Harry Flashman
Welcome to the Third Dimension
Photography is a two dimensional art form. Height and width and that’s it, I’m afraid. To get the three dimensions of height, width...
WYSIWYG – Don’t forget it
There are many ‘rules’ in photography, all of which can be broken, but as far as composition of a shot is concerned, the...
Recording the New Year fireworks
Fireworks this weekend as Thailand brings in the New Year. 2011 is upon us, and I hope it will be a good year...
Give yourself a subject
There is so much more to photography than pictures of your aunt Maude and the nephews next time they come to Thailand. Do...
Photographing “Xmas”
Next weekend will be Xmas, and for the young people it is an event with much anticipation. For many older folk it...
Overcoming photo problems
There are many traps for young players in the art of photography. These are not problems with either film or digital cameras, most...
Manipulating the image
There is more to photography than just ‘record’ shots. These shots are those you take of your wife at the beach with her...
Photography for Retirees
Getting older has some down sides, I think everyone would agree, but to make the twilight years more fun, is most important. That...
Digital difficulties
When shooting action, panning gives the best results. Now many of you will have cameras with an “Action” or “Sports” mode that you...
Circles of Confusion – or Confusing Circles?
Circles at the Buddhist ceremony. Circles of confusion. There is a photographic term called the Circle of Confusion, which is really...
Latest Stories
Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...
The dilemmas of Thai visa agencies assisting foreigners with their immigration problems
It’s not only Thailand. Visa agents have held a prominent place throughout south east Asia for at least 30 years. Even today it is...
No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa
WEEKEND EDITORIAL
Thailand has long been the key promoter of the “six countries one destination plan” which would allow international tourists entry to all after...
Two Thai women harassed by Indian men, fistfight breaks out on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – A chaotic scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach when two Thai women were harassed by two Indian men, leading to a physical...
Free visa policy boosts Pattaya tourism, but experts warn of potential risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The free visa policy for tourists visiting Pattaya and other parts of Thailand has been a topic of considerable discussion. According...