient fisherman, i met him when i was travelling with my good friend to the south of Laos, Khonphapheng waterfall.

" You all laugh because i am different, i laugh because you are all the same "

In Laos, At country side most of young girls know how to taking care of their own younger brothers sisters.

In Laos, many people still travel by boat even monks., Mekong River Luangprabang, Laos

A lucky fisherman can catch a punch of fish, in the morning in front of PakOu cave. Luangprabang, Laos

A beautiful younger girl, i met her on the road from Xiengkhouang to LPB, while i was travel with my group of friends.

It's very calm in the morning around 7:00am on Ou River in front Pak Ou cave, Luangprabang.

Two of my nieces

In Laos, At country side villages, most of young girls know how to taking care of their own younger brothers, sisters.


This is so cute girl, she told me she has not attend a class although today not a weekend because her teacher didn't show up..! that why she goes out to collect some woods make a fire for cooking. i met her on the road from Nongkiaw to Xiengkuang Dist.

I like the shadow of this moment, the woman sells food at the morning market Xiengkuang Dist. i and my good friends had very delicious breakfast at her shop.

I like the feeling of this moment, children was paying around at temple yard. one of many temple in Luangprabang, Laos

Lao Buddhist temple's roof architecture, which i like the most. call in Lao " ShorFa " Vat Phabattai Luangprabang, Laos

Another Lao Buddhist temple's roof architecture, call in Lao " ShorFa " located in Xamneua Dist.

Three handsome boys in my village Sopkong, Ngoi Dist.

I love my young boyfriend's portrait, i met him at "Ban Phayong" remote Hmong village. i miss the day i had overnight ed in this village.

My young handsome boyfriend's portrait, i met him at "Ban Phayong" remote Hmong village. i miss the day i had overnight ed in this village.

The boy at Ban Kok nearby Pakou village.

The monks are staring at Boat racing festival in Luangprabang.

I like the colorful of her umbrella contrast with her clothes.

Bhaddha image at PakOu cave, Luangprabang, Laos.

Buddhist Proverb: " Home is where the heart is ". My cousin's wooden house in my Village.

Ou River, in the evening people in my village just came back from their field.

Two of these boys act like a Chinese movie star.

Calm scenery, sunset on Ou River in my village.

Calm scenery with Sunset on Ou River in M. Ngoi village.

People are waiting for the boat ride back to Luangprabang town, after enjoyed Thad Sae waterfall, Khan river

These couple handsome boys remind my childhood, at my village Ban Sopkong.

My young boyfriend's portrait, i met they at "Ban Phayong" remote Hmong village. i miss that day i had overnight ed in this village.

A Hmong girl is wearing their traditional costume and playing ball on Hmong new year festival.

He must catch the big fish on Mekong River.

When you let yourself stay with calm and face on beautiful Nature, of course the wisdom will be created by itself.

My mind is the key that set me free.

Buddhist proverb: " Test water before you jump in "

Buddhist Proverb: " Life is Journal Not destination "

Buddhist Proverb: " Fortune knocks every man's door "

I love all pets, but mostly is Cat.

Shadow of houses in Vientiane.

My cousin Ki, when he was 12 years old.

Boat at Nongkiaw for service local and foreigner tourists.

They are washing rice to prepare mucking for making rice whiskey.

Wat Longkhoun, Chomphet Dist., Luangprabang.

Boat on Ou River Moung ngoi village

2 boys just came back from another side of river, they got some grape fruits.

A monk just has finished taking a bath in the River.

Powerful smile of women could make the world change.

Sticky rice

A little cute girl in my village.

Lao kip money decoration

They are so much happy and freedom to play.

Shy girls in my village.

Old wooden door, Luangprabang.

Lao traditional stencil art. Kinaly

Lao traditional stencil art.

Shadow of busy girls sell noodle soup and fried rice, Luangprabang.

Sunset where Khan River meet Mekong.

The most famous beer in Laos

1000kip Lao money.

Logo for Lao vehicle transportation in Luangprabang.

Vat Nongsakeo, located opposite side of Luangprabang town. Across the Mekong River

A Buddha image painting at Wat Hatsiao.

My good friend wedding ceremony.

A wedding couple my best friend Somchit and his wife.

Lao traditional costume woman.

Mekong river during dry season May and June.

Vat Nongsakeo, located opposite side of Luangprabang town. Across the Mekong River.

Vat Nongsakeo, located opposite side of Luangprabang town. Across the Mekong River

Buddha statue at Wat Kokphab, across the Mekong to visit, it's opposite ban Xienglek

My young friend at the village nearby M. ngoi up to the Ou river

My cousin Kom in M. ngoi, now she is growing up and study in Luangprabang.

A young girl is taking care of her child.

She is collecting rice.

Boy are playing with fire at the village nearby M. ngoi up to the Ou river

My young friend at the village nearby M. ngoi up to the Ou river

" Impossible is Nothing "

Sticky rice streamed.

Lao balcony style

Shadow of mountains in Luangprabang.

Shadow of coconut trees at Ban Nadeauy, Luangprabang.

Sunshine in the morning at Ban Nadeauy, Luangprabang.

Vegetable garden at Ban Nadeuy, Luangprabang.

My uncle's buffalo.

My uncle rice field.

My uncle and his buffalo.

My uncle's Picks are eating food.

Ou River, at Ban Hatkiep.

Boys are playing sport, ground Ban Hatkiep.

Shadow of roof at Wat Ban Hatkiep, my grandmother village.

My uncle is leading his buffaloes to farm.

Buddhist Proverb: " None attachment to wealth and power increase one's Happiness "

Buddhist Proverb: " The true always stronger than a lie "

Center of Luangprabang town, view from the top of Phousi Mount.

Center of Luangprabang town.

" You can lead a man knowledge, but you can't make him think "

The old colorful door in Luangprabang, now it is disappear because of renovation to the new ones.

Buddhist Proverb: " There's no benefit in following teacher, if you don't listen to what he says "

Monastery at Wat Longkhun, Luangprabang.

Buddha statue at Wat Longkhun, Luangprabang.

My younger brother Sang.

Ou River at Ban Moungngoi, Luangprabang, Laos

Sunset view on Mekong River Luangprabang, Laos

Lao government Poster

Lao government Poster.

My family and cousins are helping each others to cook food for my younger sister's wedding party.

My younger sister wedding Baci ceremony.

My younger sister and her husband.

Coconut leaf

Roof of Vat Ban Mongkham, Luangprabang, Laos

This temple, the building is made of wooden is very beautiful. Vat Ban Mongkham across the Mekong River.

The girls my friend getting off the boat after visiting the Vat, across the River.

A happy Lao girl.

Sometimes, it's good when let our feet are free..!

It's Orange peels, Lao people like to dry them then boil with pure water to drink., it's good for health.

A mother beloved of chicks.

Boat on the Mekong River.

Watermelon stupa at Vat Visounnalat, Luangprabang

Vat Visounnalat, Luangprabang

Wat Visounnalat Luangprabang, Laos

Small cat and dog are really good friends.

I love all pets, but mostly is Cat.

Tadam, my good friend is cleaning her cat.

I love all pets, but mostly is Cat.

Bunch of Natural dyed silk for making textile.

Natural dyed silk for making textile.

The best old classic painting on Wat Hatsiaw's wall.

Small dots are prepared for head of image of Buddha statue.

Kan and Ajan Voutikhone are renovated Buddha statue at Wat Kokphab.

Ajan Voutikhone are renovated Buddha statue at Wat Kokphab.

Colorful of Bell at the temple.

Monastery at Wat Kokpab.

Children are playing on ground at the village.

Water tap at countryside

Sunset in Luangprabang town, view from Wat Phabattai.

Boys are playing ball during the Sunset in Luangprabang town, view from Wat Phabattai.

Sunset in Luangprabang town, view from Wat Phabattai.

Electricity system in Laos

Old antique bowl.

Old french window style.

Grape fruit.

Moungngoi Village.

My cousin, she is cooking sticky rice.

Nongkiaw village.,

Buddhist Proverb: " Loving - kindness make the poorest house into the richest house "

Army department at Ban Houamoung Xamnuea Dist.

Old man is making a rice basket.

He is making a fish trap.

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Because I like traveling plus I like taking photos in my free time, I took time off of work to do both. When I was traveling around Laos I found so many beautiful images which were unforgettable. I have collected my best images on my camera, but all of these images will always stay in my memory.

Xay PHONETHASITH as known ( Phongkeo ) was born in a poor farming village in the remote Muang Ngoi district of northern Luang Prabang Province, has grown up in the town of Luang Prabang since the age of seven, living with his cousins. He finished primary school in Luang Prabang, secondary school in the south of Laos, high school in Vientiane and graduated from the Teacher Training College in Luang Prabang, having majored in English.

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# Here, there are some Beautiful VDO about Laos.

Please click link to open the VDO >> Portraits from Luang Prabang

# My favorite photos link's blog of Laos:

-The best Photos of Luangprabang, Laos

-Photo by paulwager VILLAGE-LIFE-IN-LAOS

-Photo of LuangPrabang, Laos

-Photo of Laos

-Photo of LuangPrabang, Laos

Old interesting Pictures of Lao culture.
-Old photo of Luang Prabang People & Culture1

Stencil Art of Laos:
Traditional Lao Art by Artist Anousith

Young Lao photographers.
http://laophotographers.zenfolio.com/

Historical photos of Laos, photos links from friends Mr. Thanavorakit's Facebook & Others.
-Laos in the past .. ລາວໃນອະດີດ #1
-Laos in the past .. ລາວໃນອະດີດ #2
-Laos in the past .. ລາວໃນອະດີດ #3
-Laos in the past .. ລາວໃນອະດີດ #4
-Laos in the past .. ລາວໃນອະດີດ #5
-The latest king of Laos
-The Red Prince
-Vat Xiengthong
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-ลาว ฝรั่งเศส ฝรั่งแสบ
-เจ้าบุญอุ้ม ณ จำปาศักดิ์
-หลวงพระบาง
-Luang Prabang

# Photo technique
-Photo corner
-Photo Relax

# Photography winner
-National Geographic Photo Contest 2011

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Yensabai Images in Laos

LAOS, My motherland.